As Registered Occupational Therapists through the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO), we are very concerned about COTO's recent decision not to consider a financial relief measure--other than delaying payment of the regular annual fee until August 2020--as a result of Covid-19. COTO has the largest membership in the country compared to other regulatory OT colleges, and also has the highest fees. Many OTs have faced financial hardship during Covid-19, and/or have continued working while placing themselves and their families at risk. You may wish to examine COTO's excellent financial position with $1.5 million in a contingency reserve fund as per their 2019 Annual Report: https://annualreport.coto.org/financial-summary/
Please sign this petition if you feel COTO should consider lowering their 2020/21 annual fee. #we're all in this together
Please forward this petition to your Occupational Therapy network. Please include at least your first name below, and YOU MUST BE AN OT TO SIGN.
