FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2026
KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX, NS) – In June 2022, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) received letters of complaint regarding the conduct of registrant Philip Patey, of Halifax Nova Scotia, registration #2335.
During the investigative process for these complaints, the College imposed interim restrictions on Mr. Patey’s registration. When the investigation was complete, The College held a discipline hearing on February 9, 2026 and accepted a settlement agreement proposed by Mr. Patey. As a result of this settlement agreement, Mr. Patey’s social work registration has been suspended.
A decision summary has been published on the NSCSW website and is available to the public:
https://nscsw.org/discipline-decisions-outcomes
NSCSW is responsible for ensuring that Nova Scotians receive the services of proficient and competent social workers of high ethical standards. The College’s complaints and discipline processes are intended to protect the public from persons who are not qualified to practice social work, or whose competence or professional conduct as a social worker is in question.
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The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers serves and protects Nova Scotians by effectively regulating the profession of social work. The regulator’s role is to ensure that the public is supported by professional, ethical, qualified and accountable social work practitioners.
For more information or to request interviews, contact: Rebecca Faria, Communication Coordinator for the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (902-429-7799 ext. 227, [email protected]).