The Kitchener-Waterloo (KW) District quarterly networking event is coming up. We’d love to see you there! It’s a great opportunity to connect with your District Executive and other physiotherapists across the KW region.
In honour of National Physiotherapy Month, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and the Windsor District of OPA are organizing a shoe drive in order to stock the HDGH Clothing Closet. This gives patients of the hospital access to clothing or footwear who are in need.
A good pair of shoes can make all the difference in a patient’s path to recovery. An absence of proper footwear can significantly impede a patient’s ability to become more mobile.
As such, we are asking staff members, students, volunteers and the general community to consider donating your used but in good repair running shoes to help support our rehab program’s goal of getting people moving.
Join Us!
Please consider being a part of our 2026 Donate Your Kicks Campaign during the month of May! It’s easy to do, just:
Set up a collection box at your clinic or workplace.
OPA is very pleased to welcome two incredible leaders in healthcare in Ontario to present. Laura Desvaux, PhD and Zayna Khayat, PhD will both facilitate engaging and energetic sessions.
Be visible to over 5,800 members and physiotherapy leaders across Ontario through our sponsorship opportunities. Find out more about our sponsorship opportunities for this exclusive event!
Are you looking for a way to volunteer and support your profession?
OPA’s Eastern Ontario District (EOD) is looking for physiotherapists to join the EOD Executive. Gain leadership skills, join the local physiotherapy community and have fun!
Why Volunteer?
Serving as an EOD Executive provides an opportunity to:
Contribute to advancing the physiotherapy profession locally
Connect with colleagues across the Eastern Ontario region
Develop leadership and organizational experience in a supportive environment
Join us for our Annual Members Meeting (AMM), formerly known as our Annual General Meeting (no change to the meeting – just the name!).
All OPA members are welcome to attend. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your professional association and hear from the Board of Directors and CEO.
OPA Board Candidates for 2026-2027
Check out more information about the AMM and Board Candidates for 2026-2027. Members:Login first to access the information.
The Ontario Physiotherapy Association’s by-laws indicate how members participate and vote on the business of OPA. Specifically, districts appoint voting delegates from among physiotherapist members, and physiotherapist student members registered in their district.
These voting delegates represent the district at any OPA meeting of members. This includes our Annual Members Meeting. Each voting delegate gets 1 vote to cast.
The number of voting delegates in each district corresponds to the number of physiotherapist members and physiotherapist student members in that district as follows:
Number of PT and PT student members of district
Number of voting delegates
10 – 175 members
2 voting delegates
176 – 300 members
4 voting delegates
For each additional 100 Members or portion of 100 Members
1 voting delegate
See this year’s allotted number of voting delegates per district. The total number of possible voting delegates this year is 76.
The main responsibility of a voting delegate is to participate and vote on the business of OPA at our Annual Members Meeting. This year’s meeting is taking place virtually on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 7:00-8:30pm.
Voting delegates act as representatives of their district. They are encouraged to be well-informed about the Association’s and district’s activities and issues within the physiotherapy profession.
At the Annual Members Meeting, voting delegates vote on the election of new directors, receive OPA’s audited financial statements among other business. They are also invited to ask questions of the Board Directors and CEO.
Materials are pre-circulated to voting delegates, including Board candidate information and financial statements. Voting delegates are expected to read materials in advance of the AMM and to attend the AMM prepared.
How Do You Become a Voting Delegate?
If you are an OPA member and would like to express your interest in being a voting delegate, please contact your District President. You can find your district president on our district page. District presidents decide who will represent their district.
You can also contact Prerna Tawde at ptawde@opa.on.ca to indicate your interest in being a voting delegate.
Districts without District Presidents (Durham, Niagara, Northwestern Ontario)
If you would like to be a voting delegate, but your district does not have a District President, please contact Prerna Tawde at ptawde@opa.on.ca to express your interest. Include your full name, OPA membership number, and your district. Your interest will be presented to the Governance Committee and once approved, you will be registered as a voting delegate and will be provided with the meeting link and delegate package.
If you are an OPA member and would like to attend the AMM as a non-voting delegate, stay tuned for more information.
Sponsorship Opportunity – Target Your Audience
Be visible to leaders in the physiotherapy profession. Sponsor the Ontario Physiotherapy Association’s Annual Members Meeting (AMM) 2026 taking place April 30, 2026 from 7-8:30pm.
This sponsorship opportunity is exclusive!
AMM Sponsorship – Exclusive Opportunity
AMM Meeting Benefits
Sponsor introduced by OPA President during online Annual Members Meeting as AMM Sponsor
Sponsor logo featured in OPA President’s and OPA CEO’s backgrounds during their speeches at the Annual Members Meeting
Online & Email Advertising Benefits
Sponsor logo with link and 150-word description included on OPA’s AMM website page where all Board candidates are featured
Boxed ad featured on AMM event listing for 3 months ($1680+HST value)
Sponsor logo with link included in 2 emails to all voting delegates prior to the AMM
Sponsor logo with link included in email announcement to 5,800 members about the AMM
Cost: $2995
Contact Diane Unção at dianeu@opa.on.ca or 416-322-6866 ext. 227 to discuss this sponsorship opportunity.
The PT Exchange: In Conversation with the College & OPA
Join representatives from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario Physiotherapy Association for an interactive discussion. Get updates about the organizations, learn about upcoming priorities, and have your say with a chance to get your questions answered.
Thursday, January 22, 2026 (6:30 to 8pm)
Live Webinar
Provide Topic Suggestions
Submit your questions and topic suggestions anonymously, if you choose.
The PT Exchange: In Conversation with the College & OPA
Join representatives from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario Physiotherapy Association for an interactive discussion. Get updates about the organizations, learn about upcoming priorities, and have your say with a chance to get your questions answered.
The PT Exchange: In Conversation with the College & OPA
Join representatives from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario Physiotherapy Association for an interactive discussion. Get updates about the organizations, learn about upcoming priorities, and have your say with a chance to get your questions answered.
The PT Exchange: In Conversation with the College & OPA
Join representatives from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario Physiotherapy Association for an interactive discussion. Get updates about the organizations, learn about upcoming priorities, and have your say with a chance to get your questions answered.
