News Releases 2018

November 28, 2018

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is committed to openness and transparency.

The Minister of Service Alberta, the Honourable Brian Malkinson, has advised RECA that a review of RECA under section 76 of the Real Estate Act will be undertaken.The review will examine both governance and operations. The Minister will appoint a reviewer to conduct the review shortly.

RECA’s work is vital to ensuring a fair marketplace for consumers in Alberta and maintaining Albertans’ confidence in the real estate industry. The review will ensure RECA is a well-governed and trusted organization, and an effective regulator of the real estate industry.

RECA is committed to continuous improvement, and looks forward to this review. During the review, RECA will continue its commitment to consumer protection and effective regulation in the public interest.

RECA believes self-regulation is a privilege. This means self-regulation must withstand the scrutiny of the public, the industry, the government, and all stakeholders.

For more information, read:

• Section 5 of the Real Estate Act in its entirety
• Section 76 of the Real Estate Act in its entirety
• What RECA does
• How the industry operates
• About the Council
• Self-regulation

November 28, 2018 – RECA welcomes a review by the Minister of Service Alberta

NOTE: Mr. Horb’s one month suspension ended on December 23, 2018. Mr. Horb remains ineligible for authorization until all fines, costs, and education requirements are met.

Calgary, Alberta – On November 23, 2018, a Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) Hearing Panel suspended Richard Horb’s real estate licence for one month; ordered him to pay fines and costs totaling $11,000; and, ordered him to complete educational requirements.

The Hearing Panel found Mr. Horb:

• failed to act honestly;
• made representations or carried on conduct that was reckless or intentional and that misled or deceived any person or was likely to do so;
• failed to provide amendments to a service agreement in writing and obtain the signatures of the relevant parties.

Mr. Horb was most recently a real estate associate with Re/Max Real Estate (Edmonton) Ltd. o/a Re/Max Real Estate. Review the Hearing Panel order in its entirety for more information.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

November 23, 2018 – Richard Horb: Real Estate Licence Suspended

NOTE: The Hearing Panel has stayed their decision on sanction pending the outcome of an Appeal.

Calgary, Alberta – On November 23, 2018, a Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) Hearing Panel suspended Sameer Kalia’s real estate licence for three months; ordered him to pay fines and costs totaling $33,294; and, ordered him to complete educational requirements.

The Hearing Panel found Mr. Kalia:

• failed to fulfill his fiduciary obligations to his client;
• failed to disclose a conflict of interest;
• made representations or carried on conduct that was reckless or intentional and that misled or deceived any person or was likely to do so;
• failed to provide the broker all original documentation and copies of original documents provided to the parties or maintained by other brokerages;
• failed to disclose that he had a direct interest in the transaction.

At the time of the events in question, Mr. Kalia was a real estate associate with Century 21 A.L.L. Stars Realty Ltd. Mr. Kalia was most recently registered as a real estate associate with Lampas Holdings Ltd. o/a Re/Max River City in Edmonton. Review the Hearing Panel order in its entirety for more information.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

November 23, 2018 – Sameer Kalia – Real Estate Licence Suspended

Calgary, Alberta – On November 22, 2018, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) suspended Joe Youssif Ammar, a currently unregistered real estate associate in the Edmonton area.

RECA determined it is in the public interest to temporarily suspend Mr. Ammar. The suspension will continue until the conclusion of RECA disciplinary proceedings against him.

Mr. Ammar was most recently a real estate associate for Challenge Realty Ltd. o/a Maxwell Challenge Realty in Edmonton.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

November 22, 2018: Joe Youssif Ammar – Real Estate Licence Suspended

Calgary, Alberta – On November 14, 2018, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) suspended Shelley Bonwick, a currently unregistered real estate associate in Calgary.

RECA determined it is in the public interest to temporarily suspend Ms. Bonwick. The suspension will continue until the conclusion of RECA disciplinary proceedings against her.

