Summer 2026 Partner Session – Enhancing Fair Registration for Internationally Trained Professionals in Canada: Envisioning a “Future-Ready” Regulatory System (Replay & Presentation Materials)
Watch the full replay below and access the presentation materials through the “Download” button. This session explored the labour mobility landscape through an applied, forward-looking lens, with a particular focus on internationally trained individuals and the implications for assessment, registration, fairness, and workforce access. In the context of evolving socioeconomic pressures, the discussion explored how […]
November 2025 UnLearn and Learn Session: Reconciliation in Practice: A Learning Journey to Build Commitment and Competence
In this session, Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) shared its learning journey and commitment to embedding truth and reconciliation within its operations both as a regulator and as an employer. This webinar provided an overview of EGBC’s evolving organizational journey, lessons learned, and practical tools to support applicants, registrants, and employees in building competence in […]
July 2025 Regulatory Roundtable: Evaluation of the Atlantic Physician Registry: Lessons for Multi-Jurisdictional Licensure
This Regulatory Roundtable explored the evaluation of the Atlantic Physician Registry (AR), a regional initiative aimed at supporting physician mobility and improving patient access to care across Atlantic Canada. Presenters shared key findings from the 2024-2025 evaluation of the AR, highlighting successes, such as enhanced regulatory collaboration, as well as ongoing challenges and opportunities for improvement. The […]
May 2025 Regulatory Roundtable: Navigating Tariff Turbulence: Insights for Regulators
This Regulatory Roundtable event explored the challenges regulators are dealing with in light of the tariff situation. The discussion focused on legislative amendments affecting labor mobility, economic pressures, and navigating jurisdictional differences and opportunities for harmonization. Featured panelists were: Dr. Sayra Khandekar, Assistant Registrar, Registration, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Pal Mann, CEO […]
Public Interest Regulation in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities
Presented and recorded at CNAR 2024, this session shares the findings of the research study supported by the inaugural round of funding to CNAR’s Research Program recipients Tracey L. Adams and Kathleen Leslie. The session explores how technological advancements are reshaping professional regulation in Canada and delves into opportunities and challenges posed by digital innovation, […]
Rapport du Projet de Recherche 2024
Exclusivement réservé aux membres de la CNAR, ce rapport complet, produit grâce au financement inaugural du Programme de recherche de la CNAR et rédigé par Tracey L. Adams et Kathleen Leslie, explore comment les avancées technologiques redéfinissent la réglementation professionnelle au Canada. Il examine les opportunités et les défis posés par les innovations numériques telles […]
Research Project 2024 Report
Exclusive to CNAR members and produced with the inaugural round of funding to CNAR’s Research Program recipients Tracey L. Adams and Kathleen Leslie, this comprehensive report explores how technological advancements are reshaping professional regulation in Canada. The report delves into opportunities and challenges posed by digital innovation, including AI, virtual practice, and data analytics, providing […]
January 2024 Virtual Discussion: International mobility and professional registration
CNAR’s January Virtual Discussion explores hot topics in international mobility and professional registration. The following panelists featured: Nancy Tran, Director of Registration, College of Midwives of Ontario (CMO); Amit Banerjee, Director of Registration, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Alberta (APEGA) and CNAR Board Director; and Corinne de Bruin, Executive Director of Registration, College of Physicians and Surgeons of British […]
Registration Practices eBook
The effectiveness of applicant assessments is key for the continued integrity of regulated professions. This eBook discusses various approaches used by regulators to assess whether applicants have met the requirements to show they are eligible for registration; in particular, focus is on the assessment of applicants for character requirements and the practice readiness of internationally […]