Sasha Kozera-Faye, President, Ontario Society of Chiropodists

Sasha Kozera-Faye, President, Ontario Society of Chiropodists President, the Society. Championing prevention, mobility, and accessible foot health care across Ontario. Clinician. Health‑system advocate.

Community‑focused leader. She leads provincial efforts to strengthen access to safe, high‑quality foot health care and to support a modern, sustainable foot health clinician workforce in Ontario. Sasha’s approach reflects full respect for the Ministry’s direction to work within the Chiropody Act, while recognizing that chiropodists increasingly practice within the contemporary podiatry models used across Canada and internationally. Her focus is on helping Ontario chiropodists transition into this modern, competency‑based framework — not through credential distinctions, but through clear, measurable competencies that align with public‑interest priorities, labour mobility, and health‑system needs. She is committed to collaborative, transparent leadership that brings practitioners and health‑system partners together to build a stable, future‑ready foundation for foot health care in Ontario.

🗣️Update to the Profession: COCOO Council Meeting – May 21, 2026At its May 21 meeting, COCOO Council removed the Supervi...
05/29/2026

🗣️Update to the Profession: COCOO Council Meeting – May 21, 2026

At its May 21 meeting, COCOO Council removed the Supervising Chiropody Students Standard from the decision agenda. No rationale was provided. A public Council member requested it return for decision in October, though this is not confirmed.

All other standards and guidelines were approved and are now in effect, including the revised Patient Relations Practice Standard.

A full breakdown of the updates, including key changes to boundaries, virtual care, reporting requirements, and practice expectations, has been sent to members by email. Please check your inbox for the full summary.

This is a critical time for our profession, and staying informed ensures we can respond to regulatory changes with clarity and confidence.

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Chiropodists and podiatrists can join The Society through our website.

Members are encouraged to share this update with colleagues who may not be aware of these developments.

The Society — in step with Ontario

🚨 URGENT ALERT: THE FUTURE OF OUR PROFESSION IS ON THE LINE 🚨On Thursday, May 21st, the College Council will vote on a n...
05/20/2026

🚨 URGENT ALERT: THE FUTURE OF OUR PROFESSION IS ON THE LINE 🚨

On Thursday, May 21st, the College Council will vote on a new "Supervising Chiropody Students Standard" (Item 3.8 ).

While we all support safe student mentorship, the OSC and the Michener Institute (UHN) (the only school for our profession in Ontario) are in opposition to this proposal.

What’s at risk?

•A 50% Drop in Placements: UHN and OSC warn that a mandatory 1:1 student ratio and a 3-year practice minimum will choke our training pipeline, making it harder for students to graduate and for you to mentor them.

•Regulatory Overreach: Clinical education is already governed by robust agreements between the school and clinical sites. This standard adds redundant paperwork that serves no demonstrated safety gap.

•Ignoring the Facts: The College claims stakeholder feedback was "inaccurate," but our research proves COCOO is a significant outlier.

o Occupational Therapists only require 1 year of experience to supervise.
o Pharmacists rely on professional judgment, not rigid ratios.
o Dentists use non-binding guidelines, not restrictive standards.

The Bottom Line: The College is using a single 2025 disciplinary case to impose a system-wide burden on every practitioner in the province. We question the application of the "Right-Touch Regulation" approach that risk destabilizing our workforce supply at a time when Ontario needs us most.

WE ARE TAKING ACTION: The OSC has sent a formal letter to the College Executive requesting they withdraw this standard. We have also repeated our call for a transparent governance process that aligns with the Ministry of Health's priorities for balanced workforce planning.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Stay informed and engaged!

1. Read the Items for Decision: Review the COCOO Council Meeting Materials below and check your email for more information from your OSC.

2. Observe the in-person Meeting: The May 21st Council meeting is open to the public. You must contact the College to RSVP your attendance at: [email protected]

3. Prepare for the Town Hall: Be informed and prepare evidence-based questions for the COCOO June 2nd College Town Hall. RSVP invitations were sent to your email back in March.

https://www.cocoo.on.ca/pdf/meeting_materials/2026-05-21-Council-Materials.pdf?_gl=1*1u8b3tc*_ga*OTg2NjU4MjMyLjE3NjM5NTY0OTY.*_ga_7H7PHEM7YP*czE3NzkyNDQwNzYkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzc5MjQ0MDgxJGo1NSRsMCRoMA..*_ga_QZ4WE37M7Z*czE3NzkyNDQwNzYkbzI3JGcxJHQxNzc5MjQ0MDgxJGo1NSRsMCRoMA..

Ontario Society of Chiropodists

Proud to step into the role of OSC President.Our commitment remains the same: advancing high‑quality foot health care, s...
05/15/2026

Proud to step into the role of OSC President.

Our commitment remains the same: advancing high‑quality foot health care, strengthening access across Ontario, and supporting the dedicated chiropodists and podiatrists in the essential work they do.

Looking forward to the year ahead and the work we will do together. 👣

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