The Practice Directorate of the Canadian Psychological Association: Psychology advocacy across Canada
Increasing access to psychological services across Canada has long been a focus of national and provincial/territorial psychology advocacy bodies. The Practice Directorate (PD) of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) is comprised of representatives from each of the advocacy psychology associations and a representative from CPA. Its mandate is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of psychology advocacy by sharing information and collaborating on initiatives across Canadian jurisdictions. This commentary highlights past, present, and future initiatives of the PD through policy statements, campaigns, public education, surveys, and training opportunities aimed at supporting advocacy in increasing access to psychological services for all Canadians.