Hearing Details

Hearing Status:

Hearing held; Findings rendered; Submissions pending; Decision pending; Findings under appeal

Hearing Dates:

2025-08-14; 2025-08-21; 2026-09-09;

Initial Allegations:

Obstruction of justice; Failed to comply with a summons or demand

Hearing Panel:

Gordon Johnson - Chair, James Kershaw, Jason Milne

Please Note:

On October 3, 2024, the executive director issued a notice of hearing. On October 3, 2024, Birdsall applied for various orders and on March 20, 2025, he filed an amended notice of application. Hearing concluded. On December 10, 2025, the Panel issued its Findings. The Panel will hear oral submissions on sanction on September 9, 2026. On March 9, 2026, the panel issued its ruling on an application filed December 22, 2025. On April 13, 2026, the panel issued its ruling on an application filed February 9, 2026. On March 3, 2026, Birdsall filed an application for various orders. On December 22, 2025, Birdsall applied for leave to appeal to the British Columbia Court of Appeal.