Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR)

06/18/2026

📖 The May/June edition of Professional Licensing Report (PLR) is now available!

Stay up to date on the latest legal and regulatory developments impacting professional regulation with coverage of cases involving:

⚖️ Conversion Therapy
⚖️ Communication and Conduct in Education
⚖️ Unprofessional Conduct in a Massage Therapy School
⚖️ Conduct During an Independent Medical Examination
➕ And more

For nearly 40 years, PLR has delivered trusted analysis of court rulings, licensing board decisions, disciplinary actions, and emerging regulatory trends.

🔓 Subscribe today to access the new May/June edition, along with a full archive of previous issues. https://ow.ly/apXF50ZerCf

✨ CLEAR members receive 20% off all publications, including PLR.

Curious about the content? Visit the PLR blog to explore sample articles and see why regulatory professionals rely on PLR for timely insights and analysis.

06/17/2026

📅 Three Ways to Learn, Connect, and Grow This July

Looking to strengthen your skills, connect with regulatory peers, and stay ahead of emerging challenges? CLEAR’s July learning lineup has something for you.

🎤 July 15 | Staying Calm Under Pressure: De-Escalation Skills for Regulators
Learn practical techniques to manage difficult interactions, reduce conflict, and maintain professionalism in high-stakes situations. Plus, this webinar is a great introduction to CLEAR’s September pre-conference workshop, De-escalation in Practice.
https://ow.ly/8BPg50ZcVJg

💬 July 20 | CLEARinghouse Chat: Advancing Equity in Regulation
Join colleagues from across jurisdictions for an interactive discussion on advancing fairness, accessibility, and inclusion in today’s evolving regulatory environment.
https://ow.ly/pmBB50ZcVJk

💻 July 29 | What Your Lawyer Wants You to Know Before You Negotiate Your Next Tech Contract
Gain practical insights from legal, regulatory, and vendor perspectives on navigating technology contracts, managing risk, and protecting your organization’s interests.
https://ow.ly/KSyY50ZcVJm

✨ CLEAR members save 20% on all CLEAR Learning programs.

Invest in your professional development this July and join the conversations shaping the future of regulation.

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06/16/2026

📢 Proposal Deadline Extended — Share Your Expertise in Belfast!

There’s still time to contribute to the global conversation on professional and occupational regulation.

CLEAR has extended the Call for Proposals for both the 2027 Regulatory Research Day and the 9th International Congress on Professional and Occupational Regulation (ICPOR) to June 26, 2026.

🌍 Taking place June 9–11, 2027, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, these co-located events will bring together regulators, researchers, accreditation authorities, practitioners, and policy leaders from around the world to explore emerging trends, innovative practices, and the challenges shaping regulation across jurisdictions.

Have an idea you haven't submitted yet? Started a proposal but haven't finished? Now is the perfect time to complete your submission.

🗓️ Extended Deadline: June 26, 2026 (11:59 BST / 6:59 EDT)
Submit: https://www.clearhq.org/rrd-icpor-callforproposals

Share your research, insights, and experiences with an international audience and help shape the future of regulation.

👉 Submit your proposal before the extended deadline. https://www.clearhq.org/rrd-icpor-callforproposals

06/15/2026

🎉 New Regulation 101 Modules Have Arrived!
https://ow.ly/bUWA50ZbXlA

CLEAR has expanded its popular Regulation 101 Microlearning Series with 16 new self-paced modules, giving regulatory professionals even more opportunities to build foundational knowledge and strengthen their understanding of professional regulation.

📚 New topics include:
✔️ Mechanics of Regulation
✔️ Overarching Public Interest & Protection
✔️ Investigations
✔️ And many more essential regulatory concepts

Designed for both newcomers to regulation and experienced professionals seeking a refresher, each module can be completed in just 15–30 minutes, making it easy to learn on your schedule.

💡 Perfect for:
• Onboarding new staff
• Training board and council members
• Supporting ongoing professional development
• Building a shared foundation of regulatory knowledge across your organization

✨ CLEAR members receive 20% off all CLEAR Learning programs, including Regulation 101.

👥 Need multiple seats? Volume discounts are available for organizations purchasing 10 or more registrations.

Start learning today and explore the newest modules in the Regulation 101 series!
https://ow.ly/bUWA50ZbXlA

06/12/2026

📍Live from Halifax: CLEAR’s 2026 Regional Symposium is underway!

Regulators from across Atlantic Canada are gathered today for a full day of learning, discussion, and collaboration focused on the theme "Regulating in a Political World".

Following opening remarks from Beverley Zwicker, CEO & Registrar of the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator, attendees heard an insightful keynote from Victoria Rees, K.C., on the forces shaping regulation across Atlantic Canada.

💡 Key themes explored this morning include:
✔️ Navigating increasing political and public scrutiny
✔️ Managing workforce pressures and evolving expectations
✔️ Strengthening governance, ethics, and principled decision-making
✔️ Adopting proactive, risk-informed approaches to regulation

The conversation has continued with a panel featuring nursing regulatory leaders from across Atlantic Canada, examining how collaboration, workforce mobility, credential recognition, and registration modernization can support both public protection and a responsive healthcare workforce.

