Eye On Regulation

the case

In Korzeniowski v Alberta (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists), 2024 ABCA 91, Mr. Korzeniowski appealed the finding of guilt in charges brought against him as a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta ("APEGA"). His appeal focussed on whether the refusal to grant him an adjournment on the basis of a medical condition which impaired his ability to participate in the proceedings was an error.

In March 2019, Mr. Korzeniowski was advised the issues raised in a complaint against him had been referred to a hearing. In July 2019, he advised that medication issues may impact scheduling and in September 2019 provided a physician's note which indicated pending cancer treatment would prevent his attendance until at least April 2020.