What is the mandate of the Ontario College of Teachers?

Ontario College of Teachers

Our authority is contained in the Ontario College of Teachers Act.

We :

regulate the teaching profession and govern its members
determine membership criteria and issue, renew, amend, suspend, cancel, revoke and reinstate the Certificate of Qualification and Registration
accredit pre-service and in-service teacher education programs that lead to certification for additional qualifications
establish and enforce professional and ethical standards
investigate complaints against our members and deal with discipline and fitness-to-practise issues
communicate with the public on behalf of our members

perform other functions as laid out in the Act.