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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).

Any original documentation submitted to CAP will be scanned, uploaded to your electronic file, and the originals will be securely destroyed in accordance with CAP's scanning policy.

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

The CFTA relates specifically to applicants currently registered or licensed for active practice, and in good standing, as a fully registered 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).

Registration based on the CFTA is available only to fully registered/licensed psychologists (i.e., psychologists who are authorized to practice autonomously); individuals registered as provisional psychologists, candidates, or equivalent (i.e., those who must practice under supervision) must start the registration process by applying for evaluation of academic credentials.

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. If you wish to have your doctroal credentials evaluated as part of your application, an official transcript must be sent directly from the issuing university to registration@cap.ab.ca. 

If you wish to apply for registration under the CFTA:

  • Create an account via the MyCAP Login. You will receive an email from Softworks/Alinity to confirm your account.
  • Complete the online Mobility Application and select the CFTA stream.
  • Submit payment for the application fee as per CAP's Fee Schedule.
  • Your application will be reviewed once all required documents and the application fee have been received, and if approved, your account will be invoiced for the annual registration fee.

Forms and Resources

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

Registration Verification Part II

Part II must be completed by the relevant regulatory body and forwarded directly to CAP.

Criteria for Evaluating Doctoral Credentials

Visit our credentials webpage for the criteria used to evaluate doctoral credentials. 

Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

This document provides details on submitting a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check to CAP.

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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CFTA Frequently Asked Questions

CFTA applicants must be fully registered/licensed psychologists in good standing with another regulatory body specifically for psychologists in Canada. 

All applicants who currently have, or have had, registration/membership with any other  regulatory body, professional association, or equivalent, must have the applicable organization complete the Registration Verification Part II. 


This pertains to any professional body and not only that of psychology. The applicable organization must mail the originally signed or sealed form directly to CAP. The only exception applies to members of the Psychologists Association of Alberta (PAA).

No, candidates must specifically have current and active registration, and be in good standing, as a fully registered/licensed psychologist with a regulatory body specifically for psychologists in another Canadian jurisdiction.

No, your registration status must be current and active.

If you have met the registration requirements as a fully registered Psychologist in another  Canadian jurisdiction and are permitted to practice independently, you are not required to complete the EPPP for registration in Alberta. 

Yes, you are required to become familiar with local jurisprudence and therefore are required to complete CAP’s LEAP examination.

Yes. If your transcripts are in a language other than English, they must be translated into English by a certified translator, and notarized. 

(While French is an official language of Canada, English is the operating language of CAP and all documents in members’ registration files need to be readable by all administrative staff and applicable committee members. 

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 under the CPQ:

  • Create an account via the MyCAP Login. You will receive an email from Softworks/Alinity to confirm your account.
  • Complete the online Mobility Application and select the CPQ stream.
  • Submit payment for the Application fee as per CAP's Fee Schedule.
  • Your application will be reviewed, and if approved, your account will be invoiced for the annual registration fee.

CPQ Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates who qualify to apply through the CPQ application must have been issued this designation by the ASPPB. Applicants may be deemed to meet the academic requirement for registration as psychologists. Such candidates do not require that an academic evaluation be completed by CAP. Confirmation of CPQ certification must be provided to CAP directly from the ASPPB.

No, the doctoral degrees of applicants applying with the CPQ will be deemed to meet the requirements of Section 5, Schedule 22 of the Health Professions Act for use in conjunction with the practice of psychology.

All applicants who currently have, or have had, registration/membership with any other regulatory body, professional association, or equivalent, must have the applicable organization complete the Registration Verification Part II. This pertains to any professional body and not only that of psychology. The applicable organization must email the signed form directly to CAP to registration@cap.ab.ca. The only exception applies to members of the Psychologists Association of Alberta (PAA).

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