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Canada has a long association with the International
Association. In 1978, Canada hosted the World IPA Congress in Ottawa,
Ontario. In 1990, on behalf of the Canadian Council on Children and Youth,
the Children's Play Resource Centre in Vancouver undertook to organize and
promote IPA Canada.
The
current membership is made up of dedicated child advocates from a variety of
backgrounds including early childhood education, recreation, teaching,
post-secondary institution instruction, research, landscape architecture and
playground equipment supply.
In
addition to ensuring members receive ongoing communications from IPA and the
IPA Journal, IPA Canada also promotes, supports and coordinates a range of
play oriented initiatives within the following areas of emphasis:
If you
believe that:
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Play,
along with the basic needs of nutrition, health, shelter and education is
a vital component for maximizing the growth and development potentials of
children;
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Playing
in the family and community results in an improved quality of life, and
strengthens a sense of cultural identity;
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Innovative play environments, animation programs, and playwork fulfill the
needs of children and society . . .
Then join
us to advance the child's right to play in Canada!
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