Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18

CONTENTS 1. Interpretation 2. Administration of Act 3. Duty of Minister 4. Code 5. Powers of Minister 5.0.1 College supervisor 5.1 Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006 not applicable 5.2 Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 not applicable 6. Reports Health Professions Board 24. Investigations and expert advice Prohibitions 27. Controlled acts restricted 28. Delegation of controlled act 29. Exceptions 29.1 Sexual orientation and gender identity treatments 30. Treatment, etc., where risk of harm 31. Dispensing hearing aids 32. Dental devices, etc. 33. Restriction of title “doctor” 33.1 Psychotherapist title 34. Holding out as a College 34.1 Holding out as a health profession corporation Miscellaneous 35. Exemption, aboriginal healers and midwives 36. Confidentiality 36.1 Collection of personal information by College 36.2 Electronic health record 37. Onus of proof to show registration 38. Immunity 39. Service 40. Offences 41. Responsibility of employment agencies 42. Responsibility of employers 42.1 No limitation 43. Regulations 43.1 Regulations 43.2 Expert committees 44. References to health professionals Table Schedule 1 Self governing health professions Schedule 2 Health professions procedural code Interpretation 1 (1) In this Act, “Board” means the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board under the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Appeal and Review Boards Act, 1998; (“Commission”) “Canadian experience” has the meaning prescribed by the regulations; (“expérience canadienne”) “certificate of authorization” means a certificate of authorization issued under this Act or the Code; (“certificat d’autorisation”) “Code” means the Health Professions Procedural Code in Schedule 2; (“Code”) “College” means the College of a health profession or group of health professions established or continued under a health profession Act; (“ordre”) “Council” means the Council of a College; (“conseil”) “health profession” means a health profession set out in Schedule 1; (“profession de la santé”) “health profession Act” means an Act named in Schedule 1; (“loi sur une profession de la santé”) “health profession corporation” means a corporation incorporated under the Business Corporations Act that holds a valid certificate of authorization issued under this Act or the Code; (“société professionnelle de la santé”) “member” means a member of a College; (“membre”) “Minister” means the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care; (“ministre”) “personal health information” has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004; (“renseignements personnels sur la santé”) “personal information” means personal information within the meaning of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. (“renseignements personnels”) 1991, c. 18, s. 1 (1); 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 1; 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 29; 2006, c. 19, Sched. L, s. 11 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 1; 2009, c. 33, Sched. 18, s. 17 (2); 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 1; 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 1; 2022, c. 11, Sched. 6, s. 1. Hearing not required unless referred to (2) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require a hearing to be held within the meaning of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act unless the holding of a hearing is specifically referred to. 1991, c. 18, s. 1 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 1 - 01/02/1999 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 29 - 01/11/2001 2006, c. 19, Sched. L, s. 11 (2) - 22/06/2006 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 1 - 04/06/2007 2009, c. 33, Sched. 18, s. 17 (2) - 15/12/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 1 - 30/05/2017 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 1 - 03/06/2021 2022, c. 11, Sched. 6, s. 1 - 14/04/2022 Administration of Act 2 The Minister is responsible for the administration of this Act. 1991, c. 18, s. 2. Duty of Minister 3 It is the duty of the Minister to ensure that the health professions are regulated and co-ordinated in the public interest, that appropriate standards of practice are developed and maintained and that individuals have access to services provided by the health professions of their choice and that they are treated with sensitivity and respect in their dealings with health professionals, the Colleges and the Board. 1991, c. 18, s. 3. Code 4 The Code shall be deemed to be part of each health profession Act. 1991, c. 18, s. 4. Powers of Minister 5 (1) The Minister may, (a) inquire into or require a Council to inquire into the state of practice of a health profession in a locality or institution; (b) review a Council’s activities and require the Council to provide reports and information; (c) require a Council to make, amend or revoke a regulation under a health profession Act, the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act or the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act; (d) require a Council to do anything that, in the opinion of the Minister, is necessary or advisable to carry out the intent of this Act, the health profession Acts, the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act or the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act. 1991, c. 18, s. 5 (1); 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (1). Council to comply with Minister’s request (2) If the Minister requires a Council to do anything under subsection (1), the Council shall, within the time and in the manner specified by the Minister, comply with the requirement and submit a report. 1991, c. 18, s. 5 (2). Regulations (3) If the Minister requires a Council to make, amend or revoke a regulation under clause (1) (c) and the Council does not do so within sixty days, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may make, amend or revoke the regulation. 1991, c. 18, s. 5 (3). Idem (4) Subsection (3) does not give the Lieutenant Governor in Council authority to do anything that the Council does not have authority to do. 1991, c. 18, s. 5 (4). Expenses of Colleges (5) The Minister may pay a College for expenses incurred in complying with a requirement under subsection (1). 1991, c. 18, s. 5 (5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (1) - 15/12/2009 College supervisor 5.0.1 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may appoint a person as a College supervisor, on the recommendation of the Minister, where the Minister considers it appropriate or necessary. 2014, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 9. Factors to be considered (2) In deciding whether to make a recommendation under subsection (1), the Minister may consider any matter he or she considers relevant, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (a) the quality of the administration and management, including financial management, of the College; (b) the administration of this Act or the health profession Act as they relate to the health profession; and (c) the performance of other duties and powers imposed on the College, the Council, the committees of the College, or persons employed, retained or appointed to administer this Act, the health profession Act, the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act or the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2). Notice (3) At least 30 days before recommending to the Lieutenant Governor in Council that a College supervisor be appointed, the Minister shall give the College a notice of his or her intention to make the recommendation and in the notice advise the College that it may make written submissions to the Minister. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2). Review of submissions (4) The Minister shall review any submissions made by the College and if the Minister makes a recommendation to the Lieutenant Governor in Council to appoint a College supervisor, the Minister shall provide the College’s submissions, if any, to the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2). Term of office (5) The appointment of a College supervisor is valid until terminated by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2). Powers of College supervisor (6) Unless the appointment provides otherwise, a College supervisor has the exclusive right to exercise all the powers of a Council and every person employed, retained or appointed for the purposes of the administration of this Act, a health profession Act, the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act or the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2). Same (7) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may specify the powers and duties of a College supervisor appointed under this section and the terms and conditions governing those powers and duties. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2). Additional powers of College supervisor (8) If, under the order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Council continues to have the right to act respecting any matters, any such act of Council is valid only if approved in writing by the College supervisor. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2). Right of access (9) A College supervisor has the same rights as a Council and the Registrar in respect of the documents, records and information of the College. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2). Report to Minister (10) A College supervisor shall report to the Minister as required by the Minister. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2). Minister’s directions (11) The Minister may issue one or more directions to a College supervisor regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the supervisor, or amend a direction. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2). Directions to be followed (12) A College supervisor shall carry out every direction of the Minister. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (2) - 15/12/2009 2014, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 9 - 01/08/2016 Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006 not applicable 5.1 The Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006 does not apply to any College. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (1); 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 10. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (1) - 01/03/2007 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 10 - 22/03/2017 Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 not applicable 5.2 The Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009, except sections 21 to 24, does not apply to any College. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (1) - 15/12/2009 Reports Annual report 6 (1) Each College shall report annually to the Minister on its activities and financial affairs. 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 2 (1). (2) Repealed: 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 2 (1). Audited financial statement (3) Each College’s annual report shall include an audited financial statement. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 2 (2). Content and form (4) The Minister may specify the content and form of the annual reports submitted by the College and, where the Minister has done so, the annual reports shall contain that content and be in that form. 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 2 (2). Minister may publish information (5) The Minister may, in every year, publish information from the annual reports of the Colleges. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 2 (2). No personal information (6) Information from the annual reports published by the Minister shall not include any personal information. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 2 (2). Additional audits (7) The College shall be subject, at any time, to any other audits relating to any aspect of its affairs as the Minister may determine to be appropriate, conducted by an auditor appointed by or acceptable to the Minister. 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 2 (3). Auditor to submit results (8) The auditor shall submit the results of any audit performed under subsection (7) to the Minister and the College. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 2 (1, 2) - 01/02/1999 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 2 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (3) - 15/12/2009 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 2 (1-3) - 03/06/2021 7 Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3 - 03/06/2021 8 Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 116 (1) - 20/08/2007 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3 - 03/06/2021 9 Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 3 - 04/06/2009 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3 - 03/06/2021 10 Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3 - 03/06/2021 11 Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (4) - 15/12/2009 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3 - 03/06/2021 12 Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (5) - 15/12/2009 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3 - 03/06/2021 13-15 Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3 - 03/06/2021 16 Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 116 (2) - 20/08/2007 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3 - 03/06/2021 17 Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 3 - 03/06/2021 Health Professions Board 18-22 Repealed: 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 3 - 01/02/1999 23 Repealed: 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 3 - 01/02/1999 2007, c. 10, Sched. B, s. 21 - 04/06/2007 Investigations and expert advice 24 (1) Repealed: 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 4. Investigators (2) The Board may engage persons who are not public servants employed under Part III of the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006 to carry out investigations under paragraph 3 of subsection 28 (5) of the Code. 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 116 (3); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 4 (1). Experts (3) The Board may engage persons who are not public servants employed under Part III of the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006 to provide expert or professional advice in connection with a registration hearing, complaint review or registration review. 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 116 (3). Independence of experts (4) A person engaged under subsection (3) shall be independent of the parties, and, in the case of a complaint review, of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 4 (2). Advice disclosed (5) The nature of any advice, including legal advice, given by a person engaged under subsection (3) shall be made known to the parties and they may make submissions with respect to the advice. 1991, c. 18, s. 24 (5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 4 - 01/02/1999 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 116 (3) - 20/08/2007 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 4 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 25 Repealed: 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 5. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 5 - 01/02/1999 26 Repealed: 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 5. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 5 - 04/06/2009 Prohibitions Controlled acts restricted 27 (1) No person shall perform a controlled act set out in subsection (2) in the course of providing health care services to an individual unless, (a) the person is a member authorized by a health profession Act to perform the controlled act; or (b) the performance of the controlled act has been delegated to the person by a member described in clause (a). 1991, c. 18, s. 27 (1); 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 6. Controlled acts (2) A “controlled act” is any one of the following done with respect to an individual: 1. Communicating to the individual or his or her personal representative a diagnosis identifying a disease or disorder as the cause of symptoms of the individual in circumstances in which it is reasonably foreseeable that the individual or his or her personal representative will rely on the diagnosis. 2. Performing a procedure on tissue below the dermis, below the surface of a mucous membrane, in or below the surface of the cornea, or in or below the surfaces of the teeth, including the scaling of teeth. 3. Setting or casting a fracture of a bone or a dislocation of a joint. 4. Moving the joints of the spine beyond the individual’s usual physiological range of motion using a fast, low amplitude thrust. 5. Administering a substance by injection or inhalation. 6. Putting an instrument, hand or finger, i. beyond the external ear canal, ii. beyond the point in the nasal passages where they normally narrow, iii. beyond the larynx, iv. beyond the opening of the urethra, v. beyond the labia majora, vi. beyond the anal verge, or vii. into an artificial opening into the body. 7. Applying or ordering the application of a form of energy prescribed by the regulations under this Act. 8. Prescribing, dispensing, selling or compounding a drug as defined in the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, or supervising the part of a pharmacy where such drugs are kept. 9. Prescribing or dispensing, for vision or eye problems, subnormal vision devices, contact lenses or eye glasses other than simple magnifiers. 10. Prescribing a hearing aid for a hearing impaired person. 11. Fitting or dispensing a dental prosthesis, orthodontic or periodontal appliance or a device used inside the mouth to protect teeth from abnormal functioning. 12. Managing labour or conducting the delivery of a baby. 13. Allergy challenge testing of a kind in which a positive result of the test is a significant allergic response. 14. Treating, by means of psychotherapy technique, delivered through a therapeutic relationship, an individual’s serious disorder of thought, cognition, mood, emotional regulation, perception or memory that may seriously impair the individual’s judgement, insight, behaviour, communication or social functioning. 1991, c. 18, s. 27 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. L, s. 32; 2007, c. 10, Sched. R, s. 19 (1). Exemptions (3) An act by a person is not a contravention of subsection (1) if the person is exempted by the regulations under this Act or if the act is done in the course of an activity exempted by the regulations under this Act. 1991, c. 18, s. 27 (3). Same (4) Despite subsection (1), a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is authorized to perform the controlled act set out in paragraph 14 of subsection (2), in compliance with the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998, its regulations and by-laws. 2007, c. 10, Sched. R, s. 19 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 6 - 01/02/1999 2007, c. 10, Sched. L, s. 32 - 04/06/2007; 2007, c. 10, Sched. R, s. 19 (1, 2) - 30/12/2017 Delegation of controlled act 28 (1) The delegation of a controlled act by a member must be in accordance with any applicable regulations under the health profession Act governing the member’s profession. Idem (2) The delegation of a controlled act to a member must be in accordance with any applicable regulations under the health profession Act governing the member’s profession. 1991, c. 18, s. 28. Exceptions 29 (1) An act by a person is not a contravention of subsection 27 (1) if it is done in the course of, (a) rendering first aid or temporary assistance in an emergency; (b) fulfilling the requirements to become a member of a health profession and the act is within the scope of practice of the profession and is done under the supervision or direction of a member of the profession; (c) treating a person by prayer or spiritual means in accordance with the tenets of the religion of the person giving the treatment; (d) treating a member of the person’s household and the act is a controlled act set out in paragraph 1, 5 or 6 of subsection 27 (2); or (e) assisting a person with his or her routine activities of living and the act is a controlled act set out in paragraph 5 or 6 of subsection 27 (2). Counselling (2) Subsection 27 (1) does not apply with respect to a communication made in the course of counselling about emotional, social, educational or spiritual matters as long as it is not a communication that a health profession Act authorizes members to make. 1991, c. 18, s. 29. Sexual orientation and gender identity treatments 29.1 (1) No person shall, in the course of providing health care services, provide any treatment that seeks to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of a person under 18 years of age. 2015, c. 18, s. 2. Exception (2) The treatments mentioned in subsection (1) do not include, (a) services that provide acceptance, support or understanding of a person or the facilitation of a person’s coping, social support or identity exploration or development; and (b) sex-reassignment surgery or any services related to sex-reassignment surgery. 2015, c. 18, s. 2. Person may consent (3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person is capable with respect to the treatment and consents to the provision of the treatment. 2015, c. 18, s. 2. Substitute decision-maker cannot consent (4) Despite the Health Care Consent Act, 1996, a substitute decision-maker may not give consent on a person’s behalf to the provision of any treatment described in subsection (1). 2015, c. 18, s. 2. Regulations (5) Subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Minister may make regulations, (a) clarifying the meaning of “sexual orientation”, “gender identity” or “seek to change” for the purposes of subsection (1); (b) exempting any person or treatment from the application of subsection (1). 2015, c. 18, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 18, s. 2 - 04/06/2015 Treatment, etc., where risk of harm 30 (1) No person, other than a member treating or advising within the scope of practice of his or her profession, shall treat or advise a person with respect to his or her health in circumstances in which it is reasonably foreseeable that serious bodily harm may result from the treatment or advice or from an omission from them. 1991, c. 18, s. 30 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 6. Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to treatment by a person who is acting under the direction of or in collaboration with a member if the treatment is within the scope of practice of the member’s profession. 1991, c. 18, s. 30 (2). Delegation (3) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to an act by a person if the act is a controlled act that was delegated under section 28 to the person by a member authorized by a health profession Act to do the controlled act. 1991, c. 18, s. 30 (3). Counselling (4) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to counselling about emotional, social, educational or spiritual matters. 1991, c. 18, s. 30 (4). Exceptions (5) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to anything done by a person in the course of, (a) rendering first aid or temporary assistance in an emergency; (b) fulfilling the requirements to become a member of a health profession if the person is acting within the scope of practice of the profession under the supervision or direction of a member of the profession; (c) treating a person by prayer or spiritual means in accordance with the tenets of the religion of the person giving the treatment; (d) treating a member of the person’s household; or (e) assisting a person with his or her routine activities of living. 1991, c. 18, s. 30 (5). Exemption (6) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to an activity or person that is exempted by the regulations. 1991, c. 18, s. 30 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 6 - 04/06/2009 Dispensing hearing aids 31 No person shall dispense a hearing aid for a hearing impaired person except under a prescription by, (a) a member authorized by a health profession Act to prescribe a hearing aid for a hearing impaired person; or (b) a person who is prescribed by the regulations. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 1 - 01/01/2026 Dental devices, etc. 32 (1) No person shall design, construct, repair or alter a dental prosthetic, restorative or orthodontic device unless, (a) the technical aspects of the design, construction, repair or alteration are supervised by, (i) a member of the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario or the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, or (ii) a person who is prescribed by the regulations; (b) the person is a member of a College mentioned in clause (a); or (c) the person is prescribed by the regulations. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 2 (1). Employers (2) A person who employs a person to design, construct, repair or alter a dental prosthetic, restorative or orthodontic device shall ensure that subsection (1) is complied with. 1991, c. 18, s. 32 (2). Supervisors (3) No person shall supervise the technical aspects of the design, construction, repair or alteration of a dental prosthetic, restorative or orthodontic device unless they are, (a) a member of the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario or the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario; or (b) a person who is prescribed by the regulations. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 2 (2). Removable dentures (4) This section does not apply with respect to the design, construction, repair or alteration of removable dentures for the patients of a member of the College of Denturists of Ontario, or the patients of a person who is prescribed by the regulations, if the member or prescribed person does the designing, construction, repair or alteration or supervises their technical aspects. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 2 (3). Exceptions (5) This section does not apply with respect to anything done in a hospital as defined in the Public Hospitals Act or in a clinic associated with a university’s faculty of dentistry or the denturism program of a college of applied arts and technology. 1991, c. 18, s. 32. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 2 (1-3) - 01/01/2026 Restriction of title “doctor” 33 (1) Except as allowed in the regulations under this Act, no person shall use the title “doctor”, a variation or abbreviation or an equivalent in another language in the course of providing or offering to provide, in Ontario, health care to individuals. 1991, c. 18, s. 33 (1). Same (1.1) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who is a member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. 2007, c. 10, Sched. P, s. 20 (1). Naturopathic doctor (1.2) A member referred to in subsection (1.1) shall not use the title “doctor” in written format without using the phrase, “naturopathic doctor”, immediately following his or her name. 2007, c. 10, Sched. P, s. 20 (1). Idem (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who is a member of, (a) the College of Chiropractors of Ontario; (b) the College of Optometrists of Ontario; (c) the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario; (d) the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario who holds a certificate of registration in the profession of psychology; or (e) the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. 1991, c. 18, s. 33 (2); 2021, c. 27, Sched. 4, s. 16 (1). Same (2.1) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who is a member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario and who holds a certificate of registration that entitles the member to use the title “doctor”. 2006, c. 27, s. 18 (1). Definition (3) In this section, “abbreviation” includes an abbreviation of a variation. 1991, c. 18, s. 33 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 27, s. 18 (1) - 30/12/2016 2007, c. 10, Sched. P, s. 20 (1) - 01/07/2015 2021, c. 27, Sched. 4, s. 16 (1) - 01/07/2024 Psychotherapist title 33.1 (1) Despite section 8 of the Psychotherapy Act, 2007, a person who holds a certificate of registration authorizing him or her to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy and is a member of one of the following Colleges may use the title “psychotherapist” if he or she complies with the conditions in subsections (2), (3) and (4): 1. The College of Nurses of Ontario. 2. The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. 3. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 4. The College of Psychologists of Ontario. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (6). Oral identification (2) A person mentioned in subsection (1) shall not describe himself or herself orally as a “psychotherapist” to any person unless the member also mentions the full name of the College where he or she is a member and identifies himself or herself as a member of that College or identifies himself or herself using the title restricted to those who are members of the health profession to which the member belongs. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (6). Written identification (3) A person mentioned in subsection (1) shall not use the title “psychotherapist” in writing in a way that identifies the member as a psychotherapist on a name tag, business card or any document, unless the member sets out his or her full name in writing, immediately followed by at least one of the following, followed in turn by “psychotherapist”: 1. The full name of the College where he or she is a member. 2. The name of the health profession that the member practises. 3. The restricted title that the member may use under the health profession Act governing the member’s profession. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (6). In accordance with regulations (4) A person mentioned in subsection (1) shall use the title “psychotherapist” in accordance with the regulations made under subsection (5). 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (6). Regulations (5) Subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council and with prior review by the Minister, the Council of a College mentioned in paragraphs 1 to 4 of subsection (1) may make regulations governing the use of title “psychotherapist” by members of the College. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (6) - 30/12/2017 Holding out as a College 34 (1) No corporation shall falsely hold itself out as a body that regulates, under statutory authority, individuals who provide health care. Idem (2) No individual shall hold himself or herself out as a member, employee or agent of a body that the individual falsely represents as or knows is falsely represented as regulating, under statutory authority, individuals who provide health care. 1991, c. 18, s. 34. Holding out as a health profession corporation 34.1 (1) No corporation shall hold itself out as a health profession corporation unless it holds a valid certificate of authorization. 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 30. Same (2) No person shall hold himself or herself out as a shareholder, officer, director, agent or employee of a health profession corporation unless the corporation holds a valid certificate of authorization. 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 30 - 01/11/2001 Miscellaneous Exemption, aboriginal healers and midwives 35 (1) This Act does not apply to, (a) aboriginal healers providing traditional healing services to aboriginal persons or members of an aboriginal community; or (b) aboriginal midwives providing traditional midwifery services to aboriginal persons or members of an aboriginal community. Jurisdictions of Colleges (2) Despite subsection (1), an aboriginal healer or aboriginal midwife who is a member of a College is subject to the jurisdiction of the College. Definitions (3) In this section, “aboriginal healer” means an aboriginal person who provides traditional healing services; (“guérisseur autochtone”) “aboriginal midwife” means an aboriginal person who provides traditional midwifery services. (“sage-femme autochtone”) 1991, c. 18, s. 35. Confidentiality 36 (1) Every person employed, retained or appointed for the purposes of the administration of this Act, a health profession Act or the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act and every member of a Council or committee of a College shall keep confidential all information that comes to his or her knowledge in the course of his or her duties and shall not communicate any information to any other person except, (a) to the extent that the information is available to the public under this Act, a health profession Act or the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act; (b) in connection with the administration of this Act, a health profession Act or the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, including, without limiting the generality of this, in connection with anything relating to the registration of members, complaints about members, allegations of members’ incapacity, incompetence or acts of professional misconduct or the governing of the profession; (c) to a body that governs a profession inside or outside of Ontario; (c.1) to the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority for the purposes of administering the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority Act, 2021; (d) as may be required for the administration of the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act, the Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act, the Health Insurance Act, the Health Protection and Promotion Act, the Integrated Community Health Services Centres Act, 2023, the Laboratory and Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act, the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, the Retirement Homes Act, 2010, the Ontario Drug Benefit Act, the Coroners Act, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) and the Food and Drugs Act (Canada); (d.1) for a prescribed purpose, to a public hospital that employs or provides privileges to a member of a College, where the College is investigating a complaint about that member or where the information was obtained by an investigator appointed pursuant to subsection 75 (1) or (2) of the Code, subject to the limitations, if any, provided for in regulations made under section 43; (d.2) for a prescribed purpose, to a person other than a public hospital who belongs to a class provided for in regulations made under section 43, where a College is investigating a complaint about a member of the College or where the information was obtained by an investigator appointed pursuant to subsection 75 (1) or (2) of the Code, subject to the limitations, if any, provided for in the regulations; (e) to a police officer to aid an investigation undertaken with a view to a law enforcement proceeding or from which a law enforcement proceeding is likely to result; (f) to the counsel of the person who is required to keep the information confidential under this section; (g) to confirm whether the College is investigating a member, if there is a compelling public interest in the disclosure of that information; (h) where disclosure of the information is required by an Act of the Legislature or an Act of Parliament; (i) if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the disclosure is necessary for the purpose of eliminating or reducing a significant risk of serious bodily harm to a person or group of persons; (j) with the written consent of the person to whom the information relates; or (k) to the Minister in order to allow the Minister to determine, (i) whether the College is fulfilling its duties and carrying out its objects under this Act, a health profession Act, the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act or the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act, or (ii) whether the Minister should exercise any power of the Minister under this Act, or any Act mentioned in subclause (i). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 7 (1); 2014, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 10; 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 2 (1, 2); 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (1); 2021, c. 39, Sched. 2, s. 23 (1); 2023, c. 4, Sched. 1, s. 82. Reports required under Code (1.1) Clauses (1) (c) and (d) do not apply with respect to reports required under section 85.1 or 85.2 of the Code. 1993, c. 37, s. 1. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 7 (2). Definition (1.2) In clause (1) (e), “law enforcement proceeding” means a proceeding in a court or tribunal that could result in a penalty or sanction being imposed. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 7 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 7 (2). Limitation (1.3) No person or member described in subsection (1) shall disclose, under clause (1) (e), any information with respect to a person other than a member. