16 | CVO ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Transition Council’ s Work
Milestones in moving towards the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario( CVPO)
2018 |
June 2024 |
August 2024 |
June 2025 |
September 2025 |
The College presents recommendations for legislation change to the Ontario government |
Veterinary Professionals Act is approved in the Ontario legislature |
Transition Council is established and begins work on the regulatory concepts |
Transition Council begins developing By-Laws for the CVPO |
Transition Council finalizes the regulatory concept recommendations and submits them to the Ontario government |
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What’ s to come in 2026 |
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• By-Laws: Consultation and finalizing draft By-Laws for the CVPO.
• Regulations: Provincial government consults and establishes regulations to support the Veterinary Professionals Act.
• Policy: Transition Council prepares standards and policies to support the CVPO.
• Licensure: Licensure opens for veterinary technicians.
• Proclamation: The CVPO is launched.
• Council election: The Transition Council continues to oversee the new College until the CVPO Council is elected and the Transition Council is dissolved.