Bill 19: An Act Respecting the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists

This bill primarily affects occupational therapists and occupational therapy clinics operating in New Brunswick, whether as solo practitioners, small private practices, or professional corporations. Anyone providing OT services — such as rehabilitation assessments, functional capacity evaluations, or adaptive equipment recommendations — must be registered and hold a valid licence under this Act or face fines and injunctions. Professional corporations offering OT services face additional registration requirements, including proof of majority ownership by licensed OTs and ongoing compliance with corporate licensing conditions. Employers in healthcare, rehabilitation, and community services who hire OTs are also directly touched, as they are prohibited from knowingly allowing unlicensed individuals to practice occupational therapy.