The number of members to be appointed to the Transitional Council is subject to the discretion of the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and approval of the government. No minimum or maximum number is required. Regardless of the number of members, the Transitional Council has the authority to operate and carry out activities defined in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006.

The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) framework is not intended to judge the value of specific health care practices or the value of one health care theory over another. It protects the public. By indicating that a registered practitioner is qualified to practice in a regulated health care field, it helps patients make informed choices. In the event of complaints, abuse or harm, patients have recourse through the investigations, complaints and disciplinary processes of the regulatory colleges.

Regulation will enhance and promote the TCM profession as it is given the regulatory health care status under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) by the government. Regulation adds to the credibility of each registered TCM member as patients can be sure that they are receiving safe, competent and ethical care from qualified practitioners who meet the standards of the CTCMPAO; and in case of concern, they can report to the CTCMPAO. 

To be considered for Grandparented Registration, a practitioner who can only speak Chinese can submit a written plan on how to communicate with non-Chinese speaking patients, other health care professionals and the health system for approval.

To be registered, all applicants must meet the registration requirements set out in the Registration Regulation that is approved by the government. No exemption will be given to any regulated health professionals.

As anyone applying for registration, a practitioner on the Transitional Council must undergo the same assessment process to be administered by an independent, neutral third party organization. He/she must meet the registration requirements before he/she can be registered to practice in Ontario.