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Psychologists don’t usually reach out to the public- this time, we must. The stakes are high.

Dr. Paula Miceli
15 hours ago
2 min read

Psychologists are uniquely positioned as trusted professionals whom people turn to in times of mental and emotional need. They serve as guides, diagnosticians, and therapists - helping individuals navigate complex psychological challenges with expertise and care. This role is built on rigorous education, ethical practice, and a deep commitment to confidentiality and compassion.

Psychologists typically do not seek help from clients or the public. When we do raise concerns or call for advocacy, it signals that the stakes are high for both the profession and the people who depend on its integrity.

This is one of those times.

Significant changes have been proposed by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) that would drastically reduce the training and supervision requirements for new psychologists in Ontario.

See what these changes entail and why many in the profession have serious concerns about the impact on public safety and the quality of psychological care.

Proposed changes to Ontario's psychologist licensing requirements raise concerns over drastically reduced training standards, highlighting a 75% reduction in real-world training and potential risks to public safety.

Please review the details carefully and consider the potential consequences of these reforms for yourself, your family, your friends and neighbours.

We believe that there are ways to increase access to psychological services in Ontario that are safe and do not erode training standards.

Take a Stand for Quality Psychological Care in Ontario

The proposed changes by the CPBAO are not just adjustments—they risk compromising the safety, training, and integrity of the psychology profession in Ontario. We urge you to join us in advocating for standards that protect the public and uphold the high level of professional training that psychological care demands.

Together, we can ensure Ontarians continue to receive expert, ethical, and compassionate psychological care. Your voice matters - stand with us to protect the future of psychological services.

➤ Share this information with your community, friends, and family.

➤ Read more about the proposed changes:

This site: What You Need to Know About the Changes Proposed for Psychologist Registration in Ontario (Link: https://www.drpaulamiceli.com/post/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-changes-proposed-for-psychologist-registration-in-ontario)
College website: https://cpbao.ca/wp-content/uploads/Consultation-Amendments-to-Registration-Regulation-under-the-Psychology-and-Behaviour-Analysis-Act-2021-5.pdf

➤ Submit comments to the CPBAO consultation portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

To help you respond, we've created a sample letter you can personalize. Download, customize, and use it to make your voice heard - every letter counts in protecting quality psychological care in Ontario.

➤ Contact your provincial representatives to express your concerns.

Use this link to locate your MPP: https://www.ola.org/en/members/current.

➤ Support organizations fighting to maintain rigorous training and supervision requirements.

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