The Canadian Alliance of Naturopathic Regulatory Authorities (CANRA) is the national voice for Canada’s naturopathic medicine profession.
About CANRA
CANRA was established in 2016 with the goal of protecting “the integrity of naturopathic regulation by educating and unifying jurisdictions toward the collective goal of public health and safety.” CANRA is composed of five provincial naturopathic regulators from across Canada that license over 3,000 registered members who practice the profession. CANRA’s members are the regulatory bodies (also known as Colleges) who work collaboratively, demonstrating leadership and accountability on matters which support the regulatory mandate of each provincial jurisdiction to protect the public interest in a consistent national approach.
In support of its mandate, CANRA is developing a competency-based, national entry-to-practice practical exam for all applicants seeking registration in one of Canada’s regulated jurisdictions.
Provincial Naturopathic Regulators
There are six regulatory bodies across Canada, soon to be seven, that are authorized by their respective provincial governments and legislation to regulate the practice of naturopathic medicine. They serve to protect the public by ensuring that everyone seeking registration to practice meets standard qualifications in education and professional competencies. To become registered, an applicant will need to apply for and receive their license through one of the regulatory bodies, according to where the applicant chooses to live and practice. Five of the six naturopathic regulators are members of CANRA.
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College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC)
900 – 200 Granville St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4
Telephone: 604-742-6670
Toll-free: 1-888-742-6670
Website: https://cchpbc.ca
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Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (SANP)
206 - 3775 Pasqua Street
Regina, SK S4S 6W8
Telephone: 306-535-0430
Website: https://cndsask.clubexpress.com/
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Manitoba Naturopathic Association (MNA)
1661 Portage Ave., Suite 307
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T7
Telephone: 204-947-0381
Website: https://www.cndmb.org/
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Government of the Northwest Territories, Professional Licensing Office
5015-49th Street (7th Floor)
P.O. Box 1320
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
Telephone: 867-767-9067
Website: https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/naturopathic-practitioner
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College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CoNO)
1001-10 King St. East
Toronto, ON M5C 1C3
Telephone: 416-583-6010