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 7 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 7 (3). No requirement (1.4) Nothing in clause (1) (e) shall require a person described in subsection (1) to disclose information to a police officer unless the information is required to be produced under a warrant. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 7 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 7 (4). Confirmation of investigation (1.5) Information disclosed under clause (l) (g) shall be limited to the fact that an investigation is or is not underway and shall not include any other information. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 7 (5). Restriction (1.6) Information disclosed to the Minister under clause (1) (k) shall only be used or disclosed for the purpose for which it was provided to the Minister or for a consistent purpose. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 2 (3). Not compellable (2) No person or member described in subsection (1) shall be compelled to give testimony in a civil proceeding with regard to matters that come to his or her knowledge in the course of his or her duties. 1991, c. 18, s. 36 (2). Evidence in civil proceedings (3) No record of a proceeding under this Act, a health profession Act or the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, no report, document or thing prepared for or statement given at such a proceeding and no order or decision made in such a proceeding is admissible in a civil proceeding other than a proceeding under this Act, a health profession Act or the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act or a proceeding relating to an order under section 11.1 or 11.2 of the Ontario Drug Benefit Act. 1991, c. 18, s. 36 (3); 1996, c. 1, Sched. G, s. 27 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 1 - 31/12/1993; 1996, c. 1, Sched. G, s. 27 (2) - 27/05/1996; 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 7 (1, 2) - 01/02/1999 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 7 (1-5) - 04/06/2007 2014, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 10 - 01/08/2016 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 2 (1-3) - 30/05/2017 2017, c. 25, Sched. 9, s. 115 (1, 2) - no effect - see 2023, c. 4, Sched. 1, s. 67; 2017, c. 25, Sched. 9, s. 115 (3) - no effect - see 2021, c. 39, Sched. 2, s. 29 - 09/12/2021 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (1) - 01/12/2024; 2021, c. 39, Sched. 2, s. 23 (1) - 11/04/2022; 2021, c. 39, Sched. 2, s. 23 (2) - no effect - see 2023, c. 4, Sched. 1, s. 79 (3) 2023, c. 4, Sched. 1, s. 82 - 25/09/2023 Collection of personal information by College 36.1 (1) At the request of the Minister, a College shall collect information directly from members of the College as is reasonably necessary for the purpose of health human resources planning or research. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 3 (1). Unique identifiers (2) A unique identifier shall be assigned by the Minister or a person designated by the Minister for each member of a College from whom information is collected under subsection (1). 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (7). Form and manner (2.1) The unique identifier shall be in the form and manner specified by the Minister. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (7). Members to provide information (3) A member of a College who receives a request for information for the purpose of subsection (1) shall provide the information to the College within the time period and in the form and manner specified by the College. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 8. Disclosure to Minister (4) A College shall disclose the information collected under subsection (1) to the Minister within the time period and in the form and manner specified by the Minister. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 8. Use, collection, disclosure and publication (5) The following applies to information collected under subsection (1): 1. The information may only be used for the purposes set out under subsection (1). 2. The Minister shall not collect personal information if other information will serve the purposes set out under subsection (1). 3. The Minister shall not collect more personal information than is necessary for the purposes set out under subsection (1). 4. The Minister may disclose the information only for the purposes set out in subsection (1). 5. Reports and other documents using information collected under this section may be published for the purposes set out under subsection (1), and for those purposes only, but personal information about a member of a College shall not be included in those reports or documents. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 3 (2). (6) Repealed: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 3 (2). Notice required by s. 39 (2) of FIPPA (7) If the Minister requires a College to collect personal information from its members under subsection (1), the notice required by subsection 39 (2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is given by, (a) a public notice posted on the Ministry’s website; or (b) any other public method that may be prescribed. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 8. Same (8) If the Minister publishes a notice referred to under subsection (7), the Minister shall advise the College of the notice and the College shall also publish a notice about the collection on the College’s website within 20 days of receiving the advice from the Minister. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 8. Definitions (9) In this section, “health human resources planning” means ensuring the sufficiency and appropriate distribution of health providers; (“planification des ressources humaines en santé”) “information” includes personal information about members, but does not include personal health information; (“renseignements”) “Ministry” means the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; (“ministère”) “research” means the study of data and information in respect of health human resources planning. (“recherche”) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 8; 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 3 (3, 4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 8 - 04/06/2007 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (7) - 15/12/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 3 (1-4) - 30/05/2017 Electronic health record 36.2 (1) The Minister may make regulations, (a) requiring one or more Colleges to collect from their members information relating to their members that is specified in those regulations and that is, in the Minister’s opinion, necessary for the purpose of developing or maintaining the electronic health record under Part V.1 of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004, including ensuring that members are accurately identified for purposes of the electronic health record; (b) requiring the College or Colleges to provide the information to the prescribed organization in the form, manner and timeframe specified by the prescribed organization; (c) respecting the notice mentioned in subsection (4). 2016, c. 6, Sched. 1, s. 4. Members to provide information (2) Where the Minister has made a regulation under subsection (1), and a College has requested information from a member in compliance with the regulation, the member shall comply with the College’s request. 2016, c. 6, Sched. 1, s. 4. Use and disclosure by prescribed organization (3) Despite a regulation made under subsection (1), the prescribed organization, (a) may only collect, use or disclose information under this section for the purpose provided for in subsection (1); (b) shall not use or disclose personal information collected under this section if other information will serve the purpose; and (c) shall not use or disclose more personal information collected under this section than is necessary for the purpose. 2016, c. 6, Sched. 1, s. 4. Notice required by s. 39 (2) of FIPPA (4) Where the Minister has made a regulation under subsection (1), and a College is required to collect personal information from its members, the notice required by subsection 39 (2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is given by, (a) a public notice posted on the prescribed organization’s website; or (b) any other public method that may be prescribed in regulations made by the Minister under subsection (1). 2016, c. 6, Sched. 1, s. 4. Same (5) If the prescribed organization publishes a notice referred to under subsection (4), the prescribed organization shall advise the College of the notice and the College shall also publish a notice about the collection on the College’s website within 20 days. 2016, c. 6, Sched. 1, s. 4. Definitions (6) In this section, “information” includes personal information, but does not include personal health information; (“renseignements”) “prescribed organization” has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004. (“organisation prescrite”) 2016, c. 6, Sched. 1, s. 4; 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 4. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2016, c. 6, Sched. 1, s. 4 - 03/06/2016 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 4 - 30/05/2017 Onus of proof to show registration 37 (1) A person who is charged with an offence to which registration under a health profession Act would be a defence shall be deemed, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, to have not been registered. 1991, c. 18, s. 37. Onus of proof to show certificate of authorization (2) A person who is charged with an offence to which holding a certificate of authorization would be a defence shall be deemed, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, to have not been issued a certificate of authorization. 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 31; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 9 (1). Injunctions (3) Subsections (1) and (2) apply, with necessary modifications, to a person who is the subject of an application under section 87 of the Code. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 9 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 31 - 01/11/2001 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 9 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 Immunity 38 No action or other proceeding for damages shall be instituted against the Crown, the Minister, a College supervisor appointed under section 5.0.1 or his or her staff, an employee of the Crown, a College, a Council, or a member, officer, employee, agent or appointee of a College, a Council, a committee of a Council or a panel of a committee of a Council for an act done in good faith in the performance or intended performance of a duty or in the exercise or the intended exercise of a power under this Act, a health profession Act, the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act or a regulation or a by-law under those Acts or for any neglect or default in the performance or exercise in good faith of the duty or power. 1991, c. 18, s. 38; 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 8; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 10; 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (8); 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 4. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 8 - 01/02/1999 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 10 - 04/06/2007 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (8) - 15/12/2009 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 4 - 03/06/2021 Service 39 (1) A notice or decision to be given to a person under this Act, the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act or a health profession Act may be given by mail or by fax. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 11. When notice or decision given by mail received (2) If a notice or decision is sent by mail addressed to a person at the person’s last known address, there is a rebuttable presumption that it was received by the person on the fifth day after mailing. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 11. When notice or decision given by fax received (3) If a notice or decision is sent by fax to a person at the person’s last known fax number, there is a rebuttable presumption that it was received by the person, (a) on the day it was faxed, if faxed after midnight and before 4 p.m.; or (b) on the following day, if faxed at any other time. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 11. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s.

11 - 04/06/2007 Offences 40 (1) Every person who contravenes subsection 27 (1), 29.1 (1) or 30 (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable, (a) for a first offence, to a fine of not more than $25,000, or to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or both; and (b) for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine of not more than $50,000, or to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or both. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 12; 2015, c. 18, s. 3. Same (2) Every individual who contravenes section 31, 32 or 33 or subsection 34 (2), 34.1 (2) or 36 (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000 for a first offence and not more than $50,000 for a second or subsequent offence. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 12. Same (3) Every corporation that contravenes section 31, 32 or 33 or subsection 34 (1), 34.1 (1) or 36 (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $50,000 for a first offence and not more than $200,000 for a second or subsequent offence. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 12. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 2 - 31/12/1993 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 32 (1, 2) - 01/11/2001 2001, c. 8, s. 217 - 01/11/2001 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 12 - 04/06/2007 2015, c. 18, s. 3 - 06/04/2015 Responsibility of employment agencies 41 Every person who procures employment for an individual and who knows that the individual cannot perform the duties of the position without contravening subsection 27 (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000 for a first offence, and not more than $50,000 for a second or subsequent offence. 1991, c. 18, s. 41; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 13. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 13 - 04/06/2007 Responsibility of employers 42 (1) The employer of a person who contravenes subsection 27 (1) while acting within the scope of his or her employment is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000 for a first offence, and not more than $50,000 for a second or subsequent offence. 1991, c. 18, s. 42 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 14 (1). Responsibility of directors of corporate employers (2) In addition, if the employer described in subsection (1) is a corporation, every director of the corporation who approved of, permitted or acquiesced in the contravention is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000 for a first offence, and not more than $50,000 for a second or subsequent offence. 1991, c. 18, s. 42 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 14 (2). Exception (3) Subsection (2) does not apply with respect to a corporation that operates a public hospital within the meaning of the Public Hospitals Act or to a corporation to which the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 applies. 1991, c. 18, s. 42 (3); 2010, c. 15, s. 241 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 14 (1, 2) - 04/06/2007 2010, c. 15, s. 241 (1) - 19/10/2021 No limitation 42.1 Section 76 of the Provincial Offences Act does not apply to a prosecution under this Act, the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act or a health profession Act. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 15. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 15 - 04/06/2007 Regulations 43 (1) Subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Minister may make regulations, (0.a) prescribing the meaning of “Canadian experience” for the purposes of this Act; (a) prescribing forms of energy for the purposes of paragraph 7 of subsection 27 (2); (b) exempting a person or activity from subsection 27 (1) or 30 (1); (c) attaching conditions to an exemption in a regulation made under clause (b); (d) allowing the use of the title “doctor”, a variation or abbreviation or an equivalent in another language; (e) respecting health profession corporations; (f) governing the issue, renewal, suspension, revocation and expiration of certificates of authorization; (g) governing the names of health profession corporations; (g.0.1) prescribing persons for the purposes of sections 31 or 32; (g.1) prescribing purposes and providing for limitations for the purposes of clauses 36 (1) (d.1) and (d.2); (g.2) providing for classes of persons for the purposes of clause 36 (1) (d.2); (h) specifying in greater detail the things that shall be provided by or performed by a College under sections 15 to 22.11 of the Code; (h.0.1) establishing and governing requirements with respect to the amount of time in which Colleges must make decisions under subsections 15 (1) and (4), 18 (2) and (4) and 19 (6) and (8) of the Code; (h.0.2) requiring that notices required under subsections 15 (3) and 20 (1) of the Code and written reasons required under subsection 20 (1) of the Code be provided within a reasonable time; (h.0.3) prescribing Colleges for the purposes of clause 22.19.1 (1) (a) of the Code; (h.0.4) exempting applicants who apply for registration as described in subsection 22.19.1 (1) of the Code from College by-laws that require them to pay fees upon application for a certificate of registration and providing for alternative fees; (h.0.5) exempting members who applied for registration as described in subsection 22.19.1 (1) of the Code from requirements in a regulation made under clause 95 (1) (r) of the Code respecting a College’s quality assurance program; (h.1) for the purposes of clause 36.1 (7) (b), prescribing alternative methods of giving the notice required by subsection 39 (2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; Note: Clause (h.1) was enacted as clause (h) in the source law, the Statutes of Ontario, 2007, chapter 10, Schedule M, subsection 16 (1). The clause is renumbered in this consolidation to distinguish it from existing clause (h), enacted by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 31, subsection 35 (2). (h.2) prescribing information as information that is to be posted on a College website for the purposes of section 3.1 of the Code; Note: Clause (h.2) was enacted as clause (i) in the source law, the Statutes of Ontario, 2007, chapter 10, Schedule M, subsection 16 (2). The clause is renumbered in this consolidation to distinguish it from existing clause (i), enacted by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 31, subsection 35 (2). (i) governing reports and certificates to be provided to the Fairness Commissioner, appointed under the Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006, including their form, their manner of preparation, making them available to the public and requiring a College to provide such reports and certificates; (j) governing other information to be provided to the Fairness Commissioner and requiring persons to provide that information; (k) governing audits, including specifying audit standards and the scope of audits; (k.1) establishing and governing English or French language proficiency requirements with which Colleges are required to comply, including prescribing what constitutes an English or French language proficiency testing requirement for the purposes of these requirements; (k.2) establishing and governing exemptions from the restriction on requiring Canadian experience in section 16.2 of the Code; (k.3) establishing and governing requirements for emergency classes of registration that are required by section 16.3 of the Code; (l) prescribing a longer period in respect of a College for the purpose of section 22.23 of the Code; (m) defining, for the purposes of sections 22.3 and 22.15 to 22.23 of the Code, any word or expression that is used in those sections but not defined in this Act; (n) prescribing for the purposes of subsection 2 (2) of the Code, the provisions of the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 that apply to a College; (o) establishing criteria for the definition of “patient” in relation to professional misconduct involving the sexual abuse of a patient for the purposes of subsection 1 (3) of the Code; Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 43 (1) of the Act is amended by adding the following clauses: (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 5 (2)) (p) respecting the composition of committees that a College is required to have pursuant to subsection 10 (1) of the Code and governing the relationship between such regulations and the by-laws of the College; (q) respecting the qualification, selection, appointment and terms of office of members of committees that a College is required to have pursuant to subsection 10 (1) of the Code and governing the relationship between such regulations and the by-laws of the College; (r) prescribing conditions that disqualify committee members from sitting on committees that a College is required to have pursuant to subsection 10 (1) of the Code and governing the removal of disqualified committee members and governing the relationship between such regulations and the by-laws of the College; (s) specifying the composition of panels selected from amongst the members of the Registration Committee, Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, Discipline Committee and Fitness to Practise Committee for the purposes of subsections 17 (2), 25 (2), 38 (2) and 64 (2) of the Code, and providing for quorum for such panels. (t) prescribing additional information to be contained in a College’s register for the purposes of paragraph 19 of subsection 23 (2) of the Code and designating such information as information subject to subsection 23 (13.1) of the Code; (u) prescribing conduct for the purposes of subparagraph 3 vii of subsection 51 (5) of the Code; (v) prescribing offences for the purposes of clause 51 (5.2) (a) of the Code; (w) clarifying how a College is required to perform its functions under sections 25 to 69 and 72 to 74 of the Code with respect to matters involving allegations of a member’s misconduct of a sexual nature, and providing for further functions and duties that are not inconsistent with those functions; (x) prescribing additional functions of the patient relations program for the purposes of subsection 84 (3.1) of the Code; (y) prescribing additional purposes for which funding may be provided under the program which Colleges are required to maintain under section 85.7 of the Code, and prescribing additional persons or classes of persons to whom funding may be paid for the purposes of subsection 85.7 (8) of the Code; (z) governing transitional matters arising from the enactment of Schedule 5 to the Protecting Patients Act, 2017. 1991, c. 18, s. 43 (1); 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 33; 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 16; 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (2); 2010, c. 15, s. 241 (2); 2014, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 11; 2015, c. 8, s. 38 (1); 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 10; 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 5 (1, 3-8); 2022, c. 11, Sched. 6, s. 2; 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 3. Scope of regulations (2) A regulation may be general or particular in its application. 1991, c. 18, s. 43 (2). Definition (3) In clause (1) (d), “abbreviation” includes an abbreviation of a variation. 1991, c. 18, s. 43 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 33 - 01/11/2001 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (2) - 01/03/2007 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 16 (1) - 04/06/2007; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 16 (2) - 04/06/2009 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (2) - 15/12/2009 2010, c. 15, s. 241 (2) - 19/10/2021 2014, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 11 - 01/08/2016 2015, c. 8, s. 38 (1) - 01/01/2018 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 10 - 22/03/2017; 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 5 (1, 7) - 01/05/2018; 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 5 (2) - not in force; 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 5 (3-6, 8) - 30/05/2017 2022, c. 11, Sched. 6, s. 2 (1-3) - 14/04/2022 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 3 - 01/01/2026 Regulations 43.1 Subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Minister may make regulations governing funding under programs required under section 85.7 of the Code, including regulations, (a) prescribing the maximum amount or a means of establishing the maximum amount of funding that may be provided for a person in respect of a case of sexual abuse; (b) prescribing the period of time during which funding may be provided for a person in respect of a case of sexual abuse. 1993, c. 37, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 3 - 31/12/1993 Expert committees 43.2 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) establishing one or more expert committees for the purposes of this Act, the Code and health profession Acts; (b) specifying the functions, duties, powers and membership of an expert committee; (c) requiring an expert committee to provide reports and information to the Minister and providing for the content of such reports and information; (d) requiring information to be provided by a College or Council to an expert committee, and governing the content of the information and the form and manner and time within which the information is to be provided to the committee. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (9). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (9) - 15/12/2009 References to health professionals 44 A reference in an Act or regulation to a person described in Column 1 of the Table shall be deemed to be a reference to a person described opposite in Column 2. 1991, c. 18, s. 44. 45 Omitted (amends or repeals other Acts). 1991, c. 18, s. 45. 46 Omitted (revokes regulations). 1991, c. 18, s. 46. 47, 48 Omitted (amends or repeals other Acts). 1991, c. 18, ss. 47, 48. 49 Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Act). 1991, c. 18, s. 49. 50 Omitted (enacts short title of this Act). 1991, c. 18, s. 50. table Item Column 1 Column 2 1. person registered as a chiropodist under the Chiropody Act member of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario 2. person registered as a dental technician under the Dental Technicians Act member of the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario 3. person licensed as a denture therapist under the Denture Therapists Act member of the College of Denturists of Ontario 4. person registered as a chiropractor under the Drugless Practitioners Act member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario 5. person registered as a masseur under the Drugless Practitioners Act member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario 6. Repealed. See: Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 – December 31, 2011. 7. person registered as a physiotherapist under the Drugless Practitioners Act member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario 7.1 person registered under the Drugless Practitioners Act member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario 8. person registered as a dental hygienist under Part II of the Health Disciplines Act member of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario 9. person licensed under Part II of the Health Disciplines Act member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario 10. person licensed under Part III of the Health Disciplines Act member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario 11. person who is the holder of a certificate issued under Part IV of the Health Disciplines Act member of the College of Nurses of Ontario 12. person licensed under Part V of the Health Disciplines Act member of the College of Optometrists of Ontario 13. person licensed under Part VI of the Health Disciplines Act member of the Ontario College of Pharmacists 14. Person registered under the Ophthalmic Dispensers Act member of the College of Opticians of Ontario 15. person registered under the Psychologists Registration Act member of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario 15.1 member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario member of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario 16. person registered under the Radiological Technicians Act member of the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario 17. member of the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario member of the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario 1991, c. 18, Table; See: Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 – December 31, 2011; 2007, c. 10, Sched. P, s. 20 (2); 2017, c. 25, Sched. 6, s. 17 (1); 2021, c. 27, Sched. 4, s. 16 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2011 2007, c. 10, Sched. P, s. 20 (2) - 01/07/2015 2017, c. 25, Sched. 6, s. 17 (1) - 01/01/2020 2021, c. 27, Sched. 4, s. 16 (2) - 01/07/2024 schedule 1 SELF GOVERNING HEALTH PROFESSIONS Health Profession Acts Health Profession Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991 Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Chiropody Act, 1991 Chiropody Chiropractic Act, 1991 Chiropractic Dental Hygiene Act, 1991 Dental Hygiene Dental Technology Act, 1991 Dental Technology Dentistry Act, 1991 Dentistry Denturism Act, 1991 Denturism Dietetics Act, 1991 Dietetics Homeopathy Act, 2007 Homeopathy Kinesiology Act, 2007 Kinesiology Massage Therapy Act, 1991 Massage Therapy Medical Laboratory Technology Act, 1991 Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Radiation and Imaging Technology Act, 2017 Medical Radiation and Imaging Technology Medicine Act, 1991 Medicine Midwifery Act, 1991 Midwifery Naturopathy Act, 2007 Naturopathy Nursing Act, 1991 Nursing Occupational Therapy Act, 1991 Occupational Therapy Opticianry Act, 1991 Opticianry Optometry Act, 1991 Optometry Pharmacy Act, 1991 Pharmacy Physiotherapy Act, 1991 Physiotherapy Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021 Psychology and applied behaviour analysis Psychotherapy Act, 2007 Psychotherapy Respiratory Therapy Act, 1991 Respiratory Therapy Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006 Traditional Chinese Medicine 1991, c. 18, Sched. 1; 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 9; 2006, c. 27, s. 18 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 14; 2007, c. 10, Sched. Q, s. 14; 2007, c. 10, Sched. R, s. 19 (3); 2007, c. 10, Sched. P, s. 20 (3); 2017, c. 25, Sched. 6, s. 17 (2); 2021, c. 27, Sched. 4, s. 16 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 9, 23 (2-4) - 01/02/1999 2006, c. 27, s. 18 (2) - 01/04/2013 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 14 - 01/04/2013; 2007, c. 10, Sched. P, s. 20 (3) - 01/07/2015; 2007, c. 10, Sched. Q, s. 14 - 01/04/2015; 2007, c. 10, Sched. R, s. 19 (3) - 01/04/2015 2017, c. 25, Sched. 6, s. 17 (2) - 01/01/2020 2021, c. 27, Sched. 4, s. 16 (3) - 01/07/2024 schedule 2 HEALTH PROFESSIONS PROCEDURAL CODE Note: This Code is deemed by section 4 of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 to be part of each health profession Act. CONTENTS 1. Interpretation 1.1 Statement of purpose, sexual abuse provisions College 2. College is body corporate 2.1 Duty of College 3. Objects of College 3.1 College website 4. Council 5. Terms 6. Quorum 7. Meetings 8. Remuneration and expenses 9. Employees 10. Committees 11. Annual reports 12. Executive Committee’s exercise of Council’s powers 13. Members 14. Continuing jurisdiction Registration 15. Registration 16. Disclosure of application file 16.1 Language proficiency requirements 16.2 Canadian experience requirements 16.3 Emergency classes of registration 17. Panels 18. Consideration by panel 19. Application for variation 20. Notice of orders 21. Appeal to Board 22. Registration hearings or reviews 22.1 Definitions 22.2 Fair registration practices: general duty 22.3 Information 22.4 Qualifications 22.5 Functions 22.6 Review of practices 22.7 Fair registration practices reports 22.8 Audits 22.9 Filing of reports by College 22.10 Form of reports 22.11 Certification of report 22.12 Offences 22.13 Immunity 22.14 Limitation on powers 22.15 Definitions 22.16 Purposes 22.17 Ontario residency cannot be required 22.18 When applicant holds out-of-province certificate, non-prescribed professions 22.19 Transition 22.19.1 When applicant holds out-of-province certificate, prescribed professions 22.19.2 Interim suspension of out-of-province registrants, prescribed Colleges 22.20 Occupational standards 22.21 Notice of proposed occupational standards 22.22 Conflict 22.23 Regulations and by-laws to conform 23. Register 24. Suspension for non-payment of fees Complaints And Reports 25. Panel for investigation or consideration 25.1 Alternative dispute resolution with respect to a complaint 25.2 Submissions by member 25.3 Withdrawal of complaint by Registrar 25.4 Interim suspension 26. What a panel may do 27. Notice of decision 28. Timely disposal 28.1 Powers of Board re time limits 29. Review by Board 30. When no review 31. Personal representative as complainant 32. Record of decision to be reviewed 33. Conduct of review 34. Procedural provisions 35. Powers of Board Discipline 36. Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee referral 38. Panel for discipline hearing 39. Panel members deemed to continue 40. Amendment of notice of hearing 41. Parties 41.1 Non-party participation in hearings 42. Disclosure of evidence 42.1 Disclosure of evidence 42.2 Production orders 43. No communication by panel members 44. Legal advice 45. Hearings public 46. Exception to closed hearings 47. Sexual misconduct witnesses 48. Transcript of hearings 49. Admissibility of evidence 50. Members of panel who participate 51. Professional misconduct 52. Incompetence 53. Costs if proceedings unwarranted 53.1 College’s costs 54. Decision to complainant 55. Release of evidence 56. Publication of decisions Incapacity 57. Registrar’s inquiry 58. Panel shall inquire 59. Inquiries by panel 60. Panel’s report 61. Referral to Fitness to Practise Committee 62. Interim suspension 63. Restrictions on orders 64. Panels for Fitness to Practise hearings 65. Parties 66. Reports of health professionals 67. Procedural provisions 68. Hearings closed 69. Orders Appeals to Court 70. Appeals from decisions 71. No stay of certain orders pending appeal 71.1 No stay of certain orders pending appeal 71.2 Order where public at risk Reinstatement 72. Applications for reinstatement 73. Referral to Committee 74. Orders without hearing Registrar’s Powers of Investigation 75. Investigators 76. Application of Public Inquiries Act, 2009 77. Entries and searches 78. Copying of documents and objects 79. Report of investigation Quality Assurance Committee 80. Quality assurance program required 80.1 Minimum requirements for quality assurance program 80.2 Powers of the Committee 81. Assessors 82. Co-operation with Committee and assessors 83. Confidentiality of information 83.1 Quality assurance and other information Patient Relations Program 84. Patient relations program 85. Advice to Council Reporting of Health Professionals 85.1 Reporting by members 85.2 Reporting by facilities 85.3 Requirements of required reports 85.4 Additional reports, psychotherapy 85.5 Reporting by employers, etc. 85.6 Immunity for reports 85.6.1 Reporting by members re: offences 85.6.2 Reporting by members re: professional negligence and malpractice 85.6.3 Reporting by members re: other professional memberships and findings 85.6.4 Reporting by members re: charges and bail conditions, etc. Funding for Therapy and Counselling 85.7 Funding provided by College Health Profession Corporations 85.8 Professional corporations 85.9 Notice of change of shareholder 85.10 Application of Act, etc. 85.11 Professional, fiduciary and ethical obligations to patients 85.12 Conflict in duties 85.13 Restrictions apply to corporation’s certificate 85.14 Prohibition, professional misconduct Miscellaneous 86. Right to use French 87. Court orders 88. Evidence of Registrar 92. Making false representations to obtain certificates 92.1 Protection for reporters from reprisals 93. Offences 93.1 Forms 94. By-laws 95. Regulations Interpretation 1 (1) In this Code, “alternative dispute resolution process” means mediation, conciliation, negotiation, or any other means of facilitating the resolution of issues in dispute; (“processus de règlement extrajudiciaire des différends”) “Board” means the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board under the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Appeal and Review Boards Act, 1998; (“Commission”) “business day” means a day from Monday to Friday, other than a holiday as defined in section 87 of the Legislation Act, 2006; (“jour ouvrable”) “by-laws” means by-laws made by the Council; (“règlements administratifs”) “certificate of authorization” means a certificate of authorization issued under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 or this Code; (“certificat d’autorisation”) “certificate of registration” means a certificate of registration issued by the Registrar; (“certificat d’inscription”) “Council” means the Council of the College; (“conseil”) “drug” means drug as defined in subsection 117 (1) of the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act; (“médicament”) “health profession corporation” means a corporation incorporated under the Business Corporations Act that holds a valid certificate of authorization issued under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 or this Code; (“société professionnelle de la santé”) “incapacitated” means, in relation to a member, that the member is suffering from a physical or mental condition or disorder that makes it desirable in the interest of the public that the member’s certificate of registration be subject to terms, conditions or limitations, or that the member no longer be permitted to practise; (“frappé d’incapacité”) “member” means a member of the College; (“membre”) “Minister” means the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care; (“ministre”) “patient relations program” means a program to enhance relations between members and patients; (“programme de relations avec les patients”) “prescribed” means prescribed in the regulations; (“prescrit”) “quality assurance program” means a program to assure the quality of the practice of the profession and to promote continuing evaluation, competence and improvement among the members; (“programme d’assurance de la qualité”) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the College; (“registrateur”) “registration” means the issuance of a certificate of registration. (“inscription”) 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 1 (1); 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 10; 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 34; 2006, c. 19, Sched. L, s. 11 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 17; 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (10); 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 4. Hearing not required unless referred to (2) Nothing in the health profession Act or this Code shall be construed to require a hearing to be held within the meaning of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act unless the holding of a hearing is specifically referred to. