CASLPO News

A Year-End Message & Holiday Hours

As 2025 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you, Ontario’s audiologists and speech-language pathologists, for the dedication you bring to your work every day. Your commitment to safe, high-quality care makes a real difference for patients and families across the province, and it does not go unnoticed.

For more than 30 years, CASLPO has been here to support you in this important work. This year, we were pleased to introduce our new 2025–2029 Strategic Plan which will guide the College over the next four years. At the heart of our plan is a single, overarching goal: Deepening Trust, Equity, and Responsiveness. This reflects our commitment to continue to evolve and strengthen how we regulate, communicate, and lead – and we look forward to working alongside you as we bring this vision to life.

One of the highlights of the year was the Board’s Education Day on September 18, where we heard directly from caregivers and family members who shared their stories and experiences with the public lens of having received services from CASLPO registrants in various settings. The Board also heard from the renowned author, public speaker, and hearing health advocate Gael Hannan, who shared her lived experience as a person with hearing loss. The theme, The Patient and Family Experience, was a powerful reminder of the difference you make each day and the lasting impact your care has on patients and their loved ones.

We also continue to hear directly from patients who want to share their appreciation. One recent note described feeling truly supported at every stage of care — from timely communication and unrushed appointments, to feeling genuinely valued as an individual. Members of the public told CASLPO that their clinicians consistently “went above and beyond” and that their care felt like it was “more than just a job.” Stories like these highlight the compassion, professionalism, and dedication you bring to your practice.

As the holiday season approaches, we wish you and your loved ones peace, joy, and well-deserved time to rest and recharge. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to safe, ethical, patient-centred care.

Please note that the CASLPO office will be closed from noon on December 24, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026

Happy Holidays from the staff and Board at CASLPO!