Stakeholder Feedback

Proposed Amendments to College Documents

As part of the COO's commitment to a transparent, iterative process, we want to hear from you! Under the Regulated Health Professions Act, proposed changes to regulations, by-laws, and policies must be available for stakeholder feedback. Stakeholders and members of the public have 60 days to review drafts and make comments.

Board members will consider all comments before approving the draft. We will not repost documents unless feedback results in significant changes but, the final, approved documents will be available in the table below.

We appreciate your feedback!

Document for Review

Provide Feedback

Share your thoughts by reading the explanatory document and completing the survey.

College Contact

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Status Outcome 
Inactive Class Optician Eligibility For Board and Committees

The College of Opticians is seeking feedback on the participation of opticians in the Inactive Class in Board and Committee positions, as well as voting.

Please click on the links below for more information:

Explanatory Document 

Sarah Scott, Director Policy and Governance

Email: sscott@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 220 

Closed to submissions August 19, 2024. Survey results will be reviewed by the Governance Committee at their next meeting. 

Election Reform 

 

The College of Opticians is seeking feedback on election reform.

Please click on the links below for more information:

Explanatory Document 

Sarah Scott, Director, Policy and Governance

Email: sscott@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 220 
 

Closed to submissions August 19, 2024. Survey results will be reviewed by the Governance Committee at their next meeting. 
Proposed Fees for Remote Peer and Practice Assessments 

The College of Opticians is seeking feedback on propsed fees for Peer and Practice Assessments that are carried out remotely.

Please click on the links below for more information:

Explanatory Document 

To submit feedback, click here

Peggy Dreyer, Director, Professional Practice and Quality Assurance

Email: pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 205 
 

Closed to submissions August 19, 2024.  Survey results will be reviewed by the Quality Assurance Committee at their next meeting. 
Standards of Practice and Practice Guidelines

The College of Opticians is seeking feedback on the Standards of Practice and Practice Guidelines.

Please click on the links below for more information:

Explanatory Document 

Standards of Practice and Practice Guidelines 

 

Peggy Dreyer, Manager, Professional Practice and Quality Assurance

Email: pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 205 
 

Closed to submissions.  Survey results will be reviewed by the Clinical Practice Committee at their next meeting. 
Proposed By-Law Amendments

The College of Opticians is seeking stakeholder feedback on proposed changes to the by-laws relating to the Registration Regulation and College fees. 

Please click on the links below for more information:

Explanatory Document

Draft By-Law with Proposed Changes

Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration 

Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca 

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 
 

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions.  Proposed amendments were approved by the Board at the June 3, 2024 Board Meeting. 

Proposed Fee Amendments 

 

The College of Opticians is seeking registrant feedback on proposed changes to the by-laws relating to College fees. 

Please click on the links below for more information:

Explanatory Document 

 

Carolyn Robertson 
Manager, Communications and Executive Office 

Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or
 

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions. 

Proposed amendements were approved by the Board at the December 5, 2023 Board meeting. 

December 5, 2023 Minutes. 

Proposed Changes to the Standards of Practice 

The College of Opticians is seeking registrant feedback on proposed changes to the Standards of Practice. 

Please click on the links below for more information:

Explanatory Document 

Standards of Practice 

 

Peggy Dreyer, Manager, Professional Practice & Quality Assurance

Email: pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 205

Toll Free: 1-800-990-9793 ext 205

Fax(416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions.

Proposed changes were approved by the Board at the October 2, 2023 Board Meeting. 

Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

Proposed Changes to the Registration Regulation- Practicum Policy

The College of Opticians is seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposed policy that will set out practicum requirements for new applicants to the College.

Please click on the links below for more information. 

Explanatory Document

Proposed Draft Practicum Policy

 

Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration 

Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca 

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or

1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions. The policy was approved by the Board at the June 5, 2023, Board meeting. However, the policy will not come into effect until the government approves amendments to the Registration Regulation.
Proposed Changes to the Registration Regulation- Currency of Practice Policy

The College of Opticians is seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposed policy that will set out currency of practice requirements for registered opticians.

Please click on the links below for more information. 

Explanatory Document

Proposed Draft Currency of Practice Policy

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Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration 

Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca 

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or

1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions. The policy was approved by the Board at the June 5, 2023, Board meeting. However, the policy will not come into effect until the government approves amendments to the Registration Regulation.
Proposed Changes to the Registration Regulation- Reinstatement and Changing from Inactive to Active Practice Policy

The College of Opticians is seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposed policy that will apply to opticians who are returning to practice after a period of inactivity.

Please click on the links below for more information. 