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 1 (2). Sexual abuse of a patient (3) In this Code, “sexual abuse” of a patient by a member means, (a) sexual intercourse or other forms of physical sexual relations between the member and the patient, (b) touching, of a sexual nature, of the patient by the member, or (c) behaviour or remarks of a sexual nature by the member towards the patient. 1993, c. 37, s. 4. Exception (4) For the purposes of subsection (3), “sexual nature” does not include touching, behaviour or remarks of a clinical nature appropriate to the service provided. 1993, c. 37, s. 4. Exception, spouses (5) If the Council has made a regulation under clause 95 (1) (0.a), conduct, behaviour or remarks that would otherwise constitute sexual abuse of a patient by a member under the definition of “sexual abuse” in subsection (3) do not constitute sexual abuse if, (a) the patient is the member’s spouse; and (b) the member is not engaged in the practice of the profession at the time the conduct, behaviour or remark occurs. 2013, c. 9, s. 1 (1). Definitions (6) For the purposes of subsections (3) and (5), “patient”, without restricting the ordinary meaning of the term, includes, (a) an individual who was a member’s patient within one year or such longer period of time as may be prescribed from the date on which the individual ceased to be the member’s patient, and (b) an individual who is determined to be a patient in accordance with the criteria in any regulations made under clause 43 (1) (o) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; (“patient”) “spouse”, in relation to a member, means, (a) a person who is the member’s spouse as defined in section 1 of the Family Law Act, or (b) a person who has lived with the member in a conjugal relationship outside of marriage continuously for a period of not less than three years. (“conjoint”) 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 6. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 4 - 31/12/1993; 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 10 - 01/02/1999 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 34 - 01/11/2001 2006, c. 19, Sched. L, s. 11 (2) - 22/06/2006 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 17 (1, 2, 4) - 04/06/2009; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 17 (3) - 04/06/2007 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (10) - 15/12/2009; 2009, c. 33, Sched. 18, s. 17 (2) - 15/12/2009 2013, c. 9, s. 1 (1) - 06/11/2013 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 6 - 01/05/2018 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 4 - 01/01/2026 Statement of purpose, sexual abuse provisions 1.1 The purpose of the provisions of this Code with respect to sexual abuse of patients by members is to encourage the reporting of such abuse, to provide funding for therapy and counselling in connection with allegations of sexual abuse by members and, ultimately, to eradicate the sexual abuse of patients by members. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 7. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 5 - 31/12/1993 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 7 - 01/05/2018 College College is body corporate 2 (1) The College is a body corporate without share capital with all the powers of a natural person. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 2 (1). Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (2) The Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 does not apply to the College, except as may be prescribed by regulation made under clause 43 (1) (n) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2010, c. 15, s. 241 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2010, c. 15, s. 241 (3) - 19/10/2021 Duty of College 2.1 It is the duty of the College to work in consultation with the Minister to ensure, as a matter of public interest, that the people of Ontario have access to adequate numbers of qualified, skilled and competent regulated health professionals. 2008, c. 18, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2008, c. 18, s. 1 - 27/11/2008 Objects of College 3 (1) The College has the following objects: 1. To regulate the practice of the profession and to govern the members in accordance with the health profession Act, this Code and the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the regulations and by-laws. 2. To develop, establish and maintain standards of qualification for persons to be issued certificates of registration. 3. To develop, establish and maintain programs and standards of practice to assure the quality of the practice of the profession. 4. To develop, establish and maintain standards of knowledge and skill and programs to promote continuing evaluation, competence and improvement among the members. 4.1 To develop, in collaboration and consultation with other Colleges, standards of knowledge, skill and judgment relating to the performance of controlled acts common among health professions to enhance interprofessional collaboration, while respecting the unique character of individual health professions and their members. 5. To develop, establish and maintain standards of professional ethics for the members. 6. To develop, establish and maintain programs to assist individuals to exercise their rights under this Code and the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 7. To administer the health profession Act, this Code and the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 as it relates to the profession and to perform the other duties and exercise the other powers that are imposed or conferred on the College. 8. To promote and enhance relations between the College and its members, other health profession colleges, key stakeholders, and the public. 9. To promote inter-professional collaboration with other health profession colleges. 10. To develop, establish, and maintain standards and programs to promote the ability of members to respond to changes in practice environments, advances in technology and other emerging issues. 11. Any other objects relating to human health care that the Council considers desirable. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 3 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 18; 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (11). Duty (2) In carrying out its objects, the College has a duty to serve and protect the public interest. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 3 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 18 - 04/06/2009 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (11) - 15/12/2009 College website 3.1 (1) The College shall have a website, and shall include on its website information as may be prescribed in regulations made under clause 43 (1) (h.2) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 19. Paper or electronic form (2) Upon request and, if required by the College, the payment of a reasonable fee, the College shall provide the information required to be posted under subsection (1) in paper or electronic form. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 19. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 19 - 04/06/2009 Council 4 The College shall have a Council that shall be its board of directors and that shall manage and administer its affairs. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 4. Terms 5 (1) No term of a Council member who is elected shall exceed three years. Multiple terms (2) A person may be a Council member for more than one term but no person who is elected may be a Council member for more than nine consecutive years. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 5. Quorum 6 A majority of the members of the Council constitute a quorum. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 6. Meetings 7 (1) The meetings of the Council shall be open to the public and reasonable notice shall be given to the members of the College, to the Minister, and to the public. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 20 (1). Posting of meeting information (1.1) The College shall post on its website information regarding upcoming meetings of the Council, including the dates of those meetings, matters to be discussed at those meetings, and information and documentation that will be provided to members of the Council for the purpose of those meetings. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 8. Items where public excluded (1.2) If the Registrar anticipates that the Council will exclude the public from any meeting or part of a meeting under subsection (2), the grounds for doing so shall be noted in the information posted under subsection (1.1) and information and documentation related to that meeting or part of that meeting shall not be posted under subsection (1.1). 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 8. Exclusion of public (2) Despite subsection (1), the Council may exclude the public from any meeting or part of a meeting if it is satisfied that, (a) matters involving public security may be disclosed; (b) financial or personal or other matters may be disclosed of such a nature that the harm created by the disclosure would outweigh the desirability of adhering to the principle that meetings be open to the public; (c) a person involved in a criminal proceeding or civil suit or proceeding may be prejudiced; (d) personnel matters or property acquisitions will be discussed; (e) instructions will be given to or opinions received from the solicitors for the College; or (f) the Council will deliberate whether to exclude the public from a meeting or whether to make an order under subsection (3). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 7 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 20 (2). Orders preventing public disclosure (3) In situations in which the Council may exclude the public from meetings, it may make orders it considers necessary to prevent the public disclosure of matters disclosed in the meeting, including banning publication or broadcasting of those matters. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 7 (3). Grounds noted in minutes (4) If the Council excludes the public from a meeting or makes an order under subsection (3), it shall have its grounds for doing so noted in the minutes of the meeting. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 20 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 20 (1-3) - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 8 - 30/05/2017 Remuneration and expenses 8 Council members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council shall be paid, by the Minister, the expenses and remuneration the Lieutenant Governor in Council determines. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 8; 2006, c. 19, Sched. L, s. 10 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 19, Sched. L, s. 10 (1) - 22/06/2006 Employees 9 (1) The Council may employ persons it considers advisable. Registrar (2) The Council shall appoint one of its employees as the Registrar. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 9. Committees 10 (1) The College shall have the following committees: 1. Executive Committee. 2. Registration Committee. 3. Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 4. Discipline Committee. 5. Fitness to Practise Committee. 6. Quality Assurance Committee. 7. Patient Relations Committee. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 10 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 21 (1). Transitional (1.1) For greater certainty, where, at the time subsection 21 (1) of Schedule M to the Health System Improvements Act, 2007 comes into force, any matter that is before the Board based on anything done by the Committee formerly known as the Complaints Committee shall proceed as if the Board had the authority to do anything it could have done before the coming into force of sections 30 to 32 of that Schedule. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 21 (2). Same (1.2) Where a regulation made under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 or a health profession Act that was made before the coming into force of subsection 21 (1) of Schedule M to the Health System Improvements Act, 2007 refers to the Complaints Committee, the reference shall be deemed to be to the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (12). Appointment (2) The Council shall appoint the members of the committees. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 10 (2). Composition (3) The composition of the committees shall be in accordance with the by-laws. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 10 (3); 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 11. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 10 (3) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 9) Composition (3) The composition of the committees shall be in accordance with the by-laws and with any regulations made pursuant to clauses 43 (1) (p) to (r) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 9. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 11 - 01/02/1999 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 21 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (12) - 15/12/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 9 - not in force Annual reports 11 (1) Each committee named in subsection 10 (1) shall monitor and evaluate their processes and outcomes and shall annually submit a report of its activities to the Council in a form acceptable to the Council. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 22. Exclusions from reports (2) The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee shall not submit a report that contains information, other than information of a general statistical nature, relating to, (a) a referral by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee to the Discipline or Fitness to Practise Committee until a panel of the Discipline or Fitness to Practise Committee disposes of the matter; (b) an approval for the Registrar to appoint an investigator until the investigation is completed and reported by the Registrar and the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee decides not to make a referral with respect to the matter to the Discipline Committee or, if the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee makes a referral with respect to the matter to the Discipline Committee, until a panel of the Discipline Committee disposes of the matter; or (c) an interim order made by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in respect of a member until a panel of the Discipline Committee disposes of the matter. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 22. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 22 - 04/06/2009 Executive Committee’s exercise of Council’s powers 12 (1) Between the meetings of the Council, the Executive Committee has all the powers of the Council with respect to any matter that, in the Committee’s opinion, requires immediate attention, other than the power to make, amend or revoke a regulation or by-law. Report to Council (2) If the Executive Committee exercises a power of the Council under subsection (1), it shall report on its actions to the Council at the Council’s next meeting. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 12. Members 13 (1) A person registered by the College is a member. Suspended members (2) A person whose certificate of registration is suspended is not a member. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 13. 13.1 Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (13) - no effect - see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2019 Continuing jurisdiction 14 (1) A person whose certificate of registration is revoked or expires or who resigns as a member continues to be subject to the jurisdiction of the College for professional misconduct or incompetence referable to the time when the person was a member and may be investigated under section 75. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 23 (1). Idem (2) A person whose certificate of registration is suspended continues to be subject to the jurisdiction of the College for incapacity and for professional misconduct or incompetence referable to the time when the person was a member or to the period of the suspension and may be investigated under section 75. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 14 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 23 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 23 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 Registration Registration 15 (1) If a person applies to the Registrar for registration, the Registrar shall, (a) register the applicant; or (b) refer the application to the Registration Committee. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 15 (1). Referrals to Registration Committee (2) The Registrar shall refer an application for registration to the Registration Committee if the Registrar, (a) has doubts, on reasonable grounds, about whether the applicant fulfils the registration requirements; (a.1) is of the opinion that terms, conditions or limitations should be imposed on a certificate of registration of the applicant and the applicant is an individual described in subsection 22.18 (1); (b) is of the opinion that terms, conditions or limitations should be imposed on a certificate of registration of the applicant and the applicant does not consent to the imposition; or (c) proposes to refuse the application. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 15 (2); 1993, c. 37, s. 6; 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (3). Notice to applicant (3) If the Registrar refers an application to the Registration Committee, he or she shall give the applicant notice of the statutory grounds for the referral and of the applicant’s right to make written submissions under subsection 18 (1). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 15 (3). Terms, etc., attached on consent (4) If the Registrar is of the opinion that a certificate of registration should be issued to an applicant with terms, conditions or limitations imposed and the applicant consents to the imposition, the Registrar may do so with the approval of a panel of the Registration Committee selected by the chair for the purpose. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 15 (4). Panels for consent (5) Subsections 17 (2) and (3) apply with respect to the panel mentioned in subsection (4). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 15 (5). Out-of-province applicants to prescribed Colleges (6) Despite clause (2) (b), if the Registrar is of the opinion that terms, conditions or limitations should be imposed on a certificate of registration of the applicant and the applicant is an individual described in subsection 22.19.1 (1), the Registrar shall not refer the application to the Registration Committee and shall instead issue the certificate of registration to the applicant with the terms, conditions or limitations in accordance with subsection 22.19.1 (8). 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 5. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 6 - 31/12/1993 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (3) - 15/12/2009 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 5 - 01/01/2026 Disclosure of application file 16 (1) The Registrar shall give an applicant for registration, at his or her request, all the information and a copy of each document the College has that is relevant to the application. Exception (2) The Registrar may refuse to give an applicant anything that may, in the Registrar’s opinion, jeopardize the safety of any person. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 16. Process for dealing with request (3) The Registrar shall establish a process for the purposes of dealing with an applicant’s request under subsection (1). 2015, c. 8, s. 38 (2). Fee for access (4) The Registrar may require an applicant to pay a fee for making information and documents available to the applicant if the Registrar first gives the applicant an estimate of the fee. 2015, c. 8, s. 38 (2). Amount of fee (5) The amount of the fee shall not exceed the amount of reasonable cost recovery. 2015, c. 8, s. 38 (2). Waiver of fee (6) The Registrar may waive the payment of all or any part of the fee that an applicant is required to pay under subsection (4) if, in the Registrar’s opinion, it is fair and equitable to do so. 2015, c. 8, s. 38 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 8, s. 38 (2) - 01/01/2018 Language proficiency requirements 16.1 A College shall ensure that it complies with any regulations made under clause 43 (1) (k.1) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 respecting its English or French language proficiency requirements. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 6, s. 3 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2022, c. 11, Sched. 6, s. 3 (1) - 01/01/2023 Canadian experience requirements 16.2 A College shall not require as a qualification for registration that a person’s experience be Canadian experience unless an exemption is provided for in any regulations made under clause 43 (1) (k.2) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 6, s. 3 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2022, c. 11, Sched. 6, s. 3 (2) - 01/01/2023 Emergency classes of registration 16.3 (1) The Council shall make regulations under clause 95 (1) (b) establishing an emergency class of registration. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 6, s. 3 (3). (2) The emergency class of registration required by subsection (1) must meet the requirements in any regulation made under clause 43 (1) (k.3) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2022, c. 11, Sched. 6, s. 3 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2022, c. 11, Sched. 6, s. 3 (3) - 31/08/2023 Panels 17 (1) An application for registration referred to the Registration Committee or an application referred back to the Registration Committee by the Board shall be considered by a panel selected by the chair from among the members of the Committee. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 17 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 24 (1). Composition of panels (2) A panel shall be composed of at least three persons, at least one of whom shall be a person appointed to the Council by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 24 (2). Note:

On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 17 (2) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 10) Composition of panels (2) The panel selected by the chair shall be composed in accordance with regulations made pursuant to clauses 43 (1) (p) to (s) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 10. Quorum (3) Three members of a panel constitute a quorum. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 17 (3). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 17 (3) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 10) Quorum (3) Quorum for the panel shall be in accordance with regulations made pursuant to clause 43 (1) (s) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 10. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 24 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 10 - not in force Consideration by panel 18 (1) An applicant may make written submissions to the panel within thirty days after receiving notice under subsection 15 (3) or within any longer period the Registrar may specify in the notice. Orders by panel (2) After considering the application and the submissions, the panel may make an order doing any one or more of the following: 1. Directing the Registrar to issue a certificate of registration. 2. Directing the Registrar to issue a certificate of registration if the applicant successfully completes examinations set or approved by the panel. 3. Directing the Registrar to issue a certificate of registration if the applicant successfully completes additional training specified by the panel. 4. Directing the Registrar to impose specified terms, conditions and limitations on a certificate of registration of the applicant and specifying a limitation on the applicant’s right to apply under subsection 19 (1). 5. Directing the Registrar to refuse to issue a certificate of registration. Idem (3) A panel, in making an order under subsection (2), may direct the Registrar to issue a certificate of registration to an applicant who does not meet a registration requirement unless the requirement is prescribed as a non-exemptible requirement. Order on consent (4) The panel may, with the consent of the applicant, direct the Registrar to issue a certificate of registration with the terms, conditions and limitations specified by the panel imposed. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 18. Application for variation 19 (1) A member may apply to the Registration Committee for an order directing the Registrar to remove or modify any term, condition or limitation imposed on the member’s certificate of registration as a result of a registration proceeding. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 19 (1). Limitations (2) The right to apply under subsection (1) is subject to any limitation in the order imposing the term, condition or limitation or to which the member consented and to any limitation made under subsection (7) in the disposition of a previous application under this section. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 19 (2). Panels (3) An application to the Registration Committee under subsection (1) or an application referred back to the Registration Committee by the Board shall be considered by a panel selected by the chair from among the members of the Committee. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 19 (3); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 25 (1). Idem (4) Subsections 17 (2) and (3) apply with respect to the panel mentioned in subsection (3). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 19 (4). Submissions (5) An applicant may make written submissions to the panel. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 19 (5). Orders (6) After considering the application and the submissions, the panel may make an order doing any one or more of the following: 1. Refusing the application. 2. Directing the Registrar to remove any term, condition or limitation imposed on the certificate of registration. 3. Directing the Registrar to modify terms, conditions or limitations on the certificate of registration. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 19 (6); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 25 (2). Limitations on applications (7) When an application has been disposed of under this section, the applicant may not make a new application under subsection (1) within six months of the disposition without leave of the Registrar. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 25 (3). Registrar’s leave (8) The Registrar may only give leave for a new application to be made under subsection (7) if the Registrar is satisfied that there has been a material change in circumstances that justifies the giving of the leave. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 25 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 25 (1-3) - 04/06/2009 Notice of orders 20 (1) A panel shall give the applicant notice of an order it makes under subsection 18 (2) or 19 (6) and written reasons for it if the order, (a) directs the Registrar to refuse to issue a certificate of registration; (b) directs the Registrar to issue a certificate of registration if the applicant successfully completes examinations or additional training; (c) directs the Registrar to impose terms, conditions and limitations on a certificate of registration of the applicant; or (d) refuses an application for an order removing or modifying any term, condition or limitation imposed on a certificate of registration. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 20 (1). Contents of notice (2) A notice under subsection (1) shall inform the applicant of the order and of the provisions of section 19 and of subsections 21 (1) and (2). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 20 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 26. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 26 - 04/06/2009 Appeal to Board 21 (1) An applicant who has been given a notice under subsection 20 (1) of an order may require the Board to hold a review of the application and the documentary evidence in support of it, or a hearing of the application, by giving the Board and the Registration Committee notice in accordance with subsection (2). Requirements of notice (2) A notice under subsection (1) shall be a written notice, given within thirty days after the notice under subsection 20 (1) was given, specifying whether a review or a hearing is required. Order, etc., to Board (3) If the Registration Committee receives a notice that an applicant requires a hearing or review, it shall, within fifteen days after receiving the notice, give the Board a copy of the order made with respect to the application, the reasons for it and the documents and things upon which the decision to make the order was based. When order may be carried out (4) An order of a panel, notice of which is required under subsection 20 (1), may be carried out only when, (a) the applicant has given the Registrar notice that the applicant will not be requiring a review or hearing; (b) thirty-five days have passed since the notice of the order was given under subsection 20 (1) without the applicant requiring a review or hearing; or (c) the Board has confirmed the order. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 21. Registration hearings or reviews 22 (1) This section applies to a hearing or review by the Board required by an applicant under subsection 21 (1). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 22 (1). Procedural provisions (2) The following provisions apply with necessary modifications to a hearing or review: 1. Subsection 38 (4) (exclusion from panel). 2. Section 42 (disclosure of evidence). 3. Section 43 (no communication by panel members). 4. Section 50 (members of panel who participate). 5. Section 55 (release of evidence). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 22 (2). Idem (3) The following provisions also apply with necessary modifications to a hearing: 1. Section 45 (hearings open). 2. Section 47 (sexual misconduct witnesses). 3. Section 48 (transcript of hearings). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 22 (3). Same (3.1) The following provisions of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act also apply with necessary modifications to a review by the Board: 1. Section 21.1 (correction of errors). 2. Section 25.1 (rules). 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 12. Findings of fact (4) The findings of fact in a hearing shall be based exclusively on evidence admissible or matters that may be noticed under sections 15, 15.1, 15.2 and 16 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 22 (4); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 27 (1). Idem (5) The findings of fact in a review shall be based exclusively on the application and documentary evidence admissible or matters that may be noticed under sections 15, 15.1, 15.2 and 16 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 22 (5); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 27 (2). Disposal by Board (6) The Board shall, after the hearing or review, make an order doing any one or more of the following: 1. Confirming the order made by the panel. 2. Requiring the Registration Committee to make an order directing the Registrar to issue a certificate of registration to the applicant if the applicant successfully completes any examinations or training the Registration Committee may specify. 3. Requiring the Registration Committee to make an order directing the Registrar to issue a certificate of registration to the applicant and to impose any terms, conditions and limitations the Board considers appropriate. 4. Referring the matter back to the Registration Committee for further consideration by a panel, together with any reasons and recommendations the Board considers appropriate. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 22 (6); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 27 (3). Idem (7) The Board may make an order under paragraph 3 of subsection (6) only if the Board finds that the applicant substantially qualifies for registration and that the panel has exercised its powers improperly. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 22 (7). Limitation on order (8) The Board, in making an order under subsection (6), shall not require the Registration Committee to direct the Registrar to issue a certificate of registration to an applicant who does not meet a registration requirement that is prescribed as a non-exemptible requirement. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 22 (8). Parties (9) The College and the applicant are parties to a hearing or review. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 22 (9). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 12 - 01/02/1999 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 27 (1, 2) - 04/06/2007; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 27 (3) - 04/06/2009 Definitions 22.1 In this section and sections 22.2 to 22.14, “audit” means an audit required under section 22.8; (“vérification”) “auditor” means an auditor appointed under section 22.8; (“vérificateur”) “Fairness Commissioner” means the Fairness Commissioner appointed under the Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006; (“commissaire à l’équité”) “fair registration practices report” means a report required under section 22.7; (“rapport sur les pratiques d’inscription équitables”) “internationally trained individual” means an individual who has been trained in a country other than Canada to practise a health profession and who has applied for, or who intends to apply for, registration by a College; (“particulier formé à l’étranger”) “personal information” has the same meaning as in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; (“renseignements personnels”) “record” means a record as defined in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; (“document”) “regulations” means the regulations made under clauses 43 (1) (h) to (k) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. (“règlements”) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3); 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 10. