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Nearly 250 Regulators in Wellington: Regulatory Research Day & CLEAR’s 8th International Congress

Posted In: CLEAR News,

Dec 10

Nearly 250 delegates from eight countries across four continents came together in Wellington for CLEAR’s Regulatory Research Day and the 8th...

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Taiwan increases drone pilot certifications

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Regulation by Country,

Dec 10

Taiwan has now certified 28,871 drone pilots as of October, reflecting growing demand across commercial and military sectors, according to the...

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Perspectives on Alberta's proposed Regulated Professions Neutrality Act

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Standards of Practice,

Dec 10

The article reports that a new bill in Regulated Professions Neutrality Act — proposed by the government of Alberta — would...

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Ireland: debate over counselling and psycotherapy regulations

Posted In: Education & Training, Standards of Practice,

Dec 10

This opinion-piece argues that the recently proposed regulations by the regulator CORU for counselling and psychotherapy in Ireland would...

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US HHS investigates licensing rules and "conscience rights"

Posted In: Cultural Competence, Health of Practitioner, Standards of Practice,

Dec 10

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened a civil rights investigation into whether a state...

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Job Posting - Investigator - CLPNA

Posted In: Regulatory Job Board,

Dec 10

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta is currently seeking an Investigator.

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Episode 96: Innovation and Impact – Spotlight on CLEAR’s 2025 Award Recipients, Part 1

Posted In: CLEAR Podcast,

Dec 9

In this episode of Regulation Matters: a CLEAR conversation, host Line Dempsey sits down with two of CLEAR’s 2025 award recipients whose work...

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UK: Data on NMC's Health Pilot

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Health of Practitioner,

Dec 3

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a new “Health Pilot” for the Fitness to Practise (FtP) process to better support...

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Florida considers licensing system for dog breeders

Posted In: Reg of New Professions,

Dec 3

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee to announce plans for the 2026 legislative session aimed at...

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Michigan consdiers reduced training requirement for barbers

Posted In: Education & Training, Reducing Barriers to,

Dec 3

Michigan lawmakers have introduced House Bill 4927, which would reduce the required training hours to become a licensed barber in Michigan from...

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New Hampshire considers regulating massage therapy businesses

Posted In: Facilities Regulation,

Dec 3

New Hampshire lawmaker Charles Foote has proposed legislation that would require massage-business establishments — not just individual...

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2025 Regulatory Research Day Reflection

Posted In: CLEAR News, Regulatory News,

Dec 3

CLEAR is pleased to share the closing comments and reflection from the Regulatory Research Day, held on December 3, 2025 in Wellington, New...

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