CPSO is pleased to be moving forward with its new provisional registration class for physicians following considerable support from registrants and the Ontario government. This change aligns with CPSO’s commitment to modernizing registration practices and improving transparency for physicians, the public, and system partners. The provisional class will take effect on January 1, 2026.
A key benefit of the provisional class is that it is distinct from the restricted class:
- The provisional class will include physicians whose certificates of registration have only limitations related to registration pathways (e.g. scope of practice limitations).
- The restricted class will only include physicians whose certificates of registration have limitations relating to practice concerns or disciplinary action.
Overall, the provisional class was created to ensure physicians’ certificates of registration more accurately convey their practice and professional standing.
Additional Information
- Once the regulation is in force on January 1, 2026, eligible physicians will automatically be moved to the provisional class without needing to take any action.
- Physicians holding a certificate in Ontario for five continuous years with only a scope-based limitation will be eligible to apply for an independent practice certificate.
Physicians whose certificates will be transferred into the provisional class will receive notice from CPSO. For additional information, visit our FAQ page or contact [email protected].
