Hearing committees are not meant to replace the federal or provincial judiciary but are intended to?

• A. To replace formal Court proceedings with private arbitration.
• B. Furnish a private avenue for resolving disputes which is cheaper, swifter, and as fair as formal Court proceedings.
• C. To impose criminal penalties on registrants.
• D. To set licensing fees for real estate brokering.

Answer: (B)

Hearing committees are meant to offer a private, more accessible path for resolving professional disputes within the regulatory framework. They’re designed to be cheaper and faster than going through the formal court system, while still upholding fair process and due consideration of the facts. This lets licensees and the regulator address complaints efficiently, maintain professional standards, and provide timely relief or discipline without the time and expense of court proceedings.

They’re not intended to replace federal or provincial courts, nor to impose criminal penalties, nor to handle licensing fee setting. Those functions belong to the judiciary or to separate administrative processes within the regulatory body. Instead, hearing committees focus on disciplinary and licensing decisions within the profession, offering a practical, private route that aligns with the regulatory purpose.