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IAP2 Canada 2025–2027 Strategic Plan

Discover IAP2 Canada’s 2025–2027 Strategic Plan.
Learn about our vision, mission, core values, and key initiatives shaping the future of public participation in Canada.

IAP2 Canada 2025–2027 Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan sets the course for the next three years, building on member feedback, sector trends, and our mission to advance meaningful public participation in Canada.

Message from the Board

Dear Members,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your continued engagement with IAP2 Canada. Your dedication, insights, and participation are the foundation of our work and the driving force behind our progress.

The 2025–2027 Strategic Plan reflects the voices of our members and the evolving landscape of public participation in Canada. Over the past year, we gathered feedback from across the country, hearing about your priorities, challenges, and aspirations. This input shaped a plan that is both ambitious and practical, rooted in our mission and values.

Our new strategy focuses on four key priorities:

Sector Leadership – Strengthening IAP2 Canada’s role as a recognized and respected leader in public participation.
Impactful Services – Delivering inclusive, high-quality programs and resources that meet practitioner and community needs.
Operational Health – Building strong systems, culture, and infrastructure to support a healthy and adaptable organization.
Strong Governance – Ensuring clear, consistent, and effective governance that supports stability and long-term success.

This plan is more than a roadmap—it is a commitment to our members, our profession, and the communities we serve. Over the next three years, we will work together to bring these priorities to life, measure our progress, and adapt to new challenges and opportunities as they arise.

We invite you to explore the plan, share your thoughts, and get involved in shaping its success. With your engagement, we can continue to advance meaningful public participation across Canada.

With appreciation,
The IAP2 Canada Board of Directors

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Vision

Canadians are meaningfully engaged in decisions that affect them by way of purposeful public participation.

Mission

IAP2 Canada advances effective public participation practice and supports practitioners.

Our Strategic Priorities

The 2025–2027 Strategic Plan is built around four priorities, each with clear objectives to achieve impact.

Sector Leadership – Position IAP2 Canada as a recognized, respected, and influential professional association.
Impactful Services – Deliver high-quality, inclusive services that meet practitioner and community needs.
Operational Health – Strengthen systems, culture, and infrastructure to ensure a healthy, adaptable organization.
Strong Governance – Maintain a governance structure that supports stability, continuity, and accountability.

Sector Leadership Position IAP2 Canada as a recognized, respected, and influential professional association. Elevate IAP2’s profile through public recognition, partnerships, and sector engagement. Advance the CP3 designation as the gold standard in engagement practice across Canada. Lead high-profile initiatives, including national conferences and public-facing events. Cultivate strong partnerships and alliances to amplify influence and open new opportunities.
	Impactful Services Deliver high-quality, inclusive services that meet practitioner and community needs. Offer relevant, accessible, and sustainable programming that responds to evolving needs. Advance Indigenous engagement through programs rooted in Indigenous perspectives. Grow, diversify, and engage membership through a clear value proposition and accessibility. Ensure consistent standards and value across all offerings to strengthen reputation.
Operational Health Strengthen systems, culture, and infrastructure to ensure a healthy, adaptable organization. Ensure ongoing financial strength through diversified revenue and effective management. Use data, technology, and AI ethically to inform strategy and track performance. Support a healthy, stable staff team with strong alignment and retention. Maintain efficient internal systems and processes to support delivery and workflow
	Strong Governance Maintain a governance structure that supports stability, continuity, and accountability. Sustain a well-functioning Board with clear roles and engagement. Clarify governance structures and decision-making pathways. Implement succession and continuity plans for leadership stability. Reflect organizational values like equity, transparency, and accountability in governance

Engagement Summary

Member and stakeholder input shaped the plan, gathered through a national survey and strategic planning sessions. Key insights included the need for accessible professional development, addressing sector-wide challenges like misinformation and disengagement, and a call for stronger partnerships, advocacy, and inclusion.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Public Participation

The 2025–2027 Strategic Plan is a roadmap for action, but its success depends on our members. We invite you to engage with our priorities, participate in initiatives, and help us strengthen public participation across Canada.