Do psychological associations in Canada value and promote evidence-based practice? A content analysis of psychological association websites

The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) adopted evidence-based practice (EBP) as the model for the professional practice of psychology in Canada in 2014. Despite this, the scientist–practitioner gap remains, and it may extend to Canadian psychological institutions. For example, Beaulieu et al. (2020) found that psychotherapy-related continuing education opportunities advertised in the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec were not always evidence-based. This raises a broader question: Do Canadian Psychological Associations value and promote EBP? I developed a methodology that permitted me to answer this question. The methodology has utility because it allows for a quick assessment of all Canadian Psychological Associations, and it can be easily repeated to track changes over time. My findings suggest that the scientist–practitioner gap extends to Canadian Psychological Associations. The implications of these findings are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)