ONPsychologicalAssn

The CPBAO has framed criticism of its registration changes as resistance to change. Concern about training and supervision is concern about harm. In health regulation, those questions are a core part of public protection. Regulatory change should invite questions-not dismiss them

The CPBAO has described its registration changes as aligning Ontario with national standards. “National alignment” sounds reassuring, but the OPA believes this isn’t accurate.

The CPBAO has stated that public safety will not be affected by its registration changes. But public protection in health care depends on training depth, supervision, and clear standards. Reducing those safeguards increases risk, even when intentions are good.

The CPBAO has framed recent registration changes as modernization. But these are not minor updates. They reduce core training and supervision requirements that exist to ensure clinical readiness and public safety.

Transparency is essential to public trust. When consultation does not meaningfully inform decisions, confidence in regulatory processes is undermined. We hear you — and we will continue to advocate for accountability and public protection.

Over 10,000 Ontarians participated in CPBAO’s public consultation. Nearly 90% opposed lowering training standards for psychologists. A majority of respondents were members of the public, not professionals. Public feedback deserves careful consideration, not dismissal.

Ontarians want better access — without sacrificing safety. There are proven alternatives: -Provisional registration pathways -Faster assessment for international applicants -Expanded PsyD programs -Better public funding for care We can modernize responsibly.

Thank you to everyone who has spoken up to protect strong psychological standards in Ontario. Your voices, your advocacy, and your commitment to safe and ethical care truly matter.

Lowering training requirements without collaboration risks creating a two-tier system where the most marginalized communities receive lower-quality care. Call for collaborative, equity-driven reform by voting NO to the current proposal: surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Myth: Reducing training will help people access care faster. Fact: Lower standards create more mistakes, more delays, and more risk for the public. Safe psychological care relies on proper education, appropriate supervision, and accountability. Say no: surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Ontario needs an aligned, predictable system — one built through coordinated planning between CPBAO, the Ministry, psychologists, and partners across healthcare and justice. Say NO to the proposed changes surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Psychologists make high-impact decisions every day. They assess complex conditions, offer informed guidance, and support systems that depend on accuracy and ethical judgment. surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Good regulation depends on collaboration. When major changes are made without the perspectives of educators, supervisors, researchers, and frontline psychologists, important safeguards can be overlooked. Vote NO: surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Strong regulation isn’t guesswork. It’s built on clinical evidence, training research, national benchmarks, and stakeholder expertise. Help call for an evidence-based, collaborative review process. Vote NO to the proposed changes here: surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Increasing access to care is essential, but it should never come at the expense of public safety. Strong standards and safe pathways can coexist, and they must. We urge the CPBAO to rethink these reforms and work collaboratively on meaningful solutions. surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

“During licensing exams, I’ve seen firsthand how additional training and supervision help clinicians grow into competent professionals. Without these safeguards, the public becomes the testing ground.” Vote NO to the changes surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Behind every psychological assessment is a person, a story, a family. Decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and support require advanced training and experience. Shortcuts put people at risk. Vote NO to the changes surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Clinical supervision, examinations, and rigorous training are not barriers. They are safeguards — the same safeguards used across healthcare to protect the public. We are calling for thoughtful, collaborative updates to training pathways, not shortcuts. surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Psychology is no different. These standards exist because the work is complex, sensitive, and deeply impactful. We are urging the CPBAO to keep strong, evidence-based training requirements in place. surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q