Registration

Mobility Applicants

This type of application is intended for applicants currently registered or licensed for active practice as a psychologist in Canada or anyone who hold currently holds a Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ) certification issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). 

Both mobility mechanisms are described in further detail below. 

Applicants currently registered or licensed for active practice in a non-Canadian jurisdiction may refer to the section related to Internationally Trained Psychologists (ITP).

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

The CFTA relates specifically to applicants currently registered or licensed for active practice, and in good standing, as a psychologist in Canada. The CFTA is a trade agreement between all Canadian provinces, territories and the federal government. Its objective is to reduce and eliminate, to the extent possible, barriers to worker mobility, trade and investment within Canada, and to establish an open efficient, and stable domestic market.

All provinces and territories in Canada are to comply with the obligations under the CFTA. The CFTA was entered into force on July 1, 2017 and replaced the Agreement on International Trade (AIT).

If you wish to apply for registration under the CFTA, please complete the forms below and mail them to the CAP office. 

Psychologists whose registration is restricted to one specific branch of psychology (for example British Columbia School Psychologists and Associate Psychologists (Corrections)) are not eligible to apply under the CFTA and must start the registration process by applying for evaluation of academic credentials.

Doctoral credentials are not recognized until the Registrar or Credentials Evaluation Sub-Committee has evaluated them and deemed them to meet the requirements of Section 5, Schedule 22 of the Health Professions Act. The Application for Evaluation of Doctoral Credentials is found below. If you are submitting an Application for Evaluation of Doctoral Credentials, an official transcript must be sent directly from the issuing university to registration@cap.ab.ca.

Forms and Resources

The following section provides resources related to applying for registration under the CFTA. 

CFTA Application Form

Complete and submit this form to apply for registration under the CFTA.

Application for Evaluation of Doctoral Credentials

Access the application for a review of doctoral credentials.

Criteria for Evaluating Doctoral Credentials

Learn how the criteria is used to evaluate doctoral credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Read our FAQs to learn about the requirements for mobility applications.

Canadian Free Trade Agreement

Learn about the CFTA and mobility requirements across Canada.

Labour Mobility Working Group

Access information about the responsiblities of this Working Group regarding labour mobility in Canada.

Registration Review Guide

A Registration Review is a formal process under the Health Professions Act. This guide provides information on the Review process. 

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Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ)

The Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) is a certification issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). Please refer to the ASPPB website for further information.

Candidates who qualify to apply for registration in Alberta through the CPQ application must have confirmation of this certification sent directly to CAP from the ASPPB.

Such applicants may be deemed to meet the academic requirements for registration as a psychologist and do not require an academic review by CAP. 

If you wish to apply for registration based on the CPQ, please complete the forms below and submit them to registration@cap.ab.ca. 

Forms and Resources

The following links provide information, forms and resources related to registration under the Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ):

Application for Registration Based on the CPQ

Complete and submit this form to apply for registration based on the CPQ.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Read our FAQs to learn about the requirements for mobility applicants.


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