Discipline for Non-Compliance Regarding Study Permit and or Work Permit Requirements Policy

Purpose:

• To establish Disciplinary Policy for non-compliance regarding the requirement for members who are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada to hold either a valid study permit or a valid work permit issued by the Government of Canada per CMMOTA Bylaw’s 3.5.1.1.9., 3.5.1.2.8., 3.5.1.3.8., 3.5.1.4.5., 3.5.1.5.5., 3.5.1.7.10., and 3.7.1..

Policy:

1. The Board of Directors grants its authority to Administration to suspend, and if necessary, cancel an individual’s membership following the steps outlined below regarding non-compliance regarding study permit and/or work permit requirements.

2. A member who is not a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada is responsible to maintain either a valid study permit and/or a valid work permit issued by the Government of Canada.

3. Prior to suspension, administration shall phone and/or text the member to warn them of the impending suspension. This phone call and/or text message notice shall include:

a. The date that the membership will be suspended if no action is taken.

b. The date that the membership will be cancelled if not action is taken.

c. That additional information surrounding suspension/cancellation of membership will be provided by email if no action is taken.

4. If a member who is not a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada does not submit a new study permit and/or work permit prior to the expiry date of the current study permit and/or work permit, and/or proof of application for extension of their permit, then the next business day of the Association, their membership shall be immediately suspended, and the member shall be notified of the suspension to their last known email address. Administration shall be responsible to fulfill this policy point.

5. If a member has been suspended for noncompliance of this policy, they shall have 90 days from the date of the suspension to submit a new study permit and/or work permit and/or proof of application for extension of their permit.

6. Suspension shall be lifted immediately upon receipt by the Association of a new valid study permit and/or work permit and/or proof of application for extension of their permit.

7. A suspended member must not practice Massage Therapy, or Manual Osteopathic Therapy until their suspension has been lifted.

8. If the suspension has not been lifted within 5 business days of the notice of suspension, the member’s number shall be permanently retired and all necessary third parties will be notified of the membership suspension.

9. If a suspension is lifted after a member’s number has been permanently retired, a new member number will be issued.

10. If a member still does not submit a new study permit and/or work permit prior to end of the 90-day suspension period and/or proof of application for extension of their permit, then the next business day of the Association, their membership shall be immediately cancelled, and they shall be notified of the cancellation to their last known email address. In addition, all necessary third parties will be notified of the member’s cancellation. Administration shall be responsible to fulfill this policy point.

11. A member who continues under the proof of application for extension of their permit, must inform the Association of the decision once it has been rendered, and if it has been approved, shall provide a copy of the renewed document to the Association.

12. For a person whose membership has been cancelled to be eligible for reinstatement into the Association, a valid study permit and/or work permit, or proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident of Canada status must be provided to the Association in advance of application for reinstatement in accordance with CMMOTA Bylaw 3.7.1..

Original Date of Policy Adoption: April 19, 2021

Date of Last Policy Revision: July 9, 2026