Canadian Psychological Association

Canadian Psychological Association
Formation1939
Headquarters141 Laurier Avenue W
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates45°25′15″N 75°41′39″W / 45.42096°N 75.69413°W / 45.42096; -75.69413[1]
Membership
Over 7,000 members and affiliates
Official language
English, French
President
Eleanor Gittens
CEO
Lisa Votta-Bleeker
Websitecpa.ca

The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) is the primary organization representing psychologists throughout Canada. It was organized in 1939 and incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act, Part II, in May 1950.

Its objectives are to improve the health and welfare of all Canadians; to promote excellence and innovation in psychological research, education, and practice; to promote the advancement, development, dissemination, and application of psychological knowledge; and to provide high-quality services to members.[2]

  1. ^ "Contact - Canadian Psychological Association". 2017-09-18. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  2. ^ "About CPA". Canadian Psychological Association. Retrieved 2013-08-13.