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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

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

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

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 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

The College of Optometrists of Ontario is inviting proposals from organizations interested in designing and developing a new College website. As the first point-of-contact with stakeholders, the College website is…more

Yesterday, the provincial government announced increased restrictions to the current stay-at-home order, which has been extended by two weeks. These restrictions do not affect health care services, including optometry. Optometrists continue to…more

The Ontario government has declared a third state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which took effecton April 8, 2021. The state of emergency includes a stay-at-home order that requires citizens…more

“How well are Ontario’s regulatory health colleges protecting the public interest?” This is the question the Ministry of Health is asking health regulatory colleges to answer through the College Performance…more