The CPC is a collaboration forum among federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) park agencies, which together represent over 2700 parks across Canada.  As an organization, the CPC does not have direct land management responsibilities  — they are carried out by FPT member organizations.

The CPC, as a community of practice, works with other individuals and organizations across the landscape to advance collective interests, share information and grow relationships.

The CPC is an intergovernmental leadership forum focused on actions that help national, provincial and territorial park organizations have a greater positive impact throughout Canada. One of these actions is to support park leadership development by funding the Canadian Parks Collective, a pan-Canadian professional development program delivered collaboratively by Mount Royal University, Royal Roads University, York University Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, University of Moncton, and other academic institutions.

Through the Canadian Parks Collective, CPC collaborates with academics and universities on a variety of research projects. To connect with them on an project, contact manager@cpcil.ca or visit www.CPCIL.ca/research

The CPC is a Board of Directors with executive representation from each of Canada’s national (1), provincial (10) and territorial (3) park agencies.  These senior leaders, who represent the interests of their 14 governments, convene and advance collective action for the purpose of making each park agency more effective at achieving their respective goals. Other parks and conservation practitioners, students, researchers, and community partners are encouraged to join the Canadian Parks Collective at www.CPCIL.ca to connect with colleagues across Canada.

The CPC collaborates throughout the parks and protected areas community and across disciplines and sectors. To learn more about our mandate, download our strategic plan. To share your collaborative idea, contact us.