One of the more interesting aspects of the role as President (at least for me), is seeing the strong work of the College staff on a different level. 

It is a busy and exciting time at the College. Our number of registrants has significantly increased as a result of welcoming Behaviour Analysts.

Every day, we see the alarming realities of escalating rates of substance use and related harms, worsening mental health, and declining well-being.

The Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has released guidance to assist professionals in addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) guidance.

Inaugural elections to the College Council for District 8 – Behaviour Analysts were held on September 6, 2024. We are pleased to announce the following results:

At the meeting of the Council of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts held on September 27, 2024, a motion was passed to circulate proposed amendments to By-law 18.5.2.

During the first quarter, panels of the Quality Assurance Committee continued to address registrant-specific matters related to participation in the Quality Assurance Program.

The Practice Advice Service provides information to College members and members of the public about relevant Legislation, Regulations, Standards of Professional Conduct, and other practical considerations.

Earlier this year, the province of Ontario achieved a significant milestone with the proclamation of the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021, which came into effect on July 1, 2024.

The Executive Committee met on September 27, 2024 to appoint new Council members and applied behaviour analysis (ABA) professional members to the College’s Committees for the 2024-2025 term.

The EDI working group has been focusing on the completion of the College’s Equity Impact Assessment.

Registrants are reminded that it
is important to keep their College contact email address
up to date and ensure that the College is included in the
list of safe senders.

The Council of the new College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts met in-person on September 27, 2024.

FIRST QUARTER, JUNE 1, 2024 – AUGUST 31, 2024

The following are summaries of some recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, reflecting three different dispositions.

FIRST QUARTER, JUNE 1, 2024 – AUGUST 31, 2024

The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist, Psychological Associate and Behaviour Analyst registrants who have received Certificates of Registration since July 2024.

Summary Financial Audit Report for 2023-2024