Board Highlights
- The Board approved the adoption of the following standards, effective February 1, 2025:
- And rescinded the following existing standards, effective February 1, 2025:
- Collaborative Care
- Conflict of Interest
- Infection Control and Equipment Maintenance
- The Board heard from Brandi Park, National Director of Evaluation Services at the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR). CAPR is currently in the process of developing a new licensure exam, which would include both a written and a clinical component. It’s tentatively planned to launch in early 2026. The Board is considering adopting this proposed exam for use in Ontario. No decisions were made today. The conversation will continue at the March Board meeting.
- The Board discussed potentially joining the Multi College Discipline Tribunal Pilot and decided to explore this option further at future meetings.
- Following a review of recent updates and trends, the Board reaffirmed their earlier decision to ask staff to refresh the current strategic plan for continued use beyond 2026.
- The Board reviewed proposed priorities and initiatives for the coming fiscal year (2025-2026). Feedback from the Board will help staff finalize the operational plan and proposed annual budget.
- The Board provided direction on potential future updates to the General Regulation. These revisions would give the College flexibility to adapt as the exam landscape continues to evolve.
- College Director of Finance Mary Catalfo provided the Board with a summary of the College’s financial performance and health for Q2 (July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024).
- The Board received a primer and an update regarding the College’s investments.
- The Board formally approved a 2% increase to professional corporation fees to align with a previously approved increase. No other fees are being increased at this time.
- The Board appointed an auditor to conduct the annual external audit for the fiscal year 2024-2025.
- The Board approved the appointment of Mark Heller to the Quality Assurance Committee.
- Nitin Madhvani is no longer Chair of the Board. Katie Schulz is the new Chair.
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