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An Active Voice, Safe Space, and Catalyst
that Connects Executive Communities.

Our StoryAbout APEX

The Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX), an independent not-for-profit organization, was established in 1984, by Federal Public Service executives to provide services and organize activities for their own community.

As a national professional association, APEX is acknowledged as the active voice for over 7,400 federal executives, engaging executives across departments at various stages of their career – Directors, Directors General, Assistant Deputy Ministers, and Deputy Ministers – from across Canada and abