PSYCHOLOGISTS’ ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
Who we are.
The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) is the voice of, and for, psychology in Alberta. We are the voluntary body that advocates for psychology in Alberta, informs the public and the media, and advocates for consumers of psychotherapy, psychological, and mental health services.
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WHAT GUIDES US
OUR MISSION
To connect and empower psychologists in Alberta.
OUR VISION
One PAA.
The trusted home and leading voice of psychologists in Alberta. It is where psychologists belong, network, and shape the future of mental health care.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Supporting psychology across Alberta.
We provide professional development and networking opportunities for our members, have an active communications strategy, and operate a province-wide referral service. We support many initiatives that seek to enhance psychological health and wellness in our province.
Since 1996, PAA has been the primary professional association for Albertan psychologists. We are a separate organization from the College of Alberta Psychologists [CAP]. CAP is the regulatory body for the profession in the province.
OUR STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK · 2026–2030
Five pillars.
One PAA.
Our mission sets our purpose. Our vision sets our direction. These five pillars show how we plan to move forward together. Select a pillar to explore what it means.
01Professional Excellence and Ethical Leadership
Protecting quality, ethics and public trust.
Upholding psychology as a self-regulating, evidence-based profession grounded in ethical judgment and public trust.
KEY THEMES
Evidence-based practice
Ethical leadership
Public trust
02Member Value Across the Career Lifecycle
Supporting psychologists at every career stage.
Strengthening belonging, relevance, and support from entry-to-practice through senior leadership and legacy.
KEY THEMES
Professional belonging
Career-long support
Leadership and legacy
03Advocacy, Public Impact, and Access to Care
Improving access to psychological services.
Advancing psychology’s role in publicly funded systems and improving access to competent psychological services for Albertans.
KEY THEMES
Publicly funded systems
Access to care
Public impact
04Universally Targeted, Reconciliation-Centred Approach to Equity and Social Responsibility
Making room for equitable participation and opportunity.
Demonstrating equitable participation, belonging, professional opportunity, and access to supports for Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, S2LGBTQIA+ people, persons with disabilities, rural and remote members, low-income members, and linguistically diverse members. This pillar centres truth and reconciliation and aims to remove barriers and support Albertans equitably.
KEY THEMES
Truth and reconciliation
Equitable opportunity
Removing barriers
05Collective Leadership and National Collaboration
Achieving more through shared leadership.
Contributing to and benefiting from coordinated leadership through CPA, CPAP, and allied partners.
KEY THEMES
National collaboration
Shared leadership
Coordinated action
Read the full 2026–2030 Strategic Plan ↗
WHAT WE COMMIT TO
PAA's Mandate
Our mission is to connect and empower psychologists in Alberta.
ADVANCE PSYCHOLOGICAL EXCELLENCE BENEFIT OUR MEMBERS PROMOTE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROGRESS ENHANCE ACCESS TO RESOURCES ADVOCATE FOR PSYCHOLOGY COLLABORATE FOR WELLNESS
THE PEOPLE BEHIND PAA
A community of people
moving psychology forward.
Meet the board and staff who support PAA's work across Alberta.
Meet our Board & Staff ↗
