Latest Regulatory Bylaw Updates

Bylaw 8.1 – Bylaws defining unbecoming, improper, unprofessional or discreditable conduct

Posted on 2/26/2026
Unprofessional conduct now includes failing to comply with an undertaking.

Bylaw 2.4 – Requirements relating to regular licensure

Posted on 2/26/2026
Three substantive changes were made to the bylaw.

Bylaw 23.8 – Ordering or supplying bioactive agents for administration by another person

Posted on 2/26/2026
Amended to delete paragraph referencing a directive pursuant to bylaw 23.7.

[RESCINDED] Bylaw 23.7 – Providing directives to RNs authorizing the injections of bioactive agents

Posted on 2/26/2026
Rescinded bylaw with notice to physicians and Registered Nurses.

Bylaw 3.1 Renewal and Expiration of Licences

Posted on 12/18/2025
Minor update to BBV policy name in Renewal Question 7.

Bylaw 2.12 Educational Licensure

Posted on 12/18/2025
Sets a new limitation on prescribing by medical students.

Bylaw 2.5 Requirements relating to provisional licensure

Posted on 12/18/2025
IMGs with 3 years discipline-specific training who meet certain conditions may now qualify for provisional licensure

Administrative Bylaw 4.4 Suspension from Council

Posted on 12/18/2025
Minor update to BBV policy name in Renewal Question 7.

Bylaw 24.1 Reporting of blood-borne viruses

Posted on 9/4/2025
The bylaw was updated to ensure consistency with the amended policy “Blood-borne Viruses: Screening, Reporting and Monitoring of Registrants.”

Bylaws 2.4(e) and 2.6(u)

Posted on 9/4/2025
These bylaws were amended to allow physicians who have achieved the SEAP credential to obtain a regular licence after supervised practice.

Bylaw 3.1 Renewal and Expiration of Licences

Posted on 9/4/2025
This bylaw was amended to permit an educational licence to remain valid while the person is enrolled in a training or assessment program for which the licence is issued, provided the required annual fees are paid.

Bylaw 19.1 Standards for Prescribing of Methadone or Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder

Posted on 9/4/2025
The previous bylaw was rescinded and replaced by an amended version.

Bylaw 3.1 Renewal and Expiration of Licences

Posted on 9/4/2025
This bylaw was amended to permit an educational licence to remain valid while the person is enrolled in a training or assessment program for which the licence is issued, provided the required annual fees are paid.

Bylaw 2.12 – Educational Licensure - Physician Assistants

Posted on 5/6/2025
This bylaw was amended to address educational licensure for Physician Assistants in a training program.

Bylaw 18.1 – The Prescription Review Program

Posted on 4/28/2025
The Council approved an amended list of medications that are to be monitored by the Prescription Review Program.