Canada v. Couture, 2009 DTC 5675, 2008 FCA 412 -- summary under Subsection 118.4(2)

The Trial Judge erred in finding that, because the practice of acupuncture was no longer prohibited under the Controlled Acts Regulations (Ontario), an acupuncturist was an authorized person under s. 118.4(2). To "authorize" meant to give formal approval to or to formally approve, and the mere fact that an action is no longer prohibited does not lead to the conclusion that such action has been formally approved.