Definitions and General Requirements
 2. (1) It is a non-exemptible standard and qualification for a certificate of registration that the applicant’s past and present conduct afford reasonable grounds for belief that the applicant, (a) is mentally competent to practise medicine; (b) will practise medicine with decency, integrity and honesty and in accordance with the law; (c) has sufficient knowledge, skill and judgment to engage in the kind of medical practice authorized by the certificate; and (d) can communicate effectively and will display an appropriately professional attitude.  O. Reg. 865/93, s. 2 (1). (2) It is a standard and qualification for a certificate of registration that the applicant, (a) submit to the College a completed application for the class of certificate for which application is made, in a form provided by the College; (b) has one of the following: (i) for a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice, Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status, (ii) for a certificate of registration authorizing academic practice, Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or a work permit issued under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) consistent with the practice for which the certificate is issued, or (iii) for a certificate of registration authorizing postgraduate education by reason of section 11, 12, 13 or 15, Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or a work permit issued under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) for the program of postgraduate medical education in which the applicant is appointed; (c) pay the relevant application fee and annual membership fee; (d) establish his or her identity, provide documentation relating to the registration requirements and attend in person at the College for those purposes if requested; and (e) have professional liability protection that extends to all areas of practice in compliance with the by-laws.  O. Reg. 865/93, s. 2 (2); O. Reg. 498/07, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 93/12, s. 1. (3) It is a term, condition and limitation of a certificate of registration that the certificate expires when the holder, (a) no longer has the standards and qualifications required by clause (2) (b); or (b) no longer has the professional liability protection required by clause (2) (e).  O. Reg. 498/07, s. 1 (2). (4) Despite any other provision in this Regulation, an applicant who makes any false or misleading representation or declaration on or in connection with an application, by commission or omission, shall be deemed thereafter not to have, and not to have had, the standards and qualifications for a certificate of any class.  O. Reg. 865/93, s. 2 (4). (5) It is a term, condition and limitation of a certificate of registration that the holder practise only in the areas of medicine in which the holder is educated and experienced.  O. Reg. 865/93, s. 2 (5). (6) If a member fails to provide to the College information about the member or a declaration required under the by-laws, in the form and manner required under the by-laws, the Registrar may give the member notice of intention to suspend the member and may suspend the member’s certificate of registration for failure to provide the information or declaration 60 days after notice is given.  O. Reg. 498/07, s. 1 (3). (7) If a member fails to provide to the College evidence that the member holds professional liability protection in compliance with the by-laws when the College requests it, the Registrar shall immediately give the member notice of intention to suspend the member and may suspend the member’s certificate of registration for failure to provide the evidence 15 days after notice is given.  O. Reg. 498/07, s. 1 (3). Classes of Certificates of Registration Authorizing Practice independent practice