About COPR

The Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR), founded in 2009, is comprised of self-regulating colleges and government regulators of the Paramedic profession in Canada.

The purpose of COPR is to facilitate collective and collaborative action in current and future interests of pan-Canadian Paramedic regulation and to support the development of a common understanding of provincial and federal obligations that may impact regulator functions.

COPR administers the paramedic entry to practice examination for seven regulatory jurisdictions in Canada and serves as a point of entry and body responsible for the preliminary assessment of credentials for internationally educated paramedics.

Mission

COPR’s works collaboratively with paramedic stakeholders to progressively advance best practice in paramedic regulation in Canada.  

Vision 

COPR is recognized as a leader in fostering consistency and excellence in paramedic regulation.

Values

COPR is committed to operating with integrity in the pursuit of excellence through:

Collaboration: Being cooperative, inclusive, reasonable and fair.

Respect: Listening to and appreciating differences between each other and in stakeholder relationships.

Innovation: Breaking new ground/contemporary approaches, analytical, and
responsive.

Transparency: Communicating with each other, stakeholders and the public in a way that is open, honest, comprehensive, and reflected in action.

Accountability: Being accountable to each other, key stakeholders, and the public.

COPR Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge that the land where we gather and work is the traditional territory of many Indigenous peoples across Canada, including the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. This land has been home to diverse Indigenous nations for countless generations, showing their enduring connection to their territories.

We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of Indigenous peoples who have cared for this land for as long as anyone can remember. As the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators, we promise to build meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities, amplify Indigenous voices and perspectives in our work, and contribute to reconciliation efforts based on respect, understanding, and cooperation.

Let’s move forward together on the path of reconciliation, acknowledging the past, embracing the present, and creating a better future for all who live on this land.