April 2026 Regulatory Roundtable – Inside the Health Professions and Occupations Act: Understanding BC’s New Regulatory Landscape
British Columbia’s new Health Professions and Occupations Act is now in effect, introducing significant changes to governance, discipline, transparency, and oversight. What does this shift mean in practice and what can regulators across Canada learn from it? In this session, a panel of members from the regulatory community in British Columbia discussed changes brought by […]
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 […]
August 2025 Regulatory Roundtable: Exploring PEO’s New Policy Development and Engagement Model: Insights for Regulators
In this session, panelists shared PEO’s new, rigorous approach to policymaking works in practice. Areas of discussion included: How PEO replaced a longstanding approach to policy development that was heavily reliant on committees run by volunteers and limited in its interaction with concerned stakeholders, with one that incorporates a proper evaluation of risk with regular […]
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 […]
January 2025 Regulatory Roundtable: Regulatory Practice in Multi-Profession Regulation: Risks and Opportunities
CNAR’s January Regulatory Roundtable explored the challenges and best practices of multi-professional regulation. A panel of experts from organizations with diverse regulatory histories shared insights on maintaining public interest, managing risks, and navigating the transition from single-profession to multi-professional regulation. The session featured the following panelists: Carin Plischke, Registrar & CEO, College of Complementary Health […]
CNAR TV: The Changing Regulatory Landscape in BC
This CNAR TV episode explores significant shifts in British Columbia’s regulatory environment, including the amalgamation of professional colleges and the move towards umbrella legislation under the Professional Governance Act. The discussion provides insights into how these changes aim to increase consistency, efficiency, and public protection in professional regulation. Thanks to our session speakers Tom Lutes, […]
CNAR TV: Regulatory Sandboxes: Innovation in Professional Regulation
Discover how regulatory sandboxes are driving innovation in professional regulation! In this CNAR TV episode, our expert panel delves into: The Concept of Regulatory Sandboxes: Learn what regulatory sandboxes are and how they can foster innovation by providing a safe space for experimentation within regulatory frameworks. Real-World Applications: Hear case studies and examples of how […]
May 2023 Virtual Discussion: ‘What is Regulatory Excellence?’
CNAR’s May Virtual Discussion explores the meaning of regulatory excellence. Featuring three thought leaders in the Canadian regulatory community: Shenda Tanchak, Registrar & CEO, Ontario College of Pharmacists; Rebecca Durcan, Co-Managing Partner, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc; and Deanna Williams, President, Dundee Consulting Group Ltd. The event is facilitated by Claude Balthazard.
April 2023 Virtual Discussion: Regulatory Bodies vs. Professional Association Mandates
Many regulators have a single focus: to regulate professions in the public interest; however, some continue to have dual regulatory and professional association mandates. The panel explores how regulatory and association mandates differ; the grey areas in between; and the impact when serving the public interest. The following panelists featured: Jody-Lee Farrah, Executive Director & Registrar, Alberta […]
January 2023 Virtual Discussion: Enhancing the Public Interest While Avoiding Dysfunction: Public Members and Regulation of the Professions
The panel explores changes to public member involvement in their professions and whether those changes have had a measurable impact on regulation. In order for increased public participation in regulation to be beneficial, regulators need to orient and train both the public and the registrant members of their councils and committees to work collaboratively in […]