🗓️ Date: Thursday April 17, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET 📍 Location: Zoom webinar (Link provided upon registration)

ABOUT THE SESSION

The College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CoNO) invites you to take part in an informative webinar in support of the current open consultation regarding potential changes to the classes of registration as set out in the Registration Regulation made under the Naturopathy Act, 2007.

This session will provide an overview of the current regulatory framework and the classes of registration available to naturopathic doctors (NDs). We will also explore the possibility of introducing new classes of registration and discuss how these changes could enhance public protection and improve access to the profession.

Some of the key topics to be discussed include:

– Review of the existing classes of registration and their requirements.
– Consideration of potential changes or additions to registration classes.
– The College’s approach to maximizing public protection while improving accessibility to Naturopathic care.
– How your feedback will shape future regulatory decisions.

Register now to participate in this opportunity to engage with the College’s plans for potential regulatory changes and more about this preliminary consultation process. Whether you are a ND, student, or stakeholder, your input is important in shaping the future of naturopathic regulation in Ontario.

To allow our panel to provide detailed answers during the session, please submit any questions you might have no later than 24 hours before the start of the session. Questions can be submitted via this online form.

PANEL MEMBERS

Andrew Parr, CEO

Andrew Parr is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, the regulatory authority governing naturopathic doctors in Ontario. He was first appointed to the College during its formative stages in August 2010 and, upon proclamation of the Naturopathy Act, 2007 in July 2015, was formally re-appointed by the new Council.

Prior to joining the College, Andrew had been working in the not-for-profit sector for 20 years including eight of which he served as the Executive Director and CEO of the association for registered massage therapists in Ontario. Andrew has also served as the Executive Director of the Canadian Society of Association Executives-Trillium Chapter for ten years through a successful association management firm he had established.

Andrew has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in politics from Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario and has attained his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the Canadian Society of Association Executives.

Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time at the lake with his husband of 30 years and his delightful pups, Chandler and Gunther.

Erica Laugalys, Deputy CEO, Registrant and Corporate Services

Erica Laugalys is the Deputy CEO, Registrant and Corporate Services and has been with the College for over 10 years. Erica has served with many Council members supporting their work on several committees, including the Registration Committee and Exam Appeals Committee. She has been vital to the development and implementation of the College’s Clinical Sciences, Biomedical and Clinical (Practical) Examinations, not to mention the Prescribing & Therapeutics and IVIT exams. In addition to her Council and Committee work, Erica has interacted with countless volunteers who have served as examiners, invigilators, and item writers. Erica has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo. Prior to her work with the College, she worked in Registration and Examinations for the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy.