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For those who can’t attend in person, the College will be streaming the meeting live. Watch the video in real time below starting June 6th, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
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Chair Angela De Palma, OCT, will report on your Council’s activities during the last year.
CEO and Registrar Michael Salvatori, OCT, will reflect on the College’s 2017 achievements.
Hear from the chairs of the Editorial Board and the Registration Appeals, Investigation and Quality Assurance committees.
The College’s Margaret Wilson Library is hosting an open house. Drop by to see the full range of free services available to members.
To engage with members across the province, the College is accepting questions in advance via the Poll Everywhere app: submit your question.