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The 2025 CAPR Annual Report is now online.

We are proud to share our accomplishments over the past year, most notably the implementation of our Evaluation Services Re-envisioned initiative, which included final preparations for the launch of the Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE) in January 2026.

As our CEO, Dave Clements, noted: “We now turn with confidence toward new beginnings, with stronger platforms for collaboration, clearer pathways for innovation, and a renewed focus on excellence.”

We invite you to read the full document to learn more about our recent milestones.

Taking the Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE) in 2026? Review our CPTE preparation resources. They are the starting point for your exam preparation and contain the most important documents and information you will need.

• The Candidate Guide explains what the exam covers, how it is organized (oral and written sections), and what you can expect on exam day. The Guide includes a sample Oral Section case. Updated November 2025!
• CPTE Blueprint 2025 and Companion Guide outline the content areas, weighting and competencies that the exam will assess. By aligning your study to these documents, you will know where to focus your efforts.
• The Key Reference List outlines the texts and resources (textbooks, standards, guidelines) that CAPR uses in the development of the exam.

Continue to check our website and social media accounts for more updates about the CPTE.

Today, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Clements as our new CEO beginning in December 2025. As our incoming CEO, Dave is a visionary and strategic leader who will bring deep expertise, leadership agility, and the oversight needed to guide CAPR through its next phase of growth and innovation.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dave as our new CEO,” said Dale Pitura, President of the Board of Directors. “His strategic insight, bold leadership, and collaborative spirit will be an asset to CAPR as the organization strengthens its role in supporting a modern, responsive regulatory landscape and continues its innovation in evaluation services.”

With nearly 30 years of leadership experience in Canada’s health care sector, Dave has dedicated his career to inspiring innovation, collaboration, and excellence. He started his career with the British Columbia Ministry of Health and went on to hold senior roles in federal organizations including Health Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), and in the office of Canada’s Minister of Health. He was also the Executive Director for the Federal Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation and spent nearly a decade with the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, where he provided oversight for programming in areas including knowledge translation and executive training.

Dave transitioned to higher education at Queen’s University, first as Executive Director in the Faculty of Health Sciences, and later as Executive Director of the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic). Throughout his career, he has maintained a strong engagement in teaching and research related to health policy and knowledge translation. Since 2014, he has maintained an academic appointment as Adjunct Professor of Health Sciences at Carleton University. Beyond his professional achievements, Dave is an active volunteer and has served on numerous boards and committees.

Dave succeeds Dr. Bob Haennel, who has led CAPR since January 2023 and will be retiring at the end of the year. We are deeply thankful to Bob and his remarkable leadership as we pivoted to a new governance model and a new working relationship with regulators, and developed our entry-to-practice assessment services via Evaluation Services Re-envisioned.

As we begin this next chapter, CAPR looks forward to Dave’s guidance and expertise, and the impact his leadership will have on the physiotherapy profession and community.

We are currently recruiting Examiners for all 2026 CPTE dates.

The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) is seeking a diverse group of experienced and committed physiotherapists to join the team of Examiners for the Oral Section of the new Canadian Physiotherapy Examination (CPTE).

If you’re passionate about supporting fair, consistent, and high-quality entry-to-practice assessment, this opportunity is for you!

Why become an Examiner?

Make an impact: Examiners play a key role in upholding the integrity and quality of Canada’s physiotherapy licensing exam by assessing candidates against national standards for safe, independent and effective practice.

Support the profession: Your expertise will help ensure that future physiotherapists are evaluated through a fair, objective, and consistent process.

Professional growth: Examiners engage in training and collaborative evaluation activities with peers from across the country, enhancing their knowledge of clinical reasoning, assessment, and communication in a high-stakes environment.

This is a paid position.