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

I am against the proposed change to the registration fee. A sudden 38% increase in this cost is absolutely absurd. People have and will continue to leave the province to work elsewhere with lesser college fees (or no college at all)

This is a crazy jump. In a world where everything is going up in cost, having to pay more to simply do the work we went to school for is a slap in the face. I am sure there are efficiencies that can be found within the CMRITO budget that can be adjusted, not at the cost of your members.

I am as a member of the CMRITO and several other organizations and associations in States and strongly in oppose of our annual membership fee increase. due to the following factors and many circumstances that is happing in our life in Ontario, and in general in Canada: 1- Our Living expenses as we all see and feel it in our daily life during Covid and Post covid (Carbon tax on everything, Gas prices, Groceries, clothing, Kids Tuitions fees, Hydro, Gas, Water, Rents, Mortgages, Credit cards interest, Line of credits and Banking interests, and many other things to make the ends meet. 2- We have not received any financial and or moral support during covid while we had to work in front line and jeopardizing our health and even our lives to give services to our Patients who were that most important part of our healthcare system and without them none of us could exist, from any organization in our field to be able to sustain our job and financial life. 3- As we all can see and feel it, due to the above circumstances, many of our Cocliques had no choice to either leave their fields of practice and change their jobs, or retired or move to another provinces, or state and other counties. with much better wages and work conditions. this big vacuum Created: 4- More strain to left over staff in our hospitals and privet clinics as we all can see and feel it all over Ontario. 5- Our salary ranges are not even comparable with states and overseas countries as well know. 6- Many years ago, and before the addition of more than 4000 Sonographers to CMRITO members, I spoke and had a very hot and long conversations with [*] about the very high CMRITO membership fee in comparison with States which is US $25.0 (ARRT) 175.0 ASRT and other European counties, and her excuse was the small numbers of the Members in comparison, now with this > 4000 Member increase in a few weeks at that time and right this time what would be? 7 - Is it Logical when they that this Fee increase is to CMRITO reach to its financial goal by 2028, What does it mean, Do we as their members had to cover their luxurious Offices, Furniture, Facilities, Parties, Celebration Halls, High-end Electronic and computers and so on. Is it really a necessity to have monumental building in one of the most expensive Part of Toronto's Downtown. 8- Is there any Auditorial organization ever Audited their Books and Papers for their Luxurious Facilities and Offices. 9- In addition to all above mentioned points and valid questions I also refer you to the other important points that was asked by my other Cocliques and CMRITO Members and forwarded to you by [*] the President of OAMRS. Regards.

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You are targeting the wrong people. Please look inward, and responsibly a lot these shortcoming amongst your organization. This looks very unprofessional.

The increase in the registration fee will only drive MRT and DMS professionals out of the province. It will increase staffing shortages as people will leave due to this

To whom it may concern, I refuse this large increase in fee. CMRITO should find a different way to solve its problem. It is already large fee and we have enough burdens. With all respect, what are the benefits or support we get from the college? Only ontarions have to pay this fee, while our salaries are not more than other provinces, this is not fair! Please consider our suffering and burden!

As an ultrasound technologist I have not experienced any benefits to being forced to join CMRITO. We went from 10 required CMEs per year to 25 per year. I work in a hospital and I have not seen any regulations in ultrasound use by staff who are not technologists. Midwives are attending a weekend course and believe they are now qualified to scan. I find the fees are already far too high with no change in practice. I performed ultrasound exams for over 30 years without requiring insurance. Now it is mandatory. This all adds up to be almost $1000 per year already, with nothing to show for it.

I strongly disagree with the proposed increase in fees. With a shortage of technologists to fill open positions this may turn away new graduates who may be looking to work in Ontario. As a member of the CNO as well as CMRITO I see no comparison between the two governing bodies. The CNO is responsible for the testing of individuals and granting licenses, the CMRITO does not do this at all, and yet the fees are higher. As a sonographer I have to pay a completely different entity in order to write exams. There is also the added expense of PLI and continuing education. A small increase would be much more palatable, maybe every 5 years, but this increase is too much and poorly timed.

CMRITO annual fee is a forced fee registrants pay in order to be properly accredited. Registrants should not be liable to pay for the support of the the college. The college should be responsible for its own spending and if needing financial support seek funding from its Minister. If the expenses are not covered by the Ministry then they are also not to be funded from those registering under the college due to the necessity of registration for licensing. Such a forced toll is exploitation of the college's powers over those below it.

A small increase in fees would not have been a surprise but this increase is shocking. I think the college should take a hard look at ways of cutting expenses just as families and workplaces have had to in recent times.

