The Federation of Associations for Counselling Therapists in BC has welcomed the Canadian Art Therapy Association to the FACTBC membership. CATA represents the national voice of art therapy, ensuring professional standards for art therapists in the interest of public safety and trust and upholding ethical and educational standards for professional designation of art therapists. CATA becomes the eleventh professional association to join FACTBC and add their voice to the 5,000 member strong federation working to establish the College of Counselling Therapists under BC’s Health Professions Act (HPA) to promote and ensure public protection, accessibility and accountability. https://www.factbc.org/member-associations/