ALERT! 

As a follow-up to the recent notification, the College Council met August 30, 2010 and has approved the proposed changes to the registration renewal annual deadline.

Please note, for the 2011 renewal, registration renewal forms and payment are due to the College no later than November 1, 2010, 11:59 pm.

Further information related to the 2011 registration renewal process and launch date will be provided to members shortly.

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Facts About the College 

The College of Massage Therapists Ontario (the College), exists to protect the public interest and to regulate the profession of massage therapy in Ontario.

Through the maintenance of high professional standards, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario ensures ethical, high-quality health care. For more information about the College, click here.

Direction for members with inquiries regarding the new HST

Many members have been inquiring about the upcoming change of the GST to the HST, effective July 1, 2010. As specified in the Regulated Health Professions Act, the role of the College is to protect the public interest with respect to massage therapy. Issues regarding tax law and business operations of members is not within that scope. The College is forbidden by law to advocate on behalf of the profession. The Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (formerly the Ontario Massage Therapist Association) has information for massage therapists who are required to charge the HST. If you have questions or concerns about how the HST is going to affect your business, please direct these to the RMTAO. The RMTAO website is www.rmtao.com.

Practice Questions and Answers

Do you have questions about regulatory requirements in relation to your massage therapy practice? Massage therapists will find help with answering common questions, such as how to maintain files and write receipts here.