News

Nov 19

2025 COTO Board Elections: Nominations open December 11, 2024

The nominations for upcoming 2025 Board of Directors elections are now open. The elections will take place in District 1 (Central): Toronto and Peel. There are two positions available in this district.

Nov 18

Now Available: 2024 Annual Report

The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario has released its 2024 Annual Report. Our report is available online in English and French.

The report details accomplishments of the final year of our 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan.

Nov 15

Notice: Postal Service Disruption

COTO continues to monitor the current service disruption by Canada Post.

During the postal strike, if you need to contact the College about urgent matters, such as a concern or complaint about an occupational therapist, please contact us via phone or email.

Nov 7

Ontario Increasing Financial and Community Supports for Veterans

The Ontario government is increasing the financial assistance available to veterans and their families through the Soldiers’ Aid Commission.

Nov 1

Funding Opportunity: Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund

Ontario's Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is offering a funding opportunity to build workforce capacity in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP).

This fund supports capacity-building activities and projects led by children’s service providers who deliver core clinical services in the OAP.

Oct 29

Now Available: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Occupational Therapy Practice

The College's Practice team has developed a new resource on artificial intelligence: What Should Occupational Therapists Consider if Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Practice?

Oct 29

October 24, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights

Learn about the decisions made at the October 24, 2024 College Board of Directors meeting. See the highlights for details.

Oct 29

2024 College Response to the Coroner's Report: Deaths from Transfer Pole

The Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario requested the College educate occupational therapists about the dangers of transfer poles.

Oct 22

2024 Quality Assurance Annual Requirements Due October 31st

Reminder: Occupational therapists, your Quality Assurance requirements are due October 31st.

Your annual requirements include the Annual Learning Plan and Annual eLearning Module.

if you have provisional and temporary registration with the College, or you registered after July 31st, 2024, you do not need to complete the annual requirements.

Oct 17

Board Meeting: October 24, 2024

Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public.

See the Board meeting package and agenda.

Oct 8

[Webinar: October 10, 2024] Public Health Ontario - Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Immunization for the 2024-25 Respiratory Season

Public Health Ontario is hosting a webinar on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 11am-12pm.

They will be providing an "Overview of Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Immunization for the 2024-25 Respiratory Season."

Oct 8

Practice Guidance Updates