Ms. Bonwick was most recently a real estate associate for 1853147 Alberta Ltd. o/a Engel & Volkers Calgary in Calgary.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

November 14, 2018 – Shelley Bonwick – Real Estate Licence Suspended

Calgary, Alberta – On November 6, 2018, a Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) Hearing Panel suspended Steve Sedgwick’s real estate licence for three months; ordered him to pay fines and costs totaling $26,590; and, ordered him to complete educational requirements.

The Hearing Panel found Mr. Sedgwick:

participated in fraudulent or unlawful activities in connection with the provision of services; and,
failed to cooperate with an investigator conducting an investigation
Mr. Sedgwick was previously registered as a real estate associate with Noralta Real Estate Inc. o/a Royal LePage Noralta Real Estate in Edmonton. To review the Hearing Panel order in its entirety, please click here.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

Calgary, Alberta – Buying a home is a very exciting time, but it is important to ensure you are financially ready. The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) and Alberta’s licensed professionals can help.

November is Financial Literacy Month, and RECA encourages Albertans to invest in their financial well-being to make sure they’re prepared for and understand the financial realities of home ownership.

“Buying a home is one of the biggest investments consumers will ever make. It is important for Albertans to invest in their education and their financial literacy before shopping for a new home,” says Bob Myroniuk, Executive Director of RECA. “The cost of a home goes far beyond just the listing price.”

As the authority for a positive real estate experience, RECA has information and resources to help Albertans learn the financial ins-and-outs of their home purchase, from learning if they’re ready to buy, to obtaining a mortgage, planning for closing costs and planning for the ongoing financial responsibilities of home ownership.

“Taking control of their finances, setting a budget and understanding their financial responsibilities will reduce financial stress in the long run,” added Myroniuk. “Our mandate is to protect Albertans when they buy and sell property or obtain a mortgage, and with that goal in mind, RECA ensures consumers have access to independent, reliable information to make a sound financial decision.”

Access RECA’s collection of financial literacy resources. RECA will add more throughout Financial Literacy Month; stay tuned and follow along on Twitter with #FLM2018.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, real estate appraisal, and property management industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business industry professionals.

November 1, 2018 – Take Control of Your Finances: Invest in Your Financial Well-Being this Financial Literacy Month

Calgary, Alberta – On October 17, 2018, Carol Ann Fletcher, previously a real estate associate in central Alberta, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

At the time of her application, Ms. Fletcher was the subject of conduct proceedings under the Real Estate Act. The issues under investigation were whether Ms. Fletcher:

• presented non-existent buyers to sellers
• fabricated offers
• did not handle deposits from alleged buyers through the brokerage
• was the only individual who had contact with the alleged buyers and proceeded to speak on behalf of these buyers to lawyers and sellers

At the time of Ms. Fletcher’s withdrawal from industry, there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Ms. Fletcher’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

October 17, 2018 – Carol Ann Fletcher – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Calgary, Alberta – On August 7, 2018, a Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) Hearing Panel suspended Michael Eurchuk’s real estate licence for one month; ordered him to pay fines and costs totaling $7,000; and, ordered him to complete an educational requirement.

The Hearing Panel found Mr. Eurchuk:

• engaged in conduct that undermines public confidence in the industry, harms the integrity of the industry, or brings the industry into disrepute.

Mr. Eurchuk was previously registered as a real estate associate broker with Maxwell Polaris in Edmonton. Review the Hearing Panel order in its entirety for more information.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

August 8, 2018 – Michael Eurchuk – Real Estate Licence Suspended

Calgary, Alberta – On July 24, 2018, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) suspended the real estate licence of Kristine Semrau. RECA suspended Ms. Semrau for refusing to cooperate with a person conducting an investigation.

As a result of this suspension, Ms. Semrau may not trade in real estate in Alberta. Her suspension will continue until the executive director is satisfied she has cooperated with the investigation.

Ms. Semrau was most recently registered as a real estate associate broker with Engel & Volkers Calgary.

