The Council of the new College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts met in-person on September 27, 2024. Information provided to members of Council for their review in anticipation of their deliberations and decision-making is posted on the homepage of the College website a week in advance of meetings. Following the meeting, this information is archived on the website in the Council Meeting Materials Reference Library.
Changes to the College Council
Since proclamation of the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act (2021) on July 1, 2024, there have been changes to the College Council.
We are pleased to welcome our newest Council members:
- Ms. Mary Kalantzis (Public Council Member)
- Mr. Ken Moreau (Public Council Member)
- Ms. Olivia Ng (District 8 – Behaviour Analysts)
- Mr. Conrad Leung (District 8 – Behaviour Analysts)
- Ms. Kay Narula (District 8 – Behaviour Analysts)
- Dr. Kendra Thomson (District 9 – Academic)
Executive Committee
As a first order of business, the Council elected an Executive Committee – Professional Member (Behaviour Analyst) for the 2024-2025 year. We are pleased to congratulate Ms. Olivia Ng as a new member of the Committee.
Policy Issues
Council approved proposed amendments to By-law 19: Appointment of Non-Council Members to Committees of the College and Conditions for Disqualification to be circulated for a 60-day public consultation period.
The proposed amendments prescribe a one-year cooling-off period as an eligibility requirement when appointing non-Council members to College committees. A cooling-off period for participation on Committees serves the same public interest purpose as the existing cooling-off period for serving on Council; avoiding real and perceived conflicts of interest. The consultation was circulated to members on October 1, 2024, with comments requested by Monday, December 2, 2024. The proposed amendments and a feedback submission form is available here.
Business Issues
Membership Fees – Cap on Fees for Dual Certificate Holders
Council approved proposed amendments to By-law 18: Fees, specifically on Section 18.5.2. to be circulated for a 60-day public consultation period. The proposed amendment is to ensure that annual membership fees for dual certificate holders, regardless of the class of each certificate, do not exceed $1,200.
The consultation was circulated to members on October 1, 2024 with comments requested by Monday, December 2, 2024. The proposed amendments and a feedback submission form is available here.
Annual Financial Audit
Council received and approved the annual Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024. A Summary of the Audited Financial Statements can be found in this volume of HeadLines and the full Audited Financial Statements will be included in the 2023-2024 Annual Report.
Other Business
The next meeting of Council will be held virtually on December 13, 2024.