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2027 Board Elections – Applications Now Open!

Nadine Yacoub — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:11:35 +0000

Applications are now open for 91��Ƶ’s 2027 Board Election!

Four seats are open for election. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on December 15, 2026.

As a Board Director, you’ll bring your knowledge, experience and perspective to the decisions that support 91��Ƶ’s mandate to protect the public.

The Governance and Nominations Committee (GNC) will assess candidates using 91��Ƶ’s Board & Committee Competency and Suitability Profile (also available in French) and the priorities identified for the 2027 election.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the Board Orientation Module | French Version
Submit the Completion Declaration Form (available at the end of the module)
Complete the Board Election Candidate Application Form
Include a current curriculum vitae (CV) and a Candidate Statement
Submit your application package to cpbao@cpbao.ca by 5:00 p.m. on December 15, 2026.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and regions across Ontario. Bringing different perspectives to the Board helps build a better understanding of the communities it serves and the needs of the public across the province.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpbao@cpbao.ca.

Learn more about the role, eligibility requirements, and 2027 election priorities.

Chair’s Message

Nadine Yacoub — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:50:17 +0000

The past several months have been a good opportunity to reflect on how far behaviour analysis regulation has come in Ontario.

Over the past two years, 91��Ƶ has reviewed thousands of applications, developed new regulatory processes and resources, and supported the profession through its transition to formal regulation. With the transitional routes now closed, we are moving into a new phase — one focused less on establishing the regulatory system and more on ongoing operation and oversight.

Behaviour analysis continues to grow as a regulated profession in Ontario. As of August 31, 2026, 91��Ƶ had 2,217 Registered Behaviour Analysts (RBAs), compared with 1,639 in May 2025. While the pace of growth has begun to level off, registrations continue to increase, and it is foreseeable that, in time, RBAs may equal or exceed registrants in psychology.

Behind these numbers is a profession that provides important services to individuals and families across Ontario. Applied behaviour analysis uses principles of learning and behaviour to help people develop skills in areas such as communication, daily living and independence. While Behaviour Analysts work with a variety of populations, their work with autistic children and individuals with developmental disabilities is particularly well known. The growth of the profession reflects, in part, the demand for these services from families who have seen the meaningful difference that effective interventions can make in their children’s lives. The College’s role is to help ensure that the public can access these services from professionals who are competent, ethical and accountable.

I have been encouraged by the level of engagement from RBAs through consultations and committee work. That participation gives 91��Ƶ important insight into how regulatory requirements are experienced in practice and helps inform our ongoing work.

This kind of engagement matters across both professions. 91��Ƶ currently has two consultations underway on proposed changes to By-law 18 (Fees) and By-law 22 (Professional Liability Insurance). I encourage all registrants to review the changes and share their feedback.

As behaviour analysis regulation matures, 91��Ƶ will continue to monitor the profession’s growth and the operation of its regulatory processes. This work takes place alongside 91��Ƶ’s continued regulation of the psychology profession. While psychology and behaviour analysis are distinct professions with different practice contexts, our approach to both remains grounded in the same core principles: competence, accountability, ethical practice and protection of the public.

I also want to recognize the considerable work of 91��Ƶ staff, Board Directors and Committee members in building and supporting the regulatory framework for behaviour analysis, as well as the many Behaviour Analysts who have contributed throughout the transition.

There is more work ahead, but there is also a great deal that has been accomplished in a relatively short period of time to make sure Ontarians have access to these regulated health professionals. I look forward to continuing that work with both professions.

Peter J. Bieling, PhD, C.Psych.
Chair

By-law 25: New reporting requirement for practice locations and supervision

Nadine Yacoub — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:45:18 +0000

At the September meeting, the Board approved amendments to By-law 25: The Register and Related Matters, following a public consultation held this summer.

Thank you to everyone who took part. You can view the results here: By-Law 25 Consultation Results

The approved amendments clarify existing practice location reporting requirements and introduce new requirements related to supervision. We’re now developing the reporting process and guidance, and we’ll consider the feedback received as part of that work.

What’s Changing

All registrants (all practice settings)
By-law 25 already requires registrants to report every location where they engage in practice. The amendments clarify that this includes every location where they provide services through supervision.

Registrants who supervise services
Registrants who supervise services will need to report:

The name and practice location of each person they supervise in non-institutional and non-training contexts

Registrants will not be required to report individual supervisees in institutional settings, such as hospitals, schools, universities, correctional facilities and community mental health centres, where other organizational oversight is already in place.

Why we’re making this change

91��Ƶ doesn’t currently have a complete way to identify who is providing services under supervision, where those services are provided, or which registrant is responsible for the supervised services. This creates an information gap and affects 91��Ƶ’s ability to oversee the profession effectively and can also slow down complaint investigations.

Having more complete information will strengthen oversight and accountability.

What’s Next

The new reporting requirements are not yet in effect, and no action is required at this time.

We will share implementation timelines and reporting guidance before the new requirements take effect. In the meantime, registrants should continue to keep their practice information up to date.

Common Questions from the Consultation

Several topics came up often in the consultation feedback. Below are answers to some common questions.

Who counts as a supervisee for reporting purposes?

A supervisee is someone who provides services under the registrant’s supervision, and with whom the registrant has a supervision agreement as required by the Standards.

Will supervisee information be made public?

No. Information about individual supervisees will not be made public.

Will practice locations, such as client homes, appear on the Public Register?

