Bill 46

Bill 46 Impact: Bylaws, Standards of Practice

Carolyn Black2024-02-12T16:19:31-07:00

Much of the work the College has done in response to Bill 46 so far has been focused on the mandated separation of colleges and association functions. Over the last few months, however, we have started to prepare for the next phase of Bill 46’s implementation, which will require the development of new or amended college regulations, standards of practice, and bylaws. In February, Council approved the College’s new Bylaws. This revised document follows a template that was created by [...]

Bill 46 Impact: Bylaws, Standards of PracticeCarolyn Black2024-02-12T16:19:31-07:00

Response to Bill 46 – Current focus: Updating regulatory documents

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T09:53:45-07:00

Much of the work the College has done in response to Bill 46 so far has been focused on the mandated separation of colleges and association functions. Over the last few months, however, we have started to prepare for the next phase of Bill 46’s implementation, which will require the development of new or amended college regulations, standards of practice, and bylaws. In February, Council approved the College’s new Bylaws. This revised document follows a template that was created by [...]

Response to Bill 46 – Current focus: Updating regulatory documentsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T09:53:45-07:00

Response to Bill 46 – Current focus: Divestment of association functions

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:10:48-07:00

As the College continues to take steps to comply with the changes introduced by Bill 46, we will share regular updates about our status. The College announced over the summer that our bylaws have been updated to reflect that branches will be dissolved on July 1, 2022. In the meantime, branches will continue to operate as they always have. The College has been working with the branch chairs to provide guidance on the transition and answer any questions they [...]

Response to Bill 46 – Current focus: Divestment of association functionsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:10:48-07:00

Regulators vs. Associations

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:32:28-07:00

We often receive queries that indicate there is some confusion about the role of a regulatory body like the College versus an association like the CAMRT or Sonography Canada. Each type of organization performs different functions, but all activities are rooted in one important distinction: a regulator acts in the best interest of the public, while an association acts in the best interest of its members. Health colleges and their core roles are established under the Health Professions Act (HPA) in [...]

Regulators vs. AssociationsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:32:28-07:00

Legislation Update – December 2021

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:09:20-07:00

Amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) introduced by Bill 46, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2), require that health profession colleges only carry out professional regulatory duties in the public interest and prohibit them from carrying out association and member services functions. The College has already taken steps to comply with this new legislation — including discontinuing branches, annual membership meetings, conferences, and the associate membership category — and work continues as the government provides new details and timelines. The Minister of [...]

Legislation Update – December 2021Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:09:20-07:00

Bill 46 Impact: Branches, Mission Statement, Code of Ethics

Carolyn Black2024-02-12T16:18:15-07:00

The College announced over the summer that our bylaws have been updated to reflect that branches will be dissolved on July 1, 2022. In the meantime, branches will continue to operate as they always have. The College has been working with the branch chairs to provide guidance on the transition and answer any questions they have. We have encouraged branches to plan more events for their members between now and June and we will continue to provide support for [...]

Bill 46 Impact: Branches, Mission Statement, Code of EthicsCarolyn Black2024-02-12T16:18:15-07:00

Bill 46 Impact: Annual Membership Meeting

Carolyn Black2024-02-12T16:17:19-07:00

The College is continuing to review our operations and implement changes related to Bill 46. The Health Professions Act (HPA) does not require the College to hold an annual membership meeting, while the Alberta Societies Act, which governs professional associations in the province, does require these types of meetings. This can create confusion about the regulatory role of the College, so Council has determined that membership meetings are an association activity and removed the requirement that the College hold [...]

Bill 46 Impact: Annual Membership MeetingCarolyn Black2024-02-12T16:17:19-07:00

Membership meetings removed from bylaws

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:01:42-07:00

The College is continuing to review our operations and implement changes related to Bill 46. The Health Professions Act (HPA) does not require the College to hold an annual membership meeting, while the Alberta Societies Act, which governs professional associations in the province, does require these types of meetings. This can create confusion about the regulatory role of the College, so Council has determined that membership meetings are an association activity and removed the requirement that the College hold a membership meeting every [...]

Membership meetings removed from bylawsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:01:42-07:00

Upcoming changes due to HPA amendments

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:18:50-07:00

The College recently announced upcoming changes brought about by amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) introduced by Bill 46. These amendments require that the College only carry out professional regulatory duties in the public interest and prohibit the College from carrying out association and member services functions. Based on a careful review of these changes and legal advice, Council has made the following decisions and updated the College bylaws where applicable: Branches will be dissolved as of July 1, 2022. The [...]

Upcoming changes due to HPA amendmentsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:18:50-07:00

Bill 46 Impact: Branches, annual conference, associate membership

Carolyn Black2024-02-12T16:14:03-07:00

Based on a careful review of these changes and legal advice, Council has made the following decisions and updated the College bylaws where applicable: Branches will be dissolved as of July 1, 2022. The College will no longer host an annual conference. Associate membership will be discontinued as of January 1, 2022. This membership category also includes honorary life membership. The bylaws state that the object of branches is to “provide members with a forum for discussion, professional development [...]

Bill 46 Impact: Branches, annual conference, associate membershipCarolyn Black2024-02-12T16:14:03-07:00

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