C-15, r. 4 - Code of ethics of chemists

Section 33 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

33. Unless he has just and reasonable grounds to the contrary, the chemist shall not cease to act for the account of a client. The following shall, in particular, constitute just and reasonable grounds:

(1)  loss of the client’s confidence;

(2)  the fact that the chemist is placed in a situation of conflict of interest or in a context whereby his professional independence could be called in question;

(3)  inducement by the client to perform illegal, unfair, immoral or fraudulent acts;

(4)  the fact that he has been deceived by the client or his failure to co-operate;

(5)  the client has refused to pay the chemist’s fees;

(6)  it is impossible for the chemist to communicate with the client or to obtain from him the elements considered necessary to carry out the mandate.

O.C. 27-2001, s. 33.