Business locations will be on the Public Register. Client home addresses will not be posted.

If you have questions about the new reporting requirements, please contact us at communications@cpbao.ca.

2025-2026 91��Ƶ Annual Report

Nadine Yacoub — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:40:27 +0000

91��Ƶ’s 2025-2026 Annual Report is now available.

This year’s report offers a look back at 91��Ƶ’s work, progress and key achievements over the past year, including initiatives that supported our strategic priorities, such as modernizing registration and Quality Assurance processes, strengthening governance, and advancing 91��Ƶ’s Ethics and Human Rights Plan.

PDF Version

Update: Registrant Demographic Data Collection

Nadine Yacoub — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:38:41 +0000

During the most recent renewal period, 91��Ƶ introduced voluntary demographic questions to help us better understand who is — and who is not — represented within the psychology and applied behaviour analysis professions in Ontario.

Thank you to everyone who chose to participate! 93% of registrants answered at least one demographic question, giving us an important starting point for understanding representation across the professions.

Collecting this information is part of 91��Ƶ’s Ethics and Human Rights Plan. It can help us better understand the demographics of our registrants and identify potential barriers or systemic issues that may contribute to lower representation among some groups.

Representation also matters for the public. Having clinicians from a range of demographic backgrounds can help provide Ontarians with greater choice when seeking psychological and applied behaviour analysis services, including the opportunity to receive care from professionals who may share or understand aspects of their background and lived experience.

This work aligns with recommendations in the Office of the Fairness Commissioner’s (OFC’s) 2024 Risk Assessment of 91��Ƶ, which encouraged the continued collection of race-based data to help identify barriers and support greater diversity within the professions.

This is an important step towards a more respectful and reflective community of psychology and behaviour analysis professionals. 91��Ƶ will continue to work with subject matter experts and other interest holders to improve diversity, inclusion, and equitable access to care.

Thank you again to everyone who participated. Your responses are helping us build a clearer picture of the professions we regulate and where there may be opportunities for continued progress.

Reminder: Consultations – Proposed Amendments to By-law 18: Fees & By-law 22: Professional Liability Insurance

Nadine Yacoub — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:37:14 +0000

91��Ƶ is seeking feedback through two consultations on proposed amendments to By-law 18: Fees and By-law 22: Professional Liability Insurance.

BY-LAW 18: FEES

The proposed changes to By-law 18 would introduce annual registration fee increases within a 1% to 4% range, as well as specific inflationary adjustments to certain application, examination, and other fees for applicants and registrants.

BY-LAW 22: PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

The proposed changes to By-law 22 would clarify and update professional liability insurance requirements for registrants, including minimum coverage requirements and exemptions.

The Board will discuss both sets of proposed changes at its December 11, 2026 meeting. We invite you to share your feedback on each consultation by Sunday, November 29, 2026. All feedback will be considered in keeping with 91��Ƶ’s mandate to serve the public interest.

View proposed changes and rationales

Intimate Partner Violence Webinar: Recording and Resources Available

Nadine Yacoub — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:36:40 +0000

Thank you to everyone who joined the recent Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) webinar, in collaboration with several Ontario health regulatory colleges. The session explored how to recognize risk factors and respond appropriately in professional practice.

The webinar brought together 5,675 live participants, including 878 91��Ƶ registrants.

If you weren’t able to attend, or would like to revisit the session, the recording and related resources are now available. The panel is available in English and American Sign Language (ASL), with a French version coming soon.

Registrants may count the webinar toward their CPD activities.

Watch the recording and access the resources

New: Board Meeting Recordings

Nadine Yacoub — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:35:45 +0000

At the September Board meeting, the Board adopted a new approach to accessing Board meeting recordings. Going forward, Board meetings will continue to be livestreamed, and recordings will be publicly available upon request through a registration process.

We’re currently working on the registration process that will support access moving forward. In the meantime, if you’d like to request a recording of the last Board meeting, please email cpbao@cpbao.ca.

We’ll share more information once the new process is in place.

Coming Soon: 2027 Board Election Nominations

Nadine Yacoub — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:30:40 +0000

Nominations for the 2027 Board election will open November 2 and close December 15, 2026.

This year, we’re opening nominations a little earlier to give the Governance and Nominations Committee (GNC) additional time to review and assess candidate applications. The election date will remain March 31, 2027.

We’ll send an email to all registrants when nominations open, so keep an eye on your inbox!

JEE Now Live

Nadine Yacoub — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:25:25 +0000

What’s Changed — At a glance

The JEE has moved from a twice-yearly written exam to a learning-focused, on-demand e-learning course and examination
Candidates will complete seven learning modules before taking a 60-question pass/fail examination
Once candidates activate their personal link, they’ll have 60 days to complete the JEE
Available year-round, in English or French
What’s covered hasn’t changed — the new format is designed to ensure candidates learn what they need to know for entry to practice

The Jurisprudence and Ethics Examination (JEE) for psychology is now live in its new format!

Eligible candidates have received information about the JEE, including instructions on how to register. If you believe you’re eligible but haven’t received an invitation, please contact the Registration Team at exams@cpbao.ca for assistance.

The JEE is an online e-learning course and multiple-choice examination administered through a Learning Management System (LMS). It covers the legislation, regulations, standards, guidelines, and Code of Ethics that apply to the practice of psychology in Ontario.

Information about the JEE, including an examination blueprint, pass point, number of permitted attempts, and examination accommodations, is available in the Examinations section of the Registration Guidelines.