A LOOK AHEAD TO VANCOUVER AND BALTIMORE

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A LOOK AHEAD TO VANCOUVER AND BALTIMORE

The Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) continues to develop innovative programming for regulatory stakeholders from across the globe. CLEAR’s Regional Symposium series returned to Canada earlier this month with a program in Toronto, and will be in Vancouver on June 17 to present “Navigating Change – Empower Regulatory Leaders for Seamless Transitions.” The Toronto program welcomed over 70 regulators from Canada and the United States, where current and former registrars shared their diverse experiences both transitioning into and out of their respective leadership roles.

The Vancouver Symposium agenda will highlight a different aspect of leadership changes, particularly how organizations on the whole can develop a culture and processes that empower both leaders and their staff to embrace change. In addition to examining what change management really means and looks like, the program will highlight the importance of maintaining a human-centered approach – fostering empathy, compassion, and transparency – to these transitions, and a panel discussion on how several colleges have navigated

legislative changes that directly impacted their structure and leadership.

CLEAR is excited to welcome attendees to Baltimore, Maryland for the 44th Annual Educational Conference, September 16-19. The conference will open with a keynote presentation from Jayde Fuller, recipient of the 2023 CLEAR Regulatory Excellence Award (Team), along with her colleagues at the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Unit. Ms. Fuller will address the role of regulators in employing anti-racism approaches globally, highlighting the legislative and regulatory changes taking place in Australia to create a more inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe healthcare system.

The conference will also build on the overwhelming response to its 2024 Winter Symposium on artificial intelligence and the ongoing discussions regarding AI's utility and its potential impact on regulation and the professions. As part of this effort, CLEAR is excited to welcome technology expert Beth Ziesenis to present a

“Technology Plenary” on the challenges and opportunities of AI. Beth’s engaging session will cover the types of AI tools currently available, the ethics of utilizing AI in your work, and the impact of these tools on how we work.

In addition to Beth Z’s plenary, the program features a variety of AI-focused breakout sessions across all four conference tracks (Regulatory Administration & Governance; Compliance, Discipline & Enforcement; Entry to Practice Standards & Continuing Competency; and Testing & Examinations). Other key themes in this year’s program include workforce mobility and innovations in supporting international applicants and licensees, incorporating and assessing DE&I in regulated professions and regulatory processes, and the importance of kindness and compassion in all stages of our work.

The conference will also feature a Poster Session, highlighting innovative work and research in the regulatory world. Be sure to stay to the end for the perennial favor-

ite closing plenary, “Setting Precedents: The Top Ten Recent Cases You Need to Know About,” with new legal cases from across the globe that provide the most recent word on issues of importance to regulators.

More information about the Regional Symposia, Annual Educational Conference, and other upcoming programs can be found on CLEAR’s website.

Monday, September 16, 2024 to Thursday, September 19, 2024

Marriott Baltimore Waterfront

2024 Annual Educational Conference - Baltimore

June 17, 2024 June 17, 2024

CLEAR: MAY 2024, TORONTO

The Registrant

TRAUMA-INFORMED JURISPRUDENCE

Myrna McCallum's unconditional commitment to advocacy and empowerment in law

Damian Ali

[Content/trigger warning: The following article includes discussions on trauma, systemic discrimination and racism. Readers are encouraged to seek support if needed.]

For Myrna McCallum, founding lawyer of Miyo Pimatisiwin Legal Services in North Vancouver, navigating the legal profession is about more than just practicing law—it's about centering safety and understanding in her approach as a regulated professional.

“I think for those who want to bring in trauma-informed principles to their practice, you have to be malleable,” she explains. “If we want to be human-centred, we must ask questions, actively listen, and adapt our practices to meet people where they are in more ways than one.”

Discovering her legal calling

Raised in Treaty Six territory in northern Saskatchewan, McCallum grew up in an environment rife with uncertainty. As a former student of an Indian Residential School, she found it challenging to cope with the violence and lack of safety that dominated her childhood.

Despite her challenging upbringing, Myrna was determined to pursue a career in law, focusing on advocating for Indigenous communities and victims of violence. She remembers being captivated by the portrayal of lawyers in the media

Myrna McCallum, Miyo Pimatisiwin Legal Services