Canadian Associations of Parliamentarians

In April, 2026, representatives from the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) and the three Canadian Associations of the NAP founded the Canadian Associations of Parliamentarians with the object of:

Advancing the knowledge and understanding of parliamentary procedure in Canada;
Advancing governance education and meeting effectiveness;
Advocating for the work of the credentialed field of parliamentarians; &
Fostering collaboration, advocacy, and networking among the Canadian Associations of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP).

Members:

Alberta Association of Parliamentarians

British Columbia Association of Parliamentarians

Ontario Association of Parliamentarians

Justin G. Pappano, PRP (NAP Board Member)

Board of Directors:

Justin G. Pappano, PRP, National President

Diana Bacon, PRP, National Vice President

John Bieker, PRP, National Secretary

Mateus Forte, Member

Interested?

If you are interested in learning more about the Canadian Associations of Parliamentarians, please do not hesitate to reach out to our National President, Justin G. Pappano, PRP, at Justin@PappanoConsulting.com.

Charter Members:

Justin Pappano, PRP, (Chair Pro Tempore/Charter National President); John Bieker, PRP (Secretary Pro Tempore/Charter National Secretary); Diana Bacon, PRP, (Charter National Vice President); & Mateus Forte.