Note: On November 15, 2018, the executive director lifted Ms. Semrau’s suspension after deeming her to have complied with RECA’s request.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

July 24, 2018 – Kristine Semrau – Real Estate Licence Suspended

Calgary, Alberta – On July 18, 2018, Bobby Bob Jacob, previously a real estate associate in Calgary, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

At the time of his application, Mr. Jacob was the subject of conduct proceedings under the Real Estate Act. The issues under investigation were whether Mr. Jacob:

• was acting for the complainant buyers in a purchase and sale agreement, and failed to disclose that he was the power of attorney for the sellers
• made representation to the buyers that mislead them about the state of the property inducing them to purchase the property for a price significantly over its market value

At the time of Mr. Jacob’s withdrawal from industry, there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Mr. Jacob’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

July 19, 2018 – Bobby Bob Jacob – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Calgary, Alberta – On July 18, 2018, Batool Ahmadi, previously a real estate associate broker in Edmonton, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

At the time of her application, Ms. Ahmadi was the subject of conduct proceedings under the Real Estate Act. The issues under investigation were whether Ms. Ahmadi:

• made fraudulent representations to buyers to persuade them to give her money that she claimed would be used as a deposit towards purchasing property, and then keep the funds for her own personal use

At the time of Ms. Ahmadi’s withdrawal from industry, there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Ms. Ahmadi’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

July 19, 2018 – Batool Ahmadi – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Calgary, Alberta – On July 18, 2018, Alain Saulnier, previously a real estate associate in the Edmonton area, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

Prior to his application, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) had notified Mr. Saulnier of its receipt of a complaint concerning his conduct while showing a property to a client, and commenced an investigation into his conduct.

At the time of Mr. Saulnier’s withdrawal from industry, the investigation was not complete, and there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Mr. Saulnier’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

July 19, 2018 – Alain Saulnier – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Calgary, Alberta – On June 7, 2018, the Chair of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) suspended Cassandra Lynn Munday, real estate broker of Initiative Property Management Corporation in Airdrie.

RECA determined it is in the public interest to temporarily suspend Ms. Munday. The suspension will continue until the conclusion of RECA disciplinary proceedings against her.

As a result of the suspension, Ms. Munday may not trade in real estate or provide property management services in Alberta at this time.

Initiative Property Management Corporation is no longer authorized as a real estate brokerage in Alberta and cannot provide real estate or property management services.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

June 7, 2018 – Cassandra Lynn Munday – Real Estate Licence Suspended

Calgary, Alberta – On May 14, 2018, the Chair of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) suspended Thomas Darrol Cowley, real estate broker of Residential One Real Estate in Calgary.

RECA determined it is in the public interest to temporarily suspend Mr. Cowley. The suspension will continue until the conclusion of RECA disciplinary proceedings against him.

Mr. Cowley was most recently the real estate broker for Castlewealth Real Estate Corp. o/a Residential One Real Estate in Calgary.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

May 14, 2018 – Thomas Darrol Cowley – Real Estate Licence Suspended

Calgary, Alberta – On April 11, 2018, Roy Barron, previously a real estate broker in Calgary, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

At the time of his application, Mr. Barron was the subject of conduct proceedings under the Real Estate Act. The allegations involve property management, and include contraventions of the Real Estate Act and Rules.

At the time of Mr. Barron’s withdrawal from industry, there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact under the Real Estate Act or Rules.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Mr. Barron’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

April 11, 2018 – Roy Barron – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Note: On May 4, 2018, Mr. Golom’s licence was reinstated after the Executive Director deemed him to have complied with RECA’s request.

Calgary, Alberta – On March 9, 2018, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) suspended the real estate licence of Simon Golom. RECA suspended Mr. Golom for refusing to cooperate with a person conducting an investigation.

As a result of this suspension, Mr. Golom may not trade in real estate in Alberta. His suspension will continue until the executive director is satisfied he has cooperated with the investigation.

