Dean Benard, RN, BA, LL.M, C. Med

Dean Benard founded the company in 2004 with a vision to integrate his expertise in investigations and mediation, and develop unique and effective approaches for all of his clients. Dean has been an investigator for over 20 years and has established himself as an expert in his field. As a former registered nurse, police officer, regulatory investigator, and manager, as well as a seasoned workplace investigator, Dean is frequently sought after to take on complex and high profile investigations. He has built a strong client base through the consistent delivery of high quality investigation and mediation services.

Dean has earned the designation of Chartered Mediator with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada and is a roster mediator with the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program. In 2001, Dean was the recipient of the Investigator of the Year Award presented by the Council on Licensure Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR). This was related to his work in investigating and developing processes for successful prosecution of illegal practitioners of Nursing in Ontario.

Dean is a frequent speaker at educational conferences and is routinely retained to deliver investigation seminars and workshops across Canada. Dean received his Diploma in Nursing from Sir Sandford Fleming College in Peterborough, graduated magna cum laude from York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Administration and Ethics, and holds a Master of Laws & Letters from Osgoode Hall Law School.

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