The CPA is committed to promoting and bringing attention to the practice of psychology among and outside of the membership. To do this, it has and continues to embark on a number of activities:

• In 2009, the CPA Board approved the formation of the Practice Directorate to increase the senior staffing for practice and advocacy.
• CPA has a number of partnerships with organizations and associations that are committed to bringing attention to issues related to mental health services, access, human resources, etc.
• CPA is committed to bringing attention to issues related to access to service, particularly the range of biological, psychological and social interventions and services needed for persons with mental health disorders and problems.
• We have and continue to undertake a number of surveys and surveillance activities.
• As with issues related to access, CPA is also committed to bringing attention to the issue of health human resources to provide mental health services.
• CPA has issued a number of briefs, responses and positions on a variety of issues.
• We are involved in a number of emergency preparedness and responding activities in an effort to bring attention to the need for psychosocial preparedness and responding in emergencies and disasters.
• We have been and are involved in a number of activities related to collaborative practice and support for practice.
• We are also actively involved with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, seeking various opportunities to collaborate and provide input on their work.
• Participate in an online consultation for a Child and Youth Mental Health Framework.
• Please view the attached link for an invitation from the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) to participate in their next round of consultations on a mental health strategy for Canada. Psychology has a tremendous opportunity to participate in the series of roundtables which will occur from March to September 2010. 
• We also aim to provide you with links to various resources of interest that may be of interest and value to you in your work.