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- University College London (2016) LLM (Distinction)
- Dalhousie University (2002) LLB
- Dalhousie University (1999) MA (Philosophy)
- Trent University (1997) BA (Philosophy) (Honours)
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Colin Johnston
Colin's litigation practice focuses on healthcare litigation and administrative law. He has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in Ontario and in hearings before various administrative tribunals. Colin regularly represents professionals in civil and regulatory proceedings. He is a trusted advisor on issues in healthcare law, such as medical assistance in dying, mental health law, and professional regulation.
From 2009 to 2014, Colin was counsel to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, where he appeared in numerous hearings before the College’s Discipline and Fitness to Practise Committees. He previously practiced litigation at a large national law firm in Toronto, representing clients in complex commercial and regulatory disputes.
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association
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The Advocates' Society
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In Horri v The College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Divisional Court reaffirms the importance of consistency and justification when a professional regulator sanctions one of its members. Penalties for misconduct should fall within the range established by previous case law, and regulators should exercise caution before departing from precedent on the basis of “changing social values.”
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Rohringer v. RCDSO: revisiting the test for interim orders against health professionals
Effective May 30, 2017, professional regulators under the Regulated Health Professions Act received a new power to temporarily restrict or suspend the licence of a health professional during the course of an investigation into allegations of misconduct or incompetence. Previously, regulators could impose such measures only after the conclusion of an investigation and commencement of a Discipline Committee proceeding. This raises the question, what is the appropriate threshold of risk that must be established in order to suspend or restrict the licence of a professional whose case is still under investigation? What evidence is required? What reasons must be given in order to justify such an order? These questions are considered in the recent decision of Rohringer v Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario 2017 ONSC 6656.
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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Ranked in Best Lawyers
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to announce that 25 of the firm’s 58 lawyers have been recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2019 publication across multiple categories.
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Lenczner Slaght Raises over $17,000 for Covenant House Toronto
On February 7, 2018, our lawyers participated in the Covenant House Guts + Glory Obstacle Challenge and fundraised over $17,000 which will go to providing health care, food, shelter, and clean clothes to at-risk, homeless and trafficked youth.
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Legal and Regulatory Issues in Disaster Psychiatry
Colin Johnston spoke at the Inaugural Psychiatric Dimensions of Disasters Training Course hosted by the Ontario Medical Association. He spoke on the legal, ethical and regulatory issues in disaster psychology.
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Colin Johnston was a faculty member at the 2018 Ontario Bar Association’s Institute. He has considerable experience in Professional Liability & Regulation and moderated the "Opioid Panel: Assessing Risks for Patients and Prescribing Physicians."
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Law Practice Program Trial Advocacy Workshop
Paul-Erik Veel and Colin Johnston acted as faculty advisors at the Law Practice Program Trial Advocacy Workshop on October 12, 2017.
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Best Lawyers (2019)
Health Care Law