Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)

Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) OPA is the professional home of psychology in ON. We advocate for Ontarians. Our members are clinic We appreciate your co-operation.

This page highlights the advocacy initiatives of the Ontario Psychological Association and provides information to those struggling with mental health issues. It is not an appropriate place for political rhetoric, profanity directed at individuals, or intolerance or objectification of those with mental health issues.

Protecting the public is a shared responsibility.Government, CPBAO, educators, and psychologists all play a role in buil...
12/02/2025

Protecting the public is a shared responsibility.
Government, CPBAO, educators, and psychologists all play a role in building a safe, sustainable mental health system.

Lowering standards without full consultation risks creating gaps that no one group can fix alone.
We’re calling for a coordinated approach, one that brings all partners to the table to design clear, responsible, and evidence-informed pathways for future practitioners.

Your feedback helps make that collaboration possible.
Say NO to the proposed changes, and YES to shared accountability and joint planning.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Increasing access to care is essential, but it should never come at the expense of public safety. Strong standards and s...
12/01/2025

Increasing access to care is essential, but it should never come at the expense of public safety. Strong standards and safe pathways can coexist, and they must.

OPA has done significant work to help with wait times and access to psychological services. During the pandemic, when needs were at an all time high, our front-line workers program was able to match patients with a psychologist or PA on average in 19 days. 16% of workers were matched within a couple of days and an additional 23% within one week. 61% of the workers were seen within two weeks.

Across all metrics, the longest waits were overwhelmingly tied to patient-specific factors (e.g., unresponsiveness, preference for certain attributes, delayed readiness), not system performance. This demonstrates that OPA has been and continues to be committed to helping with access to service, and that this can be done without lowering standards.

We urge the CPBAO to rethink these reforms and work collaboratively with the profession on meaningful solutions.

Vote NO to the changes and call for thoughtful reform.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

“During licensing exams, I’ve seen firsthand how additional training and supervision help clinicians grow into competent...
11/30/2025

“During licensing exams, I’ve seen firsthand how additional training and supervision help clinicians grow into competent professionals. Without these safeguards, the public becomes the testing ground.”

We need accountability, not shortcuts.

Vote NO to the changes and protect safe, ethical psychological care.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Behind every psychological assessment is a person, a story, a family. Decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and support ...
11/30/2025

Behind every psychological assessment is a person, a story, a family. Decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and support require advanced training and experience. Shortcuts put people at risk.

Help protect the integrity of care in Ontario.

Vote NO to the changes and speak up for safe, well-trained psychological services.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Clinical supervision, examinations, and rigorous training are not barriers. They are safeguards — the same safeguards us...
11/29/2025

Clinical supervision, examinations, and rigorous training are not barriers. They are safeguards — the same safeguards used across healthcare to protect the public.

We are calling for thoughtful, collaborative updates to training pathways, not shortcuts.
Vote NO to the proposed changes and support accountable, ethical care.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Psychology is no different. These standards exist because the work is complex, sensitive, and deeply impactful.We are ur...
11/28/2025

Psychology is no different. These standards exist because the work is complex, sensitive, and deeply impactful.

We are urging the CPBAO to keep strong, evidence-based training requirements in place.

Vote NO to the changes and protect high-quality mental health care.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Every Ontarian has the right to trust that their psychologist is well-trained, supervised, and accountable. Weakening st...
11/28/2025

Every Ontarian has the right to trust that their psychologist is well-trained, supervised, and accountable. Weakening standards erodes that trust and puts people at risk.

We are calling on the CPBAO to pause and meaningfully consult with the profession to ensure changes truly benefit the public.

Vote NO to the changes to protect safety and confidence in care.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Mobility matters. Access matters. But lowering training standards is not the path forward. Canada needs consistent, high...
11/27/2025

Mobility matters. Access matters. But lowering training standards is not the path forward. Canada needs consistent, high-quality care, and that requires collaboration across educators, regulators, and practitioners.

Let’s build pathways that improve access without compromising safety.

Vote NO to the proposed changes and call for smarter, harmonized solutions.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Licensing requirements aren’t barriers, they’re safeguards. They ensure psychologists are prepared to meet complex needs...
11/27/2025

Licensing requirements aren’t barriers, they’re safeguards. They ensure psychologists are prepared to meet complex needs safely and ethically.

Speak out for public protection. Vote 'NO' to the changes and call for evidence-based collaboration.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Psychologists play a critical role in the legal system, hospitals and child custody. These are high-stakes decisions tha...
11/27/2025

Psychologists play a critical role in the legal system, hospitals and child custody. These are high-stakes decisions that affect lives and safety. Weak training puts Ontarians at risk.

Your voice matters. Protect safety in courts, hospitals, and communities. Demand rigorous, ethical standards in psychology. Vote 'NO' to the proposed changes.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

A misdiagnosis is not a small mistake, it can affect someone’s job, custody, or treatment. Psychologists need thorough t...
11/27/2025

A misdiagnosis is not a small mistake, it can affect someone’s job, custody, or treatment. Psychologists need thorough training, not shortcuts.

Protect public safety and quality care. Vote 'NO' below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

Two of three licensing exams could be removed, and the remaining one can be taken unlimited times. Licensing safeguards ...
11/27/2025

Two of three licensing exams could be removed, and the remaining one can be taken unlimited times. Licensing safeguards exist to protect the public, removing them removes accountability.

Add your voice to protect safe, qualified care in Ontario. Vote 'NO' to the changes.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

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