The Client Relations Committee of the College recently developed guidance for members concerning the avoidance of Sexual Abuse: Behaviour or Remarks of a Sexual Nature Towards Patients. More >>>
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Quality Assurance News
Working within the statutory requirements established for all Health Regulatory Colleges in Ontario; the College views its Quality Assurance Programs as a means of supporting members in maintaining their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. More >>>
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Information from the Practice Advice Service
The Practice Advice Service provides information to College members and members of the public regarding relevant Legislation, Regulations, Standards of Professional Conduct, 2017, and other Guidelines. Answers are provided by College staff in response to specific inquiries and may not be applicable or generalize to all circumstances. Information is provided to support College members in exercising their professional judgement and is not an appropriate substitute for advice from a qualified legal professional. More >>>
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Council Highlights – March 11, 2022
The College Council met virtually on March 11, 2022. The meeting information package prepared for Council members to inform their deliberations and decision-making is posted on the homepage of College website a week in advance of meeting More >>>
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Call for Interest in Participating on College Committees for 2022-2033
The College is looking for members who are interested in being appointed to serve on College Committees beginning in June 2022. More >>>
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Elections to Council 2022 – Results
Elections to the College Council were held on March 31, 2022. We are pleased to announce the following results. More >>>
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Inquiries, Complaints & Reports Committee (ICRC)
In the 3rd Quarter, the College received 37 new complaints and opened 4 Registrar’s Investigations and 1 Health Inquiry, for a total of 42 new matters. More >>>
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Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) Decisions
The following are summaries of some recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports C reflecting three different dispositions. They are provided for educational purposes. Information in these summaries has been altered to protect the privacy of both members and complainants, and to protect the confidentiality of the investigation process. The relevant substance of the allegations and outcomes remain unchanged. More >>>
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Discipline Committee
Referrals to Discipline There was one referral to the Discipline Committee in the third quarter. More >>>
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Changes to the Register
The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since January 2022. More >>>
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Call for Interest in Participating on College Committees for 2022-2023
The College of Psychologists of Ontario is the governing body for psychological practitioners, Psychologists and Psychological Associates, in Ontario. The College’s mandate is to protect the public interest by monitoring and regulating the practice of psychology. Through the participation of the public and the profession, the College ensures the delivery […] More >>>
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Masking Requirements – March 22, 2022
As you know, mask mandates were lifted in most public spaces in Ontario as of yesterday, March 21, 2022. This is part of the province’s move away from emergency measures towards a longer-term approach to managing the dynamic COVID-19 situation. According to the Ministry of Health technical brief, the removal […] More >>>
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Council Meeting – March 11, 2022
The next meeting of the College Council will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022. The Agenda and Materials are available below. This meeting will be held virtually through YouTube. To watch please click here. More >>>
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President’s Message
Some years ago, I was introduced to the work of the College of Psychologists of Ontario by a colleague who thought that I may value acting as an oral examiner. More >>>
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In Memoriam – Mr. Graeme Goebelle
Mr. Graeme Goebelle, a public member serving on the College Council, passed away on December 12, 2021 More >>>
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Preparing for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Regulation
The College of Psychologists of Ontario is actively working towards welcoming Behaviour Analysts to what will be the new College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. More >>>
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EDI Working Group Update
The College remains committed to ensuring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) throughout the College and its regulatory processes and in promoting EDI in the profession, as a whole. More >>>
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Public Consultation
The College is inviting comments on proposed amendments to the College By-laws: By-law 5: Selection of Committee Chairs and Committee Members and By-law 20: Election to Council, Qualifications, Terms of Office, and Conditions for Disqualification. More >>>