Proposed changes to By-law No. 60 regarding annual registration fee

Since the sonographers have been added and represent approximately 1/3 of the registrants I would think the cost should go down not up. After the initial addition of the member there isn’t anything else that needs to be done in terms of the registrant. If there are complaints etc the cost should be on the public not the registrants. We are paying too much as it is compared to other provinces and for part time staff especially these costs are too much. This process can be done remotely and save some money by not paying rent in an expensive area or no rent at all. This is not supposed to be a money making business and any further costs should not be put to the MRTs. We are paying way more than nurses!

Strong Opposition to Proposed Annual Registration Fee Increase: I am writing to strongly oppose the proposed increase in the annual registration fee from $470 to $643, scheduled for 2025. The current fee is already extremely high and poses a financial strain on many registrants. Increasing it further is unjustifiable. Instead of raising the fee, I urge the College to consider reducing it. Many of us are already facing economic challenges, and an increase would only exacerbate the situation. Our fees along with other fees such as insurance and ARDMS/Sonography Canada fees surpasses >1000$ yearly. There must be alternative ways to ensure financial sustainability without passing such a heavy burden onto registrants. I hope the College will reconsider this proposal and work towards a solution that truly supports its members.

Where did the money we paid for the registration go that you need to balance ? Just to take care of the people in the office need so much money? What did you do for us except several emails per year? So much money we paid every year at least should include the Insurence to protect us

That is unbelievable and unaffordable increasing annual registration fee beside other expences such as liability assurance , living expences and low income. at least you can compare similar countries fees ( US as an example ) to decide about it.

I think it’s absolutely ridiculous, the percentage increase is absurd, if anything the percentage should coincide with our yearly wage increase . Of 1-2% not 37%

As a sonographer CMRITO has an important role in our regulation. However we already pay approximately $500 Canadian a year for our registration. This already a financial burden especially in the current economy. Furthermore with the increase of minimum wage in Ontario we will now be dealing with even more of an economic crisis. Groceries prices will rise with this increase putting more of a burden on your sonographers. Aside from the regulatory duties of CMRITO I personally have not seen a benefit to being registered with CMRITO aside from being allowed to practice as a Sonographer. At least with Sonography Canada they offer personal liability insurance, an abundant video library to easily obtain continueing education credits. Again from my experience of being registered with CMRITO for the last year and a half I have no seen any benefit from being a registered technician.

Totally unacceptable as we are not highly paid. If that increase is done then our wages should be lawfully increased to a minimum of 40$/hr. Expenses by administrative staff of CMRITO should be reviewed and decreased so as to fulfill their needs.

Not in the interest of proposed fee increase as it is too much financial crunch on the members to pay membership fees for couple of bodies and we are not having much benefits .

At a time of increased cost of living in Canada , this increase is outlandish and its justification remains ambiguous!

CMRITO annual fee is already 470$ per year. I am registered as a RCVT, and RPN, and a CRCS. Out of these regulating bodies CMRITO is already the most expensive at 470$. Increasing it by 200$ seems absolutely unreasonable and unaffordable. CMRITO is fine the way it is now, we do not need an expensive upgrade. You need to also consider the healthcare workers registered under CMRITO are also paying annual fees for other registrations too. For example I also pay 150$ a year for CSCT plus an additional 300$ for sonography canada. Increasing the annual fee will deter more people from becoming healthcare workers at a time we need them.

What does CMRITO do regularly for members that warrants such a high increase. Other professions that pay dues such as RNs have people fighting for equal and better pay. No one fights for these rights in our profession despite paying dues to CMRITO as well as Sonography Canada. Minimum wage continues to increase along with the cost of living but our pay doesn’t. I would understand if we’re paying into something that benefited people such as the membership of CMRITO or Sonography Canada including a group benefits policy as most employers don’t offer benefits and our jobs take a major toll on our body. There is no reason to increase our fees if members are not benefiting from what the increased fees would provide us. It’s getting to the point that the profession destroys our bodies and we aren’t fairly compensated for the work we do. No one can afford this absurd increase in price.

I think the increase is just way too much. It is not realistic to compare us to other health professionals and their fees as there is a significant pay difference between most regulated health professionals. Salary should be considered when considering yearly fees, and not just saying it’s less than other health care professionals fees. Our income will not increase just because our fees do. Inflation is hard enough this extra increase is not required.

Increasing fees will eventually affect patient care as more technologists, especially those who are part time or casual will drop they're memberships. Leave the fees as they are, these fees don't even include PLI. What is CMRITO offering to technologists?

With due respect the proposed fee increase is too much considering the economic situation of most of the members of Cmrito . it's already difficult to pay the current fee and any increase would make it hard to manage. Kindly consider members interest as well Thank you

Completely disagreed with rising registration fee of CMRITO. The registration fee is already so high compared with many other countries, such as US. However, it still wants to increase the fee.

Dear Council Members, I am writing in response to the proposed increase in the annual registration fee from $470 to $643. As a sonographer who has been a registrant with you since 2018, I feel compelled to express my concerns regarding this decision. While I understand the necessity for financial sustainability, I believe this fee increase is unfair, particularly as it does not reflect any significant improvements or additional support for sonographers. Many of us have not seen any tangible benefits from CMRITO since we joined, and raising fees without clear justification undermines our professional commitment and financial well-being. I urge the Council to reconsider this proposed increase and to take into account the impact it will have on professionals like myself, who are dedicated to providing high-quality care but are also facing financial pressures. Thank you for considering my feedback. I look forward to seeing how the Council will address these concerns. Sincerely,

My feedback is that the proposed fee increase is unreasonably high. Colleagues already feel CMRITO doesn't provide much for members in terms of tangible services so an approximate $200 increase (with taxes) feels unreasonable and unjustified. Inflation is also grossly high and unfortunately this feels like another institution/organization taking advantage of it's members. Thank you for your time and hope this is taken into consideration.

CMRITO. It was brought to our attention that there is the suggestion of increasing the annual fee by 40%. The biggest issue here is transparency. The explanation - that the increase will help them reach financial goals by 2028 - doesn't seem to justify a 40% jump, especially when their financial statements show a $400k surplus. With the increase, they'd be sitting on a $2.2 million surplus.

Good morning, This increase seems extremely high and unnecessary. I personally, along with many other technologists, can NOT afford this increase. The yearly dues were already too high and for what reason? I have to pay extra elsewhere for my PLI and that's what we, as technologists really need. Have you tried fundraising to keep our yearly costs down? Why make the workers on the ground pay more on-top of a fee that is already too high for what is provided? I am stressed about the cost per year. Times are tough right now. I have a decent job and I can barely make ends meet with the increase in cost of living by our government. Perhaps looking to the government for funds is a better option that the workers. Please rethink this increase. It is not fair for what is provided. Please provide details to justify the cost in previous years and the reasons to further increase. Thank you

This increase of 37% ( from 470 to 643) is a rip off, and is hard to understand who's financial stability in the college we have to secure. No I do not agree to this. How is possible that Sonography canada can be financial stable with less than 1/2 what we pay to CMRITO, and you guys are not able to do it with the current fees? PS Why are you located in Toronto on a high location cost when other places will offer same for less?