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 10 - 22/03/2017 Fair registration practices: general duty 22.2 The College has a duty to provide registration practices that are transparent, objective, impartial and fair. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 Information 22.3 The College shall provide information on its website with respect to the requirements for registration, the procedures for applying for registration and the amount of time that the registration process usually takes. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (4) - 15/12/2009 Qualifications 22.4 (1) The College shall make information publicly available on what documentation of qualifications must accompany an application and what alternatives may be acceptable to the College if an applicant cannot obtain the required documentation for reasons beyond his or her control. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Same (2) If the College makes its own assessment of qualifications, it shall do so in a way that is transparent, objective, impartial and fair and, if it relies on a third party to assess qualifications, it shall take reasonable measures to ensure that the third party makes the assessment in a way that is transparent, objective, impartial and fair. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Same (3) The College shall ensure that individuals assessing qualifications and making registration decisions or reviewing decisions have received training that includes, where appropriate, (a) training on how to assess such qualifications and make such decisions; (b) training in any special considerations that may apply in the assessment of applications and the process for applying those considerations. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 Functions 22.5 (1) It is the function of the Fairness Commissioner to, (a) assess the registration practices of a College based on its obligations under this Code and the regulations; (b) specify audit standards, the scope of audits, times when fair registration practices reports and auditors’ reports shall be filed, the form of all required reports and certificates and the information that they must contain; (c) establish eligibility requirements that a person must meet to be qualified to conduct audits; (d) establish a roster of persons who in the opinion of the Fairness Commissioner have satisfied the eligibility requirements established under clause (c); (e) consult with Colleges on the cost, scope and timing of audits; (f) monitor third parties relied on by a College to assess the qualifications of individuals applying for registration by the College to help ensure that assessments are based on the obligations of the College under this Code and the regulations; (g) advise a College or third parties relied on by a College to assess qualifications with respect to matters related to registration practices under this Code and the regulations; (h) provide advice and recommendations to the Minister, including advice and recommendations that a College do or refrain from doing any action respecting a contravention by a College if the Fairness Commissioner determines that the College has failed to comply with any requirement imposed on it by sections 22.2 to 22.11; and (i) perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Scope (2) A matter specified under clause (1) (b) or established under clause (1) (c) or (d) may be general or specific in its application and may be limited as to time and place. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Same (3) The Fairness Commissioner shall give notice to the College of all matters specified under clause (1) (b) and established under clauses (1) (c) and (d) and the notice may be given in the manner he or she considers appropriate. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 Review of practices 22.6 (1) The College shall undertake reviews of its registration practices at such times as the Fairness Commissioner may specify to ensure that the registration practices are transparent, objective, impartial and fair. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Same (2) The review shall include an analysis of, (a) the extent to which the requirements for registration are necessary for or relevant to the practice of the profession; (b) the efficiency and timeliness of decision-making; and (c) the reasonableness of the fees charged by the College in respect of applications. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Reports (3) The College shall file a copy of the results of the review with the Fairness Commissioner within 30 days after the completion of the review. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 Fair registration practices reports 22.7 (1) The College shall prepare a fair registration practices report annually or at such other times as the Fairness Commissioner may specify. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Same (2) The College may combine its fair registration practices report with such other report of the College as the Fairness Commissioner may permit and in such case an audit shall be confined to those parts of the report that relate to registration practices. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Other reports (3) The Fairness Commissioner may require that the College provide the Fairness Commissioner with reports or information relating to the College’s compliance with sections 15 to 22.11 and the regulations and the College shall prepare and file the reports with, or provide the information to, the Fairness Commissioner. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Same (4) Reports and information required under subsection (3) are in addition to the reports required under subsection (1) and section 22.8. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 Audits 22.8 (1) Every three years or at such other times as the Fairness Commissioner may specify, the Fairness Commissioner shall give notice to the College that an audit must be conducted in respect of its registration practices and of its compliance with this Code and the regulations. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Notice of audit (2) The Fairness Commissioner shall give the notice required by subsection (1) at least 90 days before the audit is to begin and the notice shall state, (a) that the College must choose and appoint an auditor from the roster established by the Fairness Commissioner by the date specified in the notice; (b) that if the College fails to choose and appoint an auditor by the date specified in the notice that the Fairness Commissioner will choose the auditor; (c) the scope of the audit and the standards that will apply; (d) the date by which the audit must be completed; and (e) that the College is responsible for the payment of the auditor’s fees and expenses. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Choice of auditor (3) The College shall, by the date specified in the notice, choose and appoint an auditor from the roster established by the Fairness Commissioner and notify the Fairness Commissioner of its choice. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Failure to choose (4) If the College fails to notify the Fairness Commissioner of the name of the auditor it has chosen and appointed by the date specified in the notice, the Fairness Commissioner shall choose the auditor and notify the College of his or her choice and the auditor shall be deemed to have been appointed by the College. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Auditor’s duties (5) The auditor chosen and appointed under subsection (3) or (4) shall begin the audit promptly, shall conduct it in accordance with the scope of the audit and the audit standards set out in the notice under subsection (2) and shall complete it by the date set out in the notice. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Collection of personal information (6) An auditor may collect personal information, directly or indirectly, only for the purpose of an audit required under this section, but an auditor shall not retain any personal information after completing the audit and shall not include any personal information in any draft report or final report submitted in accordance with this section. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Duty to furnish information (7) A College shall co-operate with the auditor and shall, (a) produce such records for, and provide such other information to, the auditor regarding its registration practices and any other matters related to compliance by the College with its obligations under sections 15 to 22.11 and the regulations as are reasonably necessary for the auditor to perform his or her duties under this Code, including any reports required from the College under section 22.6, 22.7 or 22.9 or the regulations; and (b) provide the auditor with any assistance that is reasonably necessary, including assistance in using any data storage, processing or retrieval device or system, to produce a record in readable form. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Limitation (8) Despite subsection (7), a College may refuse access to a record if, (a) the record or any information in the record is subject to a legal privilege that restricts disclosure of the record or the information; or (b) an Act of Ontario or of Canada or a court order prohibits disclosure of the record or any information in the record in the circumstances. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Draft report (9) The auditor shall prepare a draft report on the audit and provide a copy of it to the College, together with a notice that the College may, within 30 days, make submissions to the auditor on the draft report. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Same (10) The auditor shall consider the submissions, if any, made by the College and may make any changes the auditor considers appropriate before finalizing the report. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Auditor’s reports (11) The auditor shall make a final report on the audit and shall file it with the Fairness Commissioner and provide a copy to the College to which the audit relates. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Auditor’s certificate (12) The auditor shall file a certificate with the Fairness Commissioner certifying that the auditor made the audit in accordance with this Act and the regulations and that he or she has provided a copy of the auditor’s report to the College. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). When audit is complete (13) An audit is complete when the auditor has provided a copy of the final report to the College to which the audit relates and has filed with the Fairness Commissioner the final report and the certificate referred to in subsection (12) and, if the College made submissions to the auditor on the draft report, a copy of the submissions made by the College. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Filing with Minister (14) The Fairness Commissioner shall provide the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care with a copy of all auditors’ reports within a reasonable time after receiving them. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Auditor’s fees and expenses (15) The College shall pay the auditor’s fees and expenses. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 Filing of reports by College 22.9 (1) The College shall file its fair registration practices reports with the Fairness Commissioner by the dates specified by the Fairness Commissioner. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Report available to public (2) The College shall make reports filed under subsection (1) available to the public. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 Form of reports 22.10 (1) Reports and certificates required by sections 22.7 and 22.8 and under the regulations shall be in the form and contain the information specified by the Fairness Commissioner or as may be specified in the regulations. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Restriction on personal information (2) Despite subsection (1), no report prepared by the College, the Fairness Commissioner or an auditor under sections 22.6 to 22.8 shall contain personal information. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 Certification of report 22.11 (1) A fair practices registration report shall include a statement certifying that all the information required to be provided in the report has been provided and that the information is accurate. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Signature (2) A person with authority to sign on behalf of the College shall sign the statement required by subsection (1). 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 Offences 22.12 (1) A person is guilty of an offence who, (a) furnishes false or misleading information in a fair registration practices report or other report or record filed with the Fairness Commissioner under this Code or otherwise provides false or misleading information to the Fairness Commissioner or to a person employed in the Office of the Fairness Commissioner; (b) obstructs the Fairness Commissioner or a person employed in the Office of the Fairness Commissioner in exercising powers or performing duties under this Code; (c) furnishes false or misleading information to an auditor; (d) obstructs, fails to co-operate with or assist an auditor; or (e) contravenes subsection (2). 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3); 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 11 (1). Same, intimidation (2) No person shall intimidate, coerce, penalize or discriminate against another person because that person, (a) has co-operated or may co-operate with the Fairness Commissioner, an auditor or a person employed in the Office of the Fairness Commissioner in exercising powers or performing duties under this Code; or (b) has provided, or may provide, records or other information in the course of an audit or other activity or proceeding under this Code in respect of fair registration practices. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3); 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 11 (2). Penalties (3) Every person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on conviction, (a) to a fine of not more than $50,000; or (b) if the person is a corporation, to a fine of not more than $100,000. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3); 2009, c. 33, Sched. 18, s. 29 (1). Consent to prosecution (4) No prosecution for an offence under subsection (1) shall be instituted except with the consent in writing of the Attorney General. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3); 2009, c. 33, Sched. 18, s. 29 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 2009, c. 33, Sched. 18, s. 29 (1, 2) - 15/12/2009 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 11 (1, 2) - 01/09/2017 Immunity 22.13 (1) No proceeding shall be commenced against the Fairness Commissioner or anyone employed in the Office of the Fairness Commissioner for any act done or omitted in good faith in the execution or intended execution of his or her duties under this Code. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3); 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 12. Testimony (2) Neither the Fairness Commissioner nor anyone employed in the Office of the Fairness Commissioner is a competent or compellable witness in a civil proceeding outside this Code in connection with anything done under this Code. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3); 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 12. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 12 - 01/09/2017 Limitation on powers 22.14 Neither the Fairness Commissioner nor anyone employed in the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, (a) has power to influence a registration decision by the College or Registration Committee, to provide representation or advice to an applicant or potential applicant for registration in respect of a registration decision or to otherwise involve himself or herself in a registration decision or any review decision on behalf of an applicant or potential applicant for registration; (b) has status at any proceeding of a College, the Registration Committee, the Board, a court or other tribunal in relation to any matter arising from an application for registration; or (c) has the power to act as legal counsel or agent for any person in a proceeding described in clause (b) or in preparing for the proceeding. 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3); 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 12. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 31, s. 35 (3) - 01/03/2007 2017, c. 2, Sched. 9, s. 12 - 01/09/2017 Definitions 22.15 (1) In this section and in sections 22.16 to 22.23, “Canadian Free Trade Agreement” means the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, effective July 1, 2017, between the governments of Canada, the provinces of Canada and the territories of Canada, as amended from time to time; (“Accord de libre-échange canadien”) “occupational standards”, in relation to a certificate of registration, means the knowledge, skills and judgment that an individual must possess in order to be issued the certificate of registration, as established by the College, and against which the College measures the qualifications of an applicant for registration when assessing whether the applicant is qualified to practise the profession to the extent permitted by the certificate of registration; (“normes professionnelles”) “out-of-province certificate” means a certificate, licence, registration, or other form of official recognition that, (a) attests to an individual being qualified to practise the profession and authorizes the individual to practise the profession, use a title or designation relating to the profession, or both, and (b) is granted to the individual by a body or individual that is authorized under an Act of Canada or of a province or territory of Canada that is a party to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, other than Ontario, to grant such certificate, licence, registration, or other form of official recognition. (“certificat extraprovincial”) 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5); 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 6. Federal Act (2) For greater certainty, the reference in clause (b) of the definition of “out-of-province certificate” in subsection (1), to an Act of Canada that authorizes a body or individual to grant a certificate, licence, registration, or other form of official recognition, does not include the Trade-marks Act (Canada). 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5) - 15/12/2009 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 6 (1-3) - 01/01/2026 Purposes 22.16 The purposes of sections 22.15 to 22.23 are, (a) to eliminate or reduce measures established or implemented by the College that restrict or impair the ability of an individual to obtain a certificate of registration when the individual holds an equivalent out-of-province certificate; and (b) to support the Government of Ontario in fulfilling its obligations under Chapter Seven of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5); 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 7. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5) - 15/12/2009 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 7 - 01/01/2026 Ontario residency cannot be required 22.17 The College shall not make it a registration requirement that an applicant reside in Ontario, if the applicant resides in another province or territory of Canada that is a party to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5); 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 8. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5) - 15/12/2009 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 8 - 01/01/2026 When applicant holds out-of-province certificate, non-prescribed professions 22.18 (1) This section applies when an individual, (a) applies for registration with a College that is not prescribed in a regulation made pursuant to clause 43 (1) (h.0.3) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; and (b) already holds an out-of-province certificate that is equivalent to the certificate of registration being applied for. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 9 (1). Material additional training, etc., cannot be required (2) The College shall not impose any registration requirement that would require the applicant to have, undertake, obtain or undergo any material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Exception, registration requirements listed on website (3) Despite subsection (2), the College is not prohibited from imposing on the applicant any registration requirement that, (a) is listed on the publicly accessible website referred to in clause 9 (3) (a) of the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009; and (b) is stated on the website to be a permissible registration requirement for the certificate of registration being applied for, adopted by the Government of Ontario under Article 707 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5); 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 9 (2). Other exceptions (4) Despite subsection (2), if the conditions set out in subsection (6) are met, the College is not prohibited from imposing one or both of the following registration requirements on the applicant: 1. Requiring the applicant to demonstrate proficiency in English or in French if equivalent proficiency in the language was not a requirement for the granting of the out-of-province certificate. 2. Requiring the applicant to undertake, obtain or undergo material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments if the applicant has not, within a period of time fixed by the College, before submitting the application for registration, practised the profession to the extent that would be permitted by the certificate of registration for which the applicant is applying. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Other permitted registration requirements (5) Subsection (2) does not prohibit the College from imposing registration requirements that would require the applicant to do one or more of the following: 1. If the conditions set out in subsection (6) are met: i. Pay a fee upon application for registration and upon registration. ii. Obtain professional liability insurance or any other insurance or similar protection. iii. Post a bond. iv. Undergo a police record check. v. Provide evidence of good character. 2. If the condition set out in paragraph 2 of subsection (6) is met, provide a certificate, letter or other evidence from every body or individual from whom the applicant currently holds an out-of-province certificate, confirming that the out-of-province certificate is in good standing. 3. If the conditions set out in subsection (6) are met, demonstrate knowledge of matters applicable to the practice of the profession in Ontario, as long as this does not involve material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments. 4. If the conditions set out in subsection (6) are met, meet any other requirement specified by the College that does not involve material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5); 2015, c. 30, s. 28. Conditions for subss. (4) and (5) (6) The conditions referred to in subsections (4) and (5) are: 1. Subject to subsection (9), the requirement imposed by the College on applicants who hold an out-of-province certificate must be the same as, or substantially similar to but no more onerous than, the requirement imposed by the College on applicants who do not hold an out-of-province certificate. 2. The requirement imposed by the College must not be a disguised restriction on labour mobility. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Permitted measures (7) This section does not prohibit the College from carrying out the following measures in respect of the applicant if the conditions set out in subsection (8) are met: 1. Refusing to issue a certificate of registration to the applicant or imposing terms, conditions or limitations on the applicant’s certificate of registration if, in the opinion of the Registration Committee, such action is necessary to protect the public interest as a result of complaints, or criminal, disciplinary or other proceedings, against the applicant in any jurisdiction whether in or outside Canada, relating to the applicant’s competency, conduct or character. 2. If the out-of-province certificate held by the applicant is subject to a term, condition or limitation, i. imposing an equivalent term, condition or limitation on the certificate of registration to be issued to the applicant, or ii. refusing to register the applicant, if the College does not impose an equivalent term, condition or limitation on the certificate of registration being applied for. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Conditions for subs. (7) (8) The conditions referred to in subsection (7) are: 1. Subject to subsection (9), the measure carried out by the College with respect to applicants who hold an out-of-province certificate must be the same as, or substantially similar to but no more onerous than, the measure carried out by the College with respect to applicants who do not hold an out-of-province certificate. 2. The measure carried out by the College must not be a disguised restriction on labour mobility. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Costs (9) The College shall ensure that any registration requirements it imposes on the applicant and any measures it carries out with respect to the applicant in connection with the registration of the applicant do not result in the imposition on the applicant of fees or other costs that are more onerous than those the College would impose if the applicant did not hold an out-of-province certificate, unless the difference in such fees or other costs reflects the actual cost differential to the College. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Expeditious registration (10) The College shall ensure that its imposition of registration requirements on the applicant under subsections (3), (4) and (5) and its imposition of terms, conditions or limitations on the applicant’s certificate of registration under subsection (7) do not prevent the expeditious registration of the applicant. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5) - 15/12/2009 2015, c. 30, s. 28 - 01/11/2018 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 9 (1, 2) - 01/01/2026 Transition 22.19 Sections 22.17 and 22.18 apply to, (a) an application for registration made to the College on or after the day this section comes into force; and (b) an application for registration made to the College before the day this section comes into force, if the application has not been finally decided before that day. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5) - 15/12/2009 When applicant holds out-of-province certificate, prescribed professions 22.19.1 (1) This section applies when an individual, (a) applies for registration with a College that is prescribed in a regulation made pursuant to clause 43 (1) (h.0.3) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; and (b) already holds an out-of-province certificate that is equivalent to the certificate of registration being applied for. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Material additional training, etc. cannot be required (2) The College shall not impose any registration requirement that would require the applicant to have, undertake, obtain or undergo any material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Permitted registration requirements (3) Subsection (2) does not prohibit the College from imposing registration requirements that would require the applicant to do one or more of the following: 1. If the conditions set out in subsection (4) are met: i. Pay a fee upon application for registration and upon registration. ii. Provide evidence of good character. 2. If the condition set out in paragraph 2 of subsection (4) is met, provide a certificate, letter or other evidence from every body or individual from whom the applicant currently holds an out-of-province certificate confirming that the out-of-province certificate is in good standing. 3. If the conditions set out in subsection (4) are met, meet any other requirement specified by the College that does not involve material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Conditions for subs. (3) (4) The conditions referred to in subsection (3) are: 1. Subject to subsection (7), the requirement imposed by the College on applicants who hold an out-of-province certificate must be the same as, or substantially similar to but no more onerous than, the requirement imposed by the College on applicants who do not hold an out-of-province certificate. 2. The requirement imposed by the College must not be a disguised restriction on labour mobility. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Permitted measures (5) This section does not prohibit the College from carrying out the following measures in respect of the applicant if the conditions set out in subsection (6) are met: 1. Refusing to issue a certificate of registration to the applicant or imposing terms, conditions or limitations on the applicant’s certificate of registration if, in the opinion of the Registrar, such action is necessary to protect the public interest as a result of complaints, or criminal, disciplinary or other proceedings, against the applicant in any jurisdiction whether in or outside Canada, relating to the applicant’s competency, conduct or character. 2. If the out-of-province certificate held by the applicant is subject to a term, condition or limitation, having the Registrar impose an equivalent term, condition or limitation on the certificate of registration to be issued to the applicant. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Conditions for subs. (5) (6) The conditions referred to in subsection (5) are: 1. Subject to subsection (7), the measure carried out by the College with respect to applicants who hold an out-of-province certificate must be the same as, or substantially similar to but no more onerous than, the measure carried out by the College with respect to applicants who do not hold an out-of-province certificate. 2. The measure carried out by the College must not be a disguised restriction on labour mobility. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Costs (7) Subject to the regulations made under clause 43 (1) (h.0.4) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, the College shall ensure that any registration requirements it imposes on the applicant and any measures it carries out with respect to the applicant in connection with the registration of the applicant do not result in the imposition on the applicant of fees or other costs that are more onerous than those the College would impose if the applicant did not hold an out-of-province certificate, unless the difference in such fees or other costs reflects the actual cost differential to the College. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Result of application (8) Within two business days after receiving an application referred to in subsection (1), the Registrar shall either, (a) register the applicant, subject to any terms, conditions or limitations the Registrar determines are appropriate; or (b) refuse the application and refer it to the Registration Committee in accordance with section 15. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10 - 01/01/2026 Interim suspension of out-of-province registrants, prescribed Colleges 22.19.2 (1) The Registrar of a College that is prescribed in a regulation made pursuant to clause 43 (1) (h.0.3) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 may immediately make an order suspending or imposing terms, conditions or limitations on a member’s certificate of registration and referring the matter to the Registration Committee if, (a) the member was an individual described in subsection 22.19.1 (1) at the time of their application to the College and received their certificate of registration within the previous year; and (b) the Registrar becomes aware of information that, (i) existed at the time of the member’s application, (ii) was not provided to the Registrar at the time of the member’s application, and (iii) is of a nature that, in the Registrar’s opinion, would have resulted in a refusal to issue the certificate to the member or the imposition of terms, conditions or limitations on the certificate. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Duration of order (2) An order made under subsection (1) continues in force until the order is withdrawn or until an order is made by the Registration Committee in respect of the matter under subsection (10). 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Notice to member (3) A Registrar who makes an order under subsection (1) shall, (a) refer the matter to the Registration Committee; and (b) give the member notice of the statutory grounds for the referral and of the member’s right to make written submissions. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Matter to be given precedence (4) The Registration Committee shall give precedence to the matter. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Disclosure of file (5) The Registrar shall give a member who has been referred to the Registration Committee under this section all the information and a copy of each document the College has that is relevant to the matter at the member’s request. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Exception (6) The Registrar may refuse to give the member anything that may, in the Registrar’s opinion, jeopardize the safety of any person. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Process for dealing with request (7) The Registrar shall establish a process for the purposes of dealing with a disclosure request under subsection (5). 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Panel composition (8) An order made under subsection (1) shall be considered by a panel of the Registration Committee selected by the chair from among the members of the Committee, and subsections 17 (2) and (3) apply with respect to the panel. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Consideration by panel (9) A member may make written submissions to the panel within 30 days after receiving notice under subsection (3) or within any longer period the Registrar may specify in the notice. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Orders by panel (10) After considering the application and the submissions, the panel may make an order doing any one or more of the following: 1. Direct the Registrar to rescind the order made under subsection (1). 2. Direct the Registrar to revoke the member’s certificate. 3. Direct the Registrar to impose terms, conditions or limitations on the member’s certificate. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Decision in writing (11) The panel shall give its decision and reasons in writing to the member who is the subject of the referral. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Effectiveness of panel’s order (12) In a matter in which an order under subsection (1) was made, an order of a panel of the Registration Committee directing the Registrar to revoke or impose terms, conditions or limitations on a member’s certificate takes effect immediately. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 10 - 01/01/2026 Occupational standards 22.20 (1) The College shall, to the extent possible and where practical, (a) ensure that the process it follows in establishing or amending occupational standards for certificates of registration is conducive to labour mobility within Canada; (b) take steps to reconcile differences between the occupational standards it has established for certificates of registration and occupational standards in effect with respect to the profession in the other provinces and territories of Canada that are parties to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement; and (c) ensure that the occupational standards it establishes for certificates of registration are consistent with such common interprovincial or international occupational standards as may have been developed for the profession. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5); 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 11. No limitation (2) Subsection (1) does not limit the objects of the College under section 3 or the powers of the Council under section 95 to establish such occupational standards for the profession as it considers appropriate to protect the public. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5).

Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5) - 15/12/2009 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 11 - 01/01/2026 Notice of proposed occupational standards 22.21 If the College wishes to establish or amend occupational standards for a certificate of registration, it shall, (a) give notice of the proposed new or amended standards to, (i) the Minister, (ii) the co-ordinating Minister under the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009, and (iii) the granting bodies and individuals referred to in clause (b) of the definition of “out-of-province certificate” in subsection 22.15 (1); and (b) afford those granting bodies and individuals an opportunity to comment on the development of the new or amended standards. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5) - 15/12/2009 Conflict 22.22 (1) If any of sections 22.16 to 22.21 conflicts with the health profession Act or a regulation or by-law made under the health profession Act or under this Code, sections 22.16 to 22.21 prevail to the extent of the conflict. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Same (2) This conflict provision prevails over any other conflict provision in the health profession Act, even if the other conflict provision is enacted after this one, unless the other conflict provision refers expressly to sections 22.16 to 22.21 of this Code. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5) - 15/12/2009 Regulations and by-laws to conform 22.23 Within 12 months after the day this section comes into force or within such longer period as may be prescribed, the Council shall take such steps as are within its power to make, amend or revoke regulations and by-laws under this Code and under the health profession Act so that they conform with sections 22.16 to 22.21 of this Code. 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 24, s. 33 (5) - 15/12/2009 Register 23 (1) The Registrar shall maintain a register. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28. Contents of register (2) The register shall contain the following: 1. Each member’s name, business address and business telephone number, and, if applicable, the name of every health profession corporation of which the member is a shareholder. 2. Where a member is deceased, the name of the deceased member and the date upon which the member died, if known to the Registrar. 3. The name, business address and business telephone number of every health profession corporation. 4. The names of the shareholders of each health profession corporation who are members of the College. 5. Each member’s class of registration and specialist status. 6. The terms, conditions and limitations that are in effect on each certificate of registration. 7. A notation of every caution that a member has received from a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee under paragraph 3 of subsection 26 (1), and any specified continuing education or remedial programs required by a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee using its powers under paragraph 4 of subsection 26 (1). 8. A notation of every matter that has been referred by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee to the Discipline Committee under section 26 and that has not been finally resolved, including the date of the referral and the status of the hearing before a panel of the Discipline Committee, until the matter has been resolved. 9. A copy of the specified allegations against a member for every matter that has been referred by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee to the Discipline Committee under section 26 and that has not been finally resolved. 10. Every result of a disciplinary or incapacity proceeding. 11. A notation and synopsis of any acknowledgements and undertakings in relation to matters involving allegations of professional misconduct or incompetence before the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee or the Discipline Committee that a member has entered into with the College and that are in effect. 12. A notation of every finding of professional negligence or malpractice, which may or may not relate to the member’s suitability to practise, made against the member, unless the finding is reversed on appeal. 13. A notation of every revocation or suspension of a certificate of registration. 14. A notation of every revocation or suspension of a certificate of authorization. 15. Information that a panel of the Registration Committee, Discipline Committee or Fitness to Practise Committee specifies shall be included. 16. Where findings of the Discipline Committee are appealed, a notation that they are under appeal, until the appeal is finally disposed of. 17. Where, during or as a result of a proceeding under section 25, a member has resigned and agreed never to practise again in Ontario, a notation of the resignation and agreement. 18. Where the College has an inspection program established under clause 95 (1) (h) or (h.1), the outcomes of inspections conducted by the college. 19. Information that is required to be kept in the register in accordance with regulations made pursuant to clause 43 (1) (t) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 20. Information that is required to be kept in the register in accordance with the by-laws. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 11 (1). Publication ban (3) No action shall be taken under this section which violates a publication ban, and nothing in this section requires or authorizes the violation of a publication ban. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28. Panels specifying information in register (4) In disposing of a matter, a panel of the Registration, Discipline or Fitness to Practise Committee may, for the purposes of paragraph 15 of subsection (2), specify information that is to be included in the register in addition to the information specified in other paragraphs of subsection (2). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28; 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 11 (2). Access to information by the public (5) All of the information required by paragraphs 1 to 19 of subsection (2) and all information designated as public in the by-laws shall, subject to subsections (6), (7), (8), (9) and (11), be made available to an individual during normal business hours, and shall be posted on the College’s website within a reasonable amount of time of the Registrar having received the information and in a manner that is accessible to the public or in any other manner and form specified by the Minister. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 11 (3). When information may be withheld from the public (6) The Registrar may refuse to disclose to an individual or to post on the College’s website an address or telephone number or other information designated as information to be withheld from the public in the by-laws if the Registrar has reasonable grounds to believe that disclosure may jeopardize the safety of an individual. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28. Same (7) The Registrar may refuse to disclose to an individual or to post on the College’s website information that is available to the public under subsection (5), if the Registrar has reasonable grounds to believe that the information is obsolete and no longer relevant to the member’s suitability to practise. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28. Same, personal health information (8) The Registrar shall not disclose to an individual or post on the College’s website information that is available to the public under subsection (5) that is personal health information, unless the personal health information is that of a member and it is in the public interest that the information be disclosed. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28. Restriction, personal health information (9) The Registrar shall not disclose to an individual or post on the College’s website under subsection (8) more personal health information than is reasonably necessary. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28. Personal health information (10) In subsections (8) and (9), “personal health information” means information that identifies an individual and that is referred to in clauses (a) through (g) of the definition of “personal health information” in subsection 4 (1) of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28. Other cases when information may be withheld (11) The Registrar shall refuse to disclose to an individual or to post on the College’s website information required by paragraph 10 of subsection (2) if, (a) a finding of professional misconduct was made against the member and the order made was only a reprimand or only a fine, or a finding of incapacity was made against the member; (b) more than six years have passed since the information was prepared or last updated; (c) the member has made an application to the relevant committee for the removal of the information from public access because the information is no longer relevant to the member’s suitability to practise, and if, (i) the relevant committee believes that a refusal to disclose the information outweighs the desirability of public access to the information in the interest of any person affected or the public interest, and (ii) the relevant committee has directed the Registrar to remove the information from public access; and (d) the information does not relate to disciplinary proceedings concerning sexual abuse as defined in clause (a), (b) or (c) of the definition of “sexual abuse” in subsection 1 (3). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28; 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 11 (4, 5). Other cases when information may be withheld (11.1) The Registrar shall refuse to disclose to an individual or to post on the College’s website information required by paragraph 10 of subsection (2) if, (a) the result of a discipline proceeding was that no finding of professional misconduct or incompetence was made against the member; and (b) more than 90 days have passed since the information was prepared or last updated, unless before the expiry of the 90 days the member to whom the information relates specifically requests in writing that the Registrar continue to maintain public access to the information. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 11 (6). Information from register (12) The Registrar shall provide to an individual a copy of any information in the register that the individual is entitled to obtain, upon the payment of a reasonable fee, if required. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28. Positive obligation (13) Subject to subsection (11), where an individual inquires about a member, the Registrar shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the individual is provided with a list of the information that is available to the public under subsection (5). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28. Correction of information (13.1) The Registrar shall correct any information contained in the register that is required by paragraph 12 of subsection (2) or that is both required by paragraph 19 of subsection (2) and designated as subject to this subsection in a regulation made under clause 43 (1) (t) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, where a member demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Registrar, that the information contained in the register is incomplete or inaccurate and where the member provides the Registrar with the information that is necessary to enable the Registrar to correct the incomplete or inaccurate information. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 11 (7). Meaning of results of proceeding (14) For the purpose of this section and section 56, “result”, (a) when used in reference to a disciplinary proceeding, means the panel’s finding that the member committed an act of professional misconduct or was incompetent, particulars of the grounds for the finding, a synopsis of the decision and the order made, including any reprimand, and where the panel has made no such finding, includes a notation that no such finding was made and the reason why no such finding was made, and (b) when used in reference to an incapacity proceeding, means the panel’s finding that the member is incapacitated and the order made by the panel. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 11 (8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 7 (1-5) - 31/12/1993; 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 13 (1-3) - 01/02/1999 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 35 (1, 2) - 01/11/2001 2001, c. 8, s. 218 (1-3) - 01/11/2001 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 28 - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 11 (1-8) - 30/05/2017 Suspension for non-payment of fees 24 If a member fails to pay a fee that he or she is required to pay in accordance with the by-laws, the Registrar shall give the member notice of intention to suspend the member and may suspend the member’s certificate of registration for failure to pay the fee 30 days after notice is given. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 14; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 29. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 14 - 01/02/1999 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 29 - 04/06/2009 Complaints And Reports Panel for investigation or consideration 25 (1) A panel shall be selected by the chair of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee from among the members of the Committee to investigate a complaint filed with the Registrar regarding the conduct or actions of a member or to consider a report that is made by the Registrar under clause 79 (a). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Composition (2) A panel shall be composed of at least three persons, at least one of whom shall be a person appointed to the Council by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 25 (2) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 12) Composition of panels (2) The panel selected by the chair shall be composed in accordance with regulations made pursuant to clauses 43 (1) (p) to (s) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 12. Quorum (3) Three members of a panel constitute a quorum. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 25 (3) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 12) Quorum (3) Quorum for the panel shall be in accordance with regulations made pursuant to clause 43 (1) (s) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 12. Complaint must be recorded (4) A panel shall not be selected to investigate a complaint unless the complaint is in writing or is recorded on a tape, film, disk or other medium. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Complainant to be informed (5) The Registrar shall give a complainant notice of receipt of his or her complaint and a general explanation of the processes of the College, including the jurisdiction and role of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, together with a copy of the provisions of sections 28 to 29. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Notice to member (6) The Registrar shall give the member, within 14 days of receipt of the complaint or the report, (a) notice of the complaint, together with a copy of the provisions of sections 28 to 29, or notice of the receipt of the report; (b) a copy of the provisions of section 25.2; and (c) a copy of all available prior decisions involving the member unless the decision was to take no further action under subsection 26 (5). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30 - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 12 - not in force Alternative dispute resolution with respect to a complaint 25.1 (1) The Registrar may, with the consent of both the complainant and the member, refer the complainant and the member to an alternative dispute resolution process, (a) if the matter has not yet been referred to the Discipline Committee under section 26; and (b) if the matter does not involve an allegation of sexual abuse. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Confidentiality (2) Despite this or any other Act, all communications at an alternative dispute resolution process and the facilitator’s notes and records shall remain confidential and be deemed to have been made without prejudice to the parties in any proceeding. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Facilitator not to participate (3) The person who acts as the alternative dispute resolution facilitator shall not participate in any proceeding concerning the same matter. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Ratification of resolution (4) If the complainant and the member reach a resolution of the complaint through alternative dispute resolution, they shall advise the Registrar of the resolution, and the Registrar may, (a) adopt the proposed resolution; or (b) refer the decision of whether or not to adopt the proposed resolution to the panel. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 13. Referral to panel (5) Where the Registrar makes a referral to the panel under clause (4) (b), the panel may, (a) adopt the proposed resolution; or (b) continue with its investigation of the complaint. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 13. Time limit for ADR (6) If the complainant and the member do not reach a resolution of the complaint within 60 days of a referral to alternative dispute resolution under subsection (1), the Registrar or the panel shall not adopt any resolution reached after that date and the panel shall proceed with its investigation of the complaint. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 13. Extension of time (7) Despite subsection (6), the Registrar or the panel may, where the Registrar or the panel believes it is in the public interest to do so, and with the agreement of the complainant and the member, adopt a resolution reached within 120 days of a referral to alternative dispute resolution under subsection (1). 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 13. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30 - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 13 - 30/05/2017 Submissions by member 25.2 (1) A member who is the subject of a complaint or a report may make written submissions to the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee within 30 days of receiving notice under subsection 25 (6). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Exception (2) The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee may specify a period of time of less than 30 days in which the member may make written submissions, and inform the member to that effect, if the Committee is of the opinion, on reasonable and probable grounds, that the conduct of the member exposes or is likely to expose his or her patients to harm or injury. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30 - 04/06/2009 Withdrawal of complaint by Registrar 25.3 (1) At any time following the receipt of a complaint regarding the conduct or actions of a member and prior to any action being taken by a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee under subsection 26 (1), the Registrar may, at the request of the complainant, withdraw the complaint if the Registrar believes that the withdrawal is in the public interest. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 14. Notice (2) The Registrar shall give the complainant and the member, within 14 days of the Registrar having withdrawn the complaint, notice that the complaint has been withdrawn. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 14. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 14 - 30/05/2017 Interim suspension 25.4 (1) The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee may, subject to subsections (2) and (6), at any time following the receipt of a complaint or following the appointment of an investigator pursuant to subsection 75 (1) or (2), make an interim order directing the Registrar to suspend, or to impose terms, conditions or limitations on, a member’s certificate of registration if it is of the opinion that the conduct of the member exposes or is likely to expose the member’s patients to harm or injury. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 14. No gender-based terms, conditions, limitations (2) Despite subsection (1), the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee shall not make an interim order directing the Registrar to impose any gender-based terms, conditions or limitations on a member’s certificate of registration. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 14. Procedure following interim suspension (3) If an order is made under subsection (1) by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, (a) the matter shall be investigated and prosecuted expeditiously; and (b) the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, the Discipline Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee, as the case may be, shall give precedence to the matter. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 14. Duration of order (4) An order under subsection (1) continues in force until it is varied by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee or until the matter is withdrawn, resolved by way of an alternative dispute resolution process or otherwise finally disposed of by a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, the Discipline Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 14. Panel’s order (5) In a matter in which an order under subsection (1) was made, an order of a panel of the Discipline Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee directing the Registrar to revoke, suspend or impose conditions on a member’s certificate takes effect immediately despite any appeal. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 14. Restrictions on orders (6) No order shall be made under subsection (1) unless the member has been given, (a) notice of the intention to make the order; (b) at least 14 days to make written submissions to the Committee; and (c) a copy of the provisions of this section. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 14. Extraordinary action to protect public (7) Despite subsection (6), an order may be made under subsection (1) without notice to the member, subject to the right of the member to make submissions while the suspension or the terms, conditions or limitations are in place, if the Committee is of the opinion, on reasonable and probable grounds, that the conduct of the member exposes or is likely to expose the member’s patients to harm or injury and urgent intervention is needed. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 14. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 14 - 30/05/2017 What a panel may do 26 (1) A panel, after investigating a complaint or considering a report, considering the submissions of the member and making reasonable efforts to consider all records and documents it considers relevant to the complaint or the report, may do any one or more of the following: 1. Refer a specified allegation of the member’s professional misconduct or incompetence to the Discipline Committee if the allegation is related to the complaint or the report. 2. Refer the member to a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee under section 58 for incapacity proceedings. 3. Require the member to appear before a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee to be cautioned. 4. Take action it considers appropriate that is not inconsistent with the health profession Act, this Code, the regulations or by-laws. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Prior decisions (2) A panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee shall, when investigating a complaint or considering a report currently before it, consider all of its available prior decisions involving the member, including decisions made when that committee was known as the Complaints Committee, and all available prior decisions involving the member of the Discipline Committee, the Fitness to Practise Committee and the Executive Committee, unless the decision was to take no further action under subsection (5). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Quality assurance (3) In exercising its powers under paragraph 4 of subsection (1), the panel may not refer the matter to the Quality Assurance Committee, but may require a member to complete a specified continuing education or remediation program. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Complaint in bad faith, etc. (4) If the panel considers a complaint to be frivolous, vexatious, made in bad faith, moot or otherwise an abuse of process, it shall give the complainant and the member notice that it intends to take no action with respect to the complaint and that the complainant and the member have a right to make written submissions within 30 days after receiving the notice. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Same (5) If the panel is satisfied, after considering the written submissions of the complainant and the member, that a complaint was frivolous, vexatious, made in bad faith, moot or otherwise an abuse of process, the panel shall not take action with respect to the complaint. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 15 - 01/02/1999 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30 - 04/06/2009 Notice of decision 27 (1) A panel shall give the complainant and the member who is the subject of the complaint, (a) a copy of its decision; (b) a copy of its reasons, if the panel acted under paragraph 3 or 4 of subsection 26 (1); and (c) a notice advising the member and the complainant of any right to request a review they may have under subsection 29 (2). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Same, report (2) A panel shall give the member, in the case of a report, (a) a copy of its decision; and (b) a copy of its reasons, if the panel acted under paragraph 3 or 4 of subsection 26 (1). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30 - 04/06/2009 Timely disposal 28 (1) A panel shall dispose of a complaint within 150 days after the filing of the complaint. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Impact of ADR on timelines (2) Time spent by a complainant and member in an alternative dispute resolution process pursuant to a referral under section 25.1 shall not be included in the calculation of time under this section. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 15. If complaint not disposed of (3) If a panel has not disposed of a complaint within 150 days after the complaint was filed, the Registrar shall provide the complainant with written notice of that fact and an expected date of disposition which shall be no more than 60 days from the date of the written notice. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. If further delay (4) If a panel has not disposed of the complaint by the expected date of disposition described in subsection (3), the Registrar shall, (a) provide the member and complainant with written notice and reasons for the delay and the new expected date of disposition which shall be no more than 30 days from the date of the revised notice or from the expected date of disposition described in subsection (3), whichever is sooner; and (b) provide the Board with written notice of and reasons for the delay as were provided to the member and complainant. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Powers of the Board (5) The Board, on application of the member or the complainant, shall consider the written reasons for the delay and shall do any one of the following: 1. Direct the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee to continue the investigation. 2. Make recommendations the Board considers appropriate to the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 3. Investigate the complaint and make an order under subsection (9) within 120 days of the decision to investigate the complaint. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Board’s investigatory powers (6) In investigating a complaint under paragraph 3 of subsection (5), the Board has all the powers of a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee and of the Registrar with respect to the investigation of the matter and may appoint an investigator under clause 75 (1) (c). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Continuing power of Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (7) The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee may take action under section 26 at any time before the Board completes its investigation. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Same (8) For greater certainty, if the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee takes action as provided for in subsection (7), the Board no longer has jurisdiction to take action under section 26. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Powers of Board re an investigation (9) After an investigation, the Board may do any one or more of the following: 1. Refer the matter to the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 2. Make recommendations the Board considers appropriate to the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 3. Require the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee or a panel to do anything the Committee or a panel may do under the health profession Act and this Code except to request the Registrar to conduct an investigation. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30 - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 15 - 30/05/2017 Powers of Board re time limits 28.1 If the Board is satisfied that no person will be unduly prejudiced, it may, on reasonable grounds, extend any time limit with respect to, (a) a requirement, under subsection 21 (1), for a review or hearing by the Board; (b) a request, under subsection 29 (2), for a review by the Board; or (c) the Registrar’s obligation to give to the Board, under subsection 32 (1), a record of an investigation of a complaint against a member and all relevant documents and things. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30 - 04/06/2009 Review by Board 29 (1) Subject to section 30, the Board shall review a decision of a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee if the Board receives a request under subsection (2). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Request for review (2) The complainant or the member who is the subject of the complaint may request the Board to review a decision of a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee unless the decision was, (a) to refer an allegation of professional misconduct or incompetence to the Discipline Committee; or (b) to refer the member to a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee under section 58 for incapacity proceedings. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Time limit (3) A request for a review may be made only within 30 days after the receipt of the notice of the right to request a review given under clause 27 (1) (c). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Limitation (4) The Board shall not, under section 28.1, extend the time limit set out in subsection (3) for more than 60 days. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Parties (5) The complainant and the member who is the subject of the complaint are parties to a review. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 30 - 04/06/2009 When no review 30 (1) The Board shall not review a decision if the party who requested the review withdraws the request and the other party consents. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 30 (1). Request in bad faith, etc. (2) If the Board considers a request to review a decision to have been frivolous, vexatious, made in bad faith, moot or otherwise an abuse of process, it shall give the parties notice that it intends not to proceed with the review and that the parties have a right to make written submissions within thirty days after receiving the notice. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 30 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 31 (1). Idem (3) If the Board is satisfied, after considering the written submissions of the parties, that a request was frivolous, vexatious, made in bad faith, moot or otherwise an abuse of process, the Board shall not review the decision. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 30 (3); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 31 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 31 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 Personal representative as complainant 31 A complainant’s personal representative may act as the complainant for the purposes of a review of the decision by the Board if the complainant dies or becomes incapacitated. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 31. Record of decision to be reviewed 32 (1) If the Board is requested to review a decision, the Registrar shall give the Board, within fifteen days after the Board’s request, a record of the investigation and the documents and things upon which the decision was based. Disclosure (2) Before reviewing a decision, the Board shall disclose to the parties everything given to it by the Registrar under subsection (1). Exceptions (3) The Board may refuse to disclose anything that may, in its opinion, (a) disclose matters involving public security; (b) undermine the integrity of the complaint investigation and review process; (c) disclose financial or personal or other matters of such a nature that the desirability of avoiding their disclosure in the interest of any person affected or in the public interest outweighs the desirability of adhering to the principle that disclosure be made; (d) prejudice a person involved in a criminal proceeding or in a civil suit or proceeding; or (e) jeopardize the safety of any person. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 32. Conduct of review 33 (1) In a review, the Board shall consider either or both of, (a) the adequacy of the investigation conducted; or (b) the reasonableness of the decision. Procedure (2) In conducting a review, the Board, (a) shall give the party requesting the review an opportunity to comment on the matters set out in clauses (1) (a) and (b) and the other party an opportunity to respond to those comments; (b) may require the College to send a representative; (c) may question the parties and the representative of the College; (d) may permit the parties to make representations with respect to issues raised by any questions asked under clause (c); and (e) shall not allow the parties or the representative of the College to question each other. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 33. Procedural provisions 34 (1) The following provisions apply with necessary modifications to a review by the Board: 1. Section 43 (no communication by panel members). 2. Section 45 (hearings open). 3. Section 47 (sexual misconduct witnesses). 4. Section 50 (members of panel who participate). 5. Section 55 (release of evidence). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 34. Same (2) The following provisions of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act also apply with necessary modifications to a review by the Board: 1. Section 4 (waiver of procedural requirement). 2. Section 4.1 (disposition of proceeding without hearing). 3. Section 5.1 (written hearings). 4. Section 5.2 (electronic hearings). 5. Section 5.3 (pre-hearing conferences). 6. Section 21 (adjournments). 7. Section 21.1 (correction of errors). 8. Section 25.1 (rules). 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 16. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 16 - 01/02/1999 Powers of Board 35 (1) After conducting a review of a decision, the Board may do any one or more of the following: 1. Confirm all or part of the decision. 2. Make recommendations the Board considers appropriate to the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 3. Require the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee to do anything the Committee or a panel may do under the health profession Act and this Code except to request the Registrar to conduct an investigation. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 35 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 32 (1, 2). Decision in writing (2) The Board shall give its decision and reasons in writing to the parties and the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 35 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 32 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 32 (1-3) - 04/06/2009 Discipline Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee referral 36 (1) The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee may refer a specified allegation of a member’s professional misconduct or incompetence to the Discipline Committee. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 33 (1). Allegations of sexual abuse (2) In deciding whether or not to refer an allegation of the sexual abuse of a patient to the Discipline Committee, the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee shall take into account any opinion, required under subsection 85.3 (5), as to whether or not the member who is the subject of the report is likely to sexually abuse patients in the future. 1993, c. 37, s. 9; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 33 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 9 - 31/12/1993 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 33 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 37 Repealed: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 16. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 34 (1-3) - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 16 - 30/05/2017 Panel for discipline hearing 38 (1) The chair of the Discipline Committee shall select a panel from among the members of the Committee to hold a hearing of allegations of a member’s professional misconduct or incompetence referred to the Committee by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 38 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 35. Composition (2) A panel shall be composed of at least three and no more than five persons, at least two of whom shall be persons appointed to the Council by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 38 (2). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 38 (2) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 17 (1)) Composition (2) The panel selected by the chair shall be composed in accordance with regulations made pursuant to clauses 43 (1) (p) to (s) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 17 (1). Idem (3) At least one of the members of a panel shall be both a member of the College and a member of the Council. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 38 (3). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 38 (3) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed. (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 17 (1)) Exclusion from panel (4) No person shall be selected for a panel who has taken part in the investigation of what is to be the subject-matter of the panel’s hearing. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 38 (4). Quorum (5) Three members of a panel, at least one of whom must be a member who was appointed to the Council by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, constitute a quorum. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 38 (5). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 38 (5) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 17 (2)) Quorum (5) Quorum for the panel shall be in accordance with regulations made pursuant to clause 43 (1) (s) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 17 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 35 - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 17 (1, 2) - not in force Panel members deemed to continue 39 A member of a panel who ceases to be a member of the Discipline Committee after a hearing of a matter has commenced before the panel shall be deemed, for the purposes of dealing with that matter, to remain a member of the panel until the final disposition of the matter. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 39. Amendment of notice of hearing 40 A panel may at any time permit a notice of hearing of allegations against a member to be amended to correct errors or omissions of a minor or clerical nature if it is of the opinion that it is just and equitable to do so and the panel may make any order it considers necessary to prevent prejudice to the member. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 40. Parties 41 The College and the member against whom allegations have been made are parties to a hearing. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 41. Non-party participation in hearings 41.1 (1) A panel, on application by a person who is not a party, may allow the person to participate in a hearing if, (a) the good character, propriety of conduct or competence of the person is an issue at the hearing; or (b) the participation of the person, would, in the opinion of the panel, be of assistance to the panel. 1993, c. 37, s. 10; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 36. Extent of participation (2) The panel shall determine the extent to which a person who is allowed to participate may do so and, without limiting the generality of this, the panel may allow the person to make oral or written submissions, to lead evidence and to cross examine witnesses. 1993, c. 37, s. 10. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 10 - 31/12/1993 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 36 - 04/06/2009 Disclosure of evidence 42 (1) Evidence against a member is not admissible at a hearing of allegations against the member unless the member is given, at least ten days before the hearing, (a) in the case of written or documentary evidence, an opportunity to examine the evidence; (b) in the case of evidence of an expert, the identity of the expert and a copy of the expert’s written report or, if there is no written report, a written summary of the evidence; or (c) in the case of evidence of a witness, the identity of the witness. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 42 (1); 1993, c. 37, s. 11. Exception (2) A panel may, in its discretion, allow the introduction of evidence that is inadmissible under subsection (1) and may make directions it considers necessary to ensure that the member is not prejudiced. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 42 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 11 - 31/12/1993 Disclosure of evidence 42.1 (1) Evidence of an expert led by a person other than the College is not admissible unless the person gives the College, at least ten days before the hearing, the identity of the expert and a copy of the expert’s written report or, if there is no written report, a written summary of the evidence. 1993, c. 37, s. 12. Exception (2) A panel may, in its discretion, allow the introduction of evidence that is inadmissible under this section and may make directions it considers necessary to ensure that the College is not prejudiced. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 17. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 12 - 31/12/1993; 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 17 - 01/02/1999 Production orders 42.2 (1) Where, in relation to a hearing involving allegations of a member’s misconduct of a sexual nature, the member seeks an order of the panel of the Discipline Committee for the production and disclosure of a record that contains information for which there is a reasonable expectation of privacy from a person who is not a party to the hearing, any one or more of the following assertions made by the member are not sufficient on their own to establish that the record is likely relevant to an issue in the hearing or to the competence of a witness to testify: 1. That the record exists. 2. That the record relates to medical or psychiatric treatment, therapy or counselling that the complainant or a witness has received or is receiving. 3. That the record relates to the incident that is the subject-matter of the proceedings. 4. That the record may disclose a prior inconsistent statement of the complainant or a witness. 5. That the record may relate to the credibility of the complainant or a witness. 6. That the record may relate to the reliability of the testimony of the complainant or a witness merely because the complainant or witness has received or is receiving psychiatric treatment, therapy or counselling. 7. That the record may reveal allegations of sexual abuse of the complainant or a witness by a person other than the member. 8. That the record relates to the sexual activity of the complainant or a witness with any person, including the member. 9. That the record relates to the presence or absence of a recent complaint. 10. That the record relates to the sexual reputation of the complainant or a witness. 11. That the record was made close in time to a complaint or report or to the activity that forms the subject-matter of the allegation against the member. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 18. Same (2) A panel of the Discipline Committee may order the person who has possession or control of the record to produce the record or part of the record if the panel is satisfied that the member has established that the record is likely relevant to an issue in the hearing or to the competence of a witness to testify in the hearing and the production of the record is necessary in the interest of justice. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 18. Factors to be considered (3) In determining whether to grant an order for the production of records in accordance with this section, the panel shall consider, (a) the regulatory nature of the proceedings; (b) the primary purpose of the proceedings, which is to protect the public and regulate the profession in the public interest; (c) the privacy interest of the complainant or a witness in the record sought; and (d) the nature and purpose of the record sought in the motion. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 18. Standing (4) Despite subsection 41.1 (1), the panel shall, upon the application of any person who has a privacy interest in the records referred to in subsection (1) of this section, grant the person standing on the member’s motion for production of the records. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 18. Interpretation (5) In subsection (1), “allegations of a member’s misconduct of a sexual nature” include, but are not limited to, allegations that the member sexually abused a patient. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 18. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 18 - 01/05/2018 No communication by panel members 43 No member of a panel holding a hearing shall communicate outside the hearing, in relation to the subject-matter of the hearing, with a party or the party’s representative unless the other party has been given notice of the subject-matter of the communication and an opportunity to be present during the communication. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 43. Legal advice 44 If a panel obtains legal advice with respect to a hearing, it shall make the nature of the advice known to the parties and they may make submissions with respect to the advice. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 44. Hearings public 45 (1) A hearing shall, subject to subsection (2), be open to the public. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 45 (1). Exclusion of public (2) The panel may make an order that the public be excluded from a hearing or any part of it if the panel is satisfied that, (a) matters involving public security may be disclosed; (b) financial or personal or other matters may be disclosed at the hearing of such a nature that the harm created by disclosure would outweigh the desirability of adhering to the principle that hearings be open to the public; (c) a person involved in a criminal proceeding or in a civil suit or proceeding may be prejudiced; or (d) the safety of a person may be jeopardized. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 45 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 37. Orders preventing public disclosure (3) In situations in which the panel may make an order that the public be excluded from a hearing, it may make orders it considers necessary to prevent the public disclosure of matters disclosed at the hearing, including orders banning the publication or broadcasting of those matters. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 45 (3). Public information may be disclosed (4) No order shall be made under subsection (3) that prevents the publication of anything that is contained in the register and available to the public. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 45 (4). Exclusion of public (5) The panel may make an order that the public be excluded from the part of a hearing dealing with a motion for an order under subsection (2). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 45 (5).

