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On November 10, 2025, CPSBC hosted a webinar for registrants focused on the new bylaws under the HPOA related to quality assurance and health monitoring.

On November 6, 2025, CPSBC hosted a webinar for registrants focused on the new bylaws under the HPOA related to accreditation programs and delegation.

On November 5, 2025, CPSBC hosted a webinar for registrants focused on the new bylaws under the HPOA related to public protection.

Following six months of extensive consultation on the draft bylaws, the Bylaws under the HPOA have now been finalized and published for information.

On October 29, 2025, CPSBC hosted a webinar for registrants focused on the new bylaws under the HPOA related to board and governance.

CPSBC held its 2025 Annual General Meeting virtually on September 26, 2025.

Read the September/October 2025 issue of the College Connector.

CPSBC’s truth and reconciliation journey is one that spans the past, present and future. As we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the present, we are also reflecting on the TRC’s report, a significant milestone from the past, and looking ahead to our continued work towards the report’s recommendations.  

Read the July/August 2025 issue of the College Connector.

On July 4, 2025, the Board of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) approved proposed amendments to the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c. 183 (HPA) specifically, related to anesthesiologists practising in non-hospital medical and surgical facilities.

CPSBC has updated its Medical Assistance in Dying practice standard to reflect the MAiD Oversight Unit’s new process for practitioners experiencing extenuating circumstances that delay the return of MAiD medications within 72 hours following a patient's death.

The Ministry of Health recently announced the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) will come into force on April 1, 2026.