Companion Manual to the Code of Ethics

Addendum to the Companion Manual to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, Fourth Edition (CPA, 2017)

A number of minor printing and content errors were noted in the first printed version of the Companion Manual to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, Fourth Edition (CPA, 2017). Below, you will find a link to an addendum sheet that lists those errors. The errors will be corrected in the second and following printings (designated on copyright page) of the Companion Manual, and a copy of these addenda will be included with every Companion Manual purchased going forward.

If you become aware of any additional errors or typos – or have any questions about this notice – please contact the Ethics Officer at ethics@cpa.ca.

Addendum to the Companion Manual to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, Fourth Edition (CPA, 2017)


The Fourth Edition of the Companion Manual to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists was published in 2018, and provides several resources related to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, Fourth Edition (CPA, 2017). It describes how and why the Code was developed, reprints the Code along with a running commentary, demonstrates the application of the ethical decision-making process to five different ethical dilemmas, provides over 125 additional vignettes of ethical dilemmas as resources for education and practice, includes an extensive bibliography, and reprints related CPA documents and guidelines.

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: The Development of a Code of Ethics for Canadian Psychologists
  • Chapter 2: Nine Unique Features of the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists
  • Chapter 3: The Evolution of the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists over the years (1986-2011)
  • Chapter 4: Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, Fourth Edition and Commentary
  • Chapter 5: Use of the Code in Ethical Decision Making
  • Chapter 6: Vignettes of Ethical Dilemmas
  • Chapter 7: Index to Vignettes of Ethical Dilemmas
  • Chapter 8: Selected Bibliography
  • Chapter 9: Related CPA Documents and Guidelines

317 pages; $30.00 for CPA members, $45.00 for non-members

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