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College of Chiropractors of Ontario

The College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) is the governing body for chiropractors 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 a chiropractor in this province.

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2010

Applications to Practise Processed by the CCO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received15513510192
Applicants who became members15513510192

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2009

Agreements on the Recognition of Qualifications: The CCO met with all chiropractic regulatory bodies across Canada to discuss the implications of the Agreement on Internal Trade. This meeting identified barriers to labour mobility, proposed ways to overcome these barriers, and created consistency and predictability across Canadian jurisdictions.

For a description of all OFC-monitored developments for this profession for 2009, see the 2009-2010 Annual Report.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CCO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received23035031
Applicants who became members23023028

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2008

The CCO submitted proposed changes to its registration regulation to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for review. These changes relate to its registration requirements and conditions.

As of March 31, 2009, the ministry was still reviewing these proposed changes.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CCO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received15705920218
Applicants who became members15104920202

During the fall and winter of 2007-2008, the OFC undertook a study of the CCO to understand its 2007 registration practices and establish baseline data and information. PDF

The CCO uses the following outside organization/s to assess the qualifications of its applicants:

The College of Chiropractors of Ontario falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

CCO The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change. Please contact the CCO for further information about your ability to practise as a chiropractor in Ontario.

Assessment Highlight

The College of Chiropractors of Ontario does not require an applicant to have Canadian work experience in order to be registered.