101 Bloor Street West
Toronto ON, M5S 0A1
P: 416-961-8800
Toll Free (Canada and U.S.A.): 1-888-534-2222
F: 416-961-8822
info@oct.ca

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Members' Rights

We are legally obligated to ensure the protection of members’ rights throughout our investigation and disciplinary processes. This includes the member’s right to:

  • an impartial investigation
  • be advised to seek legal assistance
  • be provided with information gathered during the investigation of a complaint
  • provide a written response to the complaint
  • timely processing of the investigation
  • consideration of the complaint by a committee composed of practising members of the College in good standing and members of the public
  • to use French in all communications with the College during the investigation and hearings processes
  • a written decision or written decision and reasons.

Confidentiality

For reasons of confidentiality, we cannot comment on expressions of concern, complaints, investigations or matters proceeding under the complaint resolution process. If a complaint is referred to the Discipline Committee, details are available on the College’s website.

Are you the subject of an investigation?

Here are the steps to take if you are the subject of an investigation.

101 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M5S 0A1

Client Services:

Telephone: 416.961.8800

Toll-Free (Canada and U.S.A.): 1.888.534.2222

info@oct.ca

All Other Inquiries:

Telephone: 437.880.3000

Toll-Free (Canada and U.S.A.): 1.833.966.5588

info@oct.ca

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