Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, at this time our efforts are being currently focused on bringing current regulated professionals under the Health Professions Act so not -- we are not considering counsellors and psychotherapists at this time. Psychologists are being brought under the Health and Social Services Professions Act. However, this is not an issue specific to the Northwest Territories. From the information that -- you know, that I've gotten from my team is that nationally there is a consistent -- there is not one consistent approach to regulating counsellors; however, for our counsellors that are employed by health and social services' community counselling program, we do have program standards that state that if they're able to be registered with a professional body that they should do so. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Lesa Semmler on Question 669-20(1): Regulatory Regime for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
In the Legislative Assembly on May 21st, 2025. See this statement in context.
Question 669-20(1): Regulatory Regime for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Oral Questions
May 21st, 2025
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