THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM THE PHYSICIAN REGISTER SECTION OF THE WEBSITE OF THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO (WWW.CPSO.ON.CA) AS OF THE DATE AND TIME NOTED BELOW
19/05/26 10:42:59 AM

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Medical School: University of Ottawa, 1981
Gender: Man
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH, FRENCH

Practice Information

Primary Business Location: Suite 109
460 St Laurent Blvd
Ottawa Ontario K1K 4Z2
Business Email: No Information Available
Phone: (613) 748-1113
Fax: (613) 748-1639

Specialties

No Specialty Reported

Medical Licences In Other Jurisdictions

Canada - Quebec

Hospital Privileges

No information available

Professional Corporation Information

Corporation Name: Edward J. Smith Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Issued Date: 02 Jan 2007
Shareholders:
Dr. E. Smith (CPSO#: 33838 )
Business Address: 109 - 460 St. Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa Ontario K1K 4Z2 (613) 748-1113

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Gender: Man
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH, FRENCH
Medical School: University of Ottawa, 1981

Practice Information

Primary Business Location: Suite 109
460 St Laurent Blvd
Ottawa Ontario K1K 4Z2
Business Email: No Information Available
Phone: (613) 748-1113
Fax: (613) 748-1639

Specialties

No Specialty Reported

Medical Licences In Other Jurisdictions

Canada - Quebec

Hospital Privileges

No information available

Professional Corporation Information

Corporation Name: Edward J. Smith Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Issued Date: 02 Jan 2007
Shareholders:
Dr. E. Smith (CPSO#: 33838 )
Business Address: 109 - 460 St. Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa Ontario K1K 4Z2 (613) 748-1113

Practice Conditions

IMPOSED BY EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRY DATE STATUS
Member
01 Apr 2026
Restricted
IMPOSED BY: Member
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01 Apr 2026
EXPIRY DATE:
STATUS: Restricted
A physician who has a restricted licence must follow specific terms and conditions in their practice.
A physician who has a restricted licence must follow specific terms and conditions in their practice.
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As from April 1, 2026, the following is imposed as a term, condition and limitation on the certificate of registration held by Dr. Edward James Smith in accordance with an undertaking and consent given by Dr. Smith to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario:

UNDERTAKING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT
(“Undertaking”)

of

DR. EDWARD JAMES SMITH
(“Dr. Smith”)

to

COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO
(the “College”)
________________________________________

A. PREAMBLE
(1) In this Undertaking:
“Code” means the Health Professions Procedural Code, which is Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18, as amended;
“Discipline Tribunal” means the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal of the College;
“OHIP” means the Ontario Health Insurance Plan;
“Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal” means the Discipline Committee established under the Code;
“Public Register” means the College’s register that is available to the public.
(2) I, Dr. Smith, certificate of registration number 33838, am a member of the College.
(3) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that the College referred allegations of professional misconduct to the Discipline Tribunal in a Notice of Hearing dated July 17, 2025 (the “Notice of Hearing”).
(4) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that, after the College receives an original copy of this Undertaking as signed by me, the College will withdraw the Notice of Hearing, without prejudice to the College’s right to re-file the Notice of Hearing with the Tribunal prior to November 1, 2026, if the College receives information that this Undertaking has been breached by Dr. Smith.

