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There will be three seats up for election in District 1, which includes: Toronto, the counties of Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough, Simcoe and Kawartha Lakes, and the regions of Durham, Peel and York.

Nominations open: Friday, December 3, 2021.

May 13

Ontario's Stay-at-Home order extended until at least June 2, 2021

On Thursday, May 13, 2021, the Government of Ontario announced the extension of the province's Stay-at-Home order until at least June 2, 2021.

Mar 10

Vaccination Rollout and Information on Identification for Health Professionals

The College continues to work with Public Health Units to share information regarding vaccination for COVID-19. Please note: each Public Health Unit is developing its own vaccine roll-out and the College may or may not be involved with the distribution of information. We recognize there may be requests for registrants to provide identification or evidence of their registration as a health professional. We understand letters from employers or pay stubs may be acceptable to confirm eligibility. Registrants may wish to pull up their profile on the public register at Find an Occupational Therapiston their phone for proof of...

Sep 16

College Statement on Vaccination

The College supports the Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Health’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, which includes vaccination. Throughout the pandemic, the College has made information regarding COVID-19 vaccines available through communications to registrants and stakeholders and posted information on our website. The College will not be mandating vaccination as a condition of registration. We recognize that employers and government have the rights, roles, and responsibilities to act as required to ensure the safety of those they service. We expect occupational therapists to work with their employers on...

Nov 9

Ontario Expanding Booster Eligibility of COVID-19 Vaccines

Starting November 6, 2021, the Government of Ontario expanded eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to additional groups of high-risk individuals.

Eligible individuals can book their booster dose appointment through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre.

Oct 1

Ontario Announces Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Staff (In effect November 15, 2021)

The Government of Ontario will be making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all long-term care home staff.

Aug 18

COVID-19 Update: Directive #6 in effect September 7, 2021

On August 17, 2021, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issued anew directive(Directive #6)requiring hospitals, home and community care service providers, and ambulance services to have a vaccination policy, with an implementation date of September 7, 2021. Employers in these settings will be required to develop, implement, monitor, and maintain vaccination policies to ensure all employees, contractors, students, and volunteers are vaccinated or tested regularly. At a minimum, these individuals will be required to provide proof of one of the following: Full vaccination against COVID-19; A medical reason for not being...

May 19

COVID-19 Update: Revocation of Directive #2

Effective May 19th, 2021, the Chief Medical Officer Health (CMOH) has revoked Directive #2 for Health Care Providers, approving the resumption of non-urgent and non-emergent surgeries and procedures. All health care providers should continue to follow the guidance issued by the Ministry of Health in the COVID-19 Operational Requirements for Health Sector Restart, as well as all other sector-specific Ministry of Health guidance and other CMOH Directives. What this means for occupational therapists Occupational therapists can continue to deliver their health care services consistent with current guidelines for regulated health...