The mandate of the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (“CPhM”) is to serve and protect the public interest as it relates to pharmacy practice. When a pharmacy student, intern, pharmacist, or owner appear to have committed professional misconduct, they may be subject to a formal discipline hearing.
A discipline hearing is conducted by a panel of the CPhM’s Discipline Committee (the “Panel”) which is made up of both pharmacists and public representatives. The Panel receives evidence on formal charges against the pharmacist either in writing or through witnesses testifying in person. Depending on the issues, the hearing can last multiple days although they often are completed in less than a day.
The Panel is empowered to make one or more of the following findings, including that the investigated person has:
- Committed professional misconduct.
- Demonstrated a lack of skill, knowledge, or judgment in the practice of pharmacy or operation of a pharmacy.
- Committed conduct unbecoming a pharmacist.
- Breached The Pharmaceutical Act, the Regulation, by-laws, standards of practice, code of ethics or a CPhM practice direction.
- Demonstrated an incapacity or unfitness to practise pharmacy or operate a pharmacy.
In some instances, the Panel may be able to make a finding immediately following the conclusion of the hearing. Otherwise, the Panel reserves its decision and will then issue written reasons. The Panel’s decision and written reasons are posted on the CPhM website.
Hearings are generally open to the public, with some exceptions where either the prosecution or the charged investigated person asks that members of the public be excluded from all or part of the hearing. Examples of when a hearing or parts of it will be closed to the public may include when the Panel may be hearing financial, personal, public security, or other matters involving threats to personal safety.
At least 30 days in advance, CPhM will post notice of scheduled hearings with a summary of the allegations on its website.
Set Hearing Dates
ADJOURNED
Centre for Professional Regulatory Collaboration, 210 Commerce Drive
Allegations:
- Fraudulent billing
- Inadequate narcotic dispensing practices
- Code of Ethics violations
- Failure to create and maintain pharmacy records
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Centre for Professional Regulatory Collaboration, 210 Commerce Drive
Allegations:
- Diversion of drugs
- Code of Ethics violations
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Monday, November 30, 2026
Centre for Professional Regulatory Collaboration, 210 Commerce Drive
Allegations:
- Medication dispensing error
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Friday, December 4, 2026
Centre for Professional Regulatory Collaboration, 210 Commerce Drive
Allegations:
- Opiate Agonist Therapy practice
- Narcotic accountability practices
- Medication Incident management
- Failure to create and maintain pharmacy records
- Failure to establish, implement and maintain written policy and procedures
- Code of Ethics violations
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Monday, December 7, 2026
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, 1700-242 Hargrave Street
Allegations:
- Diversion of drugs
- Code of Ethics violations
Attending a hearing
Observers may attend a discipline hearing in-person at The Centre for Professional Regulatory Collaboration, 210 Commerce Drive, in Winnipeg, unless otherwise specified.
At least 14 days before the hearing, Observers are required to sign a Hearing Attendance Agreement which sets out the rules and conditions for attending. Those rules and conditions include:
- Observers will not be permitted to join once the hearing has commenced.
- Personal cellular phones may be brought into the hearing room but must be turned off and remain off.
- Recording of the hearing is not permitted and laptops, recording devices, or any other electronic instrument that can be used to record will not be permitted in the hearing room.
- Observers are not permitted to address or engage with members of the Panel, the charged investigated person, or legal counsel during the hearing.
Public Reporting
There must be no disclosure or reporting in any manner, including by the media, anything that would identify the charged investigated person including the person’s name, their practice or the location of the pharmacy operation.
Virtual Attendance
Observers who wish to attend virtually will need to meet the requirements set by CPhM to be granted permission and will be subject to additional rules and conditions.
Registration
To register, please fill out the following Registration To Attend A Hearing form.
Please note that hearing dates often change, so you are encouraged to check the CPhM website closer to the date of the hearing to confirm location, date, and start time.
Media Inquiries
Please direct all media inquiries to communications@cphm.ca
Filing a Complaint
Do you have a concern about the care you received at a pharmacy? Learn about the steps you can take to report your concern, including filing a complaint, to resolve the matter.
Learn moreDisciplinary Decisions
There are several actions that CPhM's Discipline Committee can take as part of the complaint resolution process. All disciplinary actions are made public here.
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