Canada's Public Participation Network

The leading organization
for public participation
professionals

Train, connect, and grow with Canada's foremost community of P2 and engagement professionals. World-class training, certification, and a network that drives meaningful change.

1,042
Members Nationwide
2,827
Training Participants
159
Training Sessions Delivered
5
Active Chapters Across Canada
Our Purpose

What is Public Participation?

When organizations make decisions that affect people's lives - building a new park, expanding a highway, or changing school boundaries - public participation is the process of involving those people in the decision.

Instead of making decisions behind closed doors, communities are engaged to share their needs, concerns, and ideas before decisions are made.

IAP2 Canada trains and supports professionals on how to listen to communities effectively, create real opportunities for people to be heard, and ensure what the public says actually influences decisions.

We help organizations make smarter choices by listening to the people those choices affect.

IAP2 Canada's Role

Train Practitioners

World-class training from Fundamentals through advanced P2 practice and professional certification.

Build Community

Connect professionals across Canada through Chapters, Communities of Practice, and national events.

Advance the Profession

Advocate for ethical, meaningful engagement through research, standards, and the CP3 designation.

What We Offer

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From foundational training to professional certification and community - everything you need to advance your P2 practice.

Training & Professional Development
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Training & PD
Level-based P2 training from Fundamentals through advanced practice, delivered by certified trainers across Canada.
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CP3 Professional Certification
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CP3 Certification
The Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) designation is available to all IAP2 Canada members.
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Membership & Community
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Membership
A diverse community of professionals, citizens, academics, and decision-makers with exclusive discounts and more.
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Events & Webinars
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Events & Learning
Virtual and in-person activities including webinars, Communities of Practice events, and the North American Conference.
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Research & Resources
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P2 Resources
Our research committee identifies trends, best practices, and innovation areas across P2 activities in Canada.
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Organizational Training
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For Organizations
Custom training solutions for teams looking to build internal P2 capacity tailored to your organization's needs.
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Member Benefits

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Join a growing community of P2 professionals and access exclusive training discounts, resources, certification programs, and more.

Training & PD

Level-based P2 training through our learning pathway, designed for diverse audiences.

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Professional Designation

The CP3 and MCP3 Programs recognise practitioners who demonstrate excellence in public participation.

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Member Savings

Exclusive discounts on training, events, and P2 resources. Save more on every investment in your development.

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Community

Connect through our member zone, Chapters, and Communities of Practice across Canada.

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P2 Resources

Research, trends, best practices, and areas of innovation in P2 activities across Canada.

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Events & Learning

Webinars, CoP events, our annual conference, and the Digital Discovery Series.

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Training & Webinars

Upcoming Events

Register for upcoming training sessions, webinars, and chapter events happening across Canada.

Jun 8
Jun
08
Training - Online
Designing P2 and Engagement - Hosted by Engage Delaney
Online - 12:30 PM ET
Jun 9
Jun
09
Training - Zoom
Designing P2 and Engagement - IAP2 Canada (Session 2 of 4)
Zoom - 12:30 PM ET
Jun 10
Jun
10
Training - Virtual
IAP2 Bridge Training - Great Lakes Chapter
Virtual - 12:00 PM ET
Jun 15
Jun
15
Training - In-Person
Certificate in P2 Training Bundle - Kelowna, BC
Kelowna, BC - 8:30 AM PT
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