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2026-04-01

Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) now in force

On April 1, 2026, the Health Professions Act (HPA) was repealed and replaced by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). On the same day, updated regulations for health professions to align them with the HPOA also came into effect. How health professions are regulated in BC The Ministry of Health establishes the framework […]

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, […]

2025-03-04

BCHR issues request for proposal (RFP) for legal counsel services to support HPOA Project (key legal frameworks)

BCHR is seeking qualified legal counsel services to assist in the analysis, development, and implementation of key legal frameworks, processes, and documentation under the incoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), specifically for the following areas: Identity Protection Orders Summary Protection Orders Reconsiderations and Reviews Background: In 2022, the B.C. government […]

2025-02-26

BCHR issues request for information (RFI) for counselling support services to support the HPOA Project

In 2022, the BC government introduced and passed new legislation: The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). The provision for support programs and support workers for complainants is new under the HPOA. While some sections of the HPOA are in force to allow for the creation of the Office of […]