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Declaring Conflicts of Interest

Presentation to Council Thursday, November 29, 2018 Mark Pioro Director, Professional Conduct & Deputy Registrar

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Dilemma

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What is a COI?

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COI Deliberation Process

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• 1. Staff pre-screening
• Chair assigns to different panel

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• 2. Self-reflection
• If no, continue (courtesy declaration)
• If yes, generic heads up to Chair and

support staff

• If unsure, go to step 2.

COI Deliberation Process (cont’d)

COI Deliberation Process (cont’d)

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• 3. Consult staff or legal counsel
• If no, continue (courtesy declaration)
• If yes, generic heads up to Chair and

support staff

• If unsure, go to step 3.

COI Deliberation Process (cont’d)

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• 4. Disclose to Chair
• “If there is any doubt about whether he or

she may have or be perceived to have a conflict, prior to any consideration of the matter, declare the potential conflict to the Council or the Committee and accept Council’s or the Committee’s direction as to whether there is an appearance of a conflict”

If COI Determined to Exist

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• Nature recorded in minutes (generic, mind)
• confidentiality
• Do not take part or vote
• Be absent
• Do not do anything that might perceived as

attempting to influence

Questions/Comments?

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