Public participation is constantly evolving and we want to understand how.

The 2025 IAP2 Canada State of the Practice Survey explores what’s working, what’s shifting, and what’s needed next in engagement across Canada. Whether you’re new to the field or have decades of experience, your perspective matters.

Your responses will help shape future IAP2 Canada articles, webinars, and conversations that reflect the real work practitioners are doing every day. Grab a cup of something cozy and take 10–12 minutes to share your experience!

The survey closes December 7, 2025 (midnight local time).

Take the survey here

What is this survey about?

The 2025 IAP2 Canada State of the Practice Survey explores how public participation and engagement are evolving across the country – what’s working, what’s shifting, and what’s needed next.

Your responses will help IAP2 Canada and the Research Committee create articles, webinars, and conversations that reflect the real experiences of practitioners doing this work every day.

Who’s involved?

This survey is being coordinated by the IAP2 Canada Research Committee and distributed through IAP2 Canada’s national and regional networks.

We’re inviting public participation and engagement practitioners across Canada – including government staff, consultants, community organizers, and academics – to share their experiences and insights.

Why does this matter?

Public participation is always changing – from how we reach people to how we build trust and inclusion. By gathering stories and data from across the country, we can better understand the realities and innovations shaping our field and help practitioners learn from one another.