Western Canada Competency Profile Renamed and Updated
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Western Canada Competency Profile (WCCP) implementation. Your input on potential changes to the bar admission process is valuable as the participating provinces continue to assess the proposed approach. The results of the survey are currently being analyzed and an aggregate report will be shared with the profession when ready.
A reminder that no decisions have been made about whether to proceed with the proposed WCCP implementation approach. Recommendations to each respective law society on next steps will be informed by the feedback received through the survey, considerations around the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education operations and the overall regulatory environment in each jurisdiction.
Updates
In the interim, there are two important updates to the WCCP that lawyers and students should be aware of:
- As the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society has joined this initiative, the WCCP has been renamed to Competencies for Entry to Legal Practice (CELP) to include all participating provinces.
- To comply with the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act that comes into force on Sept. 1, 2026, a footnote was added to indicate that the performance indicators under competency 3.1 of the Truth and Reconciliation domain do not apply in Alberta.
Learn more and view the latest version of the CELP on our website.