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Looking for ways to share your expertise, work with the College in its public interest mandate, and make a lasting impact on vision and eye care? Consider volunteering with the…more

The College has recently upgraded its phone answering system to better answer the calls we receive. The new system asks callers to identify whether they are a member of the…more

We are pleased to announce that after a thorough and exhaustive Registrar Search process with more than 100 applications, our Registrar Search Committee, with the help of a highly reputable…more

At its Annual Meeting on January 22, 2021, Council elected the 2021 Executive Committee as follows: Dr. Patrick Quaid, President (Acclaimed) Mr. Bashar Kassir, Vice-President Ms. Kathryn Biondi, Chair, Governance/HR…more

The Ontario government has declared a second state of emergency that will take effect January 14, 2021. The state of emergency includes a stay-at-home order that requires citizens to stay home except…more

Council met virtually on December 4, 2020 for the last scheduled meeting of the year, where President Dr. Patrick Quaid thanked two outgoing members for their service: In addition, Council…more

Yesterday, the provincial government announced that Toronto and Peel regions will be moved into lockdown effective Monday, November 23. This lockdown limits non-essential businesses, however, it is our understanding that it does…more

We are pleased to announce the results for the 2020 Council Election to fill two seats in District 5 – Provincial Electoral District. The following optometrists have been elected for…more

Updated – October 2020 Council met virtually on September 25, 2020 and approved several key items that inform College work, including revisions to the COVID-19 Return to Work guidance, approving…more

Voting for the 2020 Council elections will open on Monday, September 28, 2020. Seven candidates are running for two seats in District 5 – Provincial Electoral District. The nominees are:…more