Doug Carter

The Ontario College of Teachers brought discipline proceedings against a member who had been convicted of indecent assault on a 12-year-old male in 1975 and subsequently lied about his criminal record on a 1989 teaching application.

The member did not attend the hearing.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct for the assault and for falsifying his employment application.

The Committee ordered the revocation of the member's certificate of qualification and registration.

The Ontario College of Teachers sought leave to withdraw allegations of professional misconduct against the Member.

The Member consented to the withdrawal and agreed to immediately resign his membership, surrender his certificate of qualification, and never reapply.

The Discipline Committee granted the College's request and authorized the withdrawal of the allegations pursuant to section 4.1 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.

A discipline hearing was convened regarding allegations against the member.

Based on submissions made by counsel, the Discipline Committee agreed to withdraw the Notice of Hearing and all charges against the member.