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The MLPAO monitors and reviews any proposed legislative changes that will affect the laboratory profession and responds in the best interests of its membership. This includes communications with the Ontario Ministry of Health, Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, educators, employers, and other stakeholders.

 

The MLPAO:

 

  • Visits laboratories across the province to understand the challenges that lab professionals are experiencing.

  • Works with schools and lab programs to increase the profile of the profession.

  • ​Celebrates Medical Lab Week in Ontario. 

The Board of Directors, which is a representation of the membership across the province, meet quarterly to discuss issues and make recommendations on how to impact the profession.

Advocacy E-Newsletter Updates

2024-11-28

MLPAO Celebrates a Successful Lobby Day at Queen’s Park

May 6, 2024

Lab Impact from the Ontario 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario

2024-03-26

The Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario Welcomes Record Investments for Ontario Medical Labs in Budget 2024

Jan 18, 2024

Ongoing Advocacy Efforts to Secure More Investments for Lab Professionals in the 2024 Budget

Nov 17, 2023

Building a Lobby Team to Influence Policy and Secure Vital Investments for Lab Professionals

Sep 16, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: Healthcare Workers Deserve Respect, Gratitude, and Safe Passage

Aug 30, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: Call to Action - Invest in Laboratory Health Human Resources

Aug 8, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: Action Needed to Avert 4th Wave Stress on Healthcare System

Mar 11, 2021

One Year Later: Intervention Request to Ontario Government

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