Mr. Golom was most recently registered as a real estate associate with Top 5 Real Estate Lethbridge Ltd.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

March 9, 2018 – Simon Golom – Real Estate Licence Suspended

Calgary, Alberta –March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) wants to remind Albertans that knowledge is power when it comes to fraud prevention and awareness.

As the licensing and regulatory body for Alberta’s 15,000 real estate, mortgage brokerage and real estate appraisal professionals, RECA’s mandate includes protecting against, investigating, detecting, and suppressing mortgage fraud. RECA has extensive information and resources for consumers that can help them avoid being taken in by a real estate or mortgage-related scam.

“Fraudsters continually reinvent themselves and their schemes; consumers need to remain vigilant,” says Brian Klingspon, RECA Chair. “The fraudsters we see are opportunistic; they’re looking for uninformed victims. RECA has extensive information and tips for consumers that can help them avoid becoming a target.”

There are many simple steps consumers can take to protect themselves:

• never carry out a real estate-or mortgage-related transaction completely online; always make sure you view the property and meet face-to-face with the other parties
• having financial difficulty related to your mortgage? Someone offering you “an easy way out”? Find out if the person offering to help you is a licensed real estate or mortgage brokerage professional. “Search for an industry professional” at www.www.reca.ca
• read contracts and other documents carefully. Make sure you understand what you’re signing; if you don’t, ask questions. If you don’t like the answers – look for help or information elsewhere
• do a web search for the names of the individuals offering to help you out. If the person you’re dealing with has a history of fraud, their old victims have likely warned the world online

Klingspon adds, “RECA is committed to enhancing consumer protection in all aspects of real estate and mortgage transactions. Providing Albertans with credible, independent information about mortgage fraud prevention and awareness is one way we can do that.”

Do your research, ask questions, and most of all, make sure you’re working with a licensed mortgage or real estate professional. Their extensive knowledge, experience, and training can help you avoid scams.

Mortgage fraud awareness and prevention resources for consumers are available now on RECA’s website. RECA will participate in Fraud Prevention Month activities throughout March.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

March 1, 2018 – Knowledge is Power! Learn to Protect yourself

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), the licensing and regulatory body for real estate, mortgage brokerage, and real estate appraisal professionals, applauds the 4.5-year jail sentence for former Calgary mortgage broker, Brandon Antonini, who was found guilty of 23 counts of theft and fraud in a trial last year.

RECA also commends the Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit and the Crown prosecutor’s office for the work they did on this file.

“The suppression and detection of mortgage fraud is part of our mandate,” says Charles Stevenson, Registrar of RECA. “But it’s through the strong work of police services throughout the province that these types of files can be dealt with criminally.”

RECA suspended Mr. Antonini’s mortgage broker licence in 2013 after allegations that he:

• Made representations or carried on conduct that was reckless or intentional and that misled or deceived any person or was likely to do so; and,
• Participated in fraudulent or unlawful activities in connection with the provision of services or in any dealings.

In 2014, Mr. Antonini took a lifetime ban from Alberta’s real estate, mortgage brokerage, and real estate appraisal industries.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

February 22, 2018 – RECA Applauds Jail Sentence for Brandon Antonini

Calgary, Alberta – On January 24, 2018, Deimira Paa Baidoo, previously a mortgage associate in Calgary, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

At the time of his application, Mr. Baidoo was the subject of conduct proceedings under the Real Estate Act. The issues under investigation were whether Mr. Baidoo:

• participated in a fraud scheme
• provided unauthorized property management services

At the time of Mr. Baidoo’s withdrawal from industry, there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Mr. Baidoo’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

January 24, 2018 – Deimira Paa Baidoo – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Calgary, Alberta – On January 24, 2018, Kabir Cheema, previously a real estate associate in Calgary, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

At the time of his application, Mr. Cheema was the subject of conduct proceedings under the Real Estate Act. The issues under investigation were whether Mr. Cheema:

