How is IAP2 Organized?

IAP2 Canada and other affiliate boards focus on the services and information required for members within their country. In Canada, we are focussed on developing a broad range of member benefits and services. The IAP2 organizational model is to have a federation which is comprised of national affiliates (like IAP2 Canada). This model recognizes that affiliates are best able to deliver IAP2 knowledge, information, services, and value to members through a national lens. At the same time, this organizational structure makes it easier to share knowledge between affiliates so we are all able to gain easy access to international best practices in public participation. The IAP2 organizational model is as follows:

IAP2 Federation – the international body

IAP2 Affiliates – national organizations such as IAP2 Canada, IAP2 USA, IAP2 Australasia, IAP2 Southern Africa, IAP2 Latin America, etc.

IAP2 Affiliate Chapters – regional Chapters

The IAP2 model thus allows for local engagement, national representation and international participation.

How do Chapters fit in?

Members of the seven regional Chapters are first members of IAP2 Canada. Chapters are a major benefit of membership as they provide the regional/community link for members and provide opportunities for regional engagement. In Canada, there are seven existing or emerging Chapters:

• British Columbia (including Yukon)
  
• Wild Rose (Alberta)
• Prairies
• Great Lakes
• Atlantic 
• AQP2
• National Capital Region -