The 2020–2022 AIBC Continuing Education System (CES) reporting period recently concluded at the end of last month. CES Participants officially began the 2022–2024 CES reporting period on July 1, which has a deadline of June 30, 2024. It is important for registrants to note that during this reporting period, the AIBC will transition to the Professional Governance Act. While details are still being finalized, there will be several changes to the AIBC’s CES Program that will affect requirements and compliance:
CES Compliance as an Administrative Matter
The amendments to the Professional Governance Act passed royal assent on June 2, 2022. One of the changes relates to Continuing Education compliance. This new provision now authorizes regulators to pass bylaws for CES non-compliance to be addressed as an administrative matter, rather than as a professional conduct complaint. This means that after an appropriate amount of notice and reminders, the suspension/cancellation of a registrant’s registration can take place for those who fail to complete CES requirements. The amendment requires regulators to establish procedures for suspension/cancellation and also for reinstatement of registrants who have become CES compliant. This approach to mandatory professional education as a pre-requisite to continued registration is the norm in professional regulation.
Indigenous Learning Requirement
Mandatory continuing education programs that support Indigenous Reconciliation are required under the PGA. While the AIBC already has a Continuing Education System in place, there will be new requirements regarding Truth and Reconciliation incorporated into the program. This means that CES Participants will need to obtain a mandatory number of LUs dedicated towards Truth and Reconciliation. Specific details regarding these requirements are still being finalized, and further information, including required LU amounts and suggested courses, will be shared with registrants as soon as possible.
The AIBC is pleased to see the embedding of Indigenous reconciliation in professional legislation, and we will leverage the work already undertaken by the government as we develop our registrant resources, courses, and materials for Truth and Reconciliation.
Next Steps
As mentioned, as soon as details are finalized, they will be shared with CES Participants so they clearly understand their obligations and requirements for the 2022–2024 CES Reporting Period. If you have any questions about the AIBC’s transition to the PGA, please email pga@aibc.ca.
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