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What can happen after an inspection:
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Members as well as non-members may be subject to
for offences.
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Members have the right to hear and respond to all written
complaints of professional misconduct, incompetence or
incapacity formally made against them throughout the
.
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There are three committees composed of tradespersons,
employers of tradespersons, and members of the public that will
consider complaints and evidence against the member and rule
on their findings.
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Members have a right under law to appeal decisions to the
Divisional Court of Ontario.
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Anyone can be held accountable for offences under the Act.
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Provincial Offences Notice (more commonly known as ticketing)
carry a fine of $195 for an individual and $295 for an employer.
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Repeated offences and other sections of the legislation may
result in charges being laid. The result of these charges could
lead to fines of up to $5,000 for the first offence and up to
$10,000 for the second offence.
Did you
know?
There is a wealth of information on
our website about the College, its
activities and services to help you.
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Applications for registration and renewal
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Public register of members
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Code of Ethics
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Strategic Plan
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Budget
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Record of Board Decisions
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Exam Preparation Guide
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Much more!
Still can't find what you're looking for?
You can contact our Client Services
Department at 1-855-299-0028 (toll-free).
One of our client service agents will be
pleased to assist you.
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3,854 field visits were made throughout Ontario in order
to educate and raise awareness about the College and the
Act.
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The College's enforcement officers checked and verified
over 7,000 trade credentials (C of Qs and statements of
membership).
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Over 200 complaints/incidents were submitted to the
College from the public.
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69 Provincial Offences Notices (tickets) issued and 6
prosecutions.
Source: Compliance and Enforcement Statistical Report:
Cumulative to January 31, 2014
Got a complaint?
Anyone can report an incident or file a complaint against a
member or a non-member of the Ontario College of Trades by
calling our Client Services Call Centre at:
1-855-299-0028 (toll-free) or 647-847-3000 (in Toronto) or
emailing complaints@collegeoftrades.ca.
Enforcement stats: