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47.3 (1) Despite subsection 33 (1) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, a person who is a member of the College and holds an earned doctorate may use the title “doctor”, a variation, abbreviation or an equivalent in another language if he or she complies with the following conditions: 1.  The member may only use the title “doctor” in compliance with the requirements under this Act, the regulations and the by-laws. 2.  When describing himself or herself orally using the title “doctor”, the member must also mention that he or she is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, or identify himself or herself using the title restricted to him or her as a member of the College. 3.  When identifying himself or herself in writing using the title “doctor” on a name tag, business card or any document, the member must set out his or her full name after the title, immediately followed by at least one of the following: i.  Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, ii.  the title that the member may use under this Act.  2009, c. 26, s. 26 (2). Definition (2) In this section, “earned doctorate” means a doctoral degree in social work that is, (a)  granted by a post-secondary educational institution authorized in Ontario to grant the degree under an Act of the Assembly, including a person that is authorized to grant the degree pursuant to the consent of the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities under the Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000, (b)  granted by a post-secondary educational institution in a Canadian province or territory other than Ontario and that is considered by the College to be equivalent to a doctoral degree described in clause (a), or (c)  granted by a post-secondary educational institution located in a country other than Canada that is considered by the College to be equivalent to a doctoral degree described in clause (a).  2009, c. 26, s. 26 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 26, s. 26 (2) - 01/10/2010
48 (1) A person has the right to use French in all dealings with the College.  1998, c. 31, s. 48 (1). Same (2) The Council shall take all reasonable measures and make all reasonable plans to ensure that persons may use French in all dealings with the College.  1998, c. 31, s. 48 (2). Limitation (3) The right to use French given by this section is subject to the limits that are reasonable in the circumstances.  1998, c. 31, s. 48 (3). Definition (4) In this section, “dealings” means any practice or procedure available to the public or to members of the College and includes giving or receiving communications, information or notices, making applications, taking examinations or tests and participating in programs or in hearings or reviews.  1998, c. 31, s. 48 (4).
49 No proceeding for damages shall be instituted against the College, the Council, a committee of the College, a member of the Council or a committee of the College, or an officer, employee, agent or appointee of the College for any act done in good faith in the performance or intended performance of a duty or in the exercise or the intended exercise of a power under this Act, a regulation or a by-law, or for any neglect or default in the performance or exercise in good faith of the duty or power.  1998, c. 31, s. 49.
50 (1) Every person engaged in the administration of this Act, including an investigator appointed under section 32, shall preserve secrecy with respect to all information that comes to his or her knowledge in the course of his or her duties and shall not communicate any of those matters to any other person except, (a)  as may be required in connection with the administration of this Act and the regulations and by-laws or any proceeding under this Act or the regulations or by-laws; (b)  to his or her counsel; (c)  with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; (d)  to a police officer to aid an investigation undertaken with a view to a law enforcement proceeding or from which a law enforcement proceeding is likely to result; or (e)  to the extent that the information is available to the public under this Act.  1998, c. 31, s. 50 (1). Definition (2) In clause (1) (d), “law enforcement proceeding” means a proceeding in a court or tribunal that could result in a penalty or sanction being imposed.  1998, c. 31, s. 50 (2). Limitation (3) No person described in subsection (1) shall disclose, under clause (1) (d), any information with respect to a person other than a member.  1998, c. 31, s. 50 (3). No requirement (4) Nothing in clause (1) (d) shall require a person described in subsection (1) to disclose information to a police officer unless the information is required to be produced under a warrant.  1998, c. 31, s. 50 (4). Persons not compellable (5) No person to whom subsection (1) applies shall be compelled to give testimony in any civil proceeding, other than a proceeding under this Act or an appeal or a judicial review relating to a proceeding under this Act, with regard to information obtained in the course of his or her duties.  1998, c. 31, s. 50 (5). Documents not admissible (6) No record of a proceeding under this Act and no document or thing prepared for or statement given at such a proceeding and no order or decision made in such a proceeding is admissible in any civil proceeding, other than a proceeding under this Act or an appeal or judicial review relating to a proceeding under this Act.  1998, c. 31, s. 50 (6).
51 (1) A notice or document to be given or served under this Act is sufficiently given or served if it is, (a)  delivered personally; (b)  sent by mail; or (c)  given or served in accordance with by-laws respecting service.  1998, c. 31, s. 51 (1). Same (2) If a notice or document is sent by mail addressed to a person at the last address of the person in the records of the College, there is a rebuttable presumption that the notice or document is delivered to the person on the fifth day after the day of mailing.  1998, c. 31, s. 51 (2).
52 A statement containing information from the records required to be kept by the Registrar under this Act, purporting to be certified by the Registrar under the seal of the College, is admissible in evidence in a court of law as proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, of the facts stated in it, without proof of the appointment or signature of the Registrar and without proof of the seal.  1998, c. 31, s. 52.
53 If there is a conflict between this Act, the regulations or the by-laws and the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, the provisions of this Act, the regulations and the by-laws prevail.  1998, c. 31, s. 53.
