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AAPS Education Awards are Open for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

On behalf of the AAPS Board of Directors, we are pleased to open the AAPS Education Awards for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Supporting education has always been an integral part of the organized labour movement. We encourage all eligible members and their families to apply. We are pleased to offer 15 awards by random draw valued at up to $1,000 each to AAPS members, your dependent children, and spouse/common-law partners who are pursuing post-secondary education or a professional designation by a recognized professional association. Read more about AAPS Education Awards are Open for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

Clarification on Merit

Dear AAPS Members,

We hope you are all well. We have noticed some confusion amongst members regarding merit, so we would like to take a moment to clarify. Read more about Clarification on Merit

Register Now for the 2026 edition of the AAPS Summer Networking Series

Hello AAPS Members,

We are pleased to bring back our long-running AAPS Summer Networking Series this year. The events will take place at Point Grey Campus with one downtown Vancouver event.

If you are around in July, please join us to do some light structured networking and tour interesting places and spaces. It’s a nice opportunity for AAPS members to connect with AAPS colleagues from different departments and units.

Get to know a new space or tour one of your favourite places on campus!

Before you register: Read more about Register Now for the 2026 edition of the AAPS Summer Networking Series

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