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 discipline proceedings against Gérald A. Brochu, a member of the Ontario College of Teachers.
PANEL: Jacques Tremblay, Chair Gabrielle Blais Dean Favero
BETWEEN:
ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS Colin Baxter, McCarthy Tétrault LPP, for the Ontario College of Teachers, assisted by Trevor Evans, Senior Law Clerk
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GÉRALD A. BROCHU (CERTIFICATE NO. 130306) Julie Skinner, Nelligan, O’Brien Payne LLP, for Gérald A. Brochu
Paul Le Vay, Stockwoods LLP, Independent Legal Counsel
Heard: February 12, 2008
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 March 2, 2007.
Gérald Brochu did not attend the hearing.
The Committee considered the submissions of College counsel and counsel for the Member. Upon the consent of the parties, the Committee authorizes the College to accept the withdrawal of the allegations of professional misconduct against Gérald Brochu as set out in the Notice of Hearing dated March 2, 2007.
The Committee is satisfied that the withdrawal of the Notice of Hearing in these circumstances is reasonable and serves and protects the public interest.
Date: February 12, 2008
Jacques Tremblay Chair, Discipline Panel
Gabrielle Blais Member, Discipline Panel
Dean Favero Member, Discipline Panel