CASLPO News
March 31, 2026
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
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
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
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
The recording of CASLPO’s recent E-Forum on the new SLP Intervention Standards is now available on our website....
March 3, 2026
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 recently submitted feedback to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Consultation Secretariat regarding its draft Noise-Induced Hearing Loss policy....
February 20, 2026
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....
February 19, 2026
Ageism refers to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination toward others or oneself based on age (World Health Organization, 2021). Because communication, cognition, and sensory function are often assumed to decline with age, ageism can quietly influence clinical judgments in speech and hearing care....