Transition & Legacy Councils meet next in November
The Legacy Council continues its work under the Veterinarians Act and the Transition Council is working on the regulatory framework to support the Veterinary Professionals Act.
Upcoming meetings
The Councils meet regularly. A livestream is available for you to watch proceedings. Meetings are open to the public. If you plan to attend in-person, please contact Alice Couto, Executive Assistant, acouto@cvo.org. Meeting agendas are posted in advance; however, the agenda is subject to change.
| Meeting | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy/Transition Councils | November 26 & 27, 2025 | CVO Office, Guelph |
| Annual Council Meeting | December 17, 2025 | virtual |
| Legacy/Transition Councils | March 2026 (date to be determined) | CVO Office, Guelph |
| Legacy/Transition Councils | June 17, 2026 | CVO Office, Guelph |
| Legacy/Transition Councils | September 23 & 24, 2026 | CVO Office, Guelph |
| Legacy/Transition Councils | December 2 & 3, 2026 | CVO Office, Guelph |
Past Council Meetings
Meeting minutes are published following Council approval. A summary of Council decisions is published shortly after each meeting. The College also provides replays from various portions of the agenda.
Legacy Council met in June 2025
The Legacy Council received updates on the limited licensure project, and the antimicrobial stewardship project. Replays are available.
June 18, 2025 Legacy Council Meeting
During the transition period, the Legacy Council continues to oversee the operations of the College and tends to matters under the Veterinarians Act. The June meeting included updates on policy work.
Legacy Council Minutes, June 2025
Video replays
August 11, 2025 Transition Council Meeting
The Transition Council completed its work on the proposed regulatory concepts with review of the concepts on: Terms and Conditions for Chiropractors, After-Hours Veterinary Care, Regulatory Exemptions for Members, Regulatory Exemptions for Non-Members - PAWS, and Facility Accreditation. Work continued on By-Law concepts with discussion on: the Election Process, the Public Register, and Professional Liability Insurance.
Transition Council Minutes, August 2025
Video replay