🤝 One message emerging from today's discussions: strong inter-jurisdictional collaboration is critical as regulators respond to complex challenges and a rapidly changing environment.

Stay tuned for more highlights from Halifax throughout the day!

06/10/2026

💬 When the Stakes Are High: Communication, Trust, and the Future of Regulation at

In today’s regulatory environment, the ability to communicate effectively has never been more important. As regulators navigate workforce challenges, emerging technologies, public expectations, and complex stakeholder relationships, one skill stands out: the ability to have productive conversations when the stakes are high.

Join us for the Wednesday Plenary Session at CLEAR’s 2026 Annual Educational Conference:

🎤 Tools for Talking When the Stakes Are High
📅 September 16
https://ow.ly/kbXr50ZabqF

Drawing on the internationally recognized Crucial Conversations framework, Jillian Morenz will share practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations, managing disagreement, building trust, and maintaining strong relationships while achieving results.

Whether you're engaging with colleagues, board members, registrants, complainants, legislators, or the public, this session will provide tools you can apply immediately.

Register for the Conference: https://ow.ly/9Be550ZabqE

Looking for even more hands-on learning? Add our pre-conference workshop:

🔹 De-escalation in Practice: Advanced Skills for Navigating High-Stakes Interactions
📅 September 14
🎤 Led by Derek Puddester and Amigo Wade
https://ow.ly/7TVF50ZabqI

Together, these sessions offer a powerful opportunity to strengthen one of the most essential competencies in modern regulation: communicating clearly, confidently, and constructively when it matters most.

👉 Register today and join us in Portland this September.
Conference: https://ow.ly/9Be550ZabqE
Workshop: https://ow.ly/7TVF50ZabqI

06/09/2026

In this episode of Regulation Matters: a CLEAR conversation, host Line Dempsey speaks with Tamara Richter and Carin Plischke about what major regulatory reform looks like in practice. Drawing from their organizations’ experiences with legislative change, multi-profession regulation, governance res...

06/08/2026

⏰ Reminder: CLEAR Board Nomination Deadline Approaching

There’s still time to help shape the future of CLEAR—but not much.

The deadline to nominate candidates for CLEAR’s 2026–27 President-Elect and Regular Member Board seats is June 19 (close of business). This is open only to CLEAR Members.

https://ow.ly/o7CQ50Z8ZtG

CLEAR is seeking engaged and experienced regulatory leaders from across its international membership community. Whether you’re nominating a colleague or putting your own name forward, this is an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the organization and the regulatory profession.

We encourage nominations from a diverse range of professions, jurisdictions, and regulatory environments, particularly individuals who bring:
✔ Knowledge of professional and occupational regulation
✔ A commitment to CLEAR’s mission
✔ Demonstrated leadership experience
✔ The ability to actively participate in board activities

🌟 Help guide the future of CLEAR and strengthen the global regulatory community. Submit your nomination before June 19.

06/04/2026

🌍 How can regulators support workforce mobility while maintaining public trust and protection?

Join CLEAR on August 4 for the next session in our International Symposium Series:

Recognition Without Borders: Rethinking Equivalency, Risk, and Trust in Global Licensure

As professionals increasingly seek opportunities across jurisdictions, regulators face complex questions around credential recognition, equivalency, and public protection. This interactive global discussion will explore how jurisdictions are approaching these challenges and what it means for the future of regulation.

💬 Topics include:
✔ Assessing international qualifications and credentials
✔ Emerging approaches to credential verification and recognition
✔ Risks and opportunities of workforce mobility
✔ Balancing access to practice with public protection
✔ Lessons and perspectives from around the world

Whether you're a regulator, policy professional, credentialing leader, or legal advisor, this session offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from global peers.

✨ Flexible registration options are available—register for a single session or the full series (including access to recordings of past sessions).

👉 Register now and join the conversation. https://ow.ly/cFMV50Z7MJC

06/02/2026

⏰ Final Call: Join CLEAR’s Last Regional Symposium of 2026!

The countdown is on! CLEAR’s Halifax Regional Symposium takes place June 12, and this is your last opportunity to attend a Regional Symposium in 2026.

Following highly attended events in Vancouver and Toronto, Halifax is set to continue the conversation with a full day of practical insights, meaningful discussion, and valuable networking.

This year’s program will explore:
✔ Evolving policy and legislative priorities
✔ Workforce mobility and credential recognition
✔ Public trust and regulatory accountability
✔ Building effective regulatory relationships in a complex environment

📍 Atlantica Hotel Halifax
📅 June 12, 2026
Register today: https://www.clearhq.org/events/2026-regional-symposium---halifax/register

Plus, kick off the event at the Welcome Reception hosted by MDR Strategy Group on June 11 and connect with regulatory leaders from across Atlantic Canada, and beyond.

Toronto welcomed nearly 100 attendees for engaging discussions on regulating in a political environment—and Halifax promises to continue those important conversations.

🚨 Seats are limited and the event is next week. Register now to secure your spot!