The College asks for these Certificates to be returned to follow best administrative practices and to protect College registrants from fraudulent use of their certificates. The College needs to verify…more
FAQ Category: Incorporation
Can I be a partner in an optical retail business with non-optometrist partners (e.g., with an optician or a family member)?
Yes, however optometrists must not provide optometric services (either diagnostic or dispensing) under an optical business with non-optometrist partners. Under the Optometry Act, optometrists are prohibited from sharing fees related…more
I am a member with non-practising status. Can I be a shareholder in an OPC?
Yes, you can.
Can my practice name that is advertised to the public (e.g., on signage, website, prescriptions, etc.) be different than the name of my OPC?
Yes. While the Business Corporation Act specifies how OPCs must be named, the choice of practice name is comparatively more flexible. Practice names must comply with advertising standards and may…more
What is meant by “a copy of every certificate endorsed under the Business Incorporations Act”?
If changes, such as a name change, have been made to the corporation since incorporation or the last renewal and articles of amendment were filed with the Ministry, then a…more
Is my Certificate of Authorization still valid when my corporation amalgamates?
Upon amalgamation with another corporation, an optometry professional corporation ceases to exist as an entity separate from the newly amalgamated corporation, and its certificate of authorization becomes invalid on the…more
The renewal date of my certificate has passed. What should I do?
Submit your renewal application immediately with the appropriate payment, including late payment fee. If the College has not received a renewal application by the renewal date, it will issue a…more
Are the names and addresses of shareholders public information on the College website?
Yes. This is in accordance with Section 23(2)3. of the Health Professions Procedural Code. Accordingly, registrants are recommended to use their practice address as their Registered Corporate Address.
Will the College back-date a certificate of authorization?
No. The effective date of the certificate will be the date a completed application is reviewed and approved by the College.
How long will it take to issue my certificate of authorization?
If all application requirements have been met, the processing time for both new and renewal certificates of authorization is approximately one to three weeks.