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On April 1, 2026, the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) will replace the Health Professions Act as the gover...
02/26/2026

On April 1, 2026, the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) will replace the Health Professions Act as the governing legislation for regulation of health professions in BC. To align with the new legislation, CHCPBC will implement regulatory changes in many areas. CHCPBC’s HPOA Licensee Webinar series provides an opportunity to learn and ask questions about the changes and impacts of the HPOA.

The sixth webinar in the series, on Complaints, Discipline, and Support Programs, will take place March 5, 2026, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Also coming up: a webinar on Ethics and Practice Standards, on March 18, 12:00-1:00 pm.

To watch the webinars live, registration is required. To register, send questions in advance through a submission form, and view videos of past HPOA webinars, see the HPOA Webinars page: https://chcpbc.org/legislation/hpoa/webinars/.

Today, February 25, Pink Shirt Day is observed in Canada and other parts of the world. The day began in 2007 after a stu...
02/25/2026

Today, February 25, Pink Shirt Day is observed in Canada and other parts of the world. The day began in 2007 after a student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In solidarity with the student and to take a stand against bullying, two grade 12 students wore pink shirts and distributed pink shirts for others to wear. This supportive action grew into an international movement.

According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, 71% of youth between the ages of 12 and 17 reported experiencing at least one form of bullying in the previous 12 months. The impact of bullying on immediate and long-term physical and mental health has been extensively documented. The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC stands with all who have experienced bullying, and organizations and individuals working to end bullying.

We’re excited to share CHCPBC’s first strategic plan: Building Public Trust and Confidence 2030. Since the College’s cre...
02/19/2026

We’re excited to share CHCPBC’s first strategic plan: Building Public Trust and Confidence 2030. Since the College’s creation through amalgamation in June 2024, our priority has been ensuring continuity in regulating nine health professions while serving the public interest. Now we’re charting our path forward with a clear vision through 2030 and a focused two-year action plan for 2026–2028.

The plan features original artwork – "Dawn Awaits" by Stz'uminus First Nation artist Dan Elliott – beautifully capturing our theme “All Aboard Our Canoe.” The artwork symbolizes diverse people coming together to launch the canoe, reflecting where we are and where we’re headed as an organization.

As healthcare and regulatory systems rapidly evolve, this strategic plan commits us to delivering core regulatory services while recognizing the distinct histories and contexts of each profession we oversee. We’re ready to meet the public’s expectations for competence and accountability in health services. Read Building Public Trust and Confidence 2030: https://chcpbc.org/2026/02/18/our-new-strategic-plan-building-public-trust-and-confidence-2030/.

Licence renewal for 2026/2027 – for audiologists, dietitians, hearing instrument practitioners, occupational therapists,...
02/18/2026

Licence renewal for 2026/2027 – for audiologists, dietitians, hearing instrument practitioners, occupational therapists, opticians, optometrists, physical therapists, psychologists, and speech-language pathologists – is open in the CHCPBC Licensee Portal. March 31, 2026 is the renewal deadline. For detailed information on renewing your licence for 2026/2027, see the Renewal page on the College website: https://chcpbc.org/licensees/renewal/.

Next week at CHCPBC: The CHCPBC office will close February 16, 2026 for the statutory holiday. For information on office...
02/13/2026

Next week at CHCPBC:

The CHCPBC office will close February 16, 2026 for the statutory holiday. For information on office hours and how to contact the College, see the Contact page: https://chcpbc.org/contact/.

Licence renewal for 2026/2027 – for audiologists, dietitians, hearing instrument practitioners, occupational therapists, opticians, optometrists, physical therapists, psychologists, and speech-language pathologists – will open February 18, 2026 in the CHCPBC Licensee Portal. March 31, 2026 is the renewal deadline. For information on renewal, see the Renewal page: https://chcpbc.org/licensees/renewal/.

The 35th annual Women's Memorial March takes place tomorrow, February 14 in communities across BC and Canada to honour a...
02/13/2026

The 35th annual Women's Memorial March takes place tomorrow, February 14 in communities across BC and Canada to honour and raise awareness of the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit+ (MMIWG2S+). Other memorial marches honouring MMIWG2S+ are also taking place February 13-14. The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC stands in solidarity with family members and survivors of MMIWG2S+. We acknowledge that our commitment to eradicating Indigenous-specific racism in healthcare includes doing our part to fulfil the calls to justice in the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/.

With heavy hearts, we send deep condolences to the community of Tumbler Ridge. Our thoughts are with the victims of the ...
02/11/2026

With heavy hearts, we send deep condolences to the community of Tumbler Ridge. Our thoughts are with the victims of the devastating tragedy in the northeastern BC town, their families and loved ones, and all who are impacted by the loss of life, injuries, and trauma.

