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Canadian legal profession: consideration of mental health during misconduct inquiries

Date postedMarch 12, 2025
in Compliance & Discipline, Health of Practitioner,

Recent developments indicate that mental health considerations are increasingly influencing disciplinary proceedings for legal professionals in Canada. Historically, mental health issues were primarily addressed during the penalty phase of such proceedings. However, recent court decisions suggest a shift toward considering these factors during the determination of misconduct itself. For instance, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, in the case of Gregory v. Law Society of BC, acknowledged that while rare, there are instances where mental health conditions may significantly impact the assessment of whether misconduct occurred. The court noted that such considerations are pertinent when the mental health condition could explain the registrant's behavior or align it within professional norms.

Source: mondaq.com

Moreover, studies have shown that mental health concerns are involved in a substantial percentage of lawyer disciplinary cases. Untreated mental health issues can lead to challenges in managing caseloads, resulting in client harm and subsequent complaints. Recognizing this, certain provisions of the Law Society Act and the Rules of Professional Conduct address scenarios where mental illness plays a role in professional misconduct.

Source: cba.org

These developments underscore a growing recognition within the legal profession of the importance of addressing mental health proactively, not only to support practitioners but also to uphold the integrity of legal services provided to the public.

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