When was the first OACETT Act given royal assent?

1. What is the OACETT Act?

TheOntario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) Actis thelegislation that formally recognizes OACETT as a self-regulating professional association.

In 1970, the Ontario Legislature granted OACETT royal assent, legally establishing it as the governing body forCertified Engineering Technicians (C.Tech) and Certified Engineering Technologists (CET).

2. Importance of the OACETT Act (1970):

Formalized professional certification standardsfor technologists.

Established ethical requirementsfor members.

Granted authority to OACETT to regulate its members and enforce discipline.

3. Why Option A is Correct:

The OACETT Act was officially passed in 1970, giving the associationlegal authority to certify and regulate engineering technologists in Ontario.

4. Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B (1962)– Too early; OACETT was still informal at this time.

C (1984)– OACETT was incorporated in 1984, butthe Act was already passed in 1970.

D (2007)– By 2007, OACETT had long been established as a regulatory body.