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Council Meeting Highlights – March 23, 2022
Council Meeting Highlights – March 23, 2022 Council met in a hybrid environment on March 23, 2022 and approved several key items that have important implications eyecare in Ontario, and…more
College of Optometrists Submits 2021 College Performance Measurement Framework Report
The CPMF is a standardized reporting tool that was launched by the Ministry of Health in 2020. Through the CPMF, regulatory colleges are required to measure and report on Ministry-specified…more
2022 Executive Committee
At its Annual Meeting on January 21, 2022, Council elected the 2022 Executive Committee as follows: Dr. Areef Nurani, President Dr. William Ulakovic, Vice-President Dr. Camy Grewal, Chair, Governance/HR Committee…more
Council Election Results
We are pleased to announce the results for the recent Council Election to fill one seat in District 1 (GTA) and two seats in District 5 (Provincial). The following optometrists have been…more
Council Meeting Highlights – September 17, 2021
Council met virtually on September 17, 2021, where it discussed ongoing stakeholder meetings about the possibility of a singular, Canadian entry-to-practice exam, as well as the ongoing job action in relation…more
Council Elections – Voting Opens Soon
A call for nominations was announced in July to fill five seats in four districts. Two seats were acclaimed as follows: District 4 (Western Electoral District): Dr. Dino Mastronardi District…more
Ontario Optometrists and Withdrawal of Services
In March 2021, the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) announced that optometrists will be engaging in job action and withdrawing services for OHIP-insured patients effective September 1, 2021. OHIP currently covers standard…more
We Need You!
The College is looking for engaged, enthusiastic optometrists to help us to help us fulfill our mandate to regulate the profession in the public interest. How can you help? It’s…more
Council Meeting Highlights – June 18, 2021
Council met virtually on June 18, 2021, and approved several key items that have important implications for optometrists, as well as the College’s work over the next three years. Funding ReallocationPreviously,…more