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How we started
2013
Initiated by College Council
The College Council identifies the Veterinarians Act as a barrier to good , sound regulatory practices .
2023
Early focus on regulations
Regulatory changes streamline the accreditation process , supporting introduction of the updated facility accreditation model .
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2014
Work begins
Legislative reform set as a strategic direction .
Working groups established to guide the focus and priorities .
Guided by :
• right touch regulation
• agility
• just culture
• collaborative self-regulation
• risk mitigation
• transparency
2022
Government commitment
The Minister of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs the Honourable Lisa Thompson commits to modernization of the Veterinarians Act and launches a public consultation .
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2016
Broad consultations
The profession , partners and public share their ideas through consultations on concepts for modernization . Topics include quality assurance , scope of practice , the public register , notice of hearings , and mandatory reporting .
2019
Partnerships
The College , along with partners at the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association and the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians , collaborate in encouraging the provincial government ’ s interest and support in moving towards modernization .
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2017
Proposal to government
19 recommendations are presented to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs . Central to the proposal is recognition that animal care in Ontario is delivered by a team , which includes veterinarians , and veterinary technicians .
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Where we are |
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2023
Accreditation model
New facility accreditation model launched .
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2024 March
Legislation introduced
The Enhancing Professional Care for Animals Act is introduced in the Ontario legislature at Queens Park .
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2024 June 6
Modernized legislation
The Enhancing Professional Care for Animals Act receives Royal Assent in the Ontario legislature .
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Work still to come |
The CVPO begins |
Final proclamation
The College of Veterinarians of Ontario becomes the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario .
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Transition Council begins work
Work begins on the regulations and by-laws for the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario .
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