CPBAO will be closed on Monday, May 18, for the Victoria Day long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 19, at 9:00 am. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.   More >>>
News
Chairs Message
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 […]   More >>>
Latest updates
Proposed Changes to Registration Requirements On December 12, 2025, CPBAOs 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 […]   More >>>
ICRC Corner: A Closer Look at Communication
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 […]   More >>>
New: Changes to the QA Program
At its March meeting, the Board approved updates to CPBAOs 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 odd and even year […]   More >>>
Call for Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) Assessors
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 […]   More >>>
Elections to CPBAO’s Board
Elections to CPBAOs 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 […]   More >>>
Practice Advice & FAQs
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 […]   More >>>
Reminder: Have you completed your annual renewal yet?
The 20262027 annual registration renewal period is underway. If you havent 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 […]   More >>>
Reminder: ABA Transitional Routes Closing June 30, 2026
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 […]   More >>>
Reminder: CPBAO Committee Applications Due May 1
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 […]   More >>>
Discipline: Hearings & Ongoing Matters
There were no referrals to discipline made in the third quarter. PRE-HEARINGS HEARINGS ONGOING MATTERS   More >>>
Call for Interest to Serve on CPBAO Committees for 2026-2027
If you are interested in serving on a Committee for this year, we are interested in hearing from you.   More >>>
2026 Board Election Results
Updated: April 21, 2026 Elections to CPBAOs Board were held on March 31, 2026. The following candidates were elected: Due to a change in circumstances, Dr. Gold will no longer serve on the Board. Dr. Kofi Belfon, Ph.D., C.Psych., who received the next highest number of votes in the election, […]   More >>>
Office Closure
CPBAO will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6, for the Easter long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 7, at 9:00 am. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.   More >>>
Chair’s Message
The recent public consultation, and the surrounding social media posts, raised a large number of important, valuable points.   More >>>
Registrar’s Message
Much has been written and discussed about the College over the past few months, so I will keep my message brief.   More >>>
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Update
Reminder: Transitional Routes for Behaviour Analysts Closing June 30, 2026,   More >>>