Orders with respect to matters in submissions (6) The panel may make any order necessary to prevent the public disclosure of matters disclosed in the submissions relating to any motion described in subsection (5), including prohibiting the publication or broadcasting of those matters. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 45 (6). Reasons for order, etc. (7) The panel shall ensure that any order it makes under this section and its reasons are available to the public in writing. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 45 (7). Reconsidering of order (8) The panel may reconsider an order made under subsection (2) or (3) at the request of any person or on its own motion. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 45 (8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 37 - 04/06/2009 Exception to closed hearings 46 If a panel makes an order under subsection 45 (2) wholly or partly in relation to a person, the panel may allow the person and his or her personal representative to attend the hearing and may, in its discretion, allow another person to attend if, in the opinion of the panel, to do so does not undermine the reasons for making the order and does not cause undue prejudice to a party. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 38. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 38 - 04/06/2009 Sexual misconduct witnesses 47 (1) A panel shall, on the request of a witness whose testimony is in relation to allegations of a member’s misconduct of a sexual nature involving the witness, make an order that no person shall publish the identity of the witness or any information that could disclose the identity of the witness. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 47. Interpretation (2) In subsection (1), “allegations of a member’s misconduct of a sexual nature” include, but are not limited to, allegations that the member sexually abused the witness when the witness was a patient of the member. 1993, c. 37, s. 13. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 13 - 31/12/1993 Transcript of hearings 48 (1) The panel holding a hearing shall ensure that, (a) the oral evidence is recorded; (b) copies of the transcript of the hearing are available to a party on the party’s request at the party’s expense; and (c) copies of the transcript of any part of the hearing that is not the subject of an order prohibiting publication are available to any person at that person’s expense. Transcripts filed with court (2) If a transcript of a part of a hearing that is the subject of an order prohibiting publication is filed with a court in respect of proceedings, only the court and the parties to the proceedings may examine it unless the court orders otherwise. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 48. Admissibility of evidence 49 Despite the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, nothing is admissible at a hearing that would be inadmissible in a court in a civil action and the findings of a panel shall be based exclusively on evidence admitted before it. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 49. Members of panel who participate 50 Only the members of a panel who were present throughout a hearing shall participate in the panel’s decision. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 50. Professional misconduct 51 (1) A panel shall find that a member has committed an act of professional misconduct if, (a) the member has been found guilty of an offence that is relevant to the member’s suitability to practise; (b) the governing body of another health profession in Ontario, or the governing body of a health profession in a jurisdiction other than Ontario, has found that the member committed an act of professional misconduct that would, in the opinion of the panel, be an act of professional misconduct under this section or an act of professional misconduct as defined in the regulations; (b.0.1) the member has failed to co-operate with the Quality Assurance Committee or any assessor appointed by that committee; (b.1) the member has sexually abused a patient; or (c) the member has committed an act of professional misconduct as defined in the regulations. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 51 (1); 1993, c. 37, s. 14 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 39 (1); 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 19 (1). Orders (2) If a panel finds a member has committed an act of professional misconduct, it may make an order doing any one or more of the following: 1. Directing the Registrar to revoke the member’s certificate of registration. 2. Directing the Registrar to suspend the member’s certificate of registration for a specified period of time. 3. Directing the Registrar to impose specified terms, conditions and limitations on the member’s certificate of registration for a specified or indefinite period of time. 4. Requiring the member to appear before the panel to be reprimanded. 5. Requiring the member to pay a fine of not more than $35,000 to the Minister of Finance. 5.1 If the act of professional misconduct was the sexual abuse of a patient, requiring the member to reimburse the College for funding provided for that patient under the program required under section 85.7. 5.2 If the panel makes an order under paragraph 5.1, requiring the member to post security acceptable to the College to guarantee the payment of any amounts the member may be required to reimburse under the order under paragraph 5.1. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 51 (2); 1993, c. 37, s. 14 (2). Idem (3) In making an order under paragraph 2 or 3 of subsection (2), a panel may specify criteria to be satisfied for the removal of a suspension or the removal of terms, conditions and limitations imposed on a member’s certificate of registration. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 51 (3). Suspension of order (4) A panel may suspend the effect of all or part of an order made under subsection (2) for a specified period and on specified conditions. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 51 (4); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 39 (2). No gender-based terms, conditions, limitations (4.1) In making an order under paragraph 3 of subsection (2), a panel shall not make any order directing the Registrar to impose any gender-based terms, conditions or limitations on a member’s certificate of registration. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 19 (2). Interim suspension of certificate (4.2) The panel shall immediately make an interim order suspending a member’s certificate of registration until such time as the panel makes an order under subsection (5) or (5.2) if the panel finds that the member has committed an act of professional misconduct, (a) under clause (1) (a) and the offence is prescribed for the purposes of clause (5.2) (a) in a regulation made under clause 43 (1) (v) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; (b) under clause (1) (b) and the misconduct includes or consists of any of the conduct listed in paragraph 3 of subsection (5); or (c) by sexually abusing a patient and the sexual abuse involves conduct listed under subparagraphs 3 i to vii of subsection (5). 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 19 (2). Non-application to mandatory orders (4.3) For greater certainty, subsection (4) does not apply to a mandatory order made under subsection (5) or a mandatory order made under subsection (5.2). 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 19 (2). Orders relating to sexual abuse (5) If a panel finds a member has committed an act of professional misconduct by sexually abusing a patient, the panel shall do the following in addition to anything else the panel may do under subsection (2): 1. Reprimand the member. 2. Suspend the member’s certificate of registration if the sexual abuse does not consist of or include conduct listed in paragraph 3 and the panel has not otherwise made an order revoking the member’s certificate of registration under subsection (2). 3. Revoke the member’s certificate of registration if the sexual abuse consisted of, or included, any of the following: i. Sexual intercourse. ii. Genital to genital, genital to anal, oral to genital or oral to anal contact. iii. Masturbation of the member by, or in the presence of, the patient. iv. Masturbation of the patient by the member. v. Encouraging the patient to masturbate in the presence of the member. vi. Touching of a sexual nature of the patient’s genitals, anus, breasts or buttocks. vii. Other conduct of a sexual nature prescribed in regulations made pursuant to clause 43 (1) (u) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 19 (3). Interpretation (5.1) For greater certainty, for the purposes of subsection (5), “sexual nature” does not include touching or conduct of a clinical nature appropriate to the service provided. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 19 (3). Mandatory revocation (5.2) The panel shall, in addition to anything else the panel may do under subsection (2), reprimand the member and revoke the member’s certificate of registration if, (a) the member has been found guilty of professional misconduct under clause (1) (a) and the offence is prescribed in a regulation made under clause 43 (1) (v) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; or (b) the member has been found guilty of professional misconduct under clause (1) (b) and the misconduct includes or consists of any of the conduct listed in paragraph 3 of subsection (5). 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 19 (3). Statement re impact of sexual abuse (6) Before making an order under subsection (5), the panel shall consider any written statement that has been filed, and any oral statement that has been made to the panel, describing the impact of the sexual abuse on the patient. 1993, c. 37, s. 14 (3). Same (7) The statement may be made by the patient or by his or her representative. 1993, c. 37, s. 14 (3). Same (8) The panel shall not consider the statement unless a finding of professional misconduct has been made. 1993, c. 37, s. 14 (3). Notice to member (9) When a written statement is filed, the panel shall, as soon as possible, have copies of it provided to the member, to his or her counsel and to the College. 1993, c. 37, s. 14 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 14 (1-3) - 31/12/1993 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 39 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 19 (1-3) - 30/05/2017 Incompetence 52 (1) A panel shall find a member to be incompetent if the member’s professional care of a patient displayed a lack of knowledge, skill or judgment of a nature or to an extent that demonstrates that the member is unfit to continue to practise or that the member’s practice should be restricted. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 52 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 40 (1). Order (2) If a panel finds a member is incompetent, it may make an order doing any one or more of the following: 1. Directing the Registrar to revoke the member’s certificate of registration. 2. Directing the Registrar to suspend the member’s certificate of registration. 3. Directing the Registrar to impose specified terms, conditions and limitations on the member’s certificate of registration for a specified period of time or indefinite period of time. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 52 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 40 (2). Idem (3) In making an order under paragraph 2 or 3 of subsection (2), a panel may specify criteria to be satisfied for the removal of a suspension or the removal of terms, conditions and limitations imposed on a member’s certificate of registration. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 52 (3); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 40 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 40 (1-3) - 04/06/2009 Costs if proceedings unwarranted 53 If a panel is of the opinion that the commencement of proceedings was unwarranted, it may make an order requiring the College to pay all or part of the member’s legal costs. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 53. College’s costs 53.1 In an appropriate case, a panel may make an order requiring a member who the panel finds has committed an act of professional misconduct or finds to be incompetent to pay all or part of the following costs and expenses: 1. The College’s legal costs and expenses. 2. The College’s costs and expenses incurred in investigating the matter. 3. The College’s costs and expenses incurred in conducting the hearing. 1993, c. 37, s. 15. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 15 - 31/12/1993 Decision to complainant 54 A panel shall give its decision and reasons in writing to the parties and, if the matter had been referred to the Discipline Committee by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, to the complainant in the matter. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 54; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 41. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 41 - 04/06/2009 Release of evidence 55 The Discipline Committee shall release documents and things put into evidence at a hearing to the person who produced them, on request, within a reasonable time after the matter in issue has been finally determined. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 55. Publication of decisions 56 (1) The College shall publish a panel’s decision and its reasons, or a summary of its reasons, in its annual report and may publish the decision and reasons or summary in any other publication of the College. Publication of member’s name (2) In publishing a decision and reasons or summary under subsection (1), the College shall publish the name of the member who was the subject of the proceeding if, (a) the results of the proceeding may be obtained by a person from the register; or (b) the member requests the publication of his or her name. Withholding of member’s name (3) The College shall not publish the member’s name unless it is required to do so under subsection (2). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 56. Incapacity Registrar’s inquiry 57 If the Registrar believes that a member may be incapacitated, the Registrar shall make inquiries he or she considers appropriate and shall report the results of the inquiries to the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 57; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 42. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 42 - 04/06/2009 Panel shall inquire 58 (1) A panel selected by the chair of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee from among the members of the Committee shall inquire into whether a member is incapacitated if, (a) the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee receives a report from the Registrar under section 57; or (b) a referral is made from a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee under paragraph 2 of subsection 26 (1). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 43. Notice to member (2) The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee shall give a member notice that it intends to inquire into whether the member is incapacitated. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 43. Transitional (3) A board of inquiry that was constituted under this section, as it existed immediately before the coming into force of section 43 of Schedule M to the Health System Improvements Act, 2007, shall be deemed to continue to be validly constituted and to have the authority to do anything that it could have done before the coming into force of section 44 of that Schedule, and where the board of inquiry was to give a copy of a report to the Executive Committee, that Committee may continue to act with respect to that matter and shall have the authority to do anything it could have done before the coming into force of sections 44 to 47 of that Schedule. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 43. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 43 - 04/06/2009 Inquiries by panel 59 (1) A panel shall make the inquiries it considers appropriate. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 44. Physical or mental examinations (2) If, after making inquiries, a panel has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the member who is the subject of the inquiry is incapacitated, the panel may require the member to submit to physical or mental examinations conducted or ordered by a health professional specified by the panel and may, subject to section 63, make an order directing the Registrar to suspend the member’s certificate of registration until he or she submits to the examinations. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 44. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 44 - 04/06/2009 Panel’s report 60 The panel shall give a copy of its report and a copy of any report on an examination required under subsection 59 (2) to the member who was the subject of the inquiry. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 44. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 44 - 04/06/2009 Referral to Fitness to Practise Committee 61 After giving a copy of its report and copy of any report on an examination required under subsection 59 (2) to the member, the panel may refer the matter to the Fitness to Practise Committee. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 44. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 44 - 04/06/2009 Interim suspension 62 (1) The panel may, subject to section 63, make an interim order directing the Registrar to suspend or impose terms, conditions or limitations on a member’s certificate of registration if it is of the opinion that the physical or mental state of the member exposes or is likely to expose his or her patients to harm or injury. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 20. No gender-based terms (2) Despite subsection (1), the panel shall not make an interim order directing the Registrar to impose any gender-based terms, conditions or limitations on a member’s certificate of registration. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 20. Procedure following interim suspension (3) If an order is made under subsection (1) in relation to a matter, (a) the College shall inquire into and prosecute the matter expeditiously; and (b) the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee and the Fitness to Practise Committee shall give precedence to the matter. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 20. Duration of order (4) An order under subsection (1) continues in force until it is varied by the panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee or until the matter is finally disposed of by a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 20. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 45 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 20 - 30/05/2017 Restrictions on orders 63 (1) No order shall be made with respect to a member under subsection 59 (2) or subsection 62 (1) unless the member has been given, (a) notice of the intention to make the order; (b) at least 14 days to make written submissions to the panel; and (c) in the case of an order under subsection 62 (1), a copy of the provisions of section 62. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 21. Extraordinary action to protect the public (2) Despite subsection (1), an order may be made without notice to the member, subject to the right of the member to make submissions while the suspension is in place to the panel that made the order, if the panel is of the opinion on reasonable and probable grounds that the physical or mental state of the member exposes or is likely to expose his or her patients to harm or injury and urgent intervention is needed. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 46. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 46 - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 21 - 30/05/2017 Panels for Fitness to Practise hearings 64 (1) The chair of the Fitness to Practise Committee shall select a panel from among the members of the Committee to hold a hearing of any matter referred to the Committee by a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 64 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 47 (1). Composition (2) A panel shall be composed of at least three persons, at least one of whom shall be a person appointed to the Council by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 64 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 47 (2). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 64 (2) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 22) Composition of panels (2) The panel selected by the chair shall be composed in accordance with regulations made pursuant to clauses 43 (1) (p) to (s) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 22. Quorum (3) Three members of a panel constitute a quorum. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 64 (3). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 64 (3) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 22) Quorum (3) Quorum for the panel shall be in accordance with regulations made pursuant to clause 43 (1) (s) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 22. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 47 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 22 - not in force Parties 65 The College, the member who is alleged to be incapacitated and any other person specified by the panel are parties to a hearing. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 65. Reports of health professionals 66 (1) A report prepared and signed by a health professional containing his or her findings and the facts upon which they are based is admissible as evidence at a hearing without proof of its making or of the health professional’s signature if the party introducing the report gives the other parties a copy of the report at least ten days before the hearing. Testimony of health professionals (2) A health professional may not give evidence in his or her professional capacity at a hearing unless a report, prepared and signed by the health professional containing his or her findings and the facts upon which they are based, is introduced as evidence. Cross-examination (3) If a report described in subsection (1) is introduced by a party, the other parties may summon and cross-examine the person who prepared the report. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 66. Exception (4) A panel may, in its discretion, allow a party to introduce evidence that is inadmissible under this section and may make directions it considers necessary to ensure that the other parties are not prejudiced. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 18. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 18 - 01/02/1999 Procedural provisions 67 The following provisions apply with necessary modifications to a hearing by a panel of the Fitness to Practise Committee: 1. Subsection 22 (4) (findings of fact). 2. Subsection 38 (4) (exclusion from panel). 3. Section 39 (panel members deemed to continue). 4. Section 42 (disclosure of evidence). 4.1 Section 42.1 (disclosure of evidence by member). 5. Section 43 (no communication by panel members). 6. Section 44 (legal advice). 7. Section 47 (sexual misconduct witnesses). 8. Section 50 (members of panel who participate). 9. Section 55 (release of evidence). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 67; 1993, c. 37, s. 16; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 48. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 16 - 31/12/1993 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 48 - 04/06/2009 Hearings closed 68 (1) A hearing by a panel of the Fitness to Practise Committee shall, subject to subsection (2), be closed to the public. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 68 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 49 (1). Open on request of member in some cases (2) A hearing shall be open to the public if the person who is alleged to be incapacitated requests it in a written notice received by the Registrar before the day the hearing commences, unless the panel is satisfied that, (a) matters involving public security may be disclosed; (b) financial or personal matters or other matters may be disclosed at the hearing of such a nature that the harm created by disclosure would outweigh the desirability of adhering to the principle that hearings be open to the public; (c) a person involved in a criminal proceeding or civil suit may be prejudiced; or (d) the safety of any person may be jeopardized. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 68 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 49 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 49 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 Orders 69 (1) If a panel finds that a member is incapacitated, it shall make an order doing any one or more of the following: 1. Directing the Registrar to revoke the member’s certificate of registration. 2. Directing the Registrar to suspend the member’s certificate of registration. 3. Directing the Registrar to impose specified terms, conditions and limitations on the member’s certificate of registration for a specified period of time or indefinite period of time. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 69 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 50 (1). Idem (2) In making an order under paragraph 2 or 3 of subsection (1), a panel may specify criteria to be satisfied for the removal of a suspension or the removal of terms, conditions and limitations imposed on a member’s certificate of registration. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 69 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 50 (2). Varying (3) A member or the College may apply to the Fitness to Practise Committee for an order directing the Registrar to remove or modify any term, condition or limitation imposed on the member’s certificate of registration as a result of paragraph 3 of subsection (1) and the chair may select a panel to deal with the application. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 50 (3). Limitations (4) The right to apply under subsection (3) is subject to any limitation in the order or to which the member consented and to any limitation made under subsection (5) in the disposition of a previous application to vary. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 50 (3). Limitations on applications (5) The panel, in disposing of an application by a member under subsection (3), may fix a period of time not longer than six months during which the member may not make a further application. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 50 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 50 (1-3) - 04/06/2009 Appeals to Court Appeals from decisions 70 (1) A party to proceedings before the Board concerning a registration hearing or review or to proceedings before a panel of the Discipline or Fitness to Practise Committee, other than a hearing of an application under subsection 72 (1), may appeal from the decision of the Board or panel to the Divisional Court. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 70 (1). Basis of appeal (2) An appeal under subsection (1) may be made on questions of law or fact or both. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 70 (2). Court’s powers (3) In an appeal under subsection (1), the Court has all the powers of the panel that dealt with the matter and, in an appeal from the Board, the Court also has all the powers of the Board. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 70 (3). Exception (4) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to a hearing by a panel of the Registration Committee under section 22.19.2. 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 12. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2025, c. 11, Sched. 8, s. 12 - 01/01/2026 No stay of certain orders pending appeal 71 An order made by a panel of the Discipline Committee on the grounds of incompetence or by a panel of the Fitness to Practise Committee on the grounds of incapacity, directing the Registrar to revoke, suspend or impose terms, limitations or conditions on a member’s certificate, takes effect immediately despite any appeal. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 71. No stay of certain orders pending appeal 71.1 Section 71 also applies to an order made by a panel of the Discipline Committee because of a finding that a member has committed sexual abuse of the kind described in paragraph 3 of subsection 51 (5) or an act of professional misconduct described in subsection 51 (5.2). 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 23. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 17 - 31/12/1993 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 23 - 30/05/2017 Order where public at risk 71.2 If the conduct of the member exposes or is likely to expose his or her patients to harm or injury and urgent intervention is needed, the College may apply to a judge of the Superior Court of Justice for an order declaring that an order that was made by a panel of the Discipline Committee on the grounds of professional misconduct and that directs the Registrar to revoke, suspend or impose terms, conditions or limitations on a member’s certificate shall take effect immediately despite any appeal and any other Act. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 51. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 51 - 04/06/2009 Reinstatement Applications for reinstatement 72 (1) A person whose certificate of registration has been revoked or suspended as a result of disciplinary or incapacity proceedings may apply in writing to the Registrar to have a new certificate issued or the suspension removed. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 72 (1). Time of application (2) An application under subsection (1) shall not be made earlier than, (a) one year after the date on which the certificate of registration was revoked or suspended; or (b) six months after a decision has been made in a previous application under subsection (1). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 52. Time of application, sexual abuse cases (3) An application under subsection (1), in relation to a revocation for sexual abuse of a patient, shall not be made earlier than, (a) five years after the date on which the certificate of registration was revoked; or (b) six months after a decision has been made in a previous application under subsection (1). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 52. Notice where complainant (4) The Registrar shall give the complainant in the original proceeding notice of an application under subsection (1). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 52. Reasons for reinstatement (5) The person making the application under subsection (1) shall provide reasons why the certificate should be issued or the suspension be removed. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 52. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 18 - 31/12/1993 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 52 - 04/06/2009 Referral to Committee 73 (1) The Registrar shall refer the application, if the revocation or suspension was on the grounds of, (a) professional misconduct or incompetence, to the Discipline Committee; or (b) incapacity, to the Fitness to Practise Committee. Hearings (2) The chair of a committee to which an application is referred shall select a panel from among the members of the committee to hold a hearing of the application. Procedural provisions (3) The following provisions apply with necessary modifications to a hearing of an application by a panel of the Discipline Committee: 1. Subsection 22 (4) (findings of fact). 2. Subsection 38 (2) (composition). 3. Subsection 38 (3) (composition). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, paragraph 3 of subsection 73 (3) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed. (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 24) 4. Subsection 38 (5) (quorum). 5. Section 43 (no communication by panel members). 6. Section 44 (legal advice). 7. Section 45 (hearings open). 8. Section 47 (sexual misconduct witnesses). 9. Section 48 (transcript of hearings). 10. Section 50 (members of panel who participate). 11. Section 55 (release of evidence). Idem (4) The following provisions apply with necessary modifications to a hearing of an application by a panel of the Fitness to Practise Committee: 1. Subsection 22 (4) (findings of fact). 2. Section 43 (no communication by panel members). 3. Section 44 (legal advice). 4. Section 47 (sexual misconduct witnesses). 5. Section 48 (transcript of hearings). 6. Section 50 (members of panel who participate). 7. Section 55 (release of evidence). 8. Subsection 64 (2) (composition). 9. Subsection 64 (3) (quorum). 10. Section 68 (hearings closed). Order (5) A panel may, after a hearing, make an order doing any one or more of the following: 1. Directing the Registrar to issue a certificate of registration to the applicant. 2. Directing the Registrar to remove the suspension of the applicant’s certificate of registration. 3. Directing the Registrar to impose specified terms, conditions and limitations on the applicant’s certificate of registration. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 73 (1-5). Limitation for sexual abuse cases (5.1) A panel may not make an order directing that the Registrar issue a new certificate of registration to an applicant whose certificate had been revoked for sexual abuse of a patient unless the prescribed conditions are met. 1993, c. 37, s. 19. Decision (6) A panel that held a hearing of an application shall give its decision and reasons in writing to the applicant and the Registrar. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 73 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 19 - 31/12/1993 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 24 - not in force Orders without hearing 74 (1) The Council or Executive Committee may, without a hearing, with respect to a person whose certificate of registration has been revoked or suspended as a result of disciplinary or incapacity proceedings, make an order doing any one or more of the following: 1. Directing the Registrar to issue a new certificate of registration to the applicant. 2. Directing the Registrar to remove the suspension of the applicant’s certificate of registration. 3. Directing the Registrar to impose specified terms, conditions and limitations on the applicant’s certificate of registration if an order is made under paragraph 1 or 2. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 74. Limitation (2) This section does not apply with respect to a revocation for sexual abuse of a patient. 1993, c. 37, s. 20. