September 16, 2026 -
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COO Board Elections are now open! To cast your vote, log in to the registrant portal and click on the green ‘Vote Now’ button. This will direct you to the candidate information pages, and then to the page where you can vote.
September 16, 2026 -
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Join us on September 28 at 9:30 on YouTube for the COO's board meeting.
September 2, 2026 -
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New registrants are invited to an information session where we will introduce you to our team and review key annual requirements.
July 13, 2026 -
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This fall, Registrants will vote to elect Registered Opticians to the COO’s Board of Directors.
July 8, 2026 -
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The College is considering a new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiative and we want your input before moving forward.
July 2, 2026 -
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We are excited to launch the redesigned College of Opticians of Ontario’s YouTube channel
June 30, 2026 -
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Recently, the College honoured Noreen Mary Allen and Shirley Louise Snelgrove for their dedication and contributions to the profession by granting them Legacy Retired Opticians status in Memoriam.
May 22, 2026 -
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Join us on June 1, 2026, on YouTube for the COO's board meeting.
May 6, 2026 -
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The College of Opticians of Ontario is issuing an RFP for IT services and invites qualified vendors to submit proposals.
May 6, 2026 -
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The Registration Committee is reviewing the policy this summer and is looking for feedback from Registered Opticians. The Currency Policy was developed to explain how Registered Opticians can meet the new ongoing currency requirement introduced in 2024. The policy includes a requirement for opticians to maintain at least 500
