The CPA, in collaboration with the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS), will be hosting its fifth annual Virtual Career Fair!

By participating in this event, you will learn about various career paths and positions for psychology graduates outside of the health services and academic settings directly from individuals in those positions. You also will have the opportunity to connect with these individuals via virtual break out rooms where you can ask them about their experience, advice, or anything relevant to your job search!

More information on the fair and how to register will be made available in the coming weeks.

We are writing regarding a recent decision by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) Council to revise the educational and training standards required for registration as psychologists and psychological associates in Ontario. Some of the proposed changes include:
1. Changes to program accreditation standards,
2. The removal of the doctoral standard for psychology, and
3. The removal of the 4-year period of supervision required for registration among psychological associates.
These revisions were proposed by the CPBAO to address concerns cited by the Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC), which oversees registration practices for regulated professions in Ontario related to lengthy and complex registration processes, low success rates for internationally trained applicants, lack of diversity among registered psychologists, inconsistent entry standards across provinces, and insufficient workforce capacity.
We are writing regarding a recent decision by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) Council to revise the educational and training standards required for registration as psychologists and psychological associates in Ontario. Some of the proposed changes include:

1. Changes to program accreditation standards,
2. The removal of the doctoral standard for psychology, and
3. The removal of the 4-year period of supervision required for registration among psychological associates.

These revisions were proposed by the CPBAO to address concerns cited by the Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC), which oversees registration practices for regulated professions in Ontario related to lengthy and complex registration processes, low success rates for internationally trained applicants, lack of diversity among registered psychologists, inconsistent entry standards across provinces, and insufficient workforce capacity.
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The 2025 federal budget will be delivered November 4th. Glenn Brimacombe, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the CPA, joins the Mind Full podcast to discuss the advocacy approach to the budget process. We know many things that Canadians and mental health professionals want – parity between healthcare and mental health care, for example. How are we doing in advancing those priorities, and what can the rest of us do?

Podcasts and Profiles

CPA/OPA joint letter to Ontario College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts re: proposed regulatory changes in Ontario

The CPA is pleased to announce the release of two research-based booklets designed to help kindergarten children with phonological awareness.

These booklets were created in response to recent endorsements of kindergarten reading programs that emphasize the phonics approach over the whole-language approach. The first booklet, titled, Promoting Reading Success: A Teacher’s Guide to Phonological Awareness Activities for the Kindergarten Child, is intended for use by teachers and can be purchased on the Publications page of the CPA website. The booklet is available in both English and French. To learn more about this booklet, you can read the Preface here. The second booklet, titled, Promoting Reading Readiness: A Parent/Caregiver’s Guide to Phonological Awareness Activities for the Kindergarten-Age Child, is intended for use by parents and caregivers, and can be downloaded for free by clicking here – you also can find the link to this booklet on the Publications page of the CPA website.

If you know of any teachers, parents, or caregivers who may benefit from these booklets, please share this information with them.

Applying to grad school is a competitive and often confusing process. Use our roadmap to help you understand what programs are looking for and how to effectively prepare.

The Council of Professional Associations of Psychology (CPAP), in collaboration with the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), is seeking input on a potential group benefits plan for psychologists.

We ask that you please complete the brief survey below which asks whether you’re interested in a group benefits plan and if so, the coverage and features you would like offered/implemented.

English – https://web2.cpa.ca/membersurveys/index.php/415456?lang=en

French – https://web2.cpa.ca/membersurveys/index.php/415456?lang=fr

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

The CPA has created new “Psychology Works” Fact Sheets on Young Kids and Screens and on Teens and Screens.

• Young Kids and Screens – PDF | HTML
• Teens and Screens – PDF | HTML

You can find all of our “Psychology Works” Fact Sheets here

The Canadian Psychological Association’s Scientific Affairs Committee (SAC) is currently recruiting new members. The SAC’s primary aim is to advance psychological science by working on matters of importance to the psychological research community, CPA members and affiliates, and groups of researchers. It is also responsible for the policies and practices of the CPA’s journals and other publications.

Yearly activities of SAC members include reviewing student research grant applications, providing input on CPA journal matters (e.g., publishing agreements, open-access wording, publishing standards), and reviewing special issue proposals for the journals. Additional activities will come up throughout the term. For more information on the SAC, or to read the SAC Terms of Reference, click here.

If you are interested in joining the important work of the SAC, please send a letter of intent and updated CV to Dr. Lauren Thompson, CPA’s Science Director at science@cpa.ca. In your letter of intent, please specify whether your research falls primarily within the mandate of SSHRC, NSERC, or CIHR.

It is with great pleasure that the CPA’s Board of Directors releases the CPA’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.

The CPA’s Board wishes to thank all members, affiliates, and associates who took the time, whether as individuals or as part of a collective, to provide input as part of our open consultation and call for feedback. With the new Strategic Plan, we have refreshed the CPA’s Vision, Mission, and Strategic Priorities.  More…

• 2024-2025 Annual Report
• Key Highlights of the 2024 Audit Report

For more information, see the Annual General Meetings and Reports page.

On December 17th, 2024, the CPA’s Board of Directors approved the Psychological Tele-Assessment: Guidelines for Canadian Psychologists.

For more information, or to download a copy of the guidelines, click here. (PDF)

The CPA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 CPA Student Research Grants. These grants recognize exceptional student research in all areas of psychology. This year, grants were provided by the CPA, jointly by the CPA and CSBBCS, and by BMS Canada.

Congratulations to all!