Practitioners

Practice, research and education directs CPA’s mandate. CPA focuses on such issues as access to service, health human resources, surveillance and collaborative practice, and engaging in various advocacy activities and partnerships.

News and Events!

CPA keeps itself apprised of issues affecting the discipline and the membership, and regularly represents the membership at various conferences and events. See what issues are currently affecting the practice of psychology and find out about recent and upcoming conferences.

  • NEW (May 9, 2012): The Canadian Psychological Association responds to the Mental Health Commission of Canada's Mental Health Strategy. Click here to read the press release.

  • NEW (May 7, 2012:) CPA’s CEO was invited to present the Challenge Address at a Health Provider Summit, convened by the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Nursing Association and attended by other of Canada’s health professional associations as well as government representatives. Click here to view Dr. Cohen’s presentation.

  • NEW (May 1, 2012): Trillium Primary Health Care Research Day: June 6, 2012 at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

  • (April 28, 2012): QWQHC Secretariat Closes its Doors, but Work Continues

  • (April 20, 2012): Canadian Mental Illness and Mental Health Alliance (CAMIMH) Announces this Year's Mental Health Champions

  • The CPA would like to announce the formation of a new Section - Psychologists in Hospitals and Health Centers. This Section will provide a forum for psychologists who are employed, practice, teach, or conduct research in hospitals and health care settings. Convention delegates are invited to attend the Town Hall and organizational meeting that will be held during the CPA's 73rd Annual Convention in Halifax.

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    Access to Service

    Access to health services, particularly to quality health care by reducing wait times for assessment and treatment, is a key issue for Canadians and government. Missing among this is a focus on access to mental health services and the health care professionals who provide them. Bringing public and government attention to this issue is a key priority for CPA. More…

    Health Human Resources

    Few studies have focused on the workplace health and well-being of health professionals who provide mental health services. Further, there is little data on the number of psychologists. CPA is involved in various activities to bring attention to the health human resources needs specific to psychologists and mental health services. More…

    Surveillance and Surveys

    Surveillance and surveys are key methods of data collection in psychology. CPA has administered many surveys in the past, including one on the geographical locations of clinical psychologists in Canada. Currently, CPA is carrying out a funded quality assurance program to collect information about psychology practitioners and the clients they see. More…