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Ontario physician loses licence over sexual misconduct with patient

Ontario physician Dr. Suman Khulbe has lost her licence after admitting to sexual misconduct, with the CPSO citing serious breaches of professional boundaries.
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Home-care nurses push for pay parity in Ontario

The Ontario Nurses’ Association is demanding home-care nurses pay parity in Ontario, calling for equal wages and benefits with hospital counterparts amid safety risks and staff shortages.
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Ontario labour mobility changes to cut delays for regulated professionals

Ontario labour mobility changes will allow regulated professionals to start working within 10 days, reducing delays and strengthening the province’s workforce and economy.
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New Zealand nurses strike over staffing and budget concerns

New Zealand nurses strike over staffing and pay concerns, disrupting 13,000 surgeries and appointments, straining an already stretched health system.
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Global Medical Regulators to Meet in Dublin for IAMRA 2025 Conference

IAMRA convenes 16th conference on regulation in Dublin, Sept. 3–6, hosted by Ireland’s council, spotlighting people-focused regulation, AI, licensure, and accreditation.
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Oman enforces mandatory licensing for food delivery agents

Oman enforces food delivery licensing, requiring all drivers and supervisors to obtain professional licences aimed at improving service quality and protecting consumers.
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APRA Unveils Plan to Cut Red Tape and Modernise Licensing

APRA’s 2025–26 plan introduces tiered supervision, faster bank licensing, and stronger governance rules for superannuation and insurance sectors.
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NRCoP 2025 Kicks off in Brisbane: Regulators confront disruption and change

Hosted by the Australian and New Zealand School of Government, the two-day event carries the theme "Regulation 2025 to 2050: Disruption, Change, and Continuity."
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South Australian barrister fined for practicing without licence, faces oversight and appeal

South Australia's Supreme Court has sanctioned barrister after practising law for seven months without a current practising certificate.
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Industry Groups Call for Delay in Crypto Banking Rules

Major financial industry associations have requested that international regulators postpone new rules governing banks' involvement in crypto assets.
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Alberta first province in Canada to regulate health-care aides

Beginning February 2, 2026, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta will be renamed to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides, which will regulate 40,000 HCAs.
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Illinois reports major progress on moving professional licensing online

New digital licensing platform is cutting delays and improving service after years of paper-based backlogs.