Freesia Waxman

The Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) brought disciplinary proceedings against a professional engineer and his firm regarding a soil sampling report.

The respondents admitted to professional misconduct, specifically negligence and failing to comply with applicable standards, by omitting two soil samples showing elevated arsenic levels from their final report without explanation.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Penalty.

The respondents were reprimanded, their licence and certificate of authorization were suspended for one week, and conditions were imposed requiring the successful completion of two professional examinations.