Call for nominations for election CMLTO Council
12 April 2021
The CMLTO exists for the protection of the public’s right to safe, high-quality health care through self-regulation and leadership of the medical laboratory technology profession. The Council establishes CMLTO’s strategic direction and the outcomes that will lead self-regulation forward in the interest of public safety.
The CMLTO invites members to be part of this process. Bring your knowledge, skill, and ability to Council and help shape the future. Click on the above image to read or download the poster (PDF).
To achieve an effective mix of skills and abilities, the Council has established selection criteria for Council Member nominations and appointments.These criteria are designed to increase understanding of the qualifications and expectations of Council Members and serve as a guide for candidates and for those who are nominating, and being nominated, for Council positions. Please click here for more information.
Important announcement
31 March 2021
CMLTO Council President Tammy Earle announced today that the CMLTO Council regretfully accepted Registrar & CEO Kathy Wilkie’s resignation at its March 22, 2021 meeting. Kathy will have completed 21 years of service at the CMLTO upon her retirement in August 2021.
"On behalf of the Council, members, and staff, I would like to thank Kathy and express our gratitude for her tireless work in support of the College, the profession, and regulatory excellence in Ontario. We wish her well in the next chapter of her life," the Council President stated.
The Council has begun the search for the next Registrar & CEO.
Click here (PDF) to read the full announcement.
CMLTO closed April 2nd and April 5th
30 March 2021
Reminder: QAP requirements
16 March 2021
The updated Quality Assurance Program (QAP) launched on January 1, 2021. All members registered as Practising are required to submit an acceptable Stage 1 Professional Portfolio by March 31, 2021.
MLTs experiencing difficulties in completing the Stage 1 portfolio, should contact QA staff for assistance by telephone at 1-800-323-9672, ext. 2, or by email at qualityassurance@cmlto.com.
MOH COVID-19 vaccine information for regulated health professionals
16 March 2021
MLTs and other regulated health professionals are advised to review the following Ministry of Health (MOH) information regarding receiving a vaccination if you aren’t getting one from your employer.
COVID-19: Guidance for Prioritizing Health Care Workers for COVID-19 Vaccination (PDF)
Please consult the Public Health Unit where you live, to register for the vaccine if you have not already received one. The College has advised the MOH and PHUs to check the CMLTO Public Register to verify an MLT’s status as regulated health professionals at vaccination clinics.
Find contact information for your Public Health Unit by clicking on this MOH web page.
- Visit Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine web page to view the latest provincial data and information on COVID-19 vaccines.
- Visit Ontario’s COVID-19 information website to learn more about how the province continues to protect the people of Ontario from the virus.
Call for nominations for election CMLTO Council
16 March 2021
The CMLTO exists for the protection of the public’s right to safe, high-quality health care through self-regulation and leadership of the medical laboratory technology profession. The Council establishes CMLTO’s strategic direction and the outcomes that will lead self-regulation forward in the interest of public safety.
The CMLTO invites members to be part of this process. Bring your knowledge, skill, and ability to Council and help shape the future. Click on the above image to read or download the poster (PDF).
To achieve an effective mix of skills and abilities, the Council has established selection criteria for Council Member nominations and appointments.These criteria are designed to increase understanding of the qualifications and expectations of Council Members and serve as a guide for candidates and for those who are nominating, and being nominated, for Council positions. Please click here for more information.
CMLTO closed for Family Day
13 February 2021
2020 to 2022/2023 CMLTO Strategic Framework released
15 January 2021

The CMLTO team is committed to working effectively with the Council, the public, each other, members, government, stakeholders, and other health professionals to serve the public interest through achievement of the CMLTO Critical Outcomes/Ends Policy Direction established by the CMLTO Council.
The CMLTO Council refreshes its Critical Outcomes/Ends Policy Direction approximately every three to four years. The Council ensures that its direction is aligned with the legislation in Ontario. This Council policy sets the mandate and focus for the Registrar & CEO and team. In order to achieve maximum results, each year CMLTO refreshes its specificoperational outcomes, milestones, related tactics and operational plans designed toachieve the Critical Outcomes/Ends Policy direction.
The Registrar & CEO and team have created this strategic framework to summarize CMLTO’s strategic approach and priorities for achieving results over the period 2020 to 2022/2023. Click here to read or download the Strategic Framework document (PDF).
2021 Council officers
06 January 2021
- Tammy Earle, CMLTO Council President & Chair
- Helen Meaney, CMLTO Council Vice President, Professional
- Tammie Rix, CMLTO Council Vice President, Public.
MLT late fees and suspensions
06 January 2021
Members wishing to renew their membership can still do so until 11:59 pm EST, on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at www.cmlto-onlineservices.com, however, late fees have now been added to renewal fees.
All MLTs who have not renewed their membership by 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, February 7, 2021, will have their certificate of registration suspended. If a member’s certificate of registration is suspended, the Registrar & CEO will notify the member and their employers by mail. Upon suspension, the certificate of registration expires, and the former member is no longer authorized to practise medical laboratory technology in Ontario.
Further, a permanent notation of the suspension (and subsequent reinstatement, if applicable) will appear in the MLT’s record in the CMLTO Public Register. A list containing the names of all suspended medical laboratory technologists will be published in the FOCUS newsletter.