Who decides which groups are Health Regulated in Ontario?
The Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC) provides independent policy advice to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) on matters related to the regulation of health professions in Ontario. HPRAC advises the Minister on • which unregulated health professions should be regulated • whether regulated professions should no longer be regulated, • amendments to the Regulated Health Professions Act, a health profession act or a regulation under those acts, • quality assurance and patient relations programs of Ontario’s health regulatory Colleges, and • matters referred to it by the Minister. Members of the Council are appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council. In formulating its advice, HPRAC seeks information and comment from members of the public, community organizations, interest groups, health professional regulatory colleges and associations, and conducts extensive research. The Council aims to be accessible and open, and its consultative processes may
