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This chapter reviews the history and practices of cognitive-behavioural therapy in the Canadian context, with specific information provided regarding Canada’s provincial regulations and organizations dedicated to the dissemination and training of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). As Canada is a large and diverse country, cognitive-behavioural therapy in francophone and anglophone Canada are highlighted, as are the types of populations seen in the CBT context and adaptations used. The chapter ends with a summary of provincial psychotherapy regulations, ethical standards, varied practice, and research output with regard to cognitive-behavioural therapy. There is also a discussion of the challenges and related future directions for the field.

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    The system in Quebec is different as the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, the regulatory body for psychologists in that province, formally accredits university programs in professional psychology. When a student graduates from an accredited program, he or she is deemed to have met the requirements for entry into the profession. Graduates from a non-accredited program are not eligible for licensing.

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    Amanda Fernandez & Keith S. Dobson

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Fernandez, A., Dobson, K.S., Drapeau, M. (2022). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Canada. In: Terjesen, M.D., Doyle, K.A. (eds) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a Global Context. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-82555-3_7

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