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PANDEMIC RESPONSE The College has continued to manage its operations and meet its mandate in a virtual environment . Multiple communications have been circulated and the practice advisory service has been and continues to be available to assist veterinarians with delivering services and being attentive to public health measures during the pandemic . The College Council relaxed the rules concerning telemedicine to enable veterinarians to deliver additional services virtually .
SECURITY OF COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS The College is attentive to measures to support cybersecurity . The College engages in best practices for the protection of its computer systems and its data from harm , theft , and unauthorized use .
COLLEGE RELOCATION
The College ’ s Guelph office will be relocating in 2022 . Council has sold the College ’ s current building and will be leasing office space in the Hanlon Creek Business Park , conveniently located in the south-end of Guelph . Moving to the business park provides the College with a more practical location that is more accessible for staff , the profession and the public . As well , the new building supports the College ’ s commitment to energy efficiency and conducting our activities in an eco-friendly manner . The College values its history in the building at 2106 Gordon Street , Guelph , and has enjoyed almost 30 years at this location . However , the College has evolved to a point where the current facility on Gordon Street in Guelph is not able to be renovated to meet the needs of the organization .
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