The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario is seeking your feedback on proposed amendments to the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021 and Registration Regulation 193/23 to modernize the College’s registration practices.
At its meeting on September 26, 2025, the Council approved a series of recommendations to modernize the College’s registration process.
Key amendments:
- Registration as a psychologist[1] based on a graduate degree from Council-approved programs (including programs with accreditation by College-approved accrediting bodies)
- Council approval of accrediting bodies internationally beyond USA (e.g., UK, Australia)
- Removal of the minimum 4-year work experience requirement for candidates with a Master’s degree
- Elimination of the Oral Examination
Regulation development follows a formal process and, as set out in section 95(1)(1.4) of the Health Professions Procedural Code being Schedule 2 of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, the College is required to circulate proposed Regulations to its registrants, the public and stakeholders for a minimum of 60 days.
Prior to finalizing the proposed amendments for submission to the Ministry of Health, the College Council will carefully consider all comments, keeping in mind the College’s mandate to protect the public interest.
[1] The Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act require amendments to the psychologist title and related sections
Links to the Details of the Proposed Amendments to Ontario Regulation 193/23 Registration
The full text of the Psychology and Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021 and Ontario Regulation 193/23 Registration with the proposed amendments (in tracked changes), and a three-column chart which shows the proposed revisions to the Registration Regulation can be viewed here.
In order to facilitate the College’s submission of these amendments, we would appreciate hearing from you by Tuesday, December 9th, 2025.
Click on the button below to provide your comments by Tuesday, December 9th, 2025.