Council of the College of Homeopaths of Ontario

Ministry

Health

URL

www.collegeofhomeopaths.com

Address

163 QUEEN STREET EAST, 4TH FLOOR TORONTO
TORONTO
M5A1S1

Phone

(416) 862-4780

Background

Homeopathy Act, 2007, S.O. 2007, Chapter 10, Schedule Q, s. 4 (opens a new window)

Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, Chapter 18 (opens a new window)

Function

The college regulates the profession of homeopathy in the public interest by ensuring that individuals have access to health services provided by competent health professionals, and that individuals are treated with sensitivity and respect in their dealings with health professionals. Members of the college are governed in accordance with the Homeopathy Act, 2007, the Health Professions Procedural Code, the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, and the regulations and by-laws of the college. The college develops and maintains standards of practice, entry to practice requirements, standards of professional ethics, and promotes and develops standards for continuing competence among the members. Various committees of the college function in a quasi-judicial role with respect to the suspension and revocation of certificates of registration and practice in Ontario.

Membership

At least six and no more than nine members are elected in accordance with the by-laws by the members of the college. At least five and no more than eight members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council who are not members of the college, members of a College as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, or members of a Council as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. The Council elects annually a president and vice-president from among the members of Council who are eligible for election.

Term

There is no limitation in legislation.

Meetings

• Council meets 3 to 4 times a year. In addition, there is one day of orientation for new council members. • The number of meetings for members also depends on the number of Committees they sit on. • Meetings budgeted for the year are as follows: (Not all meetings materialize, depends on need) o Council (4) o Executive (6) o Registration (6) o QA (4) o ICRC (4) o Discipline (1) o Patient Relations (2) • Most meetings are held by telephone and/or video Public members are generally looking at an equivalent of 8 to 12 full day meetings a year

Appointments & Vacancies