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News
Consultation: Amendments to By-law 18: Fees
At its meeting on June 16, 2023, the Council of the College of Psychologists passed a motion to circulate proposed amendments to By-Law 18: Fees to the membership. According to the Health Professions Procedural Code under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, amendments to this By-law must be circulated to members 60 days before it is approved by Council   More >>>
Preparing for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Regulation Update
The College is pleased to announce the Government’s approval of the proposed amendments to Registration Regulation (O. Reg. 74/15), General Regulation (O. Reg. 209/94) and Professional Misconduct Regulation (O. Reg. 801/93), for the profession of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).   More >>>
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee Update
The College remains committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and to incorporating EDI into all aspects of the College’s work and its regulatory processes. The College has created an EDI page on which information and resources are continually updated.   More >>>
Quality Assurance (QA) 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 >>>
Call for Peer Assisted Review Assessors
To conduct Peer Assisted Reviews, the College requires the assistance of members with a desire to take an active role in public protection by assisting their peers. Those interested in becoming College Assessors are encouraged to contact the Quality Assurance Coordinator for additional information.   More >>>
Committee Appointments 2023 – 2024
The Executive Committee has appointed Council and professional members to our Committees for the 2023 – 2024 term. Committees support the work of the Council and contribute towards advancing the College’s mandate to serve and protect the public interest.   More >>>
Communication Reminder
Members 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.   More >>>
Council Highlights
The College Council met virtually on June 16, 2023. Information provided to members of Council for their review in anticipation of their deliberations and decision-making is posted on the homepage of College website a week in advance of meetings.   More >>>
Inquiries, Complaints & Reports Committee (ICRC)
ICRC Report - 4th Quarter March 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023.   More >>>
Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) Decisions
The following are summaries of some recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, reflecting three different dispositions. They are provided for educational purposes.   More >>>
Discipline Committee
Discipline Committee Report - 4th Quarter March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023   More >>>
Changes to the Register
The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since April 2023.   More >>>
Regulations for Applied Behaviour Analysis Receive Approval, Proclamation Date Announced
TORONTO (July 25, 2023) The College of Psychologists of Ontario is pleased to announce that on July 20, 2023, the Lieutenant Governor in Council approved the regulations, under the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021 (the “Act”), for the profession of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).   More >>>
Consultation – By-law 18: Fees – Feedback Requested by August 18, 2023
Introduction At the meeting of the Council of the College of Psychologists held on June 16, 2023, a motion was passed to circulate proposed amendments to By-Law 18: Fees. According to the Health Professions Procedural Code under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, amendments to this By-law must be circulated to members 60 days […]   More >>>
Council Meeting – June 16, 2023
The next meeting of the College Council will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023. The Agenda and Materials are available below. This meeting will be held virtually through YouTube. To watch please click here.   More >>>
Council Meeting – May 9, 2023
A Special Meeting of the College Council will be held on Tueday, May 9, 2023 from 9:00AM – 10:00AM. The Agenda and Materials are available below. This meeting will be held virtually through YouTube. To watch please click here.   More >>>
2023 Quality Assurance Requirements – Declarations Due June 30, 2023
The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA), requires all regulatory health Colleges to administer a mandatory Quality Assurance Program. As defined in the Health Professions Procedural Code of the RHPA, the program is “to assure the quality of practice of the profession and to promote continuing evaluation, competence and improvement […]   More >>>