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 20 - 31/12/1993 Registrar’s Powers of Investigation Investigators 75 (1) The Registrar may appoint one or more investigators to determine whether a member has committed an act of professional misconduct or is incompetent if, (a) the Registrar believes on reasonable and probable grounds that the member has committed an act of professional misconduct or is incompetent and the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee approves of the appointment; (b) the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee has received information about a member from the Quality Assurance Committee under paragraph 4 of subsection 80.2 (1) and has requested the Registrar to conduct an investigation; or (c) the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee has received a written complaint about the member and has requested the Registrar to conduct an investigation. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 53. Emergencies (2) The Registrar may appoint an investigator if, (a) the Registrar believes on reasonable and probable grounds that the conduct of the member exposes or is likely to expose his or her patients to harm or injury, and that the investigator should be appointed immediately; and (b) there is not time to seek approval from the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 53. Report (3) Where an investigator has been appointed under subsection (2), the Registrar shall report the appointment of the investigator to the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee within five days. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 53. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 53 - 04/06/2009 Application of Public Inquiries Act, 2009 76 (1) An investigator may inquire into and examine the practice of the member to be investigated and section 33 of the Public Inquiries Act, 2009 applies to that inquiry and examination. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 6, s. 84. Reasonable inquiries (1.1) An investigator may make reasonable inquiries of any person, including the member who is the subject of the investigation, on matters relevant to the investigation. 2009, c. 6, s. 1. Idem (2) An investigator may, on the production of his or her appointment, enter at any reasonable time the place of practice of the member and may examine anything found there that is relevant to the investigation. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 76 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 54. Obstruction prohibited (3) No person shall obstruct an investigator or withhold or conceal from him or her or destroy anything that is relevant to the investigation. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 76 (3). Member to co-operate (3.1) A member shall co-operate fully with an investigator. 2009, c. 6, s. 1. Conflicts (4) This section applies despite any provision in any Act relating to the confidentiality of health records. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 76 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 54 - 04/06/2007 2009, c. 6, s. 1 - 23/04/2009 2009, c. 33, Sched. 6, s. 84 - 01/06/2011 Entries and searches 77 (1) A justice of the peace may, on the application of the investigator made without notice, issue a warrant authorizing an investigator to enter and search a place and examine any document or thing specified in the warrant if the justice of the peace is satisfied that the investigator has been properly appointed and that there are reasonable and probable grounds established upon oath for believing that, (a) the member being investigated has committed an act of professional misconduct or is incompetent; and (b) there is something relevant to the investigation at the place. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 55. Hours of execution (2) A warrant issued under subsection (1) may be executed only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. unless the warrant specifies otherwise. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 55. Application for dwelling (2.1) An application for a warrant under subsection (1) to enter a dwelling shall specifically indicate that the application relates to a dwelling. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 55. Assistance and entry by force (3) An investigator entering and searching a place under the authority of a warrant issued under subsection (1) may be assisted by other persons and may enter a place by force. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 77 (3). Investigator to show identification (4) An investigator entering and searching a place under the authority of a warrant issued under subsection (1) shall produce his or her identification, on request, to any person at the place. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 77 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 55 - 04/06/2007 Copying of documents and objects 78 (1) An investigator may copy, at the College’s expense, a document or object that an investigator may examine under subsection 76 (2) or under the authority of a warrant issued under subsection 77 (1). Removal for documents and objects (2) An investigator may remove a document or object described in subsection (1) if, (a) it is not practicable to copy it in the place where it is examined; or (b) a copy of it is not sufficient for the purposes of the investigation. Return of documents and objects or copies (3) If it is practicable to copy a document or object removed under subsection (2), the investigator shall, (a) if it was removed under clause (2) (a), return the document or object within a reasonable time; or (b) if it was removed under clause (2) (b), provide the person who was in possession of the document or object with a copy of it within a reasonable time. Copy as evidence (4) A copy of a document or object certified by an investigator to be a true copy shall be received in evidence in any proceeding to the same extent and shall have the same evidentiary value as the document or object itself. Definition (5) In this section, “document” means a record of information in any form and includes any part of it. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 78. Report of investigation 79 The Registrar shall report the results of an investigation to, (a) the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee if the investigator was appointed under clause 75 (1) (a) or (b) or subsection 75 (2); (b) the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee if the investigator was appointed under clause 75 (1) (c), at the request of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee; or (c) the Board if the investigator was appointed under clause 75 (1) (c) by the Board exercising the Registrar’s powers under subsection 28 (6). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 56. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 56 - 04/06/2009 Quality Assurance Committee 79.1 Repealed: 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 57. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 21 - 31/12/1993 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 57 - 04/06/2009 Quality assurance program required 80 The Council shall make regulations under clause 95 (1) (r) prescribing a quality assurance program. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 80; 2000, c. 26, Sched. H, s. 3 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 26, Sched. H, s. 3 (1) - 06/12/2000 Minimum requirements for quality assurance program 80.1 A quality assurance program prescribed under section 80 shall include, (a) continuing education or professional development designed to, (i) promote continuing competence and continuing quality improvement among the members, (ii) address changes in practice environments, and (iii) incorporate standards of practice, advances in technology, changes made to entry to practice competencies and other relevant issues in the discretion of the Council; (b) self, peer and practice assessments; and (c) a mechanism for the College to monitor members’ participation in, and compliance with, the quality assurance program. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 58. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 58 - 04/06/2009 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (14) - no effect - see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2019 Powers of the Committee 80.2 (1) The Quality Assurance Committee may do only one or more of the following: 1. Require individual members whose knowledge, skill and judgment have been assessed under section 82 and found to be unsatisfactory to participate in specified continuing education or remediation programs. 2. Direct the Registrar to impose terms, conditions or limitations for a specified period to be determined by the Committee on the certificate of registration of a member, i. whose knowledge, skill and judgment have been assessed or reassessed under section 82 and have been found to be unsatisfactory, or ii. who has been directed to participate in specified continuing education or remediation programs as required by the Committee under paragraph 1 and has not completed those programs successfully. 3. Direct the Registrar to remove terms, conditions or limitations before the end of the specified period, if the Committee is satisfied that the member’s knowledge, skill and judgment are now satisfactory. 4. Disclose the name of the member and allegations against the member to the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee if the Quality Assurance Committee is of the opinion that the member may have committed an act of professional misconduct, or may be incompetent or incapacitated. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 58. Notice (2) No direction shall be given to the Registrar under paragraph 2 of subsection (1) unless the member has been given notice of the Quality Assurance Committee’s intention to give direction, and at least 14 days to make written submissions to the Committee. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 58. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 58 - 04/06/2009 Assessors 81 The Quality Assurance Committee may appoint assessors for the purposes of a quality assurance program. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 81. Co-operation with Committee and assessors 82 (1) Every member shall co-operate with the Quality Assurance Committee and with any assessor it appoints and in particular every member shall, (a) permit the assessor to enter and inspect the premises where the member practises; (b) permit the assessor to inspect the member’s records of the care of patients; (c) give the Committee or the assessor the information in respect of the care of patients or in respect of the member’s records of the care of patients the Committee or assessor requests in the form the Committee or assessor specifies; (d) confer with the Committee or the assessor if requested to do so by either of them; and (e) participate in a program designed to evaluate the knowledge, skill and judgment of the member, if requested to do so by the Committee. Inspection of premises (2) Every person who controls premises where a member practises, other than a private dwelling, shall allow an assessor to enter and inspect the premises. Inspection of records (3) Every person who controls records relating to a member’s care of patients shall allow an assessor to inspect the records. Exception (4) Subsection (3) does not require a patient or his or her representative to allow an assessor to inspect records relating to the patient’s care. Conflict (5) This section applies despite any provision in any Act relating to the confidentiality of health records. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 82. Confidentiality of information 83 (1) Except as provided in section 80.2 and in this section, the Quality Assurance Committee and any assessor appointed by it shall not disclose, to any other committee, information that, (a) was given by the member; or (b) relates to the member and was obtained under section 82. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 83 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 59 (1). Exception if member gave false information (2) Where relevant to a proceeding before a committee, information described in subsection (1) may be disclosed to that committee for the purpose of showing that the member knowingly gave false information to the Quality Assurance Committee or an assessor. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 59 (2). (3) Repealed: 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 59 (3). Use in other Committees (4) Information that was disclosed contrary to subsection (1) shall not be used against the member to whom it relates in a proceeding before the Discipline or Fitness to Practise Committees. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 83 (4). (5) Repealed: 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 19 - 01/02/1999 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (1) - 01/11/2004 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 59 (1-3) - 04/06/2009 Quality assurance and other information 83.1 (1) In this section, “disclose” means, with respect to quality assurance information, to provide or make the information available to a person who is not, (a) a member of the Quality Assurance Committee, (b) an assessor appointed by the Committee, a person engaged on its behalf such as a mentor or a person conducting an assessment program on its behalf, or (c) a person providing administrative support to the Committee or the Registrar or the Committee’s legal counsel, and “disclosure” has a corresponding meaning; (“divulguer”, “divulgation”) “proceeding” includes a proceeding that is within the jurisdiction of the Legislature and that is held in, before or under the rules of a court, a tribunal, a commission, a justice of the peace, a coroner, a committee of a College under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, a committee of the Board under the Drugless Practitioners Act, a committee of the College under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998, an arbitrator or a mediator, but does not include any activities carried on by the Quality Assurance Committee;

(“instance”) “quality assurance information” means information that, (a) is collected by or prepared for the Quality Assurance Committee for the sole or primary purpose of assisting the Committee in carrying out its functions, (b) relates solely or primarily to any activity that the Quality Assurance Committee carries on as part of its functions, (c) is prepared by a member or on behalf of a member solely or primarily for the purpose of complying with the requirements of the prescribed quality assurance program, or (d) is provided to the Quality Assurance Committee under subsection (3), but does not include, (e) the name of a member and allegations that the member may have committed an act of professional misconduct, or may be incompetent or incapacitated, (f) information that was referred to the Quality Assurance Committee from another committee of the College or the Board, or (g) information that a regulation made under this Code specifies is not quality assurance information and that the Quality Assurance Committee receives after the day on which that regulation is made; (“renseignements sur l’assurance de la qualité”) “witness” means a person, whether or not a party to a proceeding, who, in the course of the proceeding, (a) is examined or cross-examined for discovery, either orally or in writing, (b) makes an affidavit, or (c) is competent or compellable to be examined or cross-examined or to produce a document, whether under oath or not. (“témoin”) 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (2). Conflict (2) In the event of a conflict between this section and a provision under any other Act, this section prevails unless it specifically provides otherwise. 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (2). Disclosure to Quality Assurance Committee (3) Despite the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004, a person may disclose any information to the Quality Assurance Committee for the purposes of the committee. 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (2). Quality assurance information (4) Despite the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004, no person shall disclose quality assurance information except as permitted by the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, including this Code or an Act named in Schedule 1 to that Act or regulations or by-laws made under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 or under an Act named in Schedule 1 to that Act. 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (2). Non-disclosure in proceeding (5) No person shall ask a witness and no court or other body conducting a proceeding shall permit or require a witness in the proceeding to disclose quality assurance information except as permitted or required by the provisions relating to the quality assurance program. 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (2). Non-admissibility of evidence (6) Quality assurance information is not admissible in evidence in a proceeding. 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (2). Non-retaliation (7) No one shall dismiss, suspend, demote, discipline, harass or otherwise disadvantage a person by reason that the person has disclosed information to the Quality Assurance Committee under subsection (3), but a person may be disciplined for disclosing false information to the Committee. 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (2). Immunity (8) No action or other proceeding may be instituted against a person who in good faith discloses information to a Quality Assurance Committee at the request of the Committee or for the purposes of assisting the Committee in carrying out its functions. 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (2) - 01/11/2004 Patient Relations Program Patient relations program 84 (1) The College shall have a patient relations program. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 84 (1). Measures for sexual abuse of patients (2) The patient relations program must include measures for preventing and dealing with sexual abuse of patients. 1993, c. 37, s. 22 (1); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 60 (1). Same (3) The measures for preventing and dealing with sexual abuse of patients must include, (a) educational requirements for members; (b) guidelines for the conduct of members with their patients; (c) training for the College’s staff; and (d) the provision of information to the public. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 84 (3); 1993, c. 37, s. 22 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 60 (2). Other functions (3.1) The patient relations program shall perform any other functions that are prescribed in regulations made under clause 43 (1) (x) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 25. (4) Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 5. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 22 (1, 2) - 31/12/1993 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 60 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 25 - 30/05/2017 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 5 - 03/06/2021 Advice to Council 85 The Patient Relations Committee shall advise the Council with respect to the patient relations program. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 85. Reporting of Health Professionals Reporting by members 85.1 (1) A member shall file a report in accordance with section 85.3 if the member has reasonable grounds, obtained in the course of practising the profession, to believe that, (a) another member of the same or a different College has sexually abused a patient; or (b) a registrant of the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority has sexually abused a patient who receives health care or supportive care services from the registrant. 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (2). If name not known (2) A member is not required to file a report if the member does not know the name of the member or registrant who would be the subject of the report. 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (2). If information from a patient (3) If a member is required to file a report because of reasonable grounds obtained from one of the member’s patients, the member shall use his or her best efforts to advise the patient of the requirement to file the report before doing so. 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 23 - 31/12/1993 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (2) - 01/12/2024 Reporting by facilities 85.2 (1) A person who operates a facility where one or more members practise shall file a report in accordance with section 85.3 if the person has reasonable grounds to believe that a member who practises at the facility is incompetent, incapacitated, or has sexually abused a patient. 1993, c. 37, s. 23; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 61. When non-individuals have reasonable grounds (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a person who operates a facility but who is not an individual shall be deemed to have reasonable grounds if the individual who is responsible for the operation of the facility has reasonable grounds. 1993, c. 37, s. 23. If name not known (3) A person who operates a facility is not required to file a report if the person does not know the name of the member who would be the subject of the report. 1993, c. 37, s. 23. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 23 - 31/12/1993 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 61 - 04/06/2009 Requirements of required reports 85.3 (1) A report required under section 85.1 or 85.2 must be filed in writing with, (a) the Registrar of the College if a member of the College is the subject of the report; or (b) the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority if a registrant of the Authority is the subject of the report. 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (3). Timing of report (2) The report must be filed within 30 days after the obligation to report arises unless the person who is required to file the report has reasonable grounds to believe that the member or registrant will continue to sexually abuse the patient or will sexually abuse other patients, or that the incompetence or the incapacity of the member is likely to expose a patient to harm or injury and there is urgent need for intervention, in which case the report must be filed forthwith. 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (3). Contents of report (3) The report must contain, (a) the name of the person filing the report; (b) the name of the member or registrant who is the subject of the report; (c) an explanation of the alleged sexual abuse, incompetence or incapacity; and (d) if the grounds of the person filing the report are related to a particular patient of the member who is the subject of the report, the name of that patient, subject to subsection (4). 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (3). Patients not named without consent (4) The name of a patient who may have been sexually abused must not be included in a report unless the patient, or if the patient is incapable, the patient’s representative, consents in writing to the inclusion of the patient’s name. 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (3). If reporter providing psychotherapy (5) If a member who is required to file a report under section 85.1 is providing psychotherapy to the member who would be the subject of the report, the report must also contain the opinion of the member filing the report, if he or she is able to form one, as to whether or not the member who is the subject of the report is likely to sexually abuse patients in the future. 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 23 - 31/12/1993 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 62 (1, 2) - 04/06/2009 2021, c. 27, Sched. 2, s. 70 (3) - 01/12/2024 Additional reports, psychotherapy 85.4 (1) A member who files a report in respect of which subsection 85.3 (5) applies, shall file an additional report to the same College if the member ceases to provide psychotherapy to the member who was the subject of the first report. Timing of additional report (2) The additional report must be filed forthwith. 1993, c. 37, s. 23. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 23 - 31/12/1993 Reporting by employers, etc. 85.5 (1) A person who terminates the employment or revokes, suspends or imposes restrictions on the privileges of a member or who dissolves a partnership, a health profession corporation or association with a member for reasons of professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity shall file with the Registrar within thirty days after the termination, revocation, suspension, imposition or dissolution a written report setting out the reasons. 1993, c. 37, s. 23; 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 36. Same (2) Where a member resigns, or voluntarily relinquishes or restricts his or her privileges or practice, and the circumstances set out in paragraph 1 or 2 apply, a person referred to in subsection (3) shall act in accordance with those paragraphs: 1. Where a person referred to in subsection (3) has reasonable grounds to believe that the resignation, relinquishment or restriction, as the case may be, is related to the member’s professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity, the person shall file with the Registrar within 30 days after the resignation, relinquishment or restriction a written report setting out the grounds upon which the person’s belief is based. 2. Where the resignation, relinquishment or restriction, as the case may be, takes place during the course of, or as a result of, an investigation conducted by or on behalf of a person referred to in subsection (3) into allegations related to professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity on the part of the member, the person referred to in subsection (3) shall file with the Registrar within 30 days after the resignation, relinquishment or restriction a written report setting out the nature of the allegations being investigated. 2014, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 12. Application (3) This section applies to every person, other than a patient, who employs or offers privileges to a member or associates in partnership or otherwise with a member for the purpose of offering health services. 1993, c. 37, s. 23. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 23 - 31/12/1993 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 36 - 01/11/2001 2014, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 12 - 01/08/2016 Immunity for reports 85.6 No action or other proceeding shall be instituted against a person for filing a report in good faith under section 85.1, 85.2, 85.4 or 85.5. 1993, c. 37, s. 23. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 23 - 31/12/1993 Reporting by members re: offences 85.6.1 (1) A member shall file a report in writing with the Registrar if the member has been found guilty of an offence. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63; 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (15). Timing of report (2) The report must be filed as soon as reasonably practicable after the member receives notice of the finding of guilt. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63. Contents of report (3) The report must contain, (a) the name of the member filing the report; (b) the nature of, and a description of the offence; (c) the date the member was found guilty of the offence; (d) the name and location of the court that found the member guilty of the offence; and (e) the status of any appeal initiated respecting the finding of guilt. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63. Publication ban (4) The report shall not contain any information that violates a publication ban. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63. Same (5) No action shall be taken under this section which violates a publication ban and nothing in this section requires or authorizes the violation of a publication ban. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63. Additional reports (6) A member who files a report under subsection (1) shall file an additional report if there is a change in status of the finding of guilt as the result of an appeal. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63 - 04/06/2009 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (15) - 15/12/2009 Reporting by members re: professional negligence and malpractice 85.6.2 (1) A member shall file a report in writing with the Registrar if there has been a finding of professional negligence or malpractice made against the member. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63; 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (16). Timing of report (2) The report must be filed as soon as reasonably practicable after the member receives notice of the finding made against the member. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63. Contents of report (3) The report must contain, (a) the name of the member filing the report; (b) the nature of, and a description of the finding; (c) the date that the finding was made against the member; (d) the name and location of the court that made the finding against the member; and (e) the status of any appeal initiated respecting the finding made against the member. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63. Publication ban (4) The report shall not contain any information that violates a publication ban. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63. Same (5) No action shall be taken under this section which violates a publication ban and nothing in this section requires or authorizes the violation of a publication ban. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63. Additional reports (6) A member who files a report under subsection (1) shall file an additional report if there is a change in status of the finding made against the member as the result of an appeal. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 63 - 04/06/2009 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (16) - 15/12/2009 Reporting by members re: other professional memberships and findings 85.6.3 (1) A member shall advise the Registrar in writing if the member is a member of another body that governs a profession inside or outside of Ontario. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 26. Findings of misconduct or incompetence (2) A member shall file a report in writing with the Registrar if there has been a finding of professional misconduct or incompetence made against the member by another body that governs a profession inside or outside of Ontario. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 26. Timing of report (3) The report must be filed as soon as reasonably practicable after the member receives notice of the finding made against the member. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 26. Contents of report (4) The report must contain, (a) the name of the member filing the report; (b) the nature of, and a description of, the finding; (c) the date that the finding was made against the member; (d) the name and location of the body that made the finding against the member; and (e) the status of any appeal initiated respecting the finding made against the member. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 26. Publication ban (5) The report shall not contain any information that violates a publication ban. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 26. Same (6) No action shall be taken under this section which violates a publication ban and nothing in this section requires or authorizes the violation of a publication ban. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 26. Additional reports (7) A member who files a report under subsection (1) shall file an additional report if there is a change in status of the finding made against the member as the result of an appeal. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 26. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 26 - 01/05/2018 Reporting by members re: charges and bail conditions, etc. 85.6.4 (1) A member shall file a report in writing with the Registrar if the member has been charged with an offence, and the report shall include information about every bail condition or other restriction imposed on, or agreed to, by the member in connection with the charge. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 27. Timing of report (2) The report must be filed as soon as reasonably practicable after the member receives notice of the charge, bail condition or restriction. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 27. Contents of report (3) The report must contain, (a) the name of the member filing the report; (b) the nature of, and a description of, the charge; (c) the date the charge was laid against the member; (d) the name and location of the court in which the charge was laid or in which the bail condition or restriction was imposed on or agreed to by the member; (e) every bail condition imposed on the member as a result of the charge; (f) any other restriction imposed on or agreed to by the member relating to the charge; and (g) the status of any proceedings with respect to the charge. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 27. Publication ban (4) The report shall not contain any information that violates a publication ban. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 27. Same (5) No action shall be taken under this section which violates a publication ban and nothing in this section requires or authorizes the violation of a publication ban. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 27. Additional reports (6) A member who files a report under subsection (1) shall file an additional report if there is a change in the status of the charge or bail conditions. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 27. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 27 - 01/05/2018 Funding for Therapy and Counselling Funding provided by College 85.7 (1) There shall be a program, established by the College, to provide funding for the following purposes in connection with allegations of sexual abuse by members: 1. Therapy and counselling for persons alleging sexual abuse by a member. 2. Any other purposes prescribed in regulations made under clause 43 (1) (y) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 28 (1). Funding governed by regulations (2) The funding shall be provided in accordance with the regulations made under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 1993, c. 37, s. 23. Administration (3) The Patient Relations Committee shall administer the program. 1993, c. 37, s. 23. Eligibility (4) A person is eligible for funding if, (a) it is alleged, in a complaint or report, that the person was sexually abused by a member while the person was a patient of the member; or (b) the alternative requirements prescribed in the regulations made by the Council are satisfied. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 28 (2). Timing (5) Where a request is made for funding pursuant to subsection (1), a determination of the person’s eligibility for such funding in accordance with subsection (4) shall be made within a reasonable period of time of the request having been received. