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DO Protected term in Canada

In Canada, the title Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) is indeed protected by provincial legislation and is regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons in most provinces. The term D.O. refers specifically to osteopathic physicians who have received their medical education in the United States and are fully licensed physicians with the ability to practice medicine, perform surgery, and prescribe medications.
Key Points:
Regulation:

The title D.O. is restricted to practitioners who meet specific qualifications, typically those trained in the United States in osteopathic medicine. These individuals must be licensed by the appropriate provincial regulatory body, such as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of their province.

Misuse:

In Canada, it is illegal for unlicensed individuals or practitioners with non-equivalent training to use the title D.O. or represent themselves as a physician if they are not registered with the provincial College.

Distinction:

The practice of osteopathy in Canada also includes osteopathic manual practitioners who are not physicians. These individuals practice a manual therapy-based approach, which is distinct from the scope of practice of a U.S.-trained osteopathic physician. Upon completion of the program you will receive a diploma as a Diplomate of Osteopathic Manual Practice DO(MP)