2008 July
CMAAC NEWSLETTER
Volume 15 Issue 4 July 2008
Ontario Establishes New College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
June 26, 2008 - NEWS
Ontario has appointed a 15-member
transitional council to oversee the practices and services of traditional
Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists. The first public meeting of
the council was held, today, June 26, 2008. Established under the Traditional
Chinese Medicine Act, 2006, the
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine will make traditional Chinese medicine
and acupuncture services safer for Ontarians by ensuring that only regulated
and qualified practitioners who are accountable to a regulatory body may
deliver services. The transitional council is the public’s voice in regulating
the future development of traditional Chinese medicine in Ontario. Traditional
Chinese medicine is a holistic system of health care that originated in China.
Therapies include acupuncture, herbal therapy, tuina massage and therapeutic
exercise. Ontario is the second province in Canada to regulate traditional
Chinese medicine.
QUOTES
“Traditional Chinese medicine and
acupuncture has a long history of bringing its healing practices to millions of
people,” said Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship. “Over a period of time, it
has spread beyond the Chinese community and is now part of the broader choice
of healing practices available to Ontarians. “ “We are committed to putting
public safety first,” said Emily Cheung, Registrar of the College of
Traditional Chinese Medicine. “This transitional council is the first step to
regulating the practice of traditional Chinese medicine which is in the
public’s best interest.” “In passing the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act and
setting up this college the McGuinty government wants to ensure the public has
a choice of regulated and qualified practitioners who are accountable to a
regulatory body who will define and shape the delivery of services,” said Bas
Balkissoon, Parliamentary Assistant to David Caplan, Minister of Health and
Long-Term Care.
QUICK FACTS
- TCM is the first new health profession to be regulated
in the province since 1991.
- Ontario is the second province (after British Columbia)
to regulate traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Legislation to regulate TCM received Royal Assent on
December 20, 2006.
新聞 - 2008 年 6
月 26 日
安大略任命了一個 15 名 成員的過渡委員會，負責監督傳統中醫藥從業人員及針灸師的開業和服務。在傳統中醫藥法案下成立的傳統中醫藥大學將通過確保只有對法律機構負責的守法合格從 業人員才能提供服務，使得傳統中醫藥和針灸服務對於安大略人民更加安全。過渡委員會是管理傳統中醫藥在安大略未來發展的公眾喉舌。在2008 年6 月26
日召開該委員會的首次公開會議。傳統中醫藥是發源於中國的一整套醫療保健體系。治療方法包括針灸、草藥、推拿和理療。安大略是加拿大第二個管理傳統中醫藥的省份。
引言
「傳統中醫藥和針灸擁有悠久的歷史，曾治癒了千百萬人」，公民部部長 Michael Chan 表示，
「在過去一段時間內，它向中國城以外地區傳播，現在已經成為安大略人民可以選擇的更廣泛治
療手段之一。」「我們致力於將公眾安全放在首位」，傳統中醫藥大學註冊主任 Emily Cheung 表示，「過渡委員會是管理傳統中醫藥開業的第一步，這是公眾最關注的一點。」「在通過傳統中醫藥法案並建立這所大學後，McGuinty 政府希望確保公眾可以選擇守法合格的從業人員，這些從業人員將對確立和促進服務提供的法律機構負責」，健康與長期醫療部部長David Caplan 的議會助手
Bas Balkissoon 表示。
快速事實
TCM 是自 1991 年後第一個新的在省內得到管理的醫療職業。
安大略是第二個管理傳統中醫藥的省份（在不列顛哥倫比亞之後）。
管理 TCM 的法規於
2006 年 12 月 20 日得到國會批准。
星島日報記者
安省中醫師及針灸師管理局過渡委員會昨天召開首次會議，在經過近一小時不記名投票後，張金達當選為主席，在15人的過渡委員會中有8名 華裔。安省公 民及移民廳長陳國治指出，省政府委任過千人到各大小機構和委員會，全部任命都是透過省政府轄下的一個專責部門處理，省府亦有監管機制，可以罷免失職的人。 張金達表示，過渡委員會的任期為兩年，首要工作是制訂專業水平和資格，訂「祖父法案」。省衛生廳在昨日上午正式頒發委任狀，他在前日(星期三)就已經辭去 所屬學會的會長職務。他不認為非專業成員人數較業界代表為多會影響運作，相信過渡委員會有很好的代表性，以及在各方面取得平衡。 安省公民及移民廳長陳國治說，省政府委任過千人到各大小機構和委員會，全部任命都是透過省政府轄下的一個專責部門處理，政府官員在篩選時要遵守嚴格和明確的守則，從透明度、代表性、多元化以至男女比例都有詳細規定。首要工作制訂「祖父法案」 註 冊總監張關亮冰說，律師向管理局成員解釋清楚附例的規定。為了避免發生利益衝突，所有委員都必須作出聲明及澄清，遇上可能涉及利益衝突的事項，需要避席 和不參與投票表決。她說，管理局以公眾利益為前題，而團體則以會員利益為主。因此委員都必須辭去團體的公職，但可以保留會員的身分。至於教育機構就不可能 要求委員辭職，事實上各醫學會也有大學的代表。這些委員可以參與一般的教育討論，但不能夠涉及他們學校的課程或標準，亦不能夠向其他委員會成員介紹該校的 資料。 8名華裔委員之中，白曉東、程昭、張金達、董國慶、傅建平和吳秀梅都是執業中醫；代表市民的林陳少泉是註冊會計師，也是大多倫多公益金的義工；而曾任工程師學會副註冊總監的伍裕源則是政府委派。 過渡委員會在首日的會議經過近一小時的不記名投票選出包括正、副主席在內的5人執行委員會。主席張金達、副主席Lynn Bowering，執委伍裕源、傅建平和Joanne
Pritchard-Sobhani。安省中醫師及針灸師管理局以規管專業資格，執業標準和操守，確保公眾安全為目標。
