On Sept. 4, 2025, a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a consent agreement between BCCNM and Sukhveer (Sunny) Uppal of Burnaby to address practice issues that occurred on July 20, 2023, related to being absent from work, falsifying documentation, and claiming reimbursement for expenses not incurred.
The establishment and maintenance of trust is foundational for any regulated professional such as a nurse or midwife, be it with their patients, their colleagues, or their employer.
Fraud undermines this trust and is a breach of the Professional Responsibility and Accountability and the Ethical Practice nursing standards.
The registrant has voluntarily agreed to terms equivalent to a limit and/or condition on their practice, including:
a. A reprimand and a suspension of his nursing registration for two days
b. Remedial education in ethics and professionalism
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will address the professional and practice concerns that arose and will protect the public.