There are currently six professional regulatory bodies established under the Professional Governance Act (PGA): 

• Architectural Institute of BC (AIBC) 
• Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) 
• Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) 
• BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) 
• College of Applied Biologists (CAB) 
• Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, known as Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). 

These regulatory bodies were established and operated under their own acts.  With the implementation of the PGA, they have now been redefined as ‘regulatory bodies’ under the PGA, and their original acts have been repealed. 

Architectural Institute of BC
The Architectural Institute of BC (AIBC) came under the Professional Governance Act on February 10, 2023. It was established in 1920 under the former Architects Act. You can learn more about AIBC in AIBC 100 on their website. 

 Forest Professionals BC
The Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) is the business name of the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals. FPBC was originally brought into being in 1947 with the passage of the Foresters Act and now represents over 5,000 registrants, including foresters and forest technologists.  

 Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC
The Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) was formed under the Society Act in 1958 and later incorporated under the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Act in 1985.  ASTTBC has over 7,000 registrants and regulates a large number of different designations, reflecting the broad scope of work of their registrants.  

 British Columbia Institute of Agrologists
The British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) was created in 1947 with the Agrologists Act, and has over 1,800 registrants. The practice of agrology includes many areas relating to natural resources and agriculture, including resource economics. BCIA has a summary of agrology available on their website that provides a breakdown of the areas of practice of their registrants. 

 College of Applied Biologists
The College of Applied Biologists (CAB) was established in 2002 with the College of Applied Biology Act. They regulate professional biologists, and biology-related technologists and technicians. Information on their fields of practice is available on their website. CAB currently has approximately 3,300 registrants. 

 Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. EGBC was first established under the Engineering Profession Act of 1920. In 1990, the professional regulator expanded to include geoscientists. The EGBC website provides some background, including their history, registration, vision and values. EGBC represents over 40,000 registrants.