The appellant physiotherapist pleaded guilty to professional misconduct for misrepresenting his educational credentials and practice hours.
He appealed the Discipline Committee's penalty of a 12-month suspension and a $25,000 costs award.
The Divisional Court applied the reasonableness standard of review and dismissed the appeal, finding that the penalty was justified for specific and general deterrence given the serious nature of the misrepresentations, and that the costs award was an appropriate proportion of the actual costs incurred.
