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Public consultations

Your feedback is valuable.

Ontario health regulators often seek feedback from the public, health professionals and others when developing policies, guidelines and other documents.

Your feedback helps us identify and assess the issues that concern the public. It helps us develop the policies and standards that guide the work of regulated health professionals and help colleges protect you.

List of Current Consultations

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (deadline February 3, 2025)
    • Draft Policy: Accepting New Patients
    • Draft Policy: Ending the Physician-Patient Relationship
    • Draft Policy: Treatment of Self, Family Members, and Others Close to You

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College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) invites you to participate in three open consultations: 
– Draft Policy: Accepting New Patients
– Draft Policy: Ending the Physician-Patient Relationship
– Draft Policy: Treatment of Self, Family Members, and Others Close to You


To help CPSO evaluate and inform updates to these policies, please visit the dedicated consultation pages linked above or CPSO’s Consultations webpage to learn more.  

The deadline to provide your feedback is February 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM (ET).

The consultation feedback received will be reviewed and considered with CPSO’s mandate to serve the public interest in mind. CPSO values your feedback and extends its thanks for participating in their consultations. In keeping with CPSO’s practices, all feedback received will be posted on CPSO’s website in accordance with their posting guidelines.

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Citizen Advisory Group

The Citizen Advisory Group helps bring the patient voice and perspective to all health regulatory Colleges in Ontario. To find out more, visit their website at citizenadvisorygroup.org.

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