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The Highway Traffic Act (HTA) was recently amended to include both mandatory and discretionary reporting for certain health care practitioners, including optometrists. Medical reporting requirements in the HTA have been…more

The College has completed its Fair Registration Practices Report for 2017. Read it here. (PDF)

The College Council met on Monday, January 15, 2018. Here are some highlights: Executive Committee Election Council has one new and two returning officers on its 2018 Executive Committee: Dr….more

A recent application to seek an injunction preventing Essilor/Clearly from unlawfully dispensing prescription eyewear over the internet has been successful. The College of Optometrists and the College of Opticians jointly…more

Our 2016 annual report, with audited financial statements, is now online (PDF).

December 8, 2017: This workshop is full. The College will not be accepting further registrations. Past College president and past Quality Assurance chair Dr. David White will take you through…more

On Thursday, October 26, an election was held in District 5 – Provincial Electoral District for two positions. District 5 – Provincial – Dr. Pooya Hemami District 5 – Provincial…more

College Council met on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Here are some highlights: Welcome to Council Dr. Hemami welcomed Mr. Hsien Ping (Albert) Liang to Council. Mr. Liang is a newly…more

We know that patients and families have valuable experiences and perspectives to share when it comes to the quality and safety of their care, but engaging in those conversations can…more

On August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will cross much of North America. Many of us will be taking some time to witness this astronomical marvel. But as the Canadian Space…more