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ANNOUNCEMENT: Results of the 2022 CMLTO Board Elections

03 October 2022

Results of the 2022 CMLTO Board Elections 

In accordance with CMLTO Consolidated Bylaws S.19, a call for nominations for election to the Board was published in Issue 1 of FOCUS and posted on our website for the following Districts:

 

Regular elections:

District 2 – Central West Region (Term: Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)

District 3 – Metropolitan Toronto Region (Term: Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)

District 4 – Central East Region (Term: Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)

District 8 – Registrant-at-Large (Term: Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)

 

Special elections:

District 6 – North East Region (Term: Date elected – Dec 31, 2024)

District 7 – North West Region (Term: Date elected – Dec 31, 2024)

Nomination forms received by deadline:

The following nominations were received by Friday, May 27, 2022, 4:30 p.m.:

 

District 3 – Metropolitan Toronto Region

Two nominations were received - Rino Bonsignore and Joe Healy.

An online election for the professional CMLTO Board Member position on the Board of Directors in District 3 – Metropolitan Toronto Area started on August 26, 2022, and ended on September 30, 2022.

Rino Bonsignore is declared elected for a three-year (3) term on Board commencing January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2025

 

District 4 – Central East Region

One nomination was received – Paula Curti. The candidate was deemed eligible for election and, therefore, declared elected by acclamation.

District 8 – Member-at-Large

One nomination was received – Imaya Dharmasri Vithana. The candidate was deemed eligible for election and, therefore, declared elected by acclamation.

 

By-elections will be held in Districts 2, 6, and 7, where no nominations were received.

Call for Non-Board Committee Members (NBCMs)

27 September 2022

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) has the statutory duty to serve and protect the public by regulating the professional practice of medical laboratory technologists (MLT) in Ontario.

The Board of Directors is the CMLTO’s governing body which is composed of elected Professional and appointed Public Board Members who collectively have the authority and accountability for the overall outcomes of the College.

CMLTO Statutory Committees

The CMLTO Board of Directors conducts its various regulatory responsibilities through the following 7 (seven) statutory committees established by Section 10 (1) of the Health Professions Procedural Code being Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), 1991:

  1. 1. Executive Committee,
  2. 2. Registration Committee,
  3. 3. Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC),
  4. 4. Discipline Committee,
  5. 5. Fitness to Practise Committee,
  6. 6. Quality Assurance Committee, and
  7. 7. Patient Relations Committee.

Roles and Mandates of the CMLTO Statutory Committees

The CMLTO statutory committees, which perform the functions set out in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), 1991, Medical Laboratory Technology Act, 1991, and the CMLTO By-Law, are composed of Professional and Public Board Members, and Non-Board Committee Members, with the exception of the Executive Committee.

Please click here to learn more about the roles and mandates of the CMLTO statutory committees.

Time Commitment and Renumeration

The number of committee meetings held per year and the time commitment for each committee vary depending on the statutory committee.

Non-Board Committee Members are compensated for their time commitment and reimbursed for their expenses in accordance with the Ministry of Health Renumeration Framework for Public Appointees to the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies (Colleges) under the RHPA.

 

Appointment of Non-Board Committee Members

The CMLTO Board of Directors, after considering the Committee compositions proposed by the Executive Committee, appoints the members of the Committees at its first regular meeting of the year.

The term of a Committee Member is one (1) year commencing immediately after the appointment takes place and expiring when a new Committee Member’s term of office begins in accordance with the CMLTO Consolidated By-Laws.

Non-Board Committee Member Application Process

Registrants, who are eligible for appointment to a Statutory Committee as a Non-Board Committee Member pursuant to CMLTO Consolidated By-Laws / Section 29. Appointment of Non-Director Registrants to Committees of the College, are invited to bring their valuable knowledge, skills and expertise to contribute to public protection through self-regulation of the MLT profession.

The applicants should submit the following documents to executiveoffice@cmlto.com by 4:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, October 28, 2022:

  1. 1. A letter of interest to serve as a Non-Board Committee Member, and
  2. 2. Current Curriculum Vitae.

For further information, please send an email to executiveoffice@cmlto.com.


 


** NOW CLOSED **Revised CMLTO Consolidated By-Laws: Public Consultation and Information Sessions

23 September 2022

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is inviting its Registrants, stakeholders, and the public to participate in a consultation on the new CMLTO By-Law.

Please click on the link below to access our consultation page: Revised CMLTO Consolidated By-Laws Public Consultation and Public Information Session

This consultation ended 11:59 pm EDT on Monday, November 21, 2022. 













The CMLTO 2022 Board Election is Underway

26 August 2022

An election for the professional CMLTO Board Member position on the Board of Directors from District 3 – Metropolitan Toronto Region is underway now.

