April 2026

Communiqué

Welcome to the April edition of the Communiqué. In this issue you will find important updates and news from the College presented in order of importance. At the beginning you will find time sensitive updates and information, followed by “good to know” and least urgent news and updates. We hope you enjoy this new and improved format, which is based on feedback we received from the CRPO Communiqué Feedback survey. The survey is still open for your input. Please feel free to let us know if the changes we are making are helpful and if there are other improvements we could make.

NEW CLINICAL SUPERVISOR DEFINITION IN EFFECT

As of April 1, 2026, CRPO’s new definition of a clinical supervisor is in effect. Consult the Supervisor Requirements section of CRPO’s website for more information. All clinical supervisors should complete the short, free Supervision Module if they have not already done so. A February 2025 virtual Town Hall webinar (recorded and available online) discussed the changes which are now in effect. CRPO will provide additional communication and education in the coming months.

CRPO COUNCIL ELECTION UPDATE

CRPO Council Elections are underway for three available positions in Districts 2 (North), 3 (East) and 4 (Central East). The nomination period closed on April 20 and we are pleased to share that:

One (1) nomination was received to fill one position in District 2 (North) -

Mark Whiticar, RP.

This means that since a candidate nomination was received for the available position, an election is NOT required for District 2 at this time and Mark Whiticar, RP, has been elected to Council by acclamation for a term of approximately three years.

Congratulations, Mark!

Two (2) nominations were received to fill one position in District 3 (East):

Nicolas El-Kada, RP

Paul Ferdinand, RP.

Three (3) nominations were received to fill one position in District 4 (Central East):

Valerie Kates, RP

Razgar Qaderpour, RP

Reza Eskandari, RP.

This means that an election is required in Districts 3 and 4. 

CRPO’s Council contributes in a meaningful way to public protection, strengthening the profession, and bringing each unique perspective to the regulatory table. Council members play a critical role in setting strategic direction, upholding professional standards, and ensuring the College continues to serve the public interest effectively. When registrants participate, Council reflects the real-world expertise, diversity, and perspectives of the profession it governs. Every voice counts, and strong participation across districts supports more balanced, informed decision-making for the profession and public at large.

To vote in CRPO elections, you must meet the criteria defined in the by-laws, including the requirement to primarily practice the profession (or, if not practicing, primarily reside) in one of the electoral districts that are holding elections.

Elections are conducted entirely online using Simply Voting election software. Eligible voters will receive a unique ballot at the email address associated with their CRPO account. The voting period will open on May 6 and the last day to cast your vote is May 21 at noon. In the meantime, click here to view the candidates and their statements.

If you have any questions about elections check out the FAQ on our website or contact elections@crpo.ca.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM UPDATES

2025 Professional Development (PD) Cycle

PEER CIRCLE EVENTS 

Virtual Peer Circle events for May, June and July are now full, including waitlists. Thank you for such an overwhelming interest! We will be announcing our Fall Peer Circles this summer, so check back soon.  

PRACTICE MATTERS: DOES CRPO APPROVE CLINICAL SUPERVISORS OR SUPERVISION TRAINING?

From time to time, we will be republishing articles, the topic of which most often comes up in registrants’ inquiries or are subject of a few complaints reviewed by different ICRC panels. In this issue, we would like to remind you whether CRPO approves clinical supervisors or supervision training. The article first appeared in the July 2021 Communiqué and was updated in April 2026. You can read it here.

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