July 2026 Regulatory Roundtable – Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD): The Current Landscape and Regulatory Considerations (Replay & Downloadable Resource)
Ten years after medical assistance in dying (MAID) became legal in Canada, MAID continues to raise complex questions for regulators, health professionals and organizations, community agencies, governments, and the public. In this Regulatory Roundtable, panelists with diverse perspectives and backgrounds examined the current MAID landscape and what it means for professional regulation today. Participants deepened their awareness and gained insights […]
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 […]
2024: Critical Foundations in Trauma-Informed Regulation and Trauma-Informed Practice in Professional Regulation

CNAR’s 2024 Master Class Workshops “Critical Foundations in Trauma-Informed Regulation; and Trauma-Informed Practice in Professional Regulation” were held on October 7, 2024 at CNAR’s Annual National Conference in Ottawa, Ontario. In the first workshop, attendees learned what trauma-informed practice is and what it looks like to use trauma-informed, human-centered approaches in professional regulation. In the […]
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 […]
Standards of Practice eBook

In this eBook, we explore what triggers the need to develop or revise standards of practice, how unique sets of circumstances determine regulators’ approach to stakeholder and public engagement, and key takeaways about achieving evidence-informed standards of practice. Insights are drawn from the CNAR 2022 presentations “Evidence-Based Standards of Practice Reform: A Case from British […]