Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Teachers
IN THE MATTER OF the Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996, and the Regulation (Ontario Regulation 437/97) thereunder;
AND IN THE MATTER OF a discipline proceeding against Denise Lafleur, a member of the Ontario College of Teachers.
PANEL: Anne Vinet-Roy, chair Gabrielle Blais Jacques Temblay
BETWEEN:
ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS Christine Lonsdale, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, for Ontario College of Teachers, assisted by Trevor Evans, Senior Law Clerk
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DENISE LAFLEUR (CERTIFICATE NO. 231398) Julie Skinner, Nelligan, O’Brien, Payne, for Denise Lafleur
Paul Le Vay, Stockwoods LLP, Independent Legal Counsel
Heard: June 15, 2006
REASONS FOR DECISION AND DECISION ON MOTION
Counsel for the College brought a motion to seek leave from the Committee to withdraw the allegations set out in the Notice of Hearing dated August 9, 2004.
The Committee considered the submissions of College counsel. Upon the consent of the parties, the Committee authorizes the College to withdraw the allegations of professional misconduct and incompetence against Denise Lafleur set out in the Notice of Hearing dated August 9, 2004.
The Committee concludes that the withdrawal of the Notice of Hearing in these circumstances is reasonable and serves and protects the public interest.
Date: June 15, 2006
Anne Vinet-Roy President, Discipline Panel
Gabrielle Blais Member, Discipline Panel
Jacques Tremblay Member, Discipline Panel