This is CAP

CAP is a national umbrella organization representing individual Canadian Principals and Vice-Principals through Provincial Affiliate organizations. Every provincial organization can become an Affiliate of CAP, in accordance with CAP By-Laws, and in this way gain representation on the CAP Board of Directors which acts on behalf of every member of CAP and is reflected by the many different Affiliates represented by our list of Presidents:

Statements of Purpose

The Canadian Association of Principals (CAP) exists to advocate for the professional perspectives of principals and vice-principals at the national and international level, ensuring strong school-based leadership that enhances the quality of public education for Canadian students.

Our Commitment Statements

  • Unifying Leadership – CAP serves as a national organization that connects and represents principals and vice-principals across Canada.
  • Professional Growth – We support ongoing educational research, leadership development and professional learning opportunities for our members.
  • Advancing Education – CAP works to foster and uphold national educational objectives that benefit Canadian students and schools.
  • Elevating the Profession – We promote the recognition and influence of principals and vice-principals at a national level.
  • Informed Decision-Making – CAP provides valuable information, resources, and involvement in research to support affiliate associations in addressing key educational issues.

Objective of CAP: 

  • to provide a national association for Principals and Vice-principals of Canadian schools;
  • to develop, initiate and maintain professional growth and leadership for members;
  • to foster and support national objectives of Canadian education;
  • to promote the national status of Principals and Vice-Principals;
  • to provide information and service to Affiliate Associations to participate and promote research into Canadian educational issues

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