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England and Wales: support for regulation of estate agents

Posted In: Reg of New Professions,

Oct 28

A survey of 537 estate agents across England and Wales found strong support for increased government regulation of the property sector, with 92%...

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British Columbia: consolidation of legal regulators faces uncertainty

Posted In: Consolidation Proposals,

Oct 28

The newly elected Conservative government of British Columbia has pledged to repeal the province’s 2024 Legal Professions Act, potentially...

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CLEAR President's Message - October 2026

Posted In: President's Message, Regulatory Job Board,

Oct 27

Dear CLEAR Colleagues and Friends, It is an honor to write to you as President of CLEAR at the start of a new term. I come to this role as a...

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CLEAR Welcomes Our New Members of October 2026

Posted In: CLEAR News,

Oct 22

CLEAR strives to provide a place where regulators can connect globally. We encourage you to welcome our newest members: Minnesota Board of Private...

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Qatar: new regulations for legal profession

Posted In: Regulation by Country,

Oct 21

Qatar has introduced three regulatory decisions aimed at strengthening professional standards, licensing requirements and oversight of the legal...

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California: AI matching tool for state jobs

Posted In: Technology,

Oct 21

California has launched a generative AI-powered Skills Matching tool on its CalCareers website to help job seekers identify state government...

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Canada: new evaluation framework for internationally-trained physicians

Posted In: Education & Training, Entry to Practice, Mobility,

Oct 21

The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC) has recommended recognizing the medical education, postgraduate training,...

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Canada: temporary exemption for qualifying studies of professional training

Posted In: Education & Training, Mobility,

Oct 21

Canada has introduced a temporary exemption allowing eligible foreign workers in three occupational groups—trades, nursing and laboratory...

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Pennsylvania offers loan repayment for nursing

Posted In: Workforce/Access Shortage,

Oct 21

Pennsylvania has launched a $5 million Nurse Shortage Assistance Program to address workforce shortages by providing nursing students with up to...

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Kentucky proposes licensing framework for lactation consultants

Posted In: Reg of New Professions,

Oct 21

A proposed licensing framework for lactation consultants would establish formal state oversight of professionals who provide breastfeeding education...

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Job Posting - Director, Intake & Investigations - BCCNM

Posted In: Regulatory Job Board,

Oct 20

Director, Intake & Investigations Status: Regular, Full-TimeWork Location: Hybrid, Vancouver B.C. (a minimum of 2 days in office) Who we...

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Joint NRCoP & New Zealand Ministry for Regulation event

Posted In: CLEAR Announcements,

Oct 19

National Regulators Community of Practice & New Zealand Ministry for Regulation present a joint online event on October 29. Governments across...

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