Prof. Cheung has been elected
President of the Transitional Council of the College of Traditional Chinese
Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario
Prof. Cedric K.T Cheung was recently appointed to the Transitional
Council of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and
Acupuncturists of Ontario, and elected as President. As a result of this
appointment, he tendered his resignation as the President of the Chinese
Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada. As of Wednesday June 25, 2008,
the First Vice-President of the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of
Canada, Prof. Wei Ling Qiu has been appointed as the Acting President of the
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada. Please continue to
contact CMAAC Head Office at 519-642-1970, for inquiries. Congratulations to
Prof. Dr. Wei Ling Qiu. 鑒于張金達會長在安省中醫師及針灸師管理局過渡委員會主席的職位， 于2008年6月25日，張金達會長宣布辭去加拿大中醫藥針灸學會的會長職位。 加拿大中醫藥針灸學會第一副會長，邱瑋玲教授被任命為代理會長。 請學會會員繼續和學會總部聯係，電話519-642-1970咨詢。 在此，我們衷心地向邱瑋玲教授祝賀。
George Smitherman new Minister of
Energy and Infrastructure
CMAAC congratulates Hon. George Smitherman on his recent ministerial
appointment to Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. CMAAC wishes him the best
of success and hopes that his term is a healthy and productive one. As Minister
of Health and Long term Care, Smitherman will be greatly missed by CMAAC and
the TCM community. We deeply appreciate all of his hard work and effort to
regulate Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. It has been a pleasure
working with him. 加拿大中醫藥針灸學會在此熱烈地祝賀George Smitherman新職位﹕能源和基礎設施部長。 學會總部代表全體會員和社會民眾衷心地祝願閣下George
Smitherman 在他任命期間一切順利，前途無量。 作為衛生部長，閣下George
Smitherman 促進了傳統中醫藥針灸專業在安省全面發展和立法。我們非常榮幸地與閣下George
Smitherman一起攜手工作； 加拿大中醫藥針灸學會，中醫專業的有關同仁和社會團體將永遠地懷念他。
Health Professions Regulatory
Advisory Council Workshop on Inter-professional Collaboration
On March 24th, 2008,
CMAAC submitted “Questions for Discussion” regarding issues to the Ministerial
Referral on Inter-professional Collaboration among Health Colleges and
Professionals. CMAAC was invited to take part in this study by the Health
Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC). 對2008年3月24日， cmaac提交的“供討論的問題”的有關問題向部長級轉介對跨專業之間的協作，衛生學院和專業人士。 cmaac是應邀參加了這項研究由衛生專業醫療管理諮詢委員會（ hprac ） 。
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association
of Canada, 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
Please mail cheque with form to: CMAAC
154 WELLINGTON ST. LONDON, ON N6B 2K8
請將購票單及支票(
抬頭寫CMAAC
〕寄到總部
154 WELLINGTON ST. LONDON, ON N6B 2K8
Or in Person at the following Offices或本人親自到下列購票處:
Prof. Wei Ling Qiu邱瑋玲醫師
Tai Kang Ginseng & Herbs
668 Silver Star Blvd. Unit R217
Toronto, ON M1v 5N1
(416) 297-6876
Dr. Simon F.L. Leung梁富禮醫師
The Herb Inc.
398 Ferrier St. Unit #72-76
New Century Plaza, Markham, ON L3R 2Z5
(905) 513-7777
Dr. Quan De Zhou周權德醫師
476 Dundas St. W., 2 Floor (near Spadina)
Toronto, ON M5T 1G9
(416) 977-1905
CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR
再教育學術講座
DATE: Saturday, August 2, 2008
TIME: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30.m. – Lectures
LOCATION: Toronto City Hall, 2/F
Committee Room
多伦多市政府, 100 Queens St. W., Toronto ON即皇后西街挾卑街的西北角
SPEAKER: Professor
Nguyen Tai Thu, President of Vietnam National Acupuncture Association
Vice-President of W.F.A.S.
TOPIC: Acupuncture application for
detoxification 針灸戒毒
FEE: Free for CMAAC Members註冊費﹕學會會員 (免費), 20.00 for non-members非會員 (20加元)
PARKING: Available underground at
City Hall, or on the street 停車地點﹕市政府地下停車場和附近停車場
Certificates of participation will be available to all attendees as part
of the CMAAC Continuing Education Program出席者將獲得講座證明書。
Survey
Transitional
Council of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and
acupuncturists of Ontario
Please complete and submit the enclosed survey and return to 393 University Ave, 21st Floor, Toronto Ontario M5G 1E6 or fax to (416) 327-7364 before July 20th, 2008.請大家填好問答卷在七月二十日之前寄去管理局