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The '''Canadian Association of Optometrists''' (CAO) is the national voice of optometry, providing leadership and support to its members to enhance the delivery of eye health and vision care for all Canadians.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://opto.ca/about|title=About CAO | the Canadian Association of Optometrists}}</ref> CAO was formally constituted with the proclamation of a federal act to incorporate the Canadian Association of Optometrists on June 30, 1948. |
The '''Canadian Association of Optometrists''' (CAO) is the national voice of optometry, providing leadership and support to its members to enhance the delivery of eye health and vision care for all Canadians.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://opto.ca/about|title=About CAO | the Canadian Association of Optometrists}}</ref> CAO was formally constituted with the proclamation of a federal act to incorporate the Canadian Association of Optometrists on June 30, 1948. |
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Optometrists are independent primary health care providers and represent the front line of vision health. Optometrists practice in a range of settings: most work in private practice, others work in clinics, hospitals, community health centres, corporate optometry, research, teaching, and administration. Recognized at home and internationally as a leading advocate for the profession, CAO is dedicated to providing leadership and support to its +8,300 members (Optometrists, Students, and Optometric Assistants) to enhance the delivery of healthy eyes and clear vision for all Canadians. |
Optometrists are independent primary health care providers and represent the front line of vision health. Optometrists practice in a range of settings: most work in private practice, others work in clinics, hospitals, community health centres, corporate optometry, research, teaching, and administration. Recognized at home and internationally as a leading advocate for the profession, CAO is dedicated to providing leadership and support to its +8,300 members (Optometrists, Students, and Optometric Assistants) to enhance the delivery of healthy eyes and clear vision for all Canadians. F |
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== Membership == |
== Membership == |
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== History == |
== History == |
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At a meeting in [[Ottawa]] on July 7, 1941 six provincial representatives resolved to organize the Canadian Association of Optometrists. The first President was Dr. Herb McClung of [[Saskatchewan]], who had promoted the idea of a national association since 1924. |
At a meeting in [[Ottawa]] on July 7, 1941 six provincial representatives resolved to organize the Canadian Association of Optometrists. The first President was Dr. Herb McClung of [[Saskatchewan]], who had promoted the idea of a national association since 1924. |
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* To consider and act upon all matters which have [[Dominion]]-wide effect upon Optometry and which do not lie specifically within the jurisdiction of any individual province; |
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* To promote by all means possible the usefulness of Optometry; |
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* To promote good fellowship and friendly intercourse between the several provincial associations; |
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* To advance optometric education. |
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The association pursued national recognition and CAO was formally constituted with the proclamation of a federal act to incorporate the Canadian Association of Optometrists on June 30, 1948. |
The association pursued national recognition and CAO was formally constituted with the proclamation of a federal act to incorporate the Canadian Association of Optometrists on June 30, 1948. |
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== Awards == |
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*[https://opto.ca/vision-champion-award Vision Champion Award]:The Canadian Association of Optometrists' Vision Champion Award is the only award presented to the general public (non-optometric community) by the CAO. It honours individuals or organizations for distinguished service to the eye heath and vision care of all Canadians. https://opto.ca/CAO-awards |
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* CAO Honorary Life Membership is conferred only upon a person who has rendered exceptional service in or for the profession of optometry or whom it is desired to honour for outstanding public service in the vision and eye care field. |
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* CAO President's Award – The highest award CAO presents for members who have made an exceedingly significant contribution to the advancement of the profession of Optometry in Canada through her/his work within the previous ten years. |
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== Executive directors == |
== Executive directors == |
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Revision as of 14:45, 29 April 2024
The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) is the national voice of optometry, providing leadership and support to its members to enhance the delivery of eye health and vision care for all Canadians.[1] CAO was formally constituted with the proclamation of a federal act to incorporate the Canadian Association of Optometrists on June 30, 1948.
Optometrists are independent primary health care providers and represent the front line of vision health. Optometrists practice in a range of settings: most work in private practice, others work in clinics, hospitals, community health centres, corporate optometry, research, teaching, and administration. Recognized at home and internationally as a leading advocate for the profession, CAO is dedicated to providing leadership and support to its +8,300 members (Optometrists, Students, and Optometric Assistants) to enhance the delivery of healthy eyes and clear vision for all Canadians. F
Membership
More than 8,300 optometrists comprise the membership of CAO, representing approximately 85% of doctors of optometry (ODs) in Canada.[2]
History
At a meeting in Ottawa on July 7, 1941 six provincial representatives resolved to organize the Canadian Association of Optometrists. The first President was Dr. Herb McClung of Saskatchewan, who had promoted the idea of a national association since 1924.
The association pursued national recognition and CAO was formally constituted with the proclamation of a federal act to incorporate the Canadian Association of Optometrists on June 30, 1948.
Executive directors
- Edward B. Higgins Manager
- James (Jim) Gilmore Executive Director January 1964 – January 1968
- H.G. (Mel) Mellow Executive Director February 1968 – May 1971
- Gregory (Greg) J. Walsh Executive Director June 1971 – October 1974
- Donald (Don) N. Schaefer Executive Director October 1974 – September 1983
- Gérard A. Lambert Executive Director September 1983 – June 1992
- Michael J. DiCola Administrative Officer/Executive Director July 1992 – June 1998
- Glenn Campbell Executive Director June 1998 – July 2013
- Laurie Clement, CEO, July 2013 – August 2019
- François Couillard, CEO, August 2019 – present
References
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