As of Right Registration Pathway

The As of Right registration pathway allows audiologists and speech-language pathologists who are registered and in good standing in another regulated Canadian province to start practising in Ontario temporarily, for up to six months, while their CASLPO registration is being processed.  (O. Reg. 317/25: EXEMPTION - RESTRICTED TITLES under the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991)

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible to practise under the As of Right legislation, an applicant must: 

• hold an active certificate of registration in good standing, equivalent to CASLPO’s General certificate of registration, with a regulatory body in another Canadian province; 
• not have been refused registration with another Canadian regulatory body within the past two years preceding your application;   
• have no outstanding conduct, discipline, or registration issues; 
• complete a CASLPO As of Right application and submit a signed Attestation Form before providing services in Ontario;   
• hold professional liability insurance that provides coverage in Ontario; and 
• intend to provide professional services to residents of Ontario only while you are physically present in Ontario. The As of Right registration pathway is not for cross-jurisdictional virtual practice.   

Duration and Conditions of Practice 

You may practise in Ontario for up to six months while completing your registration requirements with CASLPO. The six-month period starts on your first day of employment in Ontario.   

The following conditions apply:  

• You must complete full General CASLPO registration within this 6-month timeframe to continue practising in Ontario. 
• As of Right is a one-time application. You cannot re-apply for As of Right after the six months have passed.   
• You must provide professional services to residents of Ontario while you are physically present in Ontario.  

You must stop practising under As of Right if: 

• Your application to CASLPO is rejected 
• You do not receive registration with CASLPO within six-months 
• You do not continue to meet all the eligibility criteria 

How to Apply 

• Review the eligibility criteria to confirm you meet all requirements. 
• Request an As of Right Attestation Form and an As of Right application by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "As of Right Application." In your email, include a brief note stating your full name, the Canadian province where you currently hold a certificate of registration in audiology or speech-language pathology, and your anticipated employment start date in Ontario for the provision of in-person services.
• Submit your completed Attestation Form and As of Right application to the same email address. 
• Pay the $150 application fee, the $50 registration fee, and the applicable prorated annual fee. Further information about the prorated annual fee is available on CASLPO's Fee Chart. 
• Wait for confirmation. CASLPO staff will contact you within approximately two to four business days. 

Resources 

Learn more about the As of Right framework in the following resources: 

• Ontario Ministry of Health As of Right Guidance Document – version June 2025 

Important Note: 

Applicants practising as audiologists (AUDs) or speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Ontario under As of Right must comply with Ontario laws, regulations, and CASLPO practice standards. As of Right applicants are responsible for ensuring that their practice aligns with Ontario’s standards of care. The legislation and standards governing professional practice in Ontario may differ from those in an applicant’s home province. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the differences between scope of practice in their home jurisdiction vs. Ontario.

Inter-jurisdictional AUDs or SLPs practising in Ontario under As of Right are not registered with CASLPO, and as such, are not listed on CASLPO’s Public Register. If an employer needs to verify the individual’s registration, they will need to contact the Canadian regulatory body with which the inter-jurisdictional AUD or SLP is registered.   

Inter-jurisdictional AUDs or SLPs practising under As of Right must obtain registration with CASLPO within six months of practice in Ontario.   

Until the inter-jurisdictional AUD or SLP is registered with CASLPO, CASLPO cannot:

• verify their eligibility to practice in Ontario.   
• provide regulatory oversight (e.g., investigate a complaint).   

Frequently Asked Questions