Black psychologists fear EDI rollback within Canadian Psychological Association – CBC

CPA leadership insists they remain committed to equity, diversity and inclusion

Apr 11, 2025

A group of Black psychologists is fearful of a rollback to equity, diversity and inclusion as well as truth and reconciliation initiatives within the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) following proposed changes to the organization’s strategic plan, while the association’s leadership insists those goals remain foundational.

The CPA is Canada’s largest association for psychology, with over 7,000 voluntary members and 35 specialized sections, including for Black, Asian, and Indigenous psychology.

The organization recently sent a draft proposal for its new strategic plan to members for discussion. In its new plan, the board proposed removing two specific goals relating to equity, diversity and inclusion as well as truth and reconciliation initiatives and making them “foundational elements” instead.

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