News Archives - BCHR - BC Health Regulators

The latest information about BCHR activities, news items from health regulatory colleges, and updates on the evolving system of health profession regulation in British Columbia.

2026-02-06

BCHR accepting applications for Support Workers

OVERVIEW: On behalf of participating regulatory colleges, BCHR is accepting applications for Support Workers. As a Support Worker, you will assist individuals in navigating a regulatory health college’s complaints process when those individuals have alleged that a regulated health practitioner has committed an act of sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, or […]

2026-01-28

BCHR issues request for proposals (RFP) for development of framework for Support Programs required under HPAO

OVERVIEW: BCHR is seeking a qualified firm or consultant to develop an evaluation framework for three support programs required under the incoming HPOA. The framework will assess the effectiveness, impact, and efficiency of the programs, and will inform future improvements. LINK TO RFP ON BC BIDS: https://bcbid.gov.bc.ca/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/224256 DETAILS: In 2022, […]

2025-07-16

New health profession legislation comes into force on April 1, 2026

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the Health Professions Act (HPA) will be repealed on April 1, 2026 and replaced by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). This date is confirmed by Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGIC) regulations that were approved on July 16, 2025. In addition, on […]

2025-06-03

REVISED: BCHR issues request for proposals (RFP) for support services for regulatory colleges

BCHR has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to support the implementation of the support services program by regulatory colleges. Support services will provide complainants with access to counselling or other services that will support them during the complaint process, including (if applicable) any resulting hearing process.