CMLTO Registrants, who are eligible to vote in District 3, have been notified by email and sent instructions for casting their votes electronically.

Registrants, who believe they are eligible to vote in District 3 but have not received a notification, should send an email to executiveoffice@cmlto.com.

CMLTO encourages all Registrants, who are eligible to vote in District 3, to exercise their professional responsibility and vote for the candidate who they think will actively and effectively govern in the public interest on the Board of Directors.

Poll close date: Friday, September 30, 2022, 12:59 p.m.

Latest Call for Nomination Results

03 August 2022

Call for Nominations results 

 

The Board establishes CMLTO’s strategic direction and the outcomes that will lead self-regulation forward in the interest of public safety.

 

As published in both articles of the CMLTO Focus newsletter and website, along with an e-blast reminder in May, a call for nominations for election to the Board (in accordance with the CMLTO consolidated Bylaw S.19) was issued for the following Districts:

 

District 2 – Central West Region (Term: Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)

District 3 – Metropolitan Toronto (Term: Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)

District 4 – Central East Region (Term: Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)

District 8 – Registrant-at-Large (Term: Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)

 

Special elections were held for the existing Board vacancies in:

 

District 6 – North East Region (Term: Date elected – Dec 31, 2024)

District 7 – North West Region (Term: Date elected – Dec 31, 2024)

We are delighted to announce the following nominations, which were all received by Friday, May 27th, 2022 at 4:30 PM:

District 3 – Metropolitan Toronto Area Region

Two nominations were received. The candidates were deemed eligible for election, therefore, an online election will be held in District 3 between August 26 – September 30, 2022. Registrants who are eligible to vote will be notified by email.

District 4 – Central East Region

One nomination was received, which was Paula Curti. The candidate was deemed eligible for election and, therefore, declared elected by acclamation.

District 8 – Member-at-Large

One nomination was received, which was Imaya Dharmasri Vithana. The candidate was deemed eligible for election and, therefore, declared elected by acclamation.

There were no nominations received for Districts 2, 6, and 7.

All terms for the Board Members will commence on January 1, 2023.

We will continue to keep you updated on any changes to our Board positions. Please continue to consult with our website, as well as issues of FOCUS newsletter in order to remain informed and up-to-date on the key initiatives of the College.

 

Registrant reminder

20 January 2022

Keeping your information updated is a professional obligation

Reviewing and updating your information through CMLTO online services is not only required during the registration renewal period. Access your profile at any time to make updates. In fact, MLTs are required by law, to update the following information within 30 days of any changes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Home address and telephone number
  • Name, address, and phone number of each current employer
  • Job titles.

Registrants must inform the CMLTO if they have been charged with, or found guilty of, an offence and the report must include information about every bail condition or other restriction imposed on them. This report must be made as soon as possible (i.e., no more than 10 days) after the charge is laid. Registrants cannot wait until renewal time to report such a charge. They must report that information to the College by email to professionalconduct@cmlto.com.

Please remember to update your information through CMLTO online services when changes occur. It can be done easily from any computer or device, 24/7 year-round.

“Intention to suspend” notices sent

20 January 2022

CMLTO’s 2022 Annual registration renewal period ended Dec 31, 2021. Registrants renewing after Dec 31st are subject to a late fee. Information related to registration deadlines and fees can be found here.

The CMLTO Registration department mailed “Intention to suspend” notices to all registrants who did not pay their fees by Dec 31st. Those who do not resign their CMLTO registration or fail to pay the 2022 registration fee by 11:59 pm EST on February 6, 2022, will be suspended for non-payment.

A list of suspended registrants will be published in FOCUS and the College will inform registrants’ employers. The Public Register will reflect suspensions and reinstatements in registrants’ profiles.

For more information, contact CMLTO at 416-861-9605 [toll-free in Canada: 1-800-323-9672] extension 1, or email registration@cmlto.com.

CMLTO Board officers for 2022

06 January 2022

At its December meeting, the Board also appointed its Officers for 2022 and their terms take effect on January 1, 2022.
Chair – Tammy Earle
Vice-Chair, Professional – Karen Persad
Vice-Chair, Public – Walter Hewus.

CMLTO holiday operating hours

17 December 2021

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Dec 24, 2021: 8:30 am - noon
Dec 27, 2021: Closed
Dec 28, 2021: Closed
Dec 29, 2021: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Dec 30, 2021: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Dec 31, 2021: 8:30 am – noon
Jan 3, 2022: Closed

Approved refresher courses lists updated

05 December 2021

The CMLTO publishes lists of approved refresher courses for MLTs. Refresher course hours may be required for a person applying for a Practising class of registration certificate who cannot demonstrate active engagement, or for a Non-practising member who wishes to change class to Practising.

Click here for more information.