Canadian Psychological Association

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Canadian Psychological Association

• AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
• PRACTICE MATTERS

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CPA

• GOOD FOR YOU
• GOOD FOR THE DISCIPLINE

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CPA Motto

• ADVANCING PSYCHOLOGY
• FOR ALL

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CPA Member Constituencies

• Scientists
• Scientist/Practitioners
• Practitioners
• Students
• Public

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CPAs Main Areas of Activity

• Science
• Practice
• Education and Training
• Policy Development
• Member Services
• Representation

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Interconnectedness of Psychology

• Science Informs Practice and Practice Informs
  Science

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Advocacy Examples

• Expanding Access to Services
• Increasing Public and Private Funding for
  Services
• Increasing Public Understanding of Psychology
• External Communications
• Policy Development

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Practice Support Examples

• 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

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Practice Support Examples

• Insurance Package
• Pro Bono Legal Consultation
• CE Credits and CE Workshops
• Working to have 2 On-line CE Workshops
• Ethics Private Practice
• PAA/CPA Book How to Start a Private Practice

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Practice Network

• CPA Board
• CPA Committees
• Legal and Professional Affairs
• CPPAN
• CPAP
• CRHSPP

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Health Commissions

• Clair Quebec
• Fyke Saskatchewan
• Premiers 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

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Health Sector Collaborations

• HEAL
• G 7
• 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

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Communications Strategy for the Public and
Clients/Patients

• 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

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Access to Psychological Services What We Do

• 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

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Health Policy Documents

• Strengthening
• Medicare
• Home and Community Care
• Primary Health Care
• Pharmacare
• Rural Health
• Psychology in Education
• School Psychology

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Health Policy Documents

• 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

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Health Policy Documents

• Geographical Survey of Psychologists in Canada
• Stats Can Utilization of Psychological Services

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WWW.CPA.CA

• 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

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WWW.CPA.CA1-888-472-0657