Do you think that professionals should be allowed to govern themselves? Do you have any concerns with their abilities to protect the public interest?

Professionals are self-regulating; that is, professionals govern themselves. Read the articles:

Law Societies under Fire:http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/law-societies-under-fire/

Ontario NDP leader demands action on lawyer discipline at:http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/05/08/ontario_ndp_leader_demands_action_on_lawyer_discipline.html

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/why-should-lawyers-be-allowed-to-regulate-themselves/article20399768/