Administrative
Status: The Transition Council has unanimously approved the proposed Administrative regulatory concepts. These regulatory concepts focus on alternative dispute resolution, prescribed offences, and Committee and Panel composition.
Replay from Transition Council: A replay of the Transition Council's discussions and decisions from the May 14, 2025 meeting is available below. The proposed regulatory concepts under "Administrative" include: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Prescribed Offences, and Committee and Panel Composition.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution is a confidential method to resolve conflicts and disputes outside of the complaint process. Alternative dispute resolution is more informal, less expensive, and often quicker method to achieve a mutually agreed upon outcome. Agreement is required between all parties and is achieved through mediation and negotiation by an independent facilitator. Alternative dispute resolution also fosters a climate of co-operation and openness even if a resolution is not ultimately reached.
The proposed regulatory concept on alternative dispute resolution, approved by the Transition Council at its May meeting, includes the following:
- structure for administering the alternative dispute resolution process, including referring suitable cases for mediation so the parties can choose whether they wish to participate
- list of ineligible complaints to ensure higher risk concerns are addressed through the complaints process
Learn more about the regulatory concept on Alternative Dispute Resolution
Prescribed Offences
Applicants and members of the College are required to share information related to offences and/or charges. The Veterinary Professionals Act maintains these expectations while strengthening the legislative framework related to member self-reporting. The Veterinary Professionals Act outlines a member’s obligations to report offences and/or charges to the College and indicates the need to develop regulations that specify the types of offences and/or charges that a member is required to report. These are known as prescribed offences. The College receives information about an applicant or member through its licensure application process, updates provided by members, and the investigations process.
The proposed regulatory concept on prescribed offences, approved by the Transition Council at its May meeting, includes the following:
- development of a list of offences that should be reportable due to their relevance to the practice of veterinary medicine
- development of a list of offences that should be reportable due to their relevance to professionalism
Learn more about the regulatory concept on Prescribed
Committee and Panel Composition
Statutory committees and panels carry out the core programs within the College’s mandate. Ensuring the right number of individuals who have the necessary backgrounds and skillsets to carry out this work serves the public interest. Under the Veterinary Professionals Act, the College Council will be responsible for appointing members to committees and committee chairs will appoint panels. Committees will report to College Council who will oversee and direct their work.
Since the proposed regulatory concept was circulated for public consultation, the College learned requirements related to committees and panels would be better situated in the By-Laws of the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario, instead of within Regulation. The Transition Council decided to transfer the composition and quorum of statutory committees and panels to its upcoming work related to By-laws.