A Message of Support to Ontario Opticians from the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC)

Winnipeg, MB / Across Canada — Following the recent announcement from the Ontario Opticians Association (OOA) regarding the suspension of their regular programs and operational challenges, the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) extends its support and solidarity to all opticians, students, and optical professionals in Ontario.

We recognize that announcements of this nature bring uncertainty. The OAC wants to reassure every optician across Ontario that you are not alone, and your professional community remains strong.

As your national professional body, the Opticians Association of Canada is actively here to help you navigate these times without interruption to your career, regulatory requirements, or day-to-day practice.

Standing Together: Built by Opticians, for Opticians

The OAC was founded on a simple principle: we are built by opticians, and built for opticians. Our mission has always been to protect, elevate, and empower the profession nationwide. In times of transition, our commitment to supporting Canadian opticians remains steadfast.

To ensure Ontario opticians continue to receive uninterrupted professional backing, the OAC provides, with membership immediate access to essential resources :

  • Comprehensive Continuing Education (CE): Meeting your annual quality assurance and regulatory requirements remains seamless. OAC members have on-demand access to Canada’s largest online library of accredited, peer-reviewed Continuing Education modules, webinars, and specialized learning opportunities.
  • Complimentary Professional Liability Insurance (PLI): Protect your practice with confidence. Comprehensive Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) is included at no additional cost as part of your standard OAC membership.
  • Advocacy & Professional Community: We continue to represent the interests of opticians at the provincial, national, and regulatory levels, ensuring our profession remains strong, modern, and respected within primary eye care.

We Are Here to Support You

Whether you require immediate CE credits, need clarification on PLI coverage, or simply want guidance during this transitional period, the OAC team is ready to assist you.

We invite Ontario opticians with questions or those seeking immediate membership and education support to connect directly with our member services team:

To our colleagues in Ontario: your dedication to patient care and the optical profession is invaluable. The OAC remains dedicated to serving as your reliable, unified national home today, tomorrow, and into the future. Contact us today to learn more on how we are here to support you.

Opticians Association of Canada (OAC)

Supporting, connecting, and advancing Canadian opticians.