CASLPO News


April 22, 2026

Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: Key Considerations for Diverse Populations

Assessment is a core part of practice in audiology and speech-language pathology. Standardized tools are designed to support consistency and objectivity in clinical decision-making. However, as patient populations become increasingly diverse, questions are being raised about how well these tools reflect differences in language, culture, and lived experience....

April 22, 2026

Help Shape CASLPO’s Definition of Patient Care and Related Work

We invite you to take part in a short survey that will help inform updates to CASLPO’s Definition of Patient Care and Related Work Policy. ...

March 31, 2026

CASLPO Provides Feedback on British Columbia Consultation on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

The B.C. Ministry of Health recently asked for public feedback on a proposed change that could allow the retail sale of non-prescribed hearing aids for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. CASLPO submitted a letter to share its perspective as Ontario’s regulator of audiologists and speech-language pathologists....

March 31, 2026

CASLPO Releases Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids Task Force Report

The College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) has released its Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids Task Force Report....

March 27, 2026

Read the March 2026 Issue of The Wave

Stay informed with The Wave—CASLPO’s monthly e-newsletter designed to keep registrants up to date with timely, relevant information. The Wave brings together CASLPO's key news and important regulatory updates in one easy-to-read format....

March 27, 2026

AI Guidance for Registrants Now Available

CASLPO's new AI guidance document for registrants is now available. It outlines key considerations to help audiologists and speech-language pathologists evaluate the use of AI in their practice and aligns with approaches taken by other health regulators....

March 4, 2026

Recording Available: E-Forum on the New SLP Intervention Standards

The recording of CASLPO’s recent E-Forum on the new SLP Intervention Standards is now available on our website....

March 3, 2026

New Resources to Help the Public Understand Hearing Care in Ontario

The College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) has launched new resources to help Ontarians better understand hearing and balance care....

February 27, 2026

CASLPO Submits Feedback on WSIB Draft Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Policy

CASLPO recently submitted feedback to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Consultation Secretariat regarding its draft Noise-Induced Hearing Loss policy....

February 20, 2026

Read the February 2026 Issue of The Wave!

Stay informed with The Wave—CASLPO’s monthly e-newsletter designed to keep registrants up to date with timely, relevant information. The Wave replaced our former ex.press newsletter and continues to bring together key updates in one easy-to-read format....

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This website is intended to provide information to the public and registrants. Should there be difference in documentation previously distributed to CASLPO registrants, it is up to the registrant to source the latest version posted on the CASLPO website. Note: the term "member" and "registrant" are used interchangeably throughout CASLPO's website and documents. Both terms are synonymous with "member" as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991, and the Regulations under those Acts.