Bylaw amendments

Why CPSBC posts bylaw amendments

According to section 384 of the Health Professions and Occupations Act:

(1) In making bylaws or rules, a board or health occupation director may establish classes of persons, processes, health services and other matters, and make different bylaws or rules for different classes.

(2) Before making a bylaw or rule, a board or health occupation director must first consult with all of the following:

(a) persons who are affected by the proposed bylaw or rule;

(b) other regulators;

(c) one or more persons nominated for this purpose by Indigenous governing bodies or other entities representing Indigenous peoples if the bylaw or rule is made with respect to one or more of the following matters:

(i) discrimination or anti-discrimination measures, if Indigenous identity is specifically relevant to the matters being considered;

(ii) the delivery of a type of health service, if persons provide health services of that type in accordance with Indigenous practices; 

(iii) the use of restorative processes that are intended to reflect or be influenced by Indigenous practices;

(d) the public.

(3) A board or health occupation director must publish the bylaws or rules.