June 2026

2025
Annual
Report

A year of meaningful change, strategic investment, and organizational growth in service of stronger public participation across Canada.

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1,042

Members Nationwide

2,827

Training Participants

159

Training Sessions Delivered

IAP2 Canada completed a major organizational shift in 2025. The Board transitioned from an operational to a governance model, a full professional operations team was brought on, and a five-year strategic plan was approved and put into action.

A Message from Leadership

A Year of Purposeful Change

Rebecca A. L. Smith joined IAP2 Canada as Executive Director on July 2, 2025, one of four new full-time operations team members brought on as part of a significant shift in how the organization runs. Earlier in the year, the Board of Directors completed a strategic planning process that led to a key decision: moving from an operational board to a governance board. The change reflected what many had already recognized, that IAP2 Canada had grown beyond what volunteers and part-time contractors alone could support.

Since July 2025, the new team has focused on streamlining systems, acting on auditor recommendations, strengthening relationships with Chapters and Communities of Practice, and laying the groundwork for the 2026 North American Conference. The 2025 to 2027 Strategic Plan is well underway.

What We Accomplished

Key Highlights of 2025

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Governance Modernization

The 2025 to 2027 Strategic Plan received formal approval. Committee Terms of Reference, Board governance tools, onboarding resources, motion tracking, and a bylaw review process were all established or launched.

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Financial Accountability

The Board acted on all recommendations from the Auditor's Report, tightened financial reporting processes, strengthened variance analysis, and built financial onboarding materials for incoming Board members.

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Operational Infrastructure

A centralized Google Drive structure, Basecamp as a shared collaboration platform, and standardized governance and project management practices were put in place to support consistent delivery across the organization.

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International Advocacy

IAP2 Canada took an active role in the Spectrum Evolution Project, bringing Canadian perspectives on accessibility, Indigenous engagement, IDEA values, and the regionalization of global frameworks to the international table.

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Training and Professional Development

159 training sessions were delivered to 2,827 participants alongside 13 online learning webinars. Five practitioners earned new CP3 designations in 2025.

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Indigenous-Led Programming

Significant resources were directed toward an Indigenous Engagement Certification program and Indigenous-led training development, building Canadian-owned programming designed to last.

159

Training Sessions in P2

Online Learning Webinars

2,827

Training Participants

New CP3 Designations

Across the Country

Chapter Highlights

IAP2 Canada's regional Chapters delivered meaningful programming, deepened member connections, and advanced the profession from coast to coast in 2025.

Great Lakes Chapter

Six programming events reached 172 participants. Standout offerings included the Two-Eyed Seeing reconciliation series, an Anti-Ableism Series led by Gabrielle Peters, and an AI session that drew more than 101 registrations.

Ontario

Prairies Chapter

The Chapter focused on governance renewal and a fiscal year transition to March 31. Three events were hosted, including an Indigenous climate knowledge session, and a new Book Club launched with 30 or more registrants.

MB / SK / AB

Wild Rose Chapter

Membership held steady at 298. The Chapter hosted two webinars and one virtual masterclass reaching 64 participants, launched the Engagement Exchange e-newsletter, and held in-person Chapter Chats in Edmonton and Calgary.

Alberta

BC and Yukon Chapter

Membership grew by 13%. The Chapter launched the Let's Connect engagement platform, held Lunch and Learn sessions on Safety and Data Visualization with roughly 40 participants each, and hosted in-person socials across BC.

BC / YT

AQP2 (Quebec)

Active membership grew 38%, from 47 to 65. The Chapter organized the 2025 Public Participation Symposium, bringing together 62 practitioners over two days in Montreal, along with a midi-discussion and two networking events.

Quebec

Financial Overview

Stable Foundation, Strategic Investment

The 2025 deficit was planned and expected. IAP2 Canada invested in building out a full staff complement, strengthening Board capacity, and developing new curriculum to support a sustainable revenue stream going forward.

The organization closed the year with roughly six months of operating expenses held in cash, in a stable financial position with a clear path toward revenue growth. The 2025 audit was completed with no material issues. Management is working through QST compliance through Revenu Quebec's Voluntary Disclosure Program.

Total Revenue $845,327

Total Expenses $965,784

Net Deficit ($120,457)

Year-End Cash $344,138

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