Canadian Psychological Association

Mental Health CareOntario, Canada51-200 Employees

Based in Ottawa, the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) operates as Canada's national body for the science, practice, and education of psychology. It serves a large community of psychologists, researchers, educators, and affiliates, numbering over 7,000 members, and is widely regarded as the country's largest psychology organization. The CPA coordinates activities that connect professionals across the field and supports the dissemination of psychological knowledge through its programs and services.

Its core functions include establishing ethical standards through the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, accrediting professional psychology training programs, and publishing scientific journals that disseminate research. It also hosts an annual convention and related events, and engages in advocacy and stakeholder consultation with government, other health disciplines, and consumers to address mental health needs and opportunities. In 2026, the CPA hosted its fourth annual in-person Job Fair as part of the CPA Convention in Montréal, reflecting its ongoing role in connecting practitioners with opportunities.

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