Legislation, Bylaws & Standards

On April 1, 2026, the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) came into force as the governing legislation for regulation of health professions in BC.

Also on April 1, 2026, updated regulations went into force.

To learn more about the HPOA, see About the HPOA.

The following legislation is relevant to health and care professionals regulated by CHCPBC: 

• Adult Guardianship Act, section 46 
• Adult Guardianship Act, Designated Agencies Regulation 
• Child, Family, and Community Service Act, Sections 13 and 14 
• Criminal Records Review Act 
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 
• Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act 
• Health Professions General Regulation 
• Infants Act 
• Limitation Act 
• Personal Information Protection Act 

The CHCPBC Bylaws set out the details of the operation of the organization, including:  

• the duties and responsibilities of a governing Board, Committees, and the Registrar 
• qualifications for registration and licensing 
• the regulation of professional conduct and ethics 
• fee schedules.

Bylaws are enacted by the College’s Board and are subject to oversight by the Minister of Health.  

Bylaws under Health Professions and Occupations Act

CHCPBC Bylaws (PDF)

There are no proposed bylaw amendments at this time.

To view the CHCPBC Fee Schedule, see the Fees page.

Effective April 1, 2026, one harmonized set of Ethics and Practice Standards, under the Health Professions and Occupations Act, outlines the requirements for all licensees in all professions regulated by CHCPBC. See the Ethics and Practice Standards.