Membership · IAP2 Canada

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IAP2 Canada

Be Part of the P2 Community

IAP2 Canada members are a diverse community of professionals, citizens, academics, and decision-makers across Canada and around the world, committed to involving the public in decisions that affect them.

Membership at a Glance
Community
Practitioners, academics & decision-makers nationwide
Learning
P2 Learning Pathway & CP3 Certification
Savings
Discounts on courses & conference
Network
Chapters & Communities of Practice
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Community
Coast to coast across Canada
Network
Chapters & Communities of Practice
Certification
CP3 designation pathway
Learning Pathway
P2 Learning Pathway access
Member Savings
Discounts on courses
About Membership

A national community advancing public participation

IAP2 Canada members form a diverse community of professionals, citizens, academics, and decision-makers across Canada and around the world, all committed to involving the public in decisions that affect them.

Membership connects you to a structured path for building your P2 practice, a network of peers and mentors, and the tools and savings that make ongoing professional development possible.

Whether you are new to public participation or a seasoned practitioner, IAP2 Canada membership meets you where you are and helps you grow.

What You Get
  • Access the P2 Learning Pathway, centered on the Certificate in Public Participation
  • Work toward the Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) designation
  • Save on Certificate in P2 courses, elective courses, and the Annual North American Conference
  • Connect through Communities of Practice, local chapters, and member directory access
  • Learn anytime through hundreds of on-demand webinar recordings
  • Get hired with free job posting access through the Career Centre
Member Benefits

Everything included with your membership

From learning and certification to savings and community, membership is built to support your P2 practice at every stage.

P2 Learning Pathway

Your gateway to building knowledge and skills in public participation, centered on the Certificate in Public Participation.

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Certification

Work toward the Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) designation and demonstrate your expertise.

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Member Savings

Save on Certificate in P2 courses, elective courses, and the Annual North American Conference.

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Community of P2 Champions

Connect through Communities of Practice, local chapters, and the member directory.

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Indigenous Awareness & Engagement

Training on Indigenous history and inclusion in public participation practice.

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On-Demand Webinars

Hundreds of recordings available for self-paced learning, whenever it fits your schedule.

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Research & Publications

Access current data, trends, and best practices in public participation across Canada.

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Career Centre

Free job posting access to help you find your next opportunity in the P2 field.

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Member Voices

What Our Members Have to Say

Hear directly from the practitioners who make up the IAP2 Canada community.

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Membership connects you to the learning, credentials, savings, and network that support a lasting career in public participation.

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Communities of Practice

Join sector and interest-based groups, from Indigenous Engagement to Young Professionals.

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IAP2 Canada Chapters

Connect locally through chapters across the country.

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