Pamela Wilansky

The College of Psychologists of Ontario sought to withdraw all allegations against the respondent set out in a Notice of Hearing.

The parties agreed to resolve the proceedings on the basis of an undertaking executed by the respondent, in which he agreed to resign from the College and never re-apply for registration or provide psychological services in any jurisdiction.

The Discipline Committee granted the request to withdraw the allegations, finding it to be in the public interest and protective of the public given the respondent's permanent resignation.

A psychologist admitted to professional misconduct for failing to report allegations of child abuse to the Children's Aid Society over a seven-year period, contrary to section 72 of the Child and Family Services Act.

The Discipline Committee accepted the admission and a joint submission on penalty including a reprimand and remedial coursework.

A majority of the panel ordered a two-month suspension of his certificate of registration, emphasizing the seriousness of the failure to report and the need for general deterrence.

A minority would have imposed a one-month suspension, remitted upon completion of the remedial requirements.