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College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
The College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) is the governing body for audiologists and speech-language pathologists in Ontario.
The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the college to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist in this province.
In 2009, the CASLPO submitted its first-ever Fair Registrations Practices (FRP) Report, covering 2008, to the OFC. Since then, it has also submitted an FRP Report covering 2009 and its first audit of registration practices.
During 2009 - 2010, the OFC monitored developments related to the registration practices of the CASLPO:
Mentored Practice: The CASLPO has required applicants to complete six months of mentored practice in Ontario, if they have less than two years of professional practice. The Agreement on Internal Trade requires removing this mentorship for applicants from provinces outside Ontario. The CASLPO asked that this mentorship be kept (as an exception under the AIT), but the request was denied. This denial means that the mentorship requirement must be removed for individuals in other provinces and territories, but not for Ontario graduates or internationally trained individuals.
Applications to Practise Processed by the CASLPO in 2009
| Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training |
Total |
| Ontario |
Other Canadian Provinces |
USA |
Other International |
Unknown |
| New applications received | 102 | 31 | 39 | 18 | 0 | 190 |
| Applicants who became members | 88 | 26 | 32 | 14 | 0 | 160 |
Applications to Practise Processed by the CASLPO in 2008
| Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training |
Total |
| Ontario |
Other Canadian Provinces |
USA |
Other International |
Unknown |
| New applications received | 79 | 26 | 42 | 15 | 0 | 162 |
| Applicants who became members | 95 | 30 | 47 | 12 | 0 | 184 |
The CASLPO uses the following outside organization/s to assess the qualifications of its applicants:
The College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change.
Please contact the CASLPO for further information about your ability to practise as an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist in Ontario.
