ATCMA Regulations
CCHPBC Bylaws Feedback on Sections 6 and 9
The ATCMA has submitted its review and and feedback of Sections 6 and 9 regarding the CCHPBC's proposed bylaws changes. Section 6, which is about licensure brought up a great deal of concern from TCM professionals across BC, so we have provided here the key issues and our responses. Section 9 is a much shorter section about delegation that requires more clarification of terms.
ATCMA response to bylaws section 6
ATCMA has heard the concerns over sections 6.8 (o) and (p) in the currently proposed bylaws from the CCHPBC. We hear you, and we will be responding formally to the CCHPBC before the deadline of September 23rd. You can also submit your own feedback at: https://cchpbc.ca/hpoa/bylawsconsultation/. Below we present just two elements for consideration of TCM registrants for these bylaws. Please note that we have not yet completed our full review of sections 6 and 9, but because there has been a fair amount of discussion about section 6.8 (o), we have decided to post this now in the hopes of providing more clarity and fact-based information.
CCHPBC Bylaws Feedback on Sections 8, 10, and 13
The Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture of BC (ATCMA) has reviewed the proposed bylaws that will under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). While we recognize the significant work involved, our review identifies areas where the new framework may affect professional autonomy, fairness, and financial transparency. These concerns are particularly relevant as the HPOA shifts governance from elected, peer-led boards to minister-appointed boards with centralized oversight.
July 2025 Updates from ATCMA, BCCA, RMTBC and BCND--Advancing Together: Cross Profession Partnerships in BC
On behalf of the British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA), the BC Chiropractic Association (BCCA), the Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC (RMTBC), and BC Naturopathic Doctors (BCND), we are pleased to share our latest update on ongoing areas of collaboration.
CCHPBC Bylaws Feedback on Sections 7 and 12
The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC), our regulatory college, put out for public review and feedback Sections 7 and 12 of our new proposed bylaws for Acupuncturists and TCM professionals, naturopaths, registered massage therapists, and chiropractors on June 23rd. We were given only until July 7 to review the important sections and provide feedback. You too can provide feedback this weekend or Monday.
CCHPBC Bylaws Feedback on Sections 2, 3, and 4
The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC), our regulatory college, put out for public review and feedback Sections 2, 3, and 4 of our new proposed bylaws for Acupuncturists and TCM professionals, naturopaths, registered massage therapists, and chiropractors on June 2nd. We were given only until June 16 to review the important sections and provide feedback. You too can provide feedback this weekend or Monday.
CCHPBC Bylaws Feedback on Sections 5 and 11
The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC), our regulatory college, put out for public review and feedback Sections 5 and 11 of our new proposed bylaws for Acupuncturists and TCM professionals, naturopaths, registered massage therapists, and chiropractors. We were given just 2 weeks to review the important sections and provide feedback, which was due on Friday May 30, 2025.