Membership Categories

Full Member – $200*
A legally qualified medical practitioner who is registered as a specialist in psychiatry by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent), is acceptable to the Credentials Committee and who has either:

• satisfactorily completed one year of accredited forensic psychiatry training, or
• satisfactorily completed two years of training in forensic psychiatry, or
• had at least one year of forensic psychiatry training and has primarily practised forensic psychiatry for at least three years, or
• not completed formal training in forensic psychiatry but has primarily practised forensic psychiatry for at least five years.

Member-in-Training – $75*
A legally qualified medical practitioner who is registered in an accredited training program in forensic psychiatry or who is acceptable to the Credentials Committee.

 Affiliate Categories

Associate – $200*
A medical practitioner who is actively engaged in or affiliated with the field of forensic psychiatry and is acceptable to the Credentials Committee.

Affiliate – $200*
A mental health professional who is making a significant contribution to the field of forensic psychiatry. Applications must be supported by two Full Members of CAPL who can attest to the applicant’s accomplishments and suitability.

Affiliate-in-Training – $75*
A medical practitioner who is registered in a psychiatry training program (PGY1 – 5) and is acceptable to the Credentials Committee.

Apply online or download the CAPL membership application form

*Fees are subject to applicable taxes based on province of residence