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College Elections

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What is the Significance?

The College, positioned as a leader in the regulatory community, seeks physiotherapists committed to contributing to the strategic work of shaping health policy in Ontario and promoting safe, quality physiotherapy care. Councillors bring their voice to decisions made on behalf of the profession, and in alignment with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, to benefit the public.

What is the Council?

The Council of the College is its Board of Directors, the “steward” of physiotherapy regulation, and it sets the direction for all policy work. All Councillors bring their varied backgrounds and experience. Councillors do not represent their electoral district, but they do represent the profession's regulatory responsibility as a whole.

What is involved?

Councillors attend two-day Council meetings quarterly and Councillors are expected to serve on at least one College committee. Councillors are compensated for their time and expenses at levels commensurate with their volunteer role.

A Rewarding Experience

Councillor Lori Neill

"Being a Councillor has given me the opportunity to influence the decision-making process – to use my knowledge and skills to help shape policy for practice."

Councillor Dennis Ng

"Being a Councillor gives me insight into trends and challenges that will impact my profession in the future. That’s good information to have."

Councillor Frank Gielen

"Sitting as an elected representative has broadened my professional perspective and given me an opportunity to influence policy and decisions that will impact our profession now and into the future."

Interested?

To stand for election, you must:

  • Hold a certificate of registration authorizing independent or academic practice;
  • Have 3 nominators who are entitled to vote in your electoral district;
  • Reside or practice in Ontario;
  • Have a home address registered with the College in the electoral district where the election is being held, or if you reside outside Ontario, have your primary business address in the electoral district for which the election is being held;
  • Be in good standing with the College

For more information call 416-591-3828 or toll-free 1-800-583-5885 Ex. 252.