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 28 (2). Not a finding (5.1) The determination of a person’s eligibility for funding in accordance with subsection (4) does not constitute a finding against the member and shall not be considered by any other committee of the College dealing with the member. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 28 (2). Cessation of eligibility (5.2) Despite subsection (4), a person’s eligibility to receive funding pursuant to subsection (1) ceases upon the occurrence of any of the prescribed circumstances. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 28 (2). No assessment (6) A person is not required to undergo a psychological or other assessment before receiving funding. 1993, c. 37, s. 23. Choice of therapist or counsellor (7) A person who is eligible for funding is entitled to choose any therapist or counsellor, subject to the following restrictions: 1. The therapist or counsellor must not be a person to whom the eligible person has any family relationship. 2. The therapist or counsellor must not be a person who, to the College’s knowledge, has at any time or in any jurisdiction been found guilty of professional misconduct of a sexual nature or been found civilly or criminally liable for an act of a similar nature. 3. If the therapist or counsellor is not a member of a regulated health profession, the College may require the person to sign a document indicating that he or she understands that the therapist or counsellor is not subject to professional discipline. 1993, c. 37, s. 23. Payment (8) Funding shall be paid only to the therapist or counsellor chosen by the person or to other persons or classes of persons prescribed in any regulation made under clause 43 (1) (y) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 28 (3). Use of funding (9) Funding shall be used only to pay for therapy or counselling and for any other purposes prescribed in any regulation made under clause 43 (1) (y) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and shall not be applied directly or indirectly for any other purpose. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 28 (3). Same (10) Funding may be used to pay for therapy or counselling that was provided at any time after the alleged sexual abuse took place. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 28 (3). Other coverage (11) The funding that is provided to a person for therapy and counselling shall be reduced by the amount that the Ontario Health Insurance Plan or a private insurer is required to pay for therapy or counselling for the person during the period of time during which funding may be provided for the person under the program. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 28 (3). Right of recovery (12) The College is entitled to recover from the member, in a proceeding brought in a court of competent jurisdiction, money paid in accordance with this section for an eligible person referred to in subsection (4). 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 28 (3). Person not required to testify (13) The eligible person shall not be required to appear or testify in the proceeding. 1993, c. 37, s. 23. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 23 - 31/12/1993 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 64 - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 28 (1-3) - 01/05/2018 Health Profession Corporations Professional corporations 85.8 (1) Subject to the regulations made under subsection 43 (1) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the by-laws, one or more members of the same health profession may establish a health profession corporation for the purposes of practising their health profession. 2005, c. 28, Sched. B, s. 2 (1). Same (2) The provisions of the Business Corporations Act, including the regulations made under that Act, that apply with respect to professional corporations apply with respect to a health profession corporation established under subsection (1). 2005, c. 28, Sched. B, s. 2 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 37 - 01/11/2001 2001, c. 8, s. 219 - 01/11/2001 2005, c. 28, Sched. B, s. 2 (1) - 01/01/2006 Notice of change of shareholder 85.9 A health profession corporation shall notify the Registrar within the time and in the form and manner determined under the by-laws of a change in the shareholders of the corporation who are members of the College. 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 37; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 69. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 37 - 01/11/2001 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 69 - 04/06/2009 Application of Act, etc. 85.10 The following things apply to a member who practises a health profession through a health profession corporation: 1. The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the regulations made under that Act. 2. The health profession Act governing the member’s health profession and the regulations and by-laws made under that Act. 2001, c. 8, s. 220; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 65. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2001, c. 8, s. 220 - 01/11/2001 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 65 - 04/06/2009 Professional, fiduciary and ethical obligations to patients 85.11 (1) The professional, fiduciary and ethical obligations of a member to a person on whose behalf the member is practising a health profession, (a) are not diminished by the fact that the member is practising through a health profession corporation; and (b) apply equally to the corporation and to its directors, officers, shareholders, agents and employees. 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 37; 2001, c. 8, s. 221 (1). Investigation (2) Subsections (3) and (4) apply if an action or the conduct of a member practising on behalf of a health profession corporation is the subject of one of the following: 1. A complaint. 2. A mandatory report. 3. A specified allegation of professional misconduct or incompetence. 4. An investigation, review or hearing by the Board. 5. An investigation, inspection or assessment by an investigator or assessor appointed under the Code. 6. An inquiry by a panel of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. 7. A referral to the Discipline Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee. 8. A hearing by a committee of the college. 2001, c. 8, s. 221 (2); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 66. Same (3) In the circumstances described in subsection (2), any power that the College may exercise in respect of the member may be exercised in respect of the health profession corporation. 2001, c. 8, s. 221 (2). Liability (4) In the circumstances described in subsection (2), the health profession corporation is jointly and severally liable with the member for all fines, costs and expenses that the member is ordered to pay. 2001, c. 8, s. 221 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 37 - 01/11/2001 2001, c. 8, s. 221 (1, 2) - 01/11/2001 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 66 - 04/06/2009 Conflict in duties 85.12 If there is a conflict between a member’s duty to a patient, the college or the public and the member’s duty to a health profession corporation as a director or officer of the corporation, the duty to the patient, the college or the public prevails. 2001, c. 8, s. 222. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2001, c. 8, s. 222 - 01/11/2001 Restrictions apply to corporation’s certificate 85.13 A term, condition or limitation imposed on the certificate of registration of a member practising a health profession through a health profession corporation applies to the certificate of authorization of the corporation in relation to the practice of the health profession through the member. 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 37. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 37 - 01/11/2001 Prohibition, professional misconduct 85.14 (1) In the course of practising a health profession, a health profession corporation shall not do, or fail to do, something that would constitute professional misconduct if a member of the health profession did, or failed to do, it. 2001, c. 8, s. 223. Prohibition, contraventions (2) A health profession corporation shall not contravene any provision of, (a) the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the regulations made under that Act; or (b) the health profession Act governing the member’s health profession and the regulations and by-laws made under that Act. 2001, c. 8, s. 223; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 67. Prohibition, corporate matters (3) A health profession corporation shall not practise a health profession when it does not satisfy the requirements for a professional corporation under subsection 3.2 (2) of the Business Corporations Act or a requirement established under subsection 3.2 (6) of that Act. 2005, c. 28, Sched. B, s. 2 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2001, c. 8, s. 223 - 01/11/2001 2005, c. 28, Sched. B, s. 2 (2) - 01/01/2006 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 67 - 04/06/2009 Miscellaneous Right to use French 86 (1) A person has the right to use French in all dealings with the College. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 86 (1). Language preferences (1.1) The College shall identify and record the language preference of each College member and identify the language preference of each member of the public who has dealings with the College. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 68. Council to ensure right (2) The Council shall take all reasonable measures and make all reasonable plans to ensure that persons may use French in all dealings with the College. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 86 (2). Definition (3) In this section, “dealings” means any service or procedure available to the public or to members and includes giving or receiving communications, information or notices, making applications, taking examinations or tests and participating in programs or in hearings or reviews. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 86 (3). Limitation (4) A person’s right under subsection (1) is subject to the limits that are reasonable in the circumstances. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 86 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 68 - 04/06/2009 Court orders 87 The College may apply to the Superior Court of Justice for an order directing a person to comply with a provision of the health profession Act, this Code, the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, the regulations under those Acts or the by-laws made under clause 94 (1) (l.2), (l.3) (s), (t), (t.1), (t.2), (v), (w) or (y). 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 87; 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 20; 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 38; 2001, c. 8, s. 224; 2006, c. 19, Sched. C, s. 1 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 20 - 1/02/1999 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 38 - 01/11/2001 2001, c. 8, s. 224 - 01/11/2001 2006, c. 19, Sched. C, s. 1 (1) - 22/06/2006 Evidence of Registrar 88 A statement purporting to be certified by the Registrar under the seal of the College as a statement of information from the records kept by the Registrar in the course of his or her duties is admissible in court as proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, of the information in it without proof of the Registrar’s appointment or signature or of the seal of the College. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 88. 89 Repealed: 2002, c. 24, Sched. B, s. 25. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2001, c. 8, s. 225 - 01/11/2001 2002, c. 24, Sched. B, s. 25 - 01/01/2004 90 Repealed: 1993, c. 37, s. 24. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 24 - 31/12/1993 91 Repealed: 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 70. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 70 - 04/06/2007 Making false representations to obtain certificates 92 (1) Every person who makes a representation, knowing it to be false, (a) for the purpose of having a certificate of registration issued is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000 for a first offence and not more than $50,000 for a second or subsequent offence; or (b) for the purpose of having a certificate of authorization issued is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $50,000 for a first offence and not more than $200,000 for a second or subsequent offence. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 71. Assisting the making of false representation (2) Every person who knowingly assists a person in committing an offence under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable, (a) in the case of an individual, to a fine of not more than $25,000 for a first offence and not more than $50,000 for a second or subsequent offence; or (b) in the case of a corporation, to a fine of not more than $50,000 for a first offence and not more than $200,000 for a second or subsequent offence. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 71. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 39 - 01/11/2001 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 71 - 04/06/2007 Protection for reporters from reprisals 92.1 No person shall do anything, or refrain from doing anything, relating to another person’s employment or to a contract providing for the provision of services by that other person, in retaliation for that other person filing a report or making a complaint as long as the report was filed, or the complaint was made, in good faith. 1993, c. 37, s. 25. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 25 - 31/12/1993 Offences 93 (1) Every person who contravenes an order made under subsection 7 (3) or section 45 or 47, or who contravenes subsection 76 (3), 82 (2) or (3), 85.2 (1), 85.5 (1) or (2) or 85.14 (2) or section 92.1 is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable, (a) in the case of an individual to a fine of not more than $25,000 for a first offence and not more than $50,000 for a second or subsequent offence; or (b) in the case of a corporation to a fine of not more than $50,000 for a first offence and not more than $200,000 for a second or subsequent offence. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 72; 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (17). Same (2) Every person who contravenes subsection 85.1 (1) or 85.4 (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $50,000. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 29. Sexual abuse reporting by facilities (3) Despite subsection (1), every person who contravenes subsection 85.2 (1) in respect of a matter concerning the sexual abuse of a patient is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable, (a) in the case of an individual to a fine of not more than $50,000; or (b) in the case of a corporation to a fine of not more than $200,000. 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 29. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 26 (1, 2) - 31/12/1993 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 72 - 04/06/2007 2009, c. 26, s. 24 (17) - 15/12/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 29 - 30/05/2017 Forms 93.1 The College may require that forms approved by the College be used for any purpose under the Act. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 21. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 21 - 01/02/1999 By-laws 94 (1) The Council may make by-laws relating to the administrative and internal affairs of the College and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Council may make by-laws, (a) adopting a seal for the College; (b) providing for the execution of documents by the College; (c) respecting banking and finance; (d) fixing the financial year of the College and providing for the audit of the accounts and transactions of the College; (d.1) respecting the election of Council members, including the requirements for members to be able to vote, electoral districts and election recounts; (d.2) respecting the qualification and terms of office of Council members who are elected; (d.3) prescribing conditions disqualifying elected members from sitting on the Council and governing the removal of disqualified Council members; (e) providing procedures for the election of the President and Vice-President of the College, the selection of the chairs of the committees, the filling of a vacancy in those offices, and setting out the duties and powers of the President, Vice-President and the chairs; (f) respecting the calling, holding and conducting of the Council meetings and respecting the duties of the Council’s members; (g) respecting the calling, holding and conducting of meetings of the members; (g.1) providing that a meeting of the Council or of members or a meeting of a committee or of a panel that is held for any purpose other than for the conducting of a hearing may be held in any manner that allows all the persons participating to communicate with each other simultaneously and instantaneously; (g.2) prescribing what constitutes a conflict of interest for members of the Council or a committee and regulating or prohibiting the carrying out of the duties of those members in cases in which there is a conflict of interest; (h) providing for the remuneration of the members of the Council and committees other than persons appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and for the payment of the expenses of the Council and committees in the conduct of their business; (h.1) respecting the filling of vacancies on the Council or on committees; Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause 94 (1) (h.1) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 30 (1)) (h.1) subject to the regulations made under clauses 43 (1) (p) to (s) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, (i) respecting the filling of vacancies on the Council or on committees, (ii) providing for the composition of committees, (iii) respecting the qualification, selection, appointment and terms of office of members of committees required by subsection 10 (1) who are not members of the Council, (iv) prescribing conditions that disqualify committee members from sitting on committees required under subsection 10 (1) and governing the removal of disqualified committee members; (h.2) providing for the composition of committees; Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause 94 (1) (h.2) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed. (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 30 (1)) (h.3) respecting the qualification, selection, appointment and terms of office of members of committees required by subsection 10 (1) who are not members of the Council; Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause 94 (1) (h.3) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed. (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 30 (1)) (h.4) prescribing conditions disqualifying committee members from sitting on committees required under subsection 10 (1) and governing the removal of disqualified committee members; Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause 94 (1) (h.4) of Schedule 2 to the Act is repealed. (See: 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 30 (1)) (i) providing for the appointment, powers and duties of committees other than the committees required by subsection 10 (1); (j) delegating to the Executive Committee powers and duties of the Council, other than the power to make, amend or revoke regulations and by-laws; (k) providing for a code of ethics for the members; (l) providing for the appointment of inspectors for the purposes of regulations made under clause 95 (1) (h); (l.1) respecting the maintenance of the register kept by the Registrar and providing for the issuing of certificates when information contained in the register is made available to the public under section 23; (l.2) specifying information as information to be kept in the register for the purposes of paragraph 20 of subsection 23 (2), designating information kept in the register as public for the purposes of subsection 23 (5), and designating information kept in the register as public for the purposes of subsection 23 (5) that may be withheld from the public for the purposes of subsection 23 (6); (l.3) requiring members to give the College their home addresses and such other information as may be specified in the by-law about themselves and the places they practise the profession, the services they provide there, their participation in continuing education programs and the names, business addresses, telephone numbers and facsimile numbers of their associates, partners, employers and employees and prescribing the form and manner in which the information shall be given; (l.4) respecting the duties and office of the Registrar; (m) providing procedures for the making, amending and revoking of by-laws; (n) prescribing forms and providing for their use; (o) respecting the management of the property of the College; (p) authorizing the College to make arrangements for the indemnity of members against professional liability and providing levies to be paid by members; (q) respecting membership of the College in a national organization of bodies with similar functions, the payment of annual assessments and representation at meetings; (r) authorizing the making of grants to advance scientific knowledge or the education of persons wishing to practise the profession, to maintain or improve the standards of practice of the profession or to provide public information about, and encourage interest in, the past and present role of the profession in society; (s) requiring members to pay annual fees, fees upon application for a certificate and upon registration and fees for examinations, appeals from examinations, election recounts and continuing education programs and for anything the Registrar or a committee of the College is required or authorized to do and requiring members to pay penalties for the late payment of any fee; (t) specifying the amount of any fee or penalty required under clause (s); (t.1) prescribing the form and manner in which a health profession corporation shall notify the Registrar of a change in the shareholders of the corporation and the time period for doing so; (t.2) requiring the payment of fees upon application for a certificate of authorization and for the issue or renewal of a certificate of authorization and specifying the amount of such fees; (u) requiring persons to pay fees, set by the Registrar or by by-law, for anything the Registrar is required or authorized to do; (v) requiring members to pay specified amounts to pay for the program required under section 85.7, including amounts that are different for different members or classes of members and including amounts, (i) that are specified in the by-law, (ii) that are calculated according to a method set out in the by-law, or (iii) that are determined by a person specified in the by-law; (w) requiring members to participate in an arrangement set up by the College in which members pay a person such amounts as may be determined by the person for the members or for classes of members and the person pays amounts to the College to pay for the program required under section 85.7; (x) authorizing the Patient Relations Committee to require therapists and counsellors who are providing therapy or counselling that is funded through the program required under section 85.7 and persons who are receiving such therapy or counselling, to provide a written statement, signed in each case by the therapist or counsellor and by the person, containing details of the therapist’s or counsellor’s training and experience, and confirming that therapy or counselling is being provided and that the funds received are being devoted only to that purpose; (y) requiring members to have professional liability insurance that satisfies the requirements specified in the by-laws or to belong to a specified association that provides protection against professional liability and requiring members to give proof of the insurance or membership to the Registrar in the manner set out in the by-laws; (z) respecting the designation of life or honourary members of the College and prescribing their rights and privileges; (z.1) exempting any member or class of member from a by-law made under this section; (z.2) specifying or setting out anything that is required to be specified or set out under this subsection. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 94 (1); 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 22 (1-4); 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 40; 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 73 (1, 2); 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 30 (2). Circulation of certain by-laws (2) A by-law shall not be made under clause (1) (l.2), (l.3), (s), (t), (v), (w) or (y) unless the proposed by-law is circulated to every member at least 60 days before it is approved by the Council. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 22 (5). Exception (2.1) Despite subsection (2), the Council may, with the approval of the Minister, exempt a by-law from the requirement that it be circulated or abridge the 60-day period referred to in subsection (2) to such lesser period as the Minister may determine. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 22 (5). Copies of by-laws, etc. (3) A copy of the by-laws and standards of practice made by the Council, and any documents that are referred to in the by-laws and regulations made by the Council shall be given to the Minister and to each member and shall be made available to the public during normal business hours in the office of the College. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 73 (3). Public copies (3.1) Any person is entitled to a copy of any by-law, standard of practice or other document mentioned in subsection (3) on the payment of a reasonable fee, if required, to the Registrar. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 73 (3). Unanimous by-laws, etc. (4) A by-law or resolution signed by all the members of the Council is as valid and effective as if passed at a meeting of the Council called, constituted and held for the purpose. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 94 (4). Application (5) Subsections (3) and (4) apply to by-laws made under this section or under a health profession Act. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 22 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 22 (1-6) - 01/02/1999 2000, c. 42, Sched., s. 40 - 01/11/2001 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 73 (1-3) - 04/06/2009 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 30 (1) - not in force; 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 30 (2) - 30/05/2017 Regulations 95 (1) Subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council and with prior review of the Minister, the Council may make regulations, (0.a) providing that the spousal exception in subsection 1 (5) applies in respect of the College; (a) prescribing classes of certificates of registration and imposing terms, conditions and limitations on the certificates of registration of a class; (b) respecting applications for certificates of registration or classes of them and the issuing, suspension, revocation and expiration of the certificates or classes of them; (c) prescribing standards and qualifications for the issue of certificates of registration; (d) prescribing certain registration requirements as non-exemptible requirements for the purposes of subsection 18 (3) and 22 (8); (e) defining specialties in the profession, providing for certificates relating to those specialties, the qualifications for and suspension and revocation of those certificates and governing the use of prescribed terms, titles or designations by members indicating a specialization in the profession; (f) requiring, for purposes associated with the registration of members, the successful completion of examinations as set and approved, from time to time, by the College, other persons or associations of persons and providing for an appeal of the results of the examinations; (g) governing or prohibiting the delegation by or to members of controlled acts set out in subsection 27 (2) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; (h) requiring and providing for the inspection and examination of premises used in connection with the practice of the profession and of equipment, books, accounts, reports and records of members relating to their practices;

(h.1) providing for the direct observation of a member in his or her practice, including the direct observation by inspectors of procedures, during the course of an inspection or examination provided for under clause (h); (i) prescribing what constitutes a conflict of interest in the practice of the profession and regulating or prohibiting the practice of the profession in cases in which there is a conflict of interest; (j) defining professional misconduct for the purposes of clause 51 (1) (c); (k) designating acts of professional misconduct that must be reported; (l) respecting the promotion or advertising of the practice of the profession; (m) respecting the reporting and publication of decisions of panels; (n) prescribing the standards of practice of the profession and prohibiting members from acting beyond the scope of practice of the profession in the course of practising the profession; (o) requiring members to keep prescribed records in respect of their practice; (p) regulating or prohibiting the use of terms, titles and designations by members in respect of their practices; (q) prescribing alternative requirements for eligibility for funding under clause 85.7 (4) (b); (q.1) prescribing the circumstances in respect of which a person’s eligibility for funding ceases for the purposes of subsection 85.7 (5.2); (r) prescribing a quality assurance program; (r.1) specifying information for the purposes of clause (g) of the definition of “quality assurance information” in subsection 83.1 (1); (s) respecting the giving of notice of meetings and hearings that are to be open to the public; (t) providing for the exemption of any member from the regulations made by the Council; (u) prescribing anything that is referred to in the health profession Act or this Code as being prescribed. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 23 (1); 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (3); 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 74 (1); 2009, c. 6, s. 2; 2013, c. 9, s. 1 (2); 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 31. Note: The following apply with respect to regulations made under paragraphs 1 to 7, 14, 22, 23, 27 to 31, 31.2 to 32, 34, 35 and 38 of subsection 95 (1) that are in force immediately before the Statutes of Ontario, 1998, chapter 18, Schedule G, subsection 23 (1) comes into force: Despite the coming into force of the Statutes of Ontario, 1998, chapter 18, Schedule G, subsection 23 (1) (repealing the authority under which the regulations are made), the regulations shall be deemed to continue in force until they are revoked by the authority that made them. A reference to by-laws in any Act listed in Schedule 1 shall be deemed to include a reference to regulations which are deemed to continue in force. See: 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, ss. 23 (2-4), 74. Standards of practice (1.1) A regulation under clause (1) (n) may adopt by reference, in whole or in part and with such changes as are considered necessary, any code, standard or guideline relating to standards of practice of the profession and require compliance with the code, standard or guideline as adopted. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 23 (1). Rolling incorporation (1.2) If a regulation under subsection (1.1) so provides, a scientific, administrative or technical document adopted by reference shall be a reference to it, as amended from time to time, and whether the amendment was made before or after the regulation was made. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 74 (2). Third party external document (1.2.1) A document adopted under subsection (1.2) must be a document created by a recognized body and must not be a document created by the College. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 74 (2). Exception (1.2.2) Despite subsection (1.2.1), the incorporation by reference of a document created by the College that was made before the coming into force of that subsection remains valid until it is revoked. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 74 (2). Copies available for inspection (1.3) A copy of every code, standard or guideline adopted by reference under subsection (1.1) shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours in the office of the College and shall be posted on the College’s website or be available through a hyperlink at the College’s website. 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 74 (2). Circulation (1.4) A regulation shall not be made under subsection (1) unless the proposed regulation is circulated to every member at least 60 days before it is approved by the Council. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 23 (1). Same (1.5) Subsection (1.4) does not apply to a regulation if the Minister required that the Council make the regulation under clause 5 (1) (c) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 23 (1). Exception (1.6) Despite subsection (1.4), the Council may, with the approval of the Minister, exempt a regulation from the requirement that it be circulated or abridge the 60-day period referred to in subsection (1.4) to such lesser period as the Minister may determine. 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 23 (1). Adopted documents (1.7) Subsections (1.4) and (1.6) apply with necessary modifications to an amendment to a scientific, administrative or technical document adopted by reference under subsection (1.1). 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 74 (3). Quality assurance program – continuing education (2) Regulations made under clause (1) (r) may require members to participate in continuing education programs. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 95 (2); 2000, c. 26, Sched. H, s. 3 (2). (2.1), (2.2) Repealed: 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 74 (4). Scope of regulations (3) A regulation may be general or particular in its application. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2, s. 95 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 37, s. 27 (2) - 31/12/1993; 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 23 (1) - 01/02/1999 2000, c. 26, Sched. H, s. 3 (2, 3) - 06/12/2000 2004, c. 3, Sched. B, s. 11 (3) - 20/05/2004 2006, c. 19, Sched. L, s. 10 (2) - 22/06/2006 2007, c. 10, Sched. M, s. 74 (1-4) - 04/06/2009 2009, c. 6, s. 2 - 23/04/2009 2013, c. 9, s. 1 (2) - 06/11/2013 2017, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 31 - 01/05/2018 ______________