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The Apra Canada Board of Directors is calling for Apra Canada's Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. As an Apra Canada member, we invite you to attend the 2026 AGM. The Board of Directors will summarize the events of the past year and ask you to vote on important initiatives. As membership quorum and voting is required, please RSVP via Zoom in advance to confirm your attendance. By doing so, you will be entered into a draw to win one of two $50 gift cards to CanadaHelps so that you can make a donation to a charity of your choice! You can...

Registration is now open for Apra Canada's milestone event 25 in '26: A Celebration of Impact, happening October 20-23, 2026 in Toronto, ON. Secure your spot early and take advantage of limited-time early bird pricing. At the same time, Apra Canada is actively building a dynamic, content-rich program - and there’s still time to be part of it. Speaker and facilitator submissions are open until May 31, 2026. If you’ve been thinking about presenting, consider this your moment. The conference is looking for professionals ready to share practical strategies, lessons learned, and real-world impact...

​Today we are sharing an update regarding our upcoming conference. After consideration of the logistical requirements, the APRA Canada Board and Conference Committee have decided to transition the event from a hybrid format to a fully in-person experience. While we initially aimed to provide both in-person and virtual components, the associated costs would have necessitated a significant increase in conference fees for our attendees. We understand that this is a tough financial time for many of our members’ organizations and appreciate your understanding with this difficult decision.​ With the...

UPDATE: The 2026 Apra Canada conference has transitioned to be fully in-person. The dates for the Apra Canada Conference 2026 are confirmed, and we invite you to start planning to attend now. The location for the conference is TBA. What to know Oct 20: Leadership sessions (Leadership Cohort) Oct 21–22: Full conference days Oct 23: Half-day programming 2026 marks our return to gathering in person (with a virtual option available) in Canada, with Canadian content, voices, and perspectives at the centre. Why this matters now Many organizations are already entering budget planning. If you’re...

We’re excited to announce a few upcoming openings on the Apra Canada Board. This is a great opportunity to get involved, collaborate with engaged colleagues, and contribute to the professional community. If you are interested in joining the board, please complete and submit a nomination form by November 10, 2025 (the deadline has been extended). Apra Canada is a chapter of Apra International and is a registered society in the Province of British Columbia. Vision: Apra Canada will be a leader and strategic partner in philanthropy, contributing to the success of its Canadian members, the...

Apra Canada supports its members in pursuing professional development through conference attendance. We are committed to providing funds for quality education and networking opportunities for our Canadian researchers. This year we will be awarding: 2 scholarships valued at $750 CDN to attend the Apra International conference virtually from August 19th-22nd, 2025. This will allow the Apra Canada member to take advantage of the early bird registration rate of $575 USD (for members of Apra International) or $720 USD (for non-members of Apra International). The scholarships will cover the cost of...

The Apra Canada Board of Directors is calling for Apra Canada's Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. As an Apra Canada member, we invite you to attend the 2025 AGM. The Board of Directors will summarize the events of the past year and ask you to vote on important initiatives. As membership quorum and voting is required, please RSVP via Zoom in advance to confirm your attendance. By doing so, you will be entered into a draw to win one of two $50 gift cards to CanadaHelps so that you can make a donation to a charity of your choice! You can...

Established in 2018, the APRA Canada Excellence in Prospect Research Award honors one individual who has enhanced the prospect research profession beyond their day to day work.

Nominations are now open for the Apra Canada Board of Directors, with terms starting in January 2025. This is your chance to gain recognition, expand your network, and contribute to the strategic direction of Apra Canada. Whether for yourself or a colleague, we encourage nominations!

We are thrilled to announce that Pommashea Noel-Bentley, MBA, will be the keynote speaker for Apra Canada's Virtual Conference 2024!