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Psynopsis Vol.46, Issue 4 now available online
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Mind Full, a CPA Podcast: Supporting newcomers and podcasting with Dibora Mehari
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Dibora Mehari has just graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, and she is an advocate for newcomers to Canada. Specifically, people from her Eritrean and East African community. She joins the CPA podcast Mind Full to discuss those passions and a podcast of her own.
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2025 Student Research Grants – APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The CPA, along with the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS), the Council of Professional Associations of Psychologists (CPAP), and BMS wish to support student research in all areas of psychology through annual funding.
For more information on the research grants including application requirements, eligibility criteria, and how to apply, click here: https://cpa.ca/student-research-and-leadership-grants/
The deadline to apply is Monday, February 3, 2025
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Please note, applications for the student leadership grant will open early 2025.
CPA’s Indigenous Student Award: Scholarship in Undergraduate & Graduate Psychology
The purpose of this program is to encourage and support Indigenous (Inuit, First Nations, or Métis) students entering psychology undergraduate and graduate programs in Canadian universities. This is an academic merit-based award that also takes into consideration life factors such as motivation to excel in the field of psychology and level of need in overcoming barriers to attending university. Application requirements include: official transcript, CV or resume, personal statement, and one letter of support. Recipients of the bursary will be required to be CPA student affiliates in good standing for the duration of the bursary.
Deadline for applications is November 28th.
Click here to apply: https://cpa.ca/machform/view.php?id=93738
Click here for full instructions: https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Funding/Indigenous_Student_Award_Instructions-EN-NOV2024.pdf
Virtual Career Fair – December 11th, 2024, 12pm to 3pm EST
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The CPA, in collaboration with the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS), will be hosting our 5th annual Virtual Career Fair December 11.
By participating in this event, you will learn about various career paths and positions for psychology graduates outside of the health services and academic settings directly from individuals in those positions. You also will have the opportunity to connect with these individuals via virtual break out rooms where you can ask them about their experience, advice, or anything relevant to your job search!
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Call for Special Issue Proposals in the Canadian journal of Experimental Psychology
The Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology (CJEP) / Revue canadienne de psychologie expérimentale is issuing an open call for special issue proposals, to be considered with three deadlines per year by the senior editorial team—September 15, December 31, and June 15. We invite you to send your proposal.
CPA Position Statement on Gender-based Violence (September 2024)
View the CPA’s Position Statement on Gender-based Violence as approved by the CPA’s Board.
New “Psychology Works” Fact Sheet
CPA Endorses Letter to Federal Minister of Health Regarding Exclusion of Mental Health from Canada Health Act (July 2024)
The CPA, along with the Canadian Mental Health Association and 16 other concerned organizations wrote a letter to The Honourable Mark Holland, Federal Minister of Health concerning the exclusion of mental health and substance use health care services from the Canada Health Act and proposed a course moving forward.
CPA Meets with Federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions to Discuss Youth Mental Health Fund (July 2024)
Later this month, the CPA has been invited by The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions to participate in a roundtable meeting to discuss the recently announced $500 million Youth Mental Health Fund. Members can provide input directly via this link by July 31st.
CPA Supports Significant Salary Increase for Federally-Employed Psychologists (July 2024)
The CPA sent a letter to The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada in support of fair and reasonable compensation for federally-employed psychologists.
CPA Comments on Newly Created Capstone Research Funding Organization (July 2024)
As part of the federal government’s recent announcement to create a new “Capstone Research Funding Organization” to better coordinate and align the work of the Tri-Councils (i.e., CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC), the CPA has provided input into the federal government’s consultation process.
Why the CPA/CPAP BMS Insurance Liability Program Is Right For You
The BMS Insurance Liability Program is the largest program of its kind for psychology practitioners in Canada. From its market leading coverage to its broker support to its association advocacy, the program has protected CPA/CPAP members with specialized Professional Liability Insurance for over 30 years. Learn more here.
Call for Nominations: 2024 International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS).
Call for nominations for the IUPsyS Executive Committee for the positions of: President-Elect and Executive Committee Members. For further information about the positions and nomination process, click here (please ignore the deadline). If you are interested in being nominated for these positions, or have any questions, you can email the Canadian IUPsyS representative, Dr. Saba Safdar, at ssafdar@uoguelph.ca.
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