Proposed regulatory concepts moving ahead
The Transition Council has approved regulatory concepts which cover topics such as the licensure of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, access to veterinary prescriptions, and the authorized activities model which is central to team-based care
The Veterinary Professionals Act grants the Transition Council the ability to propose regulations to support the new legislation. The Transition Council reviewed input on the proposed regulatory concepts, gathered through public consultation, and approved the concepts following thorough discussion and deliberation. The concepts have been forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness, who will develop the regulatory language.
Regulatory Concept Recommendations
In October 2025, the Transition Council submitted regulatory concept recommendations to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness (OMAFA). This includes recommendations on the licensure of veterinary technicians, details on the authorized activities model, and the introduction of a formal quality assurance program. The proposed regulatory concepts reflect the one profession, two professionals model and encourage collaboration, cooperation, and innovation in the delivery of animal health care services in Ontario. The recommendations report is available through the link below.
Transition Council Regulatory Concept Recommendations, submission to OMAFA
Media release, November 10, 2025
Regulatory concepts were approved in the following areas: