Council held a special Council meeting on June 28, 2023. Council approved the following two motions by special resolution: The next Council meeting is set for Friday, September 15, 2023….more
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Get Involved with the College!
It’s that time of year again! We’re looking for optometrists to join Council or serve on a College committee. Bring your perspective and experience to our work! Help us achieve…more
Council Highlights – June 23, 2023
Council met in a hybrid environment on Friday, June 23 and passed several motions that were brought forward from various committees. Please see the details below: Registration Council passed three…more
Changes to OHIP Coming September 2023
As of September 1, 2023, there will be changes to which eye exams are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). The details of those changes can be found…more
Council Highlights – March 31, 2023
Council met in a hybrid environment on Friday, March 31. Council learned about disabilities and accessibility from DEI speaker, Ms. Lorin MacDonald, and passed three motions. Please see below: CPMF …more
College of Optometrists Submits 2022 College Performance Measurement Framework Report
Overview The College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) is a standardized reporting tool that was launched by the Ministry of Health in 2020. Through the CPMF, regulatory colleges are required to…more
Emergency Class of Registration
On April 14, 2022 the Ontario Government passed the Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Act, 2022. This Bill requires regulatory health colleges to put in place an Emergency Class of Registration,…more
Research Award Update
The College completed the inaugural year of its research grant program, which awards funds to innovative and high-quality research endeavors focused on health profession regulation. At the end of last…more
Council Highlights – January 20, 2023
At the Council meeting on January 20, 2023, Council elected the Executive Committee below: Thank you to all Council members who put their names forward for this year’s Executive Committee…more
Member Login Issue Resolved
The member login issue has been resolved so members can continue to renew their membership with the College. There will not be a late fee imposed on late renewals up…more