8 | CVO ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Championing legislative reform to affirm an agile future
The College welcomes the Veterinary Professionals Act, the new governing legislation for the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario. The Transition Council is overseeing the transition to a modern framework for the regulation of the veterinary profession in Ontario.
Achievements in championing legislative reform focus on the work of the Transition Council, including:
• Submitting regulatory concept recommendations to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness.
• Developing By-Laws for the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario.
• Reviewing College standards and policies to prepare for the transition.
In supporting the transition period, the College and its Legacy Council have been:
• Liaising with multiple partners who have an interest in the evolution to the CVPO, including the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association and the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.
• Continuing to oversee member matters and responsibly managing operations of the College in the Transition period.
• Communicating with veterinary teams and partner organizations, including town halls, conferences, newsletters, information at cvo. org / modernization, and speaking engagements.
• Developing internal processes to support implementation of the new legislation.