As part of the COO's commitment to a transparent, iterative process, we want to hear from you! Under the Regulated Health Professions Act, proposed changes to regulations, by-laws, and policies must be available for stakeholder feedback. Stakeholders and members of the public have 60 days to review drafts and make comments.
Board members will consider all comments before approving the draft. We will not repost documents unless feedback results in significant changes but, the final, approved documents will be available in the table below.
We appreciate your feedback!
| Document for Review |
Provide Feedback Share your thoughts by reading the explanatory document and completing the survey. |
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Proposed Fee Amendments
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The College of Opticians is seeking registrant feedback on proposed changes to the by-laws relating to College fees. Please click on the links below for more information: To submit feedback, click here. |
Carolyn Robertson Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. | ||
| Proposed Changes to the Standards of Practice |
The College of Opticians is seeking registrant feedback on proposed changes to the Standards of Practice. Please click on the links below for more information: To submit feedback, click here. |
Peggy Dreyer, Manager, Professional Practice & Quality Assurance Email: pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 205 Toll Free: 1-800-990-9793 ext 205 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. |
Proposed changes were approved by the Board at the October 2, 2023 Board Meeting. |
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| Proposed Changes to the Registration Regulation- Practicum Policy |
The College of Opticians is seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposed policy that will set out practicum requirements for new applicants to the College. Please click on the links below for more information. Proposed Draft Practicum Policy To submit feedback on the proposed policy, click here. |
Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. | The policy was approved by the Board at the June 5, 2023, Board meeting. However, the policy will not come into effect until the government approves amendments to the Registration Regulation | |
| Proposed Changes to the Registration Regulation- Currency of Practice Policy |
The College of Opticians is seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposed policy that will set out currency of practice requirements for registered opticians. Please click on the links below for more information. Proposed Draft Currency of Practice Policy To submit feedback on the proposed policy, click here. |
Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. | The policy was approved by the Board at the June 5, 2023, Board meeting. However, the policy will not come into effect until the government approves amendments to the Registration Regulation | |
| Proposed Changes to the Registration Regulation- Reinstatement and Changing from Inactive to Active Practice Policy |
The College of Opticians is seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposed policy that will apply to opticians who are returning to practice after a period of inactivity. Please click on the links below for more information. Proposed Draft Reinstatement and Changing from Inactive to Active Practice Policy To submit feedback on the proposed policy, click here. |
Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. | The policy was approved by the Board at the June 5, 2023, Board meeting. However, the policy will not come into effect until the government approves amendments to the Registration Regulation | |
| Proposed Registration Fees for 2024-2028 |
The College of Opticians of Ontario is inviting registrants and stakeholders of the College to provide feedback about proposed changes to the College by-laws relating to the proposed fees for 2024 to 2028. Please click on the links below for more information. Draft By-Law with Proposed Changes To submit feedback on the proposed amendments, click here. |
Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
The survey was posted on March 24, 2023 and feedback is accepted until May 23, 2023. | The 2024-2028 Fee table was approved by the Board at the June 5, 2023, Board Meeting. | |
| Proposed Changes to the Registration Regulation- Temporary Emergency Class of Registration |
The College of Opticians of Ontario is inviting registrants and stakeholders of the College to provide feedback about proposed changes to the College Registration Regulation relating to the creation of a temporary emergency class of registration. Please click on the links below for more information. Draft Registration Regulation with Proposed Changes Rationale for the Proposed Changes To submit feedback on the proposed amendments, click here. |
Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. | The Board reviewed the feedback at the April 24, 2023 meeting. | |
| Quality Assurance Program |
The College of Opticians is inviting registrants to provide feedback about the Quality Assurance Program. Please click on the links for more information and to complete the survey.
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Peggy Dreyer, Manager, Professional Practice & Quality Assurance Email: pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: 416-368-3616 Ext 205 or 1-800-990-9793 Ext 205 |
Closed to submissions. | December 5 & 6, 2022, Board Minutes | |
| Proposed Changes to the Bylaws |
The College of Opticians of Ontario is inviting registrants and stakeholders of the College to provide feedback about proposed changes to the College by-laws relating to:
Please click on the link for more information.
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Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. | May 30, 2022 Board Minutes | |
| Professional Standards of Practice and Practice Guidelines, Standard 8: Refraction |
The College is inviting registrants and stakeholders to provide feedback on Standard 8: Refraction of the Professional Standards of Practice and Practice Guidelines. Click on the links for more information.
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Closed to submissions. Clincial Practice Commitee reviewed the results. |
December 5 & 6, 2022, Board Minutes | |
| Proposed Registration Fee for 2022 - Option B |
The College is inviting registrants and stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed registration fees for 2022. Click on the links for more information.
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Carolyn Robertson Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. Board reviewed documents on August 23, 2021. |
August 23, 2021, Board Minutes | |
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Proposed Registration Fee for 2022 - Option A
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The College is inviting registrants and stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed registration fees for 2022. Click on the links for more information.