We are grateful for the first responders, school staff, local health care professionals, and others who have stepped forward to protect and care for the community.

If you need support, please reach out. Call the 310 Mental Health Support crisis line at 310-6789 (toll-free throughout BC, no area code needed). Kids Help Phone is also available at 1-800-668-6868, or text CONNECT to 686868.

Please take care at this very difficult time.

Since last November, CHCPBC has presented five webinars focusing on different aspects of the Health Professions and Occu...
02/06/2026

Since last November, CHCPBC has presented five webinars focusing on different aspects of the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and what they mean for licensees. The webinar topics include: Governance and bylaws; Licensure; Delegation; Quality assurance and continuing professional development; and Legal framework for human rights obligations under the HPOA, and understanding anti-Indigenous discrimination. Two more webinars are scheduled: Complaints, discipline, and support programs (March 5, 2026) and Harmonized ethics and practice standards (March 18, 2026).

To watch the upcoming webinars live, registration is required. To register, send questions in advance through a submission form, and view videos of past webinars, see the HPOA Webinars page: https://chcpbc.org/legislation/hpoa/webinars/. The HPOA will go into effect April 1, 2026.

This February marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month. In 1996, the first Black woman elected to Parliament – ...
02/02/2026

This February marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month. In 1996, the first Black woman elected to Parliament – the Honourable Jean Augustine – introduced the parliamentary motion that officially recognized February as Black History Month. This month reminds us of over 400 years of Black history in Canada. It is an opportunity to reflect on Black excellence and empowerment across generations. We also recognize the enduring impacts of colonialism, including anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination Black patients experience in healthcare. As a health profession regulator, especially as we approach implementation of the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) on April 1, 2026, we have an obligation to take proactive measures to identify discriminatory practices, policies, programs, structures, values, and attitudes that perpetuate discrimination or create conditions in which discrimination may occur. The HPOA also requires licensees to meet the objectives of the anti-discrimination measures in the HPOA.

Learn more about the HPOA in our licensee webinar series. The next webinar in the series, on Discrimination, will take place February 4, 2026, 1:30-3:00 p.m. See the HPOA Webinars page to register to watch the webinar live and submit questions in advance: https://chcpbc.org/legislation/hpoa/webinars/.

Licence renewal for 2026/2027 – for audiologists, dietitians, hearing instrument practitioners, occupational therapists,...
01/30/2026

Licence renewal for 2026/2027 – for audiologists, dietitians, hearing instrument practitioners, occupational therapists, opticians, optometrists, physical therapists, psychologists, and speech-language pathologists – will open February 18, 2026 in the CHCPBC Licensee Portal. March 31, 2026 is the renewal deadline. For detailed information on renewing your licence for 2026/2027, see the Renewal page on the College website: https://chcpbc.org/registrants/renewal/.

The fourth webinar in CHCPBC’s HPOA Licensee Webinar Series, on Quality Assurance and Continuing Professional Developmen...
01/23/2026

The fourth webinar in CHCPBC’s HPOA Licensee Webinar Series, on Quality Assurance and Continuing Professional Development, will take place January 29, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) will come into effect on April 1, 2026. To align with the new provincial legislation, CHCPBC will implement regulatory changes in many areas. The webinar series provides an opportunity to learn and ask questions about the changes and impacts of the HPOA.

Other scheduled webinars include: Discrimination (February 4, 1:30-3:00 p.m.), Complaints, Discipline, and Support Programs (March 5, 12:00-1:00 p.m.), and Harmonized Ethical and Practice Standards (March 18, 12:00-1:00 p.m.). Videos of all upcoming webinars will be made available.

To watch the webinars live, registration is required. To register, send questions in advance through a submission form, and view videos of past webinars (Governance and Bylaws, Licensure, and Delegation), see the HPOA Webinars page: https://chcpbc.org/legislation/hpoa/webinars/.

The year 2025 marked ten years since the conclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s mandate and the release...
01/21/2026

The year 2025 marked ten years since the conclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s mandate and the release of the Final Report by the Commission, which included Ten Principles for Reconciliation and 94 Calls to Action.

The College has taken time to reflect on our progress in addressing the Calls to Action over the past ten years. With humility, we share “Ten Years of Repair and Growth: Our Journey Towards Truth and Reconciliation.” To learn more, read our latest news post: https://chcpbc.org/2026/01/21/ten-years-of-repair-and-growth/

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