Explanatory Document

Proposed Draft Reinstatement and Changing from Inactive to Active Practice Policy

 

Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration 

Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca 

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or

1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions. The policy was approved by the Board at the June 5, 2023, Board meeting. However, the policy will not come into effect until the government approves amendments to the Registration Regulation.
Proposed Registration Fees for 2024-2028

The College of Opticians of Ontario is inviting registrants and stakeholders of the College to provide feedback about proposed changes to the College by-laws relating to the proposed fees for 2024 to 2028. 

Please click on the links below for more information. 

Explanatory Document

Draft By-Law with Proposed Changes

Environmental Scan 

 

Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration 

Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca 

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or

1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions.

The 2024-2028 Fee table was approved by the Board at the June 5, 2023, Board Meeting. 

June 3, Board Minutes

Proposed Changes to the Registration Regulation- Temporary Emergency Class of Registration

The College of Opticians of Ontario is inviting registrants and stakeholders of the College to provide feedback about proposed changes to the College Registration Regulation relating to the creation of a temporary emergency class of registration. 

Please click on the links below for more information. 

Explanatory Document

Draft Registration Regulation with Proposed Changes

Rationale for the Proposed Changes

 

Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration 

Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca 

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or

1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions.

The Board reviewed the feedback at the April 24, 2023 meeting.

Minutes, April 24, 2023.

Quality Assurance Program 

The College of Opticians is inviting registrants to provide

feedback about the Quality Assurance Program. Please click on the links for more information and to complete the survey. 

Information

 

Peggy Dreyer, Manager, Professional Practice & Quality Assurance

Email: pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: 416-368-3616 Ext 205 or 

1-800-990-9793 Ext 205

Closed to submissions.  December 5 & 6, 2022, Board Minutes 
Proposed Changes to the Bylaws 

The College of Opticians of Ontario is inviting registrants and stakeholders of the College to provide feedback about proposed changes to the College by-laws relating to:


1.    Fees for a new Inactive Class of registration
2.    Professional Liability Insurance

Please click on the link for more information.

Explanatory Document 

By-Laws with Proposed Changes

 

Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration 

Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca 

Tel: 416-368-3616 ext 203 or

1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 203

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions. May 30, 2022 Board Minutes
Professional Standards of Practice and Practice Guidelines,   Standard 8: Refraction 

The College is inviting registrants and stakeholders to provide feedback on Standard 8: Refraction  of the Professional Standards of Practice and Practice Guidelines. Click on the links for more information.

Explanatory Document

 

 

 

Peggy Dreyer, RO
Manager, Professional Practice and Practice Advisor

Email: pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 205 or
1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 205

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions.

Clincial Practice Commitee reviewed the results. 

December 5 & 6, 2022, Board Minutes
Proposed Registration Fee for 2022 - Option B 

The College is inviting registrants and stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed registration fees for 2022. Click on the links for more information.

Explanatory Document 

 

Carolyn Robertson 
Manager, Communications and Executive Office 

Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or
1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions.

Board reviewed documents on August 23, 2021.

August 23, 2021, Board Minutes

Proposed Registration Fee for 2022 - Option A

 

The College is inviting registrants and stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed registration fees for 2022. Click on the links for more information.

Explanatory Document 

 

Carolyn Robertson 
Manager, Communications and Executive Office 

Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or
1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions.

Board reviewed documents on August 23, 2021.

August 23, 2021, Board Minutes
Proposed updates to the Code of Ethics 

Share your feedback on proposed updates to the Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics sets out the ethical guidelines for registrants, and together with the Standards of Practice, is one of the primary documents that establishes the guidelines for maintaining the integrity of the profession. 

Explantory Document 

 

Carolyn Robertson 
Manager, Communications and Executive Office 

Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or
1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions.

Board reviewed documents on October 4, 2021.

October 4, 2021, Board Minutes 
Proposed Spousal Exemption Regulation

The College wants to hear from registrants on a proposed regulatory amendment that would have the effect of permitting opticians in Ontario to treat their spouse. 

Explanatory Document 

 

Carolyn Robertson 
Manager, Communications and Executive Office 

Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or
1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions.

Board reviewed documents on October 4, 2021.

October 4, 2021, Board Minutes  
Proposed Public Register By-Law Amendments 

We are asking for your feedback on two potential by-law amendments. The first is the addition of the option to display a preferred name on the public register. The second would allow the College to display the date a suspension ended. Click on the links for more information.

Explanatory Document 

 

Carolyn Robertson 
Manager, Communications and Executive Office 

Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or
1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

Closed to submissions.

The survey was posted on December 21, 2020 and feedback was accepted until February 19, 2021. 

