Paul Le Vay

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a motion seeking leave to withdraw the allegations of professional misconduct against the member as set out in the Notice of Hearing.

The member did not attend the hearing.

Upon the consent of the parties, the Discipline Committee granted the motion, finding that the withdrawal of the allegations was reasonable and served the public interest.

The member, a secondary school teacher, pleaded guilty to professional misconduct for failing to maintain professional boundaries with a student who was not in his class.

The member engaged in personal telephone conversations with the student, met her after school hours, and gave her rides in his car.

The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a one-month suspension (deferred and cancelled upon successful completion of a boundaries course), and publication of the decision.

The member pleaded guilty to professional misconduct for failing to assist a student who was assaulted in his presence outside of school hours.

The member had pursued a trespasser who had thrown eggs at his house, discovering it was a student.

After the student was assaulted by onlookers, the member failed to notify authorities or the student's parents, despite the student declining assistance.

The Discipline Committee accepted the joint submission, finding the member failed to maintain the standards of the profession.

The Committee ordered an admonishment and publication of the decision in summary form without the member's name.

The member, a teacher, pleaded no contest to allegations of professional misconduct arising from an inappropriate relationship with a student who had an infatuation with him.

The member admitted to being alone with the student in his car, engaging in personal conversations, and failing to seek professional assistance to manage the boundary issues.

The Discipline Committee accepted the joint submission on penalty, ordering an admonishment, completion of a course on boundary issues, and publication of the decision in summary form without the member's name, noting that the misconduct was not of the most severe nature and involved isolated incidents.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a motion seeking leave to withdraw the allegations of professional misconduct set out in the Notice of Hearing against the Member.

Upon the consent of the parties, the Discipline Committee authorized the withdrawal of the allegations, finding that the decision serves and protects the public interest.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a motion seeking leave to withdraw the allegations of professional misconduct set out in a Notice of Hearing against the member.

Upon consent of the parties, the Discipline Committee granted the motion and authorized the withdrawal of the Notice of Hearing, finding it reasonable and in the public interest.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a motion seeking leave to withdraw the allegations of professional misconduct against the member set out in the Notice of Hearing.

On consent of the parties, the Discipline Committee granted the motion and authorized the withdrawal of the allegations.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a motion seeking leave to withdraw the allegations of professional misconduct against the member set out in the Notice of Hearing.

On consent of the parties, the Discipline Committee granted the motion and authorized the withdrawal of the allegations.

Counsel for the Ontario College of Teachers brought a motion seeking leave to withdraw allegations of professional misconduct and incompetence against the member.

The member consented to the withdrawal.

The Discipline Committee, advised by independent legal counsel that it had jurisdiction under section 4.1 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act to dispose of the proceeding without a hearing on consent, granted the motion and authorized the withdrawal of the allegations.

The Attorney General of Canada obtained an evidence-gathering order under the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act to allow a French expert to examine a collection of Rodin plasters held at an art centre.

The collectors appealed, arguing the order amounted to an unauthorized search and seizure.

The application judge made a sending order but attached conditions requiring the Crown to pay storage costs, indemnify the collectors for damage, and pay costs.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the collectors' appeal, finding jurisdiction for the evidence-gathering order.

However, the Court allowed the Crown's appeal, striking out the compensation and costs conditions as inconsistent with the general rule that costs are not awarded in criminal matters absent exceptional circumstances.

The College of Teachers brought a motion seeking leave to withdraw the allegations of professional misconduct set out in the notice of hearing against the member.

Independent legal counsel confirmed the panel's jurisdiction to dispose of the proceeding without a hearing on consent of the parties under section 4.1 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.

The discipline committee granted the motion on consent, finding that the withdrawal of the notice of hearing was reasonable and protected the public interest.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a motion seeking leave to withdraw the allegations of professional misconduct against the member set out in a Notice of Hearing.

With the consent of the parties and pursuant to section 4.1 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, the Discipline Committee authorized the withdrawal, finding it reasonable and in the public interest.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a discipline proceeding against a teacher for using inappropriate force against two Grade 2 students, including striking one in the forehead and dragging another by the arm.

The Discipline Committee accepted an agreed statement of facts and guilty plea, finding the teacher guilty of professional misconduct.

The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering an oral reprimand and a six-month suspension, which would be postponed and ultimately not imposed if the teacher successfully completed an Additional Qualification course in Special Education.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a motion seeking leave to withdraw the allegations of professional misconduct and incompetence against the member set out in the Notice of Hearing.

The Discipline Committee granted the motion on consent, finding that the withdrawal was reasonable and served the public interest.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a motion seeking leave to withdraw allegations of professional misconduct and incompetence against the member.

With the consent of the parties, the Discipline Committee granted the motion, finding that the withdrawal was reasonable and served the public interest.

The appellants appealed an order transferring subrogated claims brought by one insurer to the Superior Court.

The Court of Appeal acknowledged access to justice concerns but found that the balancing of factors favoured the transfer because all claims were subrogated claims brought by a single insurer.

The court held that the transfer was a proper exercise of discretion, though one that should be rarely exercised.

The appeal was dismissed.

The Member, a teacher, faced allegations of professional misconduct and incompetence following two unsatisfactory performance appraisals.

The College withdrew the professional misconduct allegations.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts and a plea of no contest, the Discipline Committee found the Member incompetent due to deficiencies in assessment practices, record keeping, curriculum planning, and communication.

The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a suspension of up to two years and imposing conditions requiring the completion of courses in classroom management and instructional strategies, as well as a satisfactory performance appraisal upon return to teaching.

The Member, a secondary school teacher, pleaded no contest to allegations of professional misconduct for engaging in a sexual relationship with a student who attended the school where he taught.

The Discipline Committee accepted the agreed statement of facts and joint submission on penalty.

The Committee found the Member guilty of professional misconduct and ordered the revocation of his certificate of qualification and registration, noting that the conduct was reprehensible and unbecoming of a member of the profession.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a discipline proceeding against a member for professional misconduct and incompetence.

The member, who did not attend the hearing, was alleged to have interfered with a student's treatment plan, failed to evaluate student work, failed to provide effective instruction due to frequent absences, and exhibited unprofessional behaviour towards students and colleagues.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and incompetence.

The Committee ordered a reprimand, a 12-month suspension of her certificate, and imposed terms and conditions requiring her to complete courses and undergo a medical assessment before returning to teaching.

The member pleaded guilty to professional misconduct for engaging in a sexual relationship with a grade 13 female student during the 1973/1974 academic year.

The Discipline Committee accepted the guilty plea and the joint submission on penalty.

The Committee directed the Registrar to revoke the member's certificate of qualification and registration, and ordered that the member may not apply for reinstatement for a period of two years.