Good morning, Bettiane: heard clearly.

I’d ask that the note on self regulation be read as functional shorthand, not legal fact.

Yes, RECO is a DAA operating under the MPBSD rather than a self-regulator in the statutory sense, but the distinction drawn in the article is functional (even if it reads as imprecise). DAAs fall outside Ombudsman jurisdiction – there is no independent public oversight body reviewing RECO’s decisions or systemic practices.

In that sense, RECO’s model functions as self-regulation: it’s funded by registrants, governed with industry representation and largely operates without external scrutiny beyond ministerial discretion.

Yes, the government holds ultimate authority, but in practical terms, the profession oversees and finances its own regulator, which is my justification for the shorthand.

I appreciate the opportunity to clarify the nuance, and always welcome meaningful engagement – thanks for taking the time!