Join York Collaborative Practice

1. Be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
2. Be a Barrister & Solicitor/Lawyer, LL. B. or J.D.
3. Have completed Level 1 Collaborative Training (24 Hours) and must undertake to complete Level 2 Collaborative Training (16 Hours) within 18 months of becoming a member.
4. Subscribe to the principles of collaborative practice.
5. Have professional errors and omissions insurance coverage of at least $1 million.
6. Have paid their required membership fees in full.

1. Be a member in good standing of a recognized financial professional regulatory body.
2. Have one or more of the following designations:
   CPA – Chartered Professional Accountant
   CA – Chartered Accountant 
   CGA – Certified General Accountant
   CMA – Certified Management Accountant
   CFP – Certified Financial Planner
   Ch. F. C. – Chartered Financial Consultant
   CLU – Chartered Life Underwriter
   PFP – Personal Financial Planner
   CFDS – Chartered Financial Divorce Specialist
   CDFA – Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
   FCIA – Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries
   CBV – Chartered Business Valuator
3. Have completed Level 1 Collaborative Training (24 Hours) and must undertake to complete Level 2 Collaborative Training (16 Hours) within 18 months of becoming a member.
4. Have completed a minimum of 16 hours of basic training in the fundamentals of family law, with a recommendation to complete 30 hours of family law training.
5. Subscribe to the principles of collaborative practice.
6. Have professional liability insurance of at least $1 million.
7. Have paid their required membership fees in full.

1. Be a good member in good standing of a recognized mental health professional regulatory body and be recognized as a mental health professional under Ontario legislation (Regulated Health Professional Act, 1991; Regulated Health Professions Statute Law Amendment Act 2009; Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 (Section 26) (Ontario Regulation 384/00); Psychotherapy Act 2007).
2. Hold one of the following designations:
   College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)- Registered Psychologist
   Ontario College of Social Workers (OCSWSSW)
   Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT)
   The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
3. Have completed level 1 Collaborative Training (24 Hours) and must undertake to complete Level 2 Collaborative Training (16 Hours) within 18 months of becoming a member.
4. Have completed a minimum of 16 hours of basic training in the fundamentals of family law, with a recommendation to complete 30 hours of family law training.
5. Have completed Domestic Violence training.
6. Subscribe to the principles of collaborative practice.
7. Have professional liability insurance of at least $1 million.
8. Have paid their required membership fees in full. 

Participating in collaborative practice requires a unique and ever-developing skill set. While the initial training provides a foundation to get started, there is a growing recognition in the collaborative community that ongoing training and interaction with other collaborative professionals is necessary in order to keep up with the latest developments in collaborative practice and to enhance our collaborative skills. 

Members who are involved in such activities become better known to other members and are more likely to get more collaborative cases. Such participation demonstrates an ongoing commitment to collaborative practice and enables us to provide our clients with the best possible collaborative experience. 

Notably, the Ontario Association of Collaborative professionals recommends additional training in interest-based negotiation skills beyond the basic membership criteria for all collaborative professionals. There is an expectation that members will continue to update their skills through further training and professional development on an annual basis. The Toronto Collaborative Practice and Collaborative Practice Durham Region groups have implemented such requirements. 

Therefore, York Collaborative Practice has decided to implement ongoing membership requirements for Professional members, effective as of January 1, 2020. In order to renew your membership in 2020, Professional Members of York Collaborative Practice will be required to:

1. Attend at least 1 York Collaborative Practice social event (AGM or holiday party);
2. Complete at least 6 accredited hours of continuing education and training related to collaborative practice per year on a self-reporting basis; and
3. In ever 2 year period, the continuing education and training must include attendance at either: 1 full day; or 2 half-day training sessions; and 

Requirements 1 and 2 must be satisfied in the current year and each year thereafter.

Examples of activities that will satisfy the requirement to attend 1 York Collaborative Practice social event per year may include:

• Annual General Meeting 
• The holiday party
• Summer Patio Series

Examples of activities that will satisfy the requirement to complete at least 6 accredited hours of continuing education and training related to collaborative practice per year are:

• Full-Day Training Session – 6.0 Hours
• Half-Day training session – 3.0 Hours
• Participation in YCP study group meetings – 1.5 Hours per meeting, to a maximum credit of 3 hours per year
• Attending a dinner meeting held by YCP or other collaborative groups which includes a speaker – 1 hour per dinner meeting, with a maximum credit of 2 hours per year
• Serving as a member of the YCP Board or a YCP Committee – Time spent, to a maximum credit of 3 hours per year
• Leading a YCP Study Group – 1.5 Hours for every hour of your presentation 

Many collaborative trainings, as well as collaborative events with an educational component, will also count towards the CPD requirements of the Law Society of Upper Canada.

The Board of Directors of York Collaborative Practice will continue to work diligently to inform its members of professional training opportunities and to provide local training opportunities and education for its members. 

Membership Fees for different members are as follows:

• Annual Membership for Collaborative Lawyers: $310.75 ($275 + 13%HST)
• Annual Membership for Family and Financial Professionals: $197.75 ($175 + 13%HST)

HST Registration Number: 849605555