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Nominations are now being accepted for the upcoming Council election. This election is required under Part 6 of the College by-laws. It will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016….more

College Council met on Monday, June 20, 2016. Here are some highlights: Recirculation: Proposed Changes to the Optometry Act, Designated Drugs Regulation, and Controlled Acts Council approved circulation of further…more

The Clinical Practice Panel of the Quality Assurance Committee has proposed amendments to the Optometry Act, Designated Drugs and Standards of Practice Regulation, and Controlled Acts. Click here to read…more

Treasurer’s Report: College Produces Operating Surplus for 2015 College auditors Radvany Jurina Cleary Associates LLP visited Council to present the 2015 audited financial statements. The College ended the year with…more

Executive Committee Election  All three officers from last year will be returning to the 2016 Executive Committee: Dr. Thomas-A. Noël, President Dr. Pooya Hemami Vice-President Ms. Irene Moore, Treasurer They will…more

This process includes the submission of two forms, Return to Practise and Practice Location/Change of Information, and proof of liability insurance. It may also require a practice assessment or practice…more

This past Thursday, October 29, 2015, elections were held in four Ontario districts. The winners were:  District 1 – GTA – Dr. Linda Chan District 4 – Western – Dr….more

Phase 2 Transparency By-Law Amendments Council voted to approve changes to College by-laws that would allow more information to be posted on the public register. Starting October 1, members of…more

Scope This policy applies to all members of the College of Optometrists of Ontario (the “College”). Background There are two classes of membership with the College: (1) general and (2)…more

Background Members who do not meet the mandatory continuing education requirement at the end of a CE cycle are required to undergo a practice assessment by the Quality Assurance Committee….more