As previously shared, under the Professional Governance Act, non-compliance with the Continuing Education System (CES) is addressed as an administrative matter, rather than as a professional conduct complaint. This means that after an appropriate number of notices and reminders, the suspension and/or cancellation of a CES Participant’s registration can take place for those who fail to complete CES requirements. This approach to mandatory professional education is a pre-requisite to continued registration and is standard in modern professional regulation.
Non-Compliance
The 2022–2024 reporting period is the first reporting period whereby CES non-compliance will be addressed as an administrative matter, following the process outlined in AIBC Bylaws 5.14–5.24. If CES Participants fail to satisfy the CES requirements by the June 30 deadline, they have until September 30, 2024, to pay a fine and complete outstanding Learning Unit requirements. CES Participants who do not complete these actions by September 30, 2024, will no longer be in Good Standing, and will be suspended from the Register.
Reinstatement
Suspended CES Participants can be reinstated within 90 days of suspension upon completion of all CES requirements, payment of the fine specified in Schedule B: Fees, and submission of the applicable form. Any suspended CES Participant who remains non-compliant for the 2022–2024 reporting period after December 31, 2024, will have their registration cancelled, and will need to reinstate by making application to the Credentials Committee, pursuant to Bylaw 4.25.
AIBC Resources and Contact
As a reminder, the next mandatory CES reporting period deadline is June 30, 2024.
The AIBC is committed to supporting CES Participants as they complete their requirements before the upcoming deadline. CES Participants are encouraged to reach out to the professional services department at professionaldevelopment@aibc.ca if they have any questions.
- AIBC Bylaws and Schedule P: Board Rules for the Continuing Education System (PDF)
- Practice Guideline: Continuing Education System (CES) (PDF)
- Registrant Portal Quick Guide: Review a CES Reporting Period Transcript (PDF)
- Registrant Portal Quick Guide: Submit a Self-Reported Educational Activity (PDF)