The College is pleased to announce the release of a video collaboration with the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA). In this video, our Registrar and Executive Director, Dr. Tony DeBono, and the President of ONTABA, Jaime Santana, discuss the upcoming regulation of Behaviour Analysts. The College thanks Jaime and […] More >>>
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 >>>
Elections to the College Council were held on March 31, 2024. We are pleased to announce the following results: The term of office for these Council Members begins on June 14, 2024 and continues until the first Council meeting following the elections in 2027. We wish to extend our congratulations to […] More >>>
The College of Psychologists of Ontario is pleased to announce that on April 2, 2024, preregistration for the profession of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) will open. At this time, those who meet the registration requirements for Transitional Route #1 and Transitional Route #2, will be able to apply to the […] More >>>
The College of Psychologists will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday April 1. More >>>
The Current Standards of Professional Conduct have been in force since September 2017. The context in which College Registrants have been providing services is dynamic and has changed substantially since then. Given that applied behavioural analysis (ABA) will be regulated by the College beginning in July 2024, and that there […] More >>>
The next meeting of the College Council will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The Agenda and Materials are available below. This meeting will be held virtually through YouTube. To watch please click here. More >>>
It’s the start of a new year and as I look to the future in 2024, I am filled with anticipation. More >>>
One hundred and eleven years ago, John Watson wrote the seminal paper, “Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It (1913)” in the journal, Psychological Review. More >>>
The College is dedicated to treating all peoples with dignity and respect. As part of this commitment, it is important to highlight the factors that impact health equity, the diversity of our membership, and the experience of feeling a sense of belonging and inclusion. More >>>
As the days draw nearer to proclamation on July 1, 2024, the College is eagerly preparing to welcome Behaviour Analysts into what will be the new College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. More >>>
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 and encouraging the same within the larger profession. More >>>
All registrants of the College, except for those holding a Retired Certificate, are reminded that they must participate in continuing education and professional development activities to fulfill the requirements of the Continuing Professional Development Program every two years. More >>>
The Practice Advice Service provides information to College members and members of the public about relevant Legislation, Regulations, Standards of Professional Conduct, 2017, and other practical considerations. More >>>
The election to Council for Electoral Districts 5 (GTA East), 6 (GTA West) and Psychological Associates (non-Voting) will take place on March 31, 2024. More >>>
As of January 1, 2024, the IPC has the discretion to issue administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) as part of its enforcement powers for violations of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). More >>>
The College would like to thank the following who acted as Oral Examiners in December 2023. More >>>
The College Council met virtually on December 15, 2023. Information provided to members of Council for their review in preparation for their deliberations and decision-making was posted on the homepage of the College website a week in advance of the meeting. More >>>