To reduce the risk of civil claims or disciplinary complaints against social workers, AON Reed Stenhouse Inc., in co-operation with the Canadian Association of Social Workers and your insurer, Lombard Canada have arranged for a pro bono summary legal advice service to be provided by Bell, Temple, Barristers and Solicitors. Bell, Temple will arrange for the appropriate referral to legal counsel in Provinces other than Ontario.

Bell, Temple will provide confidential advice by telephone to all social workers participating in the Professional Liability Insurance Program administered by Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. and co-sponsored by the Canadian Association of Social Workers.

Bell, Temple will provide advice on questions regarding potential civil claims or disciplinary complaints including:
Confidentiality – client files/records
Release of information
Response to a subpoena
Conflict of interest
Custody and access
Sexual involvement with a client
Incompetence
Other professional misconduct issues

Each telephone consultation is limited to 30 minutes per inquiry.
The lawyer may consider it appropriate to review the issues and jurisprudence, and then call you back.
The advice given will rely upon the accuracy and completeness of the information you provide.

Please be prepared with the following information:
You name, telephone number(s) and address
Your policy number and your certificate number
A concise summary of all relevant facts
Your specific question or concern.

Bell, Temple
Barristers & Solicitors
393 University Avenue, Suite 1500, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1E6
Toll Free (888)263-8600 Local (416) 581-8200