Moving toward the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario
While the Veterinary Professionals Act has been approved, there is work to be done to propose regulations and draft By-Laws to support the new legislation and the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario. Your engagement is essential as we move through the next steps. Please contact the College for answers to any questions you may have.
Proposed Regulatory Concepts
At its August meeting, the Transition Council finalized all of the proposed regulatory concepts, which will be sent to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness, who will develop the regulatory language. The Transition Council appreciates all input received during the consultation. The Veterinary Professionals Act grants the Transition Council the ability to propose regulations to support the new legislation.
By-Laws in development
By-Laws lay the foundation for how an organization functions. The Transition Council is currently working on the development of the By-Laws for the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario. At its August meeting, the Transition Council provided direction on the Elections Process, the Public Register, and Professional Liability Insurance. In June, the Transition Council provided direction on: Qualifications for Elections & Appointments, Nomination Committee, Professional Liability Insurance, Professional Corporations, Conflict of Interest, and Miscellaneous sections.
Replays of the Transition Council's discussions are available below.
Replay of the Transition Council's Discussion on By-Laws, August 11
Replay of Transition Council's Discussion on By-Laws, June 13
Veterinary Technicians: Connect with the College
The Veterinary Professionals Act provides an exciting, new framework for the regulation of the veterinary profession. We want to help you stay informed. Veterinary technicians and veterinary team members can sign up to receive helpful e-mails around the work of the Transition Council, upcoming consultations, timelines, and opportunities. Sign up today and you will be entered in a monthly draw for a $50 gift card!
- Transparent: Ethical, fair, clear and direct
- Reliable: Competent, well-informed, evidence-based, adequately resourced, informed by meaningful consultation with relevant partners
- Relevant: Risk-aware, current, responsive and nimble
- Independent: Mandate-focused and objective
- Compassionate: Approachable, supportive and adaptable to context
- Inclusive: Respectful of all voices, conscious of personal bias, open-minded and committed to learning
- Accountable: Performance driven, impact oriented and publicly responsible
For more information on legislative reform activities, please review the following reference materials.
Infographic Towards Modernization: A graphic outlines the College's progress towards modernization beginning with the early work in 2013 towards final proclamation when the College becomes the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario.
Infographic Towards Modernization
Achieving a Modern Approach to the Regulation of Veterinary Medicine in Ontario:
Achieving a Modern Approach to the Regulation of Veterinary Medicine 2018.pdf