Call for working group candidates – Apply by Mar. 7, 2025

Are you looking for a way to get involved in CAPL? Consider applying for upcoming openings on a working group, either as a member or in a leadership position.

CAPL seeks and encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity and demography of the psychiatrist population with sensitivity to gender, age, race/ethnicity, Indigeneity, cultural background, language, sexual identity and disability. In all cases, appointments will be based on relevant experience, needed expertise, availability and interest.

All positions require that, at the time of application and throughout their terms of office, candidates shall be members in good standing of CAPL as defined by sections 3.01 and 3.04 of the bylaws. Working groups meet virtually at least three times per year, or more often at the call of the chair.

Applications consist of a brief (250 words maximum) statement of interest along with a recent copy of your CV. Please note that disclosure of competing interests will also be required at the application stage. Applications sent by email, fax or regular mail will be disqualified.

National Guidelines Working Group – member from the Atlantic region

The National Guidelines Working Group reviews and contributes to the Canadian Guidelines for Forensic Psychiatry Assessment and Report Writing, which aim to enhance standards in Canada by providing resources for practice and training. The working group meets virtually at least three times per year, or more often at the call of the chair.

There is one vacancy for a member from the Atlantic region. The term of office is three years, renewable twice upon re-application.

Ethics Guidelines Working Group

This time-limited working group will propose revisions to the CAPL document, Ethical Guidelines for Canadian Forensic Psychiatrists, for consideration by the Board and by CAPL members at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.

There are six vacancies including a chair and up to five members.

Ideal candidates have expertise in ethics as well as knowledge and expertise in assessment, corrections, civil and the dual role. Wherever possible, core membership will reflect CAPL demographics (e.g., practice stage and setting) and geographic regions.

Information
If you have questions, contact the Nominating Committee at capl @ cpa-apc.org.