Board reviewed documents on May 17, 2021.

 

May 17, 2021, Board Minutes 
Proposed Delegation Standard of Practice and Practice Guideline 

The College is seeking feedback on draft Standard 10: Delegation. 

Explanatory Document 

Draft Standard 10 Delegation 

Closed to submissions.

Peggy Dreyer Manager, Professional Practice and Practice Advisor 

Email:  pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca 

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 205 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 205

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

The survey was posted on October 8, 2020 and feedback was accepted until November 14, 2020.

Board reviewed documents on December 7, 2020.

 

December 7, 2020, Board Minutes 

Proposed By-Law Amendment: Registration Fee Reduction.

The College would like your feedback on a proposal which would reduce the 2021 registration fee. 

Explanatory Document 

Closed to submissions.

Carolyn Robertson 
Manager, Communications and Executive Office 

Email: crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or
1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

The survey was posted on May 21, 2020, and feedback was accepted until July 22, 2020.

Board reviewed documents on October 6, 2020.
 

October 6, 2020, Board Minutes 

Proposed Changes to the Public Register: Removing Gender Information

The college is seeking feedback on a proposed by-law amendment that would result in the gender of opticians no longer being displayed on the public register. 

Explanatory Document

Closed to Submissions.

Anna Jeremian, Manager, Registration

Email: ajeremian@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 202 or
1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 205

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or
1-(800) 990-9698

The survey was posted on March 20, 2020 and feedback will be accepted until May 11, 2020.

Documents were circulated for 60 days.

Board reviewed documents on July 27, 2020.

 

July 27, 2020 Board Minutes 

Proposed Amendments to College’s By-laws (Article 1, 6 and 12)

The college is considering changes to terminology and would like your feedback. 

Explanatory Document

Closed to Submissions.

Deidre Brooks, Manager, Patient Relations and Governance
 
Email: dbrooks@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 214 or 1-800-990-9793 Ext. 214

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

The survey was posted December 15, 2019, and feedback was accepted until January 15, 2020. 

Documents were circulated for 30 days.

Board reviewed documents on February 26, 2020.

 

February 26, 2020, Board Minutes 

Draft Standards of Practice

The Standards have been updated and we are seeking feedback on the proposed changes. Any feedback will be considered by the committee and the Board prior to the standards being finalized. 

Explanatory Document 
Closed to Submissions.

Peggy Dreyer Manager, Quality Assurance and Practice Advisor

Email:  pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 205 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 205

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

The survey was posted October 17, 2019, and feedback was accepted until November 16, 2019.

Board reviewed documents December 2 and 3, 2019.

Link to approved document: Standards of Practice PDF

December 2 and 3, 2019, Board Minutes 

Proposed Changes to the Quality Assurance Program

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to the professional portfolio program. 

Explanatory Document 


Closed to Submissions.

Peggy Dreyer Manager, Quality Assurance and Practice Advisor

Email:  pdreyer@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 205 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 205

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

The survey was posted March 22, 2019, and feedback was accepted until November 16, 2019.

Board reviewed documents December 2 and 3, 2019.

December 2 and 3, 2019, Board Minutes 

By law amendments concerning changes to the Public Register

Please read the explantory document.

Explanatory Document 

 

Closed to Submissions.

Carolyn Robertson, Manager, Communications and Executive Office

Email:  crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

The survey was posted on February 19, 2019, and feedback will be accepted until April 23, 2019.

Board reviewed documents May 27, 2019.
 

May 27, 2019, Board Minutes 

Proposed Amendments to College By-laws

New QA Program Fees and Reporting of Criminal and Other Charges

Please read the explantory document.

Explanatory Document 


 

Closed to Submissions.

Carolyn Robertson, Manager, Communications and Executive Office

Email:  crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

The survey was posted on February 19, 2017, and feedback was accepted until April 19, 2017.


Board reviewed documents May 29, 2017.


 

May 29, 2017, Board Minutes 

Proposed Amendments to the College By-laws: Updates to the Public Register

Please read the explantory document.

Explanatory Document 


 

Closed to Submissions.

Carolyn Robertson, Manager, Communications and Executive Office

Email:  crobertson@collegeofopticians.ca

Tel: (416) 368-3616 Ext. 201 or 1-(800) 990-9793 Ext. 201

Fax: (416) 368-2713 or 1-(800) 990-9698

The survey was posted on June 19, 2016, and Feedback was accepted until Aug 19, 2016.

Board reviewed documents December 5, 2016.
 

Link to Approved Document:
COO Amended By-Law

December 5, 2016, Board Minutes 

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