• failed to act honestly
• failed to disclose a conflict of interest
• failed to act in the best interest of his client
• participated in mortgage fraud

At the time of Mr. Cheema’s withdrawal from industry, there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Mr. Cheema’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

January 24, 2018 – Kabir Cheema – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Calgary, Alberta – On January 24, 2018, Donald Gordon Copithorne, previously a real estate associate broker in Edmonton, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

At the time of his application, Mr. Copithorne was the subject of conduct proceedings under the Real Estate Act. The issues under investigation were whether Mr. Copithorne:

• defrauded his client of $40,000

At the time of Mr. Copithorne’s withdrawal from industry, there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Mr. Copithorne’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

January 24. 2018 – Donald Gordon Copithorne – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Calgary, Alberta – On January 24, 2018, Joe (Joseph) Randy Fournier, previously a real estate associate in Grande Prairie, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

At the time of his application, Mr. Fournier was the subject of conduct proceedings under the Real Estate Act. The issues under investigation were whether Mr. Fournier had:

• stolen funds from his clients
• committed fraud

At the time of Mr. Fournier’s withdrawal from industry, there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Mr. Fournier’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

January 24, 2018 – Joe Fournier – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Calgary, Alberta – On January 24, 2018, Jodie Gagnon, previously a real estate associate in Calgary, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

At the time of her application, Ms. Gagnon was the subject of conduct proceedings under the Real Estate Act. The issues under investigation were whether Ms. Gagnon:

• participated in fraudulent or unlawful activity
• engaged in conduct that undermines public confidence in the industry, harms the integrity of the industry, or brings the industry into disrepute

At the time of Ms. Gagnon’s withdrawal from industry, there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Ms. Gagnon’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

January 24, 2018 – Jodie Gagnon – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Calgary, Alberta – On January 24, 2018, Carol Heddle Mackenzie, previously a real estate associate in Fort McMurray, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

At the time of her application, Ms. Mackenzie was the subject of conduct proceedings under the Real Estate Act. The issues under investigation were whether Ms. Mackenzie:

• failed to disclose a conflict of interest
• continued to act for a client when there was a conflict of interest without obtaining written consent from the client
• participated in fraudulent activity in connection with providing services to a client
• failed to keep her broker informed of the activities she was performing on behalf of the brokerage

At the time of Ms. Mackenzie’s withdrawal from industry, there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Ms. Mackenzie’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

January 24, 2018 – Carol Heddle Mackenzie – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Calgary, Alberta – On January 24, 2018, Jagbir Singh Randhawa, previously a mortgage associate in Calgary, applied to permanently withdraw from industry membership.

At the time of his application, Mr. Randhawa was the subject of conduct proceedings under the Real Estate Act. The issues under investigation were whether Mr. Randhawa:

• participated in mortgage fraud

At the time of Mr. Randhawa’s withdrawal from industry, there had been no disciplinary hearing, admissions, or findings of fact.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta approved Mr. Randhawa’s application to withdraw, and this results in a voluntary lifetime prohibition from industry membership; conduct proceedings are now discontinued.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

January 24, 2018 – Jagbir Singh Randhawa – Lifetime Withdrawal from Industry

Calgary, Alberta – On January 3, 2018, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) suspended the real estate licence of Adlina Gill. Ms. Gill failed to comply with the term placed on her licence by the executive director.

As a result of this suspension, Adlina Gill may not trade in real estate in Alberta.

Ms. Gill was most recently registered as a real estate associate with Royal LePage Network Realty Corp. in Red Deer.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for governing real estate, mortgage broker, property management, and real estate appraisal industry professionals under Alberta’s Real Estate Act. RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry and the business of industry professionals.

Note: On February 2, 2018, Ms. Gill’s licence was reinstated after the Executive Director deemed her to have complied with RECA’s request.

January 3, 2018 – Adlina Gill – Real Estate Licence Suspended