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Carolyn Robertson Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. Board reviewed documents on August 23, 2021. |
August 23, 2021, Board Minutes | |
| Proposed updates to the Code of Ethics |
Share your feedback on proposed updates to the Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics sets out the ethical guidelines for registrants, and together with the Standards of Practice, is one of the primary documents that establishes the guidelines for maintaining the integrity of the profession.
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Carolyn Robertson Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. Board reviewed documents on October 4, 2021. |
October 4, 2021, Board Minutes | |
| Proposed Spousal Exemption Regulation |
The College wants to hear from registrants on a proposed regulatory amendment that would have the effect of permitting opticians in Ontario to treat their spouse.
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Carolyn Robertson Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. Board reviewed documents on October 4, 2021. |
October 4, 2021, Board Minutes | |
| Proposed Public Register By-Law Amendments |
We are asking for your feedback on two potential by-law amendments. The first is the addition of the option to display a preferred name on the public register. The second would allow the College to display the date a suspension ended. Click on the links for more information.
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Carolyn Robertson Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
Closed to submissions. The survey was posted on December 21, 2020 and feedback was accepted until February 19, 2021. Board reviewed documents on May 17, 2021.
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May 17, 2021, Board Minutes | |
| Proposed Delegation Standard of Practice and Practice Guideline |
The College is seeking feedback on draft Standard 10: Delegation. Closed to submissions. |
Peggy Dreyer Manager, Professional Practice and Practice Advisor Email: pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 205 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 205 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
The survey was posted on October 8, 2020 and feedback was accepted until November 14, 2020. Board reviewed documents on December 7, 2020.
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Proposed By-Law Amendment: Registration Fee Reduction. |
The College would like your feedback on a proposal which would reduce the 2021 registration fee. Closed to submissions. |
Carolyn Robertson Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
The survey was posted on May 21, 2020, and feedback was accepted until July 22, 2020. Board reviewed documents on October 6, 2020. |
October 6, 2020, Board Minutes | |
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Proposed Changes to the Public Register: Removing Gender Information |
The college is seeking feedback on a proposed by-law amendment that would result in the gender of opticians no longer being displayed on the public register. Closed to Submissions. |
Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 202 or Fax: (416) 368-2713 or |
The survey was posted on March 20, 2020 and feedback will be accepted until May 11, 2020. Documents were circulated for 60 days. Board reviewed documents on July 27, 2020.
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July 27, 2020 Board Minutes | |
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Proposed Amendments to College’s By-laws (Article 1, 6 and 12) |
The college is considering changes to terminology and would like your feedback. Closed to Submissions. |
Deidre Brooks, Manager, Patient Relations and Governance Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 214 or 1-800-990-9793 Ext. 214 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
The survey was posted December 15, 2019, and feedback was accepted until January 15, 2020. Documents were circulated for 30 days. Board reviewed documents on February 26, 2020.
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February 26, 2020, Board Minutes | |
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Draft Standards of Practice |
The Standards have been updated and we are seeking feedback on the proposed changes. Any feedback will be considered by the committee and the Board prior to the standards being finalized. Explanatory Document |
Peggy Dreyer Manager, Quality Assurance and Practice Advisor Email: pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 205 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 205 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
The survey was posted October 17, 2019, and feedback was accepted until November 16, 2019. Board reviewed documents December 2 and 3, 2019. Link to approved document: Standards of Practice PDF |
December 2 and 3, 2019, Board Minutes | |
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Proposed Changes to the Quality Assurance Program |
We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to the professional portfolio program. Explanatory Document
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Peggy Dreyer Manager, Quality Assurance and Practice Advisor Email: pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 205 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 205 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
The survey was posted March 22, 2019, and feedback was accepted until November 16, 2019. Board reviewed documents December 2 and 3, 2019. |
December 2 and 3, 2019, Board Minutes | |
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By law amendments concerning changes to the Public Register |
Please read the explantory document.
Closed to Submissions. |
Carolyn Robertson, Manager, Communications and Executive Office Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
The survey was posted on February 19, 2019, and feedback will be accepted until April 23, 2019. Board reviewed documents May 27, 2019. |
May 27, 2019, Board Minutes | |
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Proposed Amendments to College By-laws New QA Program Fees and Reporting of Criminal and Other Charges |
Please read the explantory document.
Closed to Submissions. |
Carolyn Robertson, Manager, Communications and Executive Office Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
The survey was posted on February 19, 2017, and feedback was accepted until April 19, 2017.
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May 29, 2017, Board Minutes | |
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Proposed Amendments to the College By-laws: Updates to the Public Register |
Please read the explantory document.
Closed to Submissions. |
Carolyn Robertson, Manager, Communications and Executive Office Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201 Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698 |
The survey was posted on June 19, 2016, and Feedback was accepted until Aug 19, 2016. Board reviewed documents December 5, 2016. Link to Approved Document: |
December 5, 2016, Board Minutes |
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