Consultation on proposed bylaw parts 1, 13 and 14
Work to develop bylaws for BCCOHP to align with the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) has continued, as we look ahead to when the HPOA will come fully into force on April 1, 2026. All health regulators in BC are required to develop new bylaws ahead of this date to ensure compliance with the new […]
Proposed BCCOHP bylaws consultation
BCCOHP launched a consultation on Monday, September 8 to gather feedback on a set of proposed bylaws developed to align with the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). The HPOA will come into force on April 1, 2026, and all health regulators in BC are required to develop new bylaws to ensure compliance. The […]
Ministry shares updated regulations related to transition to HPOA
The Ministry of Health has shared two updates relating to the transition to the new Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). What this means for oral health professionals BC’s health professions will continue to be regulated under the existing HPA until April 1, 2026. BCCOHP is working to review and interpret the updated regulations and will share […]
Transforming oral health care oversight
The message below was shared with all oral health professionals regulated by BCCOHP on June 24, 2025. A message from BCCOHP’s Registrar and CEO, Chris Hacker Hi everyone, I believe the most important role a regulator plays in meeting its mandate of public protection is in creating a framework where professionalism can flourish. Inspired by this […]
BC Ministry of Health appoints Director of Discipline
The Government of BC has announced that Benson Cowan has been appointed as Director of Discipline to lead an independent discipline tribunal established under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), within the new Office of the Superintendent of Health Professions and Occupations Oversight. Cowan brings significant experience to the role, having most recently served […]
BC introduces two new regulatory colleges for health care professionals
June 28, 2024, marked the creation of two new multi-profession regulatory colleges: the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC and the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. These two new regulatory bodies have been created through the amalgamation of 11 legacy colleges. The amalgamations are part of the Ministry of Health’s multi-year […]
HPOA News: Superintendent chosen to lead Office of Health Professions and Occupations Oversight
On June 7, the Province announced that Sherri Young will lead the new Office of the Superintendent of Health Professions and Occupations Oversight. This office will audit and oversee all the health colleges in BC to ensure they are acting in the public interest, make recommendations for board appointments and assess health professions to determine […]
BC Health Regulators launch project to prepare for new legislation
The Province of British Columbia has passed legislation that will modernize the provincial framework for health profession regulation. When the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) comes into force, it will significantly change the framework within which regulatory colleges operate and regulate. The BC Health Regulators (BCHR) group has launched a major project towards ensuring that by […]
New legislation to replace Health Professions Act receives Royal Assent
New legislation introduced by the Minister of Health last month to replace the Health Professions Act received Royal Assent on November 24, 2022.
The Health Professions and Occupations Act contains important changes to the way health profession regulatory colleges fulfill our mandate to serve and protect patients and the public.