I do not support this increase. It is very unfair especially with the shortage of staff and how much everything else has increased. This will definitely deter anyone thinking about becoming a medical imaging technologist. You will have more people wanting to change careers and retire early if we have to pay more in registration fees. Definitely not supporting this increase.

The fee is already high and this proposed increase is ridiculous. There must be other areas where costs can be cut before asking members for even more money.

Increasing the annual renewal fee for medical radiation technologists by about 37% is VERY unfair, especially considering the rising cost of living these days. This significant increase not only places an additional financial burden on current professionals but also risks exacerbating the existing staff shortage in the field. To attract and retain new technologists, it's essential to create a supportive financial environment, rather than implementing steep fees that could deter potential candidates. We are the only province paying this much in the first place and it’s time to rethink this “proposed” change.

This increase in annual registration fees is atrocious. CMRITO needs to provide more transparency and detail where the money goes. Instead of the very expensive rent on University Avenue and paying themselves with high salaries, they need to be accountable to members and the public.

The proposed increase in the fees is astronomical. How an organization can propose such an increase is unconscionable. We are having hard time putting food on our tables and this megaincrease will compound the hardship. The proposed increase needs to be gradual and done over number of years. Where is the transparency of the College's funds management? Where did the massive influx of money from recently joined US techs go? The notification should have had clear information on money allocation.

Hello, This is increase would add a burden to my financial situation and I thank you for asking for feedback and I would not be in favour of this increase. Kind Regards,

Dear Board Members, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to voice my strong objection to the proposed 36% increase in membership fees for CMRITO. While I understand the importance of financial goals and sustainability, I believe that such a significant fee increment is neither reasonable nor justifiable in the current economic climate. Several members, including myself, are deeply concerned about the lack of transparency regarding CMRITO's financial management. We have not been provided with any detailed financial statements or clear explanations of the organization’s expenditures. This absence of transparency raises questions about the necessity and rationale behind such a substantial increase in fees. Additionally, it has come to my attention that CMRITO has rented a very expensive property in downtown Toronto. While I appreciate the need for a central and accessible location, I question whether such a costly real estate investment is prudent. We must consider whether more cost-effective alternatives were explored, and how this expenditure aligns with the organization's mission and goals. Without sufficient financial disclosure and the justification for this fee increase, it is challenging for members to support this proposal. Transparency and accountability are critical for fostering trust and understanding between the organization and its members. Therefore, I respectfully request that CMRITO provide a detailed financial report, including an itemized breakdown of expenditures and an explanation of how our fees are being utilized. Until such transparency is provided and a more reasonable approach to financial management is demonstrated, I cannot support the proposed fee increase. I urge the Board to reconsider this decision and explore more equitable and transparent financial strategies that do not place undue burden on members. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and a constructive dialogue on this issue. Sincerely,

I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed increase to our MRT dues. We are facing a health care crisis in Imaging- with growing healthcare needs and lack of staff in Ontario! Imaging clinics are closing xray services due to lack of staff and health care centres are struggling to attract and retain staff. Our new grads are faced with a daunting financial start to their financially independent lives and older MRT's are having to defer retirement due to financial issues. It is prohibitive in these financial times to ask for 37% increase to adjust for expenses 4 years out. An increase on a lesser %, spread out over several years would be more fiscally responsible- as would a careful an honest audit of the CMRITO's needs vs. their expenses- AT OUR EXPENSE! We all need to adjust our budgets and expectations to be good stewards of our finances... BTW- I am a semi-retired MRT who is committed to continuing working casually- and taking on what constitutes part time hours due to need for my services. I deserve more than the continued lack of appreciation for what myself and my colleagues have and continue to do for health care and the public in Ontario! In 36 years of service, I have never felt so under valued!

The significant rise in fees is just too much. Many of us work paycheck to paycheck and this increase will cause hardship to many registrants.

I am completely against the proposed increase of CMRITO Registration fees. During a period where we need to attract more people to the field and retain current members this decision only serves to discourage and repel people from the field. Inflation wage increases over the last 13 years have not been sufficient to expect people to afford an increase of this amount, especially when other financial strains like the housing crisis in Ontario are present. One of CMRITO's justifications for this proposed change is that our fees are lower than the majority of other RHPA organizations. But just because our profession is regulated under the same act as others in Ontario doesn't mean that the professions are comparable financially. I think the idea that we should be financially compared to higher earning post University grad professions like Physicians, Pharmacists, Chiropractors, Optometrists, Psychologists, Audiologists, etc is misguided. The closest professions in earnings and general position to us in the RHPA are Nurses and MLTs, who both have fees lower than our current registration, let alone the proposed increase. How exactly is the college at a deficit after collecting the fees of thousands of new members since Sonographers joined in 2020? Maybe they should have another meeting to determine how they can cut costs, rather than making it the problem of their members.