Considering Canada?

Immigrating to Canada and becoming a licensed, practising physiotherapist can be a challenging process. CAPR has developed a series of resources to help you better understand the regulatory and working environment. Read More

About the Credentialling Process

For internationally-educated physiotherapists, credentialling is the process of evaluating documentary evidence to determine if your qualifications are not substantially different from Canadian entry-to-practice standards. This section provides detailed information on the process, timing and costs associated with credentialling. Read More

Taking the Exam

Eligible candidates must successfully complete the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) before applying for an independent licence to practice physiotherapy in Canada (except for in the province of Quebec). Click here for more information about the PCE, including the exam format, upcoming dates and associated fees. Read More

Licensure

“Physiotherapy”, also known as “physical therapy” is a regulated profession in Canada. That means by law, you are required to be licensed to practise. The responsibility for licensing physiotherapists is held by provincial and territorial Regulatory Colleges. Read More

Cross-Border Physiotherapy within Canada

About the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators

The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) is a credentialling and assessment agency that provides evaluation services on behalf of our Members – the Canadian provincial and territorial physiotherapy regulators (called Colleges). Read More

Awards

CAPR Award of Distinction

The CAPR Award of Distinction is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to a regulatory organization or to physiotherapy regulation in general.

The recipient is someone who represents the following characteristics:

exemplification of professionalism
commitment to promoting public interest values and ethical conduct
commitment to best practice in conducting regulatory affairs
ethical problem solving and decision making
commitment to mentoring, guidance and sharing with colleagues

2022 Award of Distinction: Uriel Pierre

In 2022, CAPR presented its highest honour to Uriel Pierre for his outstanding contributions to physiotherapy regulation in Canada.

Uriel is an established health professional with more than 10 years of involvement in the world of regulated professions, as a manager, board member, teacher and researcher. He has served as a staff physiotherapist at McGill University Science Centre (MUHC) Montreal’s Children Hospital with specialization in Neurosurgery, Trauma and Orthopedic. Additionally, Uriel was the Deputy Registrar for 9 years for admissions at Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

He also served as the manager of the Clinical Research Committee for 6 years where he developed and coordinated research grant application review process, provided recommendation to the board regarding clinical research and chaired all committee meetings. Additionally, he sat on the Board of the Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation (CNAR) and Chair of the working group, Quebec-France mobility agreement for physiotherapists.

Uriel is quite distinguished with a Master in Public Administration and a second one in Rehabilitation Sciences. He has been nominated for Excellence in clinical teaching and Long-term clinical teaching from McGill University and has been credited for work in several publications and books including; Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 1998 and Clinical and Investigative Medicine 1997.

CAPR thanks Uriel Pierre for his dedication and leadership which has contributed to positive outcomes for CAPR and the profession. CAPR is proud to honour Uriel with the CAPR Award of Distinction.

Previous Award Recipients

Beth Maloney Award

2000 Cathryn Beggs
2001 Marilyn Atkins
2002 Brenda McKechnie
2003 Steve Lawless
2004 Sue Turner
2005 Louise Bleau
2006 Susan Glover Takahashi
2007 Margaret Warcup
2008 Laura May
2009 Dianne Millette
2010 Jan Robinson

CAPR Award of Distinction

2011 Joyce Vogelgesang
2012 Lori Neill
2013 Brenda McKechnie
2014 Monika (Moni) Fricke
2015 Helen McKay
2016 Brenda Hudson and Sue Murphy
2017 Nancy Cho
2018 Dianne Millette and Joyce Vogelgesang
2019 Bernadette Martin and Shenda Tanchak

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