Commissioner

Appeal to the commissioner

The following decisions may be appealed to the commissioner:

Reconsideration decisions by the registrar in respect of:
- refusal to grant certificate
- certificate suspension
- administrative penalties issued to certified institutions
Certificate cancellation

The following resources relate to appeals:

The commissioner is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a term up to five years, with the option of reappointment.

Maureen Baird was designated as acting Commissioner on November 6, 2023.

Date	Summary	File
July 31, 2024	The commissioner issued a decision upholding the registrar’s decision to cancel the certificate of East West College.	Commissioner’s Decision – East West College (PDF)
July 5, 2024	The commissioner issued a decision which overturned the registrar’s suspension decision for Pacific Coastal College of Massage Therapy.	Commissioner’s Decision – Pacific Coastal College of Massage Therapy (PDF)
April 24, 2024	The commissioner issued a decision upholding the registrar’s decision to cancel the certificate of DC School of Aesthetics.	Commissioner’s Decision – DC School of Aesthetics (PDF)
April 29, 2021	The commissioner issued a decision upholding the registrar’s decision to cancel the certificate of Canadian Health Care Academy (CHCA) and awarded costs to the registrar.	Decision on Costs – Canadian Health Care Academy (PDF) Appeal Decision – Canadian Health Care Academy (PDF)
July 6, 2018	The commissioner issued a decision which overturned both the registrar’s suspension and cancellation decision for Blue Bird Flight Academy.	Commissioner's Decision – Blue Bird Flight Academy (PDF)