Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR)

Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) The Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) is the premier international resource for professional regulation stakeholders.

Membership in CLEAR means being a part of the premier international network of professional regulators. CLEAR provides a platform for networking, communication, consultation and peer-learning among the varied stakeholders of the international regulatory community. CLEAR’s members represent diverse segments of the regulatory community including testing professionals, regulatory board and staff mem

bers, regulatory agency administrators and researchers and academics, all coming together for one common purpose: to achieve excellence in regulation and public protection. Explore all of the options, resources and information enclosed to learn how to make the most of your involvement with CLEAR. The Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation was conceived over 30 years ago as a resource for any entity or individual involved in the licensure, non-voluntary certification or registration of the hundreds of regulated occupations and professions. Since its inception, CLEAR's membership has included representatives of all governmental sectors, the private sector, and many others with an interest in this field. CLEAR is a dynamic forum for improving the quality and understanding of regulation in order to enhance public protection. Through conferences, services and publications, CLEAR provides the resources for ongoing and thorough communication of international licensure and regulation issues among all those interested in the field.

📍Live from Halifax: CLEAR’s 2026 Regional Symposium is underway!Regulators from across Atlantic Canada are gathered toda...
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...

⏰ Reminder: CLEAR Board Nomination Deadline ApproachingThere’s still time to help shape the future of CLEAR—but not much...
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.

🌍 How can regulators support workforce mobility while maintaining public trust and protection?Join CLEAR on August 4 for...
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

⏰ Final Call: Join CLEAR’s Last Regional Symposium of 2026!The countdown is on! CLEAR’s Halifax Regional Symposium takes...
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!

📍 Save the Date: Belfast 2027!Join regulators, researchers, accreditation authorities, practitioners, and policy leaders...
06/01/2026

📍 Save the Date: Belfast 2027!

Join regulators, researchers, accreditation authorities, practitioners, and policy leaders from around the world for the 2027 Regulatory Research Day and the 9th International Congress on Professional and Occupational Regulation, taking place June 9–11, 2027, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

We're also excited to announce that the Call for Proposals is now open for both programs! Share your research, innovative practices, case studies, and ideas that are shaping the future of professional and occupational regulation.

Proposal submissions are open through June 19, 2026.
Submit today: https://www.clearhq.org/rrd-icpor-callforproposals

Be part of the global conversation driving regulatory excellence across professions and jurisdictions.

🎉 Social Events Are Now Available! 🌲Make the most of your experience at CLEAR’s 46th Annual Educational Conference by ...
05/27/2026

🎉 Social Events Are Now Available! 🌲

Make the most of your experience at CLEAR’s 46th Annual Educational Conference by exploring Portland alongside fellow regulators through curated networking experiences across the city.

Conference attendees can now sign up for exclusive social events and walking tours, including:

👻 Ghosts of the Willamette River & Shanghai Tunnels
🚠 Aerial Tram Sunset Tour
🎨 Soul of the Weird City Walking Tour
🍷 Willamette Valley Wine Walk

Register here: https://www.clearhq.org/events/explore-portland

These experiences are designed to help you continue conversations beyond the session rooms while discovering the culture, history, and personality that make Portland unique.

📍Space is limited, and advance registration is recommended.

Join 500+ regulatory professionals this September in Portland for learning, networking, and unforgettable experiences at !

🚨 Seating for the Halifax Symposium has been expanded due to high demand — but space is still limited and expected to fi...
05/26/2026

🚨 Seating for the Halifax Symposium has been expanded due to high demand — but space is still limited and expected to fill quickly. Register soon to secure your spot.

If you missed our highly attended Vancouver and Toronto sessions, this is your opportunity to join regulators from across the region for a full day of timely dialogue, collaboration, and practical insight on this year’s theme, Regulating in a Political World.

https://ow.ly/Iskf50Z4tpN

Experience a CLEAR Member Benefit — Open Access This MayCLEARinghouse Chats are one of CLEAR’s valued member benefits, o...
05/21/2026

Experience a CLEAR Member Benefit — Open Access This May

CLEARinghouse Chats are one of CLEAR’s valued member benefits, offering regulatory professionals a space to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations on timely issues impacting the regulatory community.

For this special May session, CLEAR is opening access to non-members — giving you the opportunity to experience firsthand the type of collaboration, discussion, and professional engagement available through CLEAR membership.

May CLEARinghouse Chat: Navigating Challenges in Regulatory Workplaces
Register Today: https://ow.ly/kLbH50Z1kKZ

Regulatory workplaces can be high-pressure environments where competing priorities, differing communication styles, and limited resources can create tension within teams. Left unaddressed, these challenges can impact collaboration, communication, and organizational effectiveness.

This interactive discussion will explore practical strategies for strengthening teamwork, improving communication, and building more resilient regulatory organizations.

Participants will discuss:

* Common sources of workplace tension in regulatory environments
* How professional backgrounds influence communication and expectations
* Strategies for maintaining trust and collaboration during high-pressure periods
* Practical approaches for improving teamwork and organizational communication

Moderated breakout discussions led by CLEAR’s Education & Training Committee will encourage participants to share experiences, questions, and perspectives with regulatory professionals from across jurisdictions.

Whether you are already part of the CLEAR community or exploring membership for the first time, this open session offers a valuable opportunity to connect with peers and experience one of CLEAR’s most engaging member benefits.

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