Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulators

The Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies is a national organization composed of ten equal and independent members who represent the provincial dietetic regulatory authorities. Representatives are Registrars or Chairs of the provincial Board or Council. Visit the Alliance website at www.dieteticregulation.ca. The purpose of the organization is to:

  • Share information and perspectives.

  • Undertake initiatives to advance dietetic regulation in Canada.

  • Develop and implement competency based assessments for registration.

  • Maintain and administer the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE).

  • Facilitate labour mobility through the Labour Mobility Framework.

  • Act as the contact point for external groups on matters related to the regulation of dietitians in Canada.

NEW: Alliance Policy Template on Electronic Dietetic Practice. Note: the policy template on Electronic Dietetic Practice has been adapted and approved in some provinces, but is currently not approved in British Columbia.

Alliance members last met in-person in Halifax October 24-26, 2011. The following items were discussed:

  • Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) online format possibilities and exam reports

  • Prior Learning and Recognition (PLAR) proposal submitted to provincial government in Ontario for funding; CDBC has volunteered to be a "participating agency" and will donate our Competence Self-Assessment Process (CSAP) project as part of the assessment process

  • Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) project update

  • Financial update

  • Incorporation of Alliance

  • Electronic Practice Policy Template; interprovincial counselling

  • Mutual Recognition Agreement form: update

  • Reciprocity Agreement updates: Dietetic Association of Australia (DAA) and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (AND-CDR)

  • CNNAR membership

Alliance members meet monthly by teleconference. The next in-person meetings are scheduled for May/June 2012 in Ottawa and October 2012 in Winnipeg.