Mr. Émile Dubois, a real estate broker, is found by the OACIQ Discipline Committee to have committed a serious professional fault involving misrepresentation. What could be a potential sanction imposed by the Discipline Committee?

Question: Mr. Émile Dubois, a real estate broker, is found by the OACIQ Discipline Committee to have committed a serious professional fault involving misrepresentation. What could be a potential sanction imposed by the Discipline Committee?

Answer options:

• A civil lawsuit for damages initiated by the OACIQ.
• Reimbursement of damages to the client through the Real Estate Indemnity Fund, without a direct sanction for Émile. ✅ A fine, suspension, or revocation of his licence.
• Mandatory participation in continuing education courses without any other penalty.

Correct answer: A fine, suspension, or revocation of his licence.

Explanation: The Discipline Committee has the power to impose various sanctions specified in the Real Estate Brokerage Act, including fines, licence suspension, or licence revocation, depending on the severity of the fault.