54 If it appears to the College that a person does not comply with this Act or the regulations or the by-laws, despite the imposition of a penalty in respect of that non-compliance and in addition to any other rights it may have, the College may apply to a judge of the Superior Court of Justice for an order directing the person to comply with the provision, and the judge may make the order or any other order the judge thinks fit.  1998, c. 31, s. 54; 2006, c. 19, Sched. C, s. 1 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 19, Sched. C, s. 1 (1) - 22/06/2006 Offences
55 (1) Every person who contravenes subsection 46 (1) or (2), 47 (1) or (2) or 47.1 (1) or (2) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000 for a first offence and not more than $10,000 for a subsequent offence.  1998, c. 31, s. 55 (1); 2001, c. 8, s. 238. Offence, obstruct investigator (2) Every person who contravenes subsection 32 (6) (obstruction of investigator) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $10,000.  1998, c. 31, s. 55 (2). Offence, false representation (3) Every person who makes a representation, knowing it to be false, for the purpose of having a certificate issued under this Act is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $10,000.  1998, c. 31, s. 55 (3). Offence, assist in false representation (4) Every person who knowingly assists a person in committing an offence under subsection (3) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $10,000.  1998, c. 31, s. 55 (4). Offence, reports by employers, members (5) Every person who contravenes section 41 (Employer’s report, termination for misconduct, etc.), section 42 (Employer’s report, member convicted of offence) or section 43 (Member’s Report, sexual abuse by another member) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000.  1998, c. 31, s. 55 (5). Offence re preserving secrecy (6) A person who contravenes subsection 50 (1) (Confidentiality) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000.  1998, c. 31, s. 55 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2001, c. 8, s. 238 - 01/11/2001
56 (1) The Minister shall conduct a review of this Act within five years after this section comes into force.  1998, c. 31, s. 56 (1). Same (2) The Minister shall, (a)  inform the public when a review under this section begins; and (b)  prepare a written report respecting the review and make that report available to the public.  1998, c. 31, s. 56 (2). PART X 
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
57 (1) Despite any other provision of this Act, the Minister shall, on the terms determined by the Minister, appoint a transitional Council of the College to act as a transitional Council of the College until the first meeting of the first duly elected and appointed Council.  1998, c. 31, s. 57 (1). Composition (2) The transitional Council shall be composed of an equal number of social workers and social service workers and such other persons as the Minister considers appropriate.  1998, c. 31, s. 57 (2). Registrar (3) The transitional Council shall appoint a Registrar who shall act for the period beginning on the day set out in his or her appointment and ending when the first duly elected and appointed Council appoints a Registrar.  1998, c. 31, s. 57 (3). Powers and duties of transitional Council (4) During the period mentioned in subsection (1), this Act and the Regulations and by-laws apply with respect to the transitional Council as if it were the Council.  1998, c. 31, s. 57 (4).
58 The transitional Council may establish any committees that it from time to time considers necessary.  1998, c. 31, s. 58.
59 (1) The Registrar appointed by the transitional Council or the Registrar appointed under subsection 9 (2), as the case may be, shall issue a certificate of registration for social work to an applicant if, (a)  his or her application and the fees prescribed by the by-laws are received by the College before the day that is two years after the day subsection 57 (1) is proclaimed in force; and (b)  the applicant has obtained a degree in social work from a social work program accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, a degree from a social work program or an equivalent program approved by a body prescribed by the regulations or a degree from a social work program or an equivalent program prescribed by the regulations.  1998, c. 31, s. 59 (1). Same (2) The Registrar appointed by the transitional Council or the Registrar appointed under subsection 9 (2), shall issue a certificate of registration for social service work to an applicant if, (a)  his or her application and the fees prescribed by the by-laws are received by the College before the day that is two years after the day subsection 57 (1) is proclaimed in force; and (b)  the applicant has obtained a diploma in social service work from a social service work program or an equivalent program, as prescribed by the regulations.  1998, c. 31, s. 59 (2). Defer application (3) The Registrar appointed by the transitional Council may defer an application under this section for a certificate of registration until a Registrar is appointed under subsection 9 (2) if, based on the past conduct or actions of the applicant, the Registrar has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant will not perform his or her duties as a social worker or a social service worker, as the case may be, in accordance with the law, including, but not limited to, this Act, the regulations and the by-laws.  1998, c. 31, s. 59 (3). Same (4) Before deferring an application under subsection (3), the Registrar shall give the applicant, (a)  notice of his or her intention to defer the application; and (b)  at least 14 days to make written submissions to the Registrar as to why that action should not be taken.  1998, c. 31, s. 59 (4). Same (5) The Registrar need not hold a hearing or afford any person an opportunity to make oral or written submissions, other than as provided in this section, before deferring an application under this section.  1998, c. 31, s. 59 (5).
60 (1) The Registrar appointed by the transitional Council may revoke a certificate of registration issued under section 59 if he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that the past conduct or actions of the member in the course of his or her practice exposes or is likely to expose a person or persons to harm or injury.  1998, c. 31, s. 60 (1). Same (2) Before revoking a certificate under subsection (1), the Registrar shall give the member, (a)  notice of his or her intention to revoke the certificate; and (b)  at least 14 days to make written submissions to the Registrar as to why that action should not be taken.  1998, c. 31, s. 60 (2). Same (3) Clause (2) (b) does not apply with respect to the revocation of a certificate of registration if the Registrar believes that the delay would be inappropriate in view of the risk of harm or injury to a person or persons.  1998, c. 31, s. 60 (3). Same (4) The Registrar need not hold a hearing or afford any person an opportunity to make oral or written submissions, other than as provided in this section, before revoking a certificate of registration under this section.  1998, c. 31, s. 60 (4).
61 The transitional Council shall hold the election for the elected members of the first duly elected and appointed Council within one year after the transitional Council is appointed.  1998, c. 31, s. 61.