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It is important to say plainly that I did not anticipate serving as Board Chair at this particular moment. To some degree, I am still finding my way. Nonetheless, I want to be clear that I have a thorough understanding of both the responsibility the role carries and the context […]
Proposed Changes to Registration Requirements On December 12, 2025, CPBAO鈥檚 Board approved the following changes. These proposed changes were submitted to the Ministry of Health for consideration, and we are awaiting a decision. We will continue to share updates as they become available. Board Updates Vice-Chair ElectionAt the March 26 […]
The following real-life situations offer a glimpse into recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC), highlighting the role communication plays in professional practice. These summaries are provided for educational purposes. Details have been adjusted to protect the privacy of both registrants and complainants and maintain confidentiality of […]
At its March meeting, the Board approved updates to CPBAO鈥檚 Quality Assurance (QA) Program. These changes are now in effect for all current cycles and are designed to simplify requirements and streamline the Declarations of Completion process. No additional participation requirements are being introduced, and QA 鈥渙dd鈥� and 鈥渆ven鈥� year […]
RBAs interested in contributing to self-regulation are invited to apply to the QA Assessor Roster. Assessors appointed to the Roster conduct Peer Assisted Reviews (PARs) and assessments of fellow registrants as part of the QA Program. Learn more about the PAR process. Eligibility criteria To apply, you must: Applicants should […]
Elections to CPBAO鈥檚 Board were held on March 31, 2026. The following candidates were elected: Due to a change in circumstances, Dr. Gold will no longer be able to serve on the Board. Dr. Kofi Belfon, Ph.D., C.Psych., who received the next highest number of votes in the election, has […]
The Practice Advice Service provides a non-judgmental space where individuals can ask questions about the professions of psychology and applied behaviour analysis. Our team will guide registrants and the public to relevant resources, including legislation, regulation, standards of practice, and codes of ethics, and support registrants in exercising their professional […]
The 2026鈥�2027 annual registration renewal period is underway. If you haven鈥檛 completed your Practice Update Form and submitted your annual fee, please do so through the Member Portal by June 1, 2026, to avoid a late fee. For details about the renewal process, certificate changes, or fees, please visit our […]
Transitional Routes 1 and 2 for Behaviour Analyst registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2026. Through the transitional routes, CPBAO has registered to date: 1943 Autonomous Practice Behaviour Analysts. Individuals planning to apply are encouraged to review the registration requirements and available pathways on our website to […]
CPBAO is seeking members interested in serving on its Committees, with appointments beginning in June 2026.Serving on a Committee is an opportunity to play an active role in the self-regulation of the profession and contribute to work that protects the public. Interested? Apply by Friday, May 1, 2026. See below […]
There were no referrals to discipline made in the third quarter. PRE-HEARINGS HEARINGS ONGOING MATTERS