2026-02-25 from ctvnews.ca

An Ontario psychologist is warning that proposed changes to the province’s training requirements for the profession could create confusion for the public, increase risks for patients seeking mental health care, and raise questions about whether the shift could cause a ripple beyond provincial borders.

Dr. Lea Ann Ouimet, a practicing school psychologist with 15 years of experience, says she became concerned after reviewing reforms put forward by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO).

She argues the public already struggles to understand the differences between mental-health professionals — including psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists and social workers — and fears the proposed reforms could further blur those lines.

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