Canadian Psychological
Association
AMBASSADOR
PROGRAM
PRACTICE MATTERS
CPA
GOOD FOR YOU
GOOD FOR THE
DISCIPLINE
CPA Motto
ADVANCING PSYCHOLOGY
FOR ALL
CPA Member Constituencies
Scientists
Scientist/Practitioners
Practitioners
Students
Public
CPA’s Main Areas of Activity
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Science
 Practice
 Education and Training
 Policy Development
 Member Services
 Representation
Interconnectedness of
Psychology
Science Informs Practice and Practice
Informs Science
Advocacy Examples
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Expanding Access to Services
 Increasing Public and Private Funding for
Services
 Increasing Public Understanding of
Psychology
 External Communications
 Policy Development
Practice Support: Examples
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Development of Codes and Standards and
Accreditation
 Practice Support: Private and Public
 Interprovincial and International Mobility
 Legislation Watch: GST, Criminal Code,
Disability Tax Credit, etc
 Canadian Registration Standard
Practice Support: Examples
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Insurance Package
 Pro Bono Legal Consultation
 CE Credits and CE Workshops
 Working to have 2 On-line CE Workshops
– Ethics; Private Practice
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PAA/CPA Book: How to Start a Private
Practice
Practice Network
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CPA Board
 CPA Committees:
– Legal and Professional Affairs
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CPPAN
 CPAP
 CRHSPP
Health Commissions
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Clair: Quebec
Fyke: Saskatchewan
Premier’s Commission: New Brunswick
Mazenkowski: Alberta
Senate of Canada: Kirby
Commission of the Future of Health Care in
Canada: Romanow
Kirby Mental Health, Mental Illness and
Addictions 2003
Health Sector Collaborations
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HEAL
G7
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Care in Mental Health
Home Care Sector Study
Long Term Care and Mental Health
Post 9/11
Mental Health Summit/CAMIMH
PHCTF
– Mental Health
– Health Human Resources
Communications Strategy for
the Public and Clients/Patients
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Web Based
Fact Sheets (i.e. Insomnia, Diabetes, Surgery,
Depression, Pain, ADHD, Grief, Suicide)
Policy Papers on Strategic Initiatives (i.e.
Strengthening Series, Cost Effectiveness,
Canstart)
E-Advocacy
National Referral Service Portal
Media Liaison
Access to Psychological
Services: What We Do
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Meet with Ministers and Officials, Private
Service Providers, Agencies, Insurers etc..
 Liaise with Government Departments and
F/P/T Committees
 Consortia Membership: HEAL, G 7
 Position Papers and Lobbying Materials
 External Communications
Health Policy Documents
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Strengthening
Medicare
Home and Community Care
Primary Health Care
Pharmacare
Rural Health
Psychology in Education
School Psychology
Health Policy Documents
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CPA Costs-Offset & BCPA Costs-Offset
Papers
 Disability Tax Credit Submission and
Consultations
 Fitness to Stand Trial Submission
 Custody and Access Submission
 Romanow Submission
 Kirby Submission
Health Policy Documents
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Geographical Survey of Psychologists in
Canada
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Stats Can Utilization of Psychological
Services
WWW.CPA.CA
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French and English Sites
For CPA Members and the Public
Membership Data Base
Advocacy Resources
Membership Resources and Information
National Referral Service Portal
Links to Sections and Other Organizations
Documents Available; Fact Sheets
Electronic Journals
WWW.CPA.CA
1-888-472-0657