IPA Canada

IPA Canada

International Play Association (Canada)
"Promoting the Child's Right to Play"

About IPA

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:

Children’s environments
Play leadership
Child development through play
Toys and play materials
Safety and play
Children with special needs
Organized sports

If you believe that:

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;

Playing in the family and community results in an improved quality of life, and strengthens a sense of cultural identity;

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!