CHCPBC 2024/2025 Annual Report

The BC Ministry of Health has launched a public engagement to identify what information, supports, and opportunities for involvement patients need after experiencing harm and to address Indigenous-specific racism in the health care system.

It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the passing of Siem Te’ta-in, Shane Pointe, Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper.

April 1, 2026 marks a significant milestone for the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and for the regulation of health professions in our province. The HPOA introduces many changes to the way Colleges regulate health professionals.

CHCPBC’s regulatory committees include both licensee members and members of the public. The College is currently seeking licensee members for two committees to ensure adequate diversity of perspectives, lived experience, and profession-specific expertise.

As of April 1, 2026, psychology supervision plans will no longer be an acceptable practice authority in BC. This change will impact individuals who were applicants and not currently registered and are or have been providing psychological services under a psychology “supervision plan,” and psychologists supervising such individuals.

CHCPBC is pleased to share the finalized Bylaws and the Ethics and Practice Standards in advance of the HPOA coming into force on April 1, 2026. Both are essential to how the College does its work of public protection.

The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is pleased to share our first strategic plan titled Building Public Trust and Confidence 2030. This plan outlines our specific goals, outcomes, and actions that are ambitious but achievable within a two-year timeframe.

“Ten Years of Repair and Growth: Our Journey Towards Truth and Reconciliation” reflects on the progress we have made in the ten years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its Final Report.

CHCPBC has designed a comprehensive new approach to quality practice that includes continuing professional development, practice support, and quality assurance assessments. The Professional & Quality Practice Program (PQPP) will launch in fall 2026 and will apply to all nine professions regulated by the College.