B. UNDERTAKING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT
(5) I, Dr. Smith, undertake to abide by the provisions of this Undertaking, effective immediately (the “Effective Date”).
(6) Resignation
(a) I, Dr. Smith, hereby undertake to resign from the College no later than September 19, 2026 (the “Resignation Date”).
(b) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that, after the College receives an original copy of this Undertaking as signed by me, the College will withdraw the Notice of Hearing, without prejudice to the College’s right to re-file the Notice of Hearing with the Tribunal prior to November 1, 2026, if the College receives information that this Undertaking has been breached by Dr. Smith.
(c) I, Dr. Smith, hereby undertake not to apply or re-apply for registration as a physician to practise medicine in Ontario after the Resignation Date.
(d) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that in the event that the College should become aware that I am in breach of this Undertaking including, but not limited to, becoming aware that I have either applied, re-applied or attempted to apply or re-apply for registration as a physician or for a certificate of registration, or equivalent, to practise medicine in Ontario after the Effective Date, the College shall, in its sole discretion, have the right to proceed with a disciplinary proceeding on the basis of a breach of this Undertaking and shall have the right to proceed with the specified allegations set out in the Notice of Hearing.
(e) I, Dr. Smith, hereby agree to bear the risk of any prejudice that the passage of time might cause to my ability to make full answer and defence, and waive the right to seek any remedy on the basis of the passage of time, should the College proceed with any allegations that may arise as a result of a breach of this Undertaking and/or pursuant to section (6)(d) above.
(f) I, Dr. Smith, undertake to abide by the College’s Policy on Closing a Medical Practice.
(g) I, Dr. Smith, undertake that upon signing this Undertaking, I shall forward a request to the General Manager of the OHIP that my billing number be deactivated for services rendered after the Resignation Date.
(h) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that all appendices attached to or referred to in this Undertaking form part of this Undertaking.
(i) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge and undertake that I shall be solely responsible for payment of all fees, costs, charges, expenses, etc., if any, arising from the implementation of any of the provisions of this Undertaking.
(j) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge and confirm that I have read and understand the provisions of this Undertaking and that I have obtained independent legal counsel in reviewing and executing this Undertaking, or have waived my right to do so.
(k) I, Dr. Smith, give my irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of OHIP and/or any person who or institution that may have relevant information, in order for the College to monitor my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.
(l) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that I have executed the OHIP consent form, attached hereto as Appendix "A" and that the consent forms part of this Undertaking.
(7) Public Register
(a) I, Dr. Smith, consent to this Undertaking being posted on the Public Register upon the Effective Date.
(b) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that, in addition to this Undertaking being posted in accordance with section (7)(a) above, the following summary shall be posted on the Public Register during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect and following the Resignation Date:
Dr. Smith was referred to the Discipline Tribunal on allegations of professional misconduct for treating and prescribing to a family member. In the face of these allegations, Dr. Smith will resign from the College no later than September 19, 2026, and has agreed never to apply or reapply for registration as a physician in Ontario.
VIEW DETAILS chevron-down icon
As from April 1, 2026, the following is imposed as a term, condition and limitation on the certificate of registration held by Dr. Edward James Smith in accordance with an undertaking and consent given by Dr. Smith to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario:

UNDERTAKING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT
(“Undertaking”)

of

DR. EDWARD JAMES SMITH
(“Dr. Smith”)

to

COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO
(the “College”)
________________________________________

A. PREAMBLE
(1) In this Undertaking:
“Code” means the Health Professions Procedural Code, which is Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18, as amended;
“Discipline Tribunal” means the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal of the College;
“OHIP” means the Ontario Health Insurance Plan;
“Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal” means the Discipline Committee established under the Code;
“Public Register” means the College’s register that is available to the public.
(2) I, Dr. Smith, certificate of registration number 33838, am a member of the College.
(3) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that the College referred allegations of professional misconduct to the Discipline Tribunal in a Notice of Hearing dated July 17, 2025 (the “Notice of Hearing”).
(4) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that, after the College receives an original copy of this Undertaking as signed by me, the College will withdraw the Notice of Hearing, without prejudice to the College’s right to re-file the Notice of Hearing with the Tribunal prior to November 1, 2026, if the College receives information that this Undertaking has been breached by Dr. Smith.

B. UNDERTAKING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT
(5) I, Dr. Smith, undertake to abide by the provisions of this Undertaking, effective immediately (the “Effective Date”).
(6) Resignation
(a) I, Dr. Smith, hereby undertake to resign from the College no later than September 19, 2026 (the “Resignation Date”).
(b) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that, after the College receives an original copy of this Undertaking as signed by me, the College will withdraw the Notice of Hearing, without prejudice to the College’s right to re-file the Notice of Hearing with the Tribunal prior to November 1, 2026, if the College receives information that this Undertaking has been breached by Dr. Smith.
(c) I, Dr. Smith, hereby undertake not to apply or re-apply for registration as a physician to practise medicine in Ontario after the Resignation Date.
(d) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that in the event that the College should become aware that I am in breach of this Undertaking including, but not limited to, becoming aware that I have either applied, re-applied or attempted to apply or re-apply for registration as a physician or for a certificate of registration, or equivalent, to practise medicine in Ontario after the Effective Date, the College shall, in its sole discretion, have the right to proceed with a disciplinary proceeding on the basis of a breach of this Undertaking and shall have the right to proceed with the specified allegations set out in the Notice of Hearing.
(e) I, Dr. Smith, hereby agree to bear the risk of any prejudice that the passage of time might cause to my ability to make full answer and defence, and waive the right to seek any remedy on the basis of the passage of time, should the College proceed with any allegations that may arise as a result of a breach of this Undertaking and/or pursuant to section (6)(d) above.
(f) I, Dr. Smith, undertake to abide by the College’s Policy on Closing a Medical Practice.
(g) I, Dr. Smith, undertake that upon signing this Undertaking, I shall forward a request to the General Manager of the OHIP that my billing number be deactivated for services rendered after the Resignation Date.
(h) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that all appendices attached to or referred to in this Undertaking form part of this Undertaking.
(i) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge and undertake that I shall be solely responsible for payment of all fees, costs, charges, expenses, etc., if any, arising from the implementation of any of the provisions of this Undertaking.
(j) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge and confirm that I have read and understand the provisions of this Undertaking and that I have obtained independent legal counsel in reviewing and executing this Undertaking, or have waived my right to do so.
(k) I, Dr. Smith, give my irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of OHIP and/or any person who or institution that may have relevant information, in order for the College to monitor my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.
(l) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that I have executed the OHIP consent form, attached hereto as Appendix "A" and that the consent forms part of this Undertaking.
(7) Public Register
(a) I, Dr. Smith, consent to this Undertaking being posted on the Public Register upon the Effective Date.
(b) I, Dr. Smith, acknowledge that, in addition to this Undertaking being posted in accordance with section (7)(a) above, the following summary shall be posted on the Public Register during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect and following the Resignation Date:
Dr. Smith was referred to the Discipline Tribunal on allegations of professional misconduct for treating and prescribing to a family member. In the face of these allegations, Dr. Smith will resign from the College no later than September 19, 2026, and has agreed never to apply or reapply for registration as a physician in Ontario.

Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (3)

Date of Decision: 02 Apr 2026
Summary of Decision:

On April 2, 2026, the College withdrew the allegations against Dr. Edward Smith that were referred to the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal on July 17, 2025.
For more details, including any scheduled hearing dates, please visit the OPSDT website
Date of Decision: 21 Jul 2020
Summary of Decision:

On July 21, 2020, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Smith  committed the following act of professional misconduct:

  •  engaging in conduct unbecoming a physician. 

 

On the same date, the Discipline Committee ordered that:  

  1. the registrant attend before the panel to be reprimanded; and

  2. the registrant pay the College costs in the amount of $6,000 within 30 days of the date of the order. 

The "Download Full Decision" link provides the Discipline Committee’s decision and any reprimand.

 

All published OPSDT reasons are available at www.canlii.org/en/on/onpsdt/. 

 

Hearing exhibits, including any agreed statement of facts or statement of uncontested facts, can be obtained by contacting the Tribunal Office at [email protected].
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Hearing Date(s): July 21, 2020
Date of Decision: 04 Oct 2019
Summary of Decision:

On July 12, 2019, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Smith committed the following acts of professional misconduct:

  • engaging in an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by registrants as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional; and

  •  failing to maintain the standard of practice of the profession. 

 

On October 4, 2019, the Discipline Committee ordered that:  

  1. the registrant attend before the panel to be reprimanded; 

  2. the Registrar suspend the registrant’s certificate of registration for 7 months commencing October 4, 2019 at 12:01 a.m.;

  3. the Registrar place terms, conditions and limitations on the registrant’s certificate of registration; and

  4. the registrant pay the College costs in the amount of $10,370 within 30 days of the order.

The "Download Full Decision" link provides the Discipline Committee’s decision and any reprimand.

 

All published OPSDT reasons are available at www.canlii.org/en/on/onpsdt/. 

 

Hearing exhibits, including any agreed statement of facts or statement of uncontested facts, can be obtained by contacting the Tribunal Office at [email protected].

 

On October 10, 2019, Dr.  Smith  filed a Notice of Appeal with the Divisional Court appealing the Discipline Committee’s order dated October 4, 2019. 

 

On December 9, 2019, Dr. Smith filed a Notice of Abandonment to the Divisional Court, abandoning the appeal.

 
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Hearing Date(s): Hearing: July 12, 2019

Other Notifications (1)

Source: Member
Effective Date: 01 Apr 2026
Summary:

Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Edward James Smith to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective April 1, 2026: 

 

Dr. Smith was referred to the Discipline Tribunal on allegations of professional misconduct for treating and prescribing to a family member. In the face of these allegations, Dr. Smith will resign from the College no later than September 19, 2026, and has agreed never to apply or reapply for registration as a physician in Ontario.


Download Full Document (PDF)

Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (3)

Date of Decision: 02 Apr 2026
Summary of Decision:

On April 2, 2026, the College withdrew the allegations against Dr. Edward Smith that were referred to the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal on July 17, 2025.
For more details, including any scheduled hearing dates, please visit the OPSDT website
Date of Decision: 21 Jul 2020
Summary of Decision:

On July 21, 2020, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Smith  committed the following act of professional misconduct:

  •  engaging in conduct unbecoming a physician. 

 

On the same date, the Discipline Committee ordered that:  

  1. the registrant attend before the panel to be reprimanded; and

  2. the registrant pay the College costs in the amount of $6,000 within 30 days of the date of the order. 

The "Download Full Decision" link provides the Discipline Committee’s decision and any reprimand.

 

All published OPSDT reasons are available at www.canlii.org/en/on/onpsdt/. 

 

Hearing exhibits, including any agreed statement of facts or statement of uncontested facts, can be obtained by contacting the Tribunal Office at [email protected].
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Hearing Date(s): July 21, 2020
Date of Decision: 04 Oct 2019
Summary of Decision:

On July 12, 2019, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Smith committed the following acts of professional misconduct:

  • engaging in an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by registrants as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional; and

  •  failing to maintain the standard of practice of the profession. 

 

On October 4, 2019, the Discipline Committee ordered that:  

  1. the registrant attend before the panel to be reprimanded; 

  2. the Registrar suspend the registrant’s certificate of registration for 7 months commencing October 4, 2019 at 12:01 a.m.;

  3. the Registrar place terms, conditions and limitations on the registrant’s certificate of registration; and

  4. the registrant pay the College costs in the amount of $10,370 within 30 days of the order.

The "Download Full Decision" link provides the Discipline Committee’s decision and any reprimand.

 

All published OPSDT reasons are available at www.canlii.org/en/on/onpsdt/. 

 

Hearing exhibits, including any agreed statement of facts or statement of uncontested facts, can be obtained by contacting the Tribunal Office at [email protected].

 

On October 10, 2019, Dr.  Smith  filed a Notice of Appeal with the Divisional Court appealing the Discipline Committee’s order dated October 4, 2019. 

 

On December 9, 2019, Dr. Smith filed a Notice of Abandonment to the Divisional Court, abandoning the appeal.

 
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Hearing Date(s): Hearing: July 12, 2019

Other Notifications (1)

Source: Member
Effective Date: 01 Apr 2026
Summary:

Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Edward James Smith to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective April 1, 2026: 

 

Dr. Smith was referred to the Discipline Tribunal on allegations of professional misconduct for treating and prescribing to a family member. In the face of these allegations, Dr. Smith will resign from the College no later than September 19, 2026, and has agreed never to apply or reapply for registration as a physician in Ontario.


Download Full Document (PDF)

Training

Medical School: University of Ottawa, 1981

Registration History

DETAILS DATE
Transfer of class of registration to: Restricted Certificate Effective: 01 Apr 2026
Arrow_iconTerms and conditions imposed on certificate by: Member Effective: 01 Apr 2026
Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 15 Aug 2023
Suspension of registration removed. Effective: 04 May 2020
Terms and conditions amended by Discipline Committee. Effective: 04 Oct 2019
Suspension of registration imposed: Discipline Committee Effective: 04 Oct 2019
Transfer of class of registration to: Restricted Certificate Effective: 08 Feb 2018
Arrow_iconTerms and conditions imposed on certificate by: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee Effective: 08 Feb 2018
Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 17 Dec 1982
First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate Effective: 01 Jul 1981
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Restricted Certificate
Date: Effective: 01 Apr 2026
DETAILS: Terms and conditions imposed on certificate by: Member
Date: Effective: 01 Apr 2026
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate
Date: Effective: 15 Aug 2023
DETAILS: Suspension of registration removed.
Date: Effective: 04 May 2020
DETAILS: Terms and conditions amended by Discipline Committee.
Date: Effective: 04 Oct 2019
DETAILS: Suspension of registration imposed: Discipline Committee
Date: Effective: 04 Oct 2019
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Restricted Certificate
Date: Effective: 08 Feb 2018
DETAILS: Terms and conditions imposed on certificate by: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
Date: Effective: 08 Feb 2018
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate
Date: Effective: 17 Dec 1982
DETAILS: First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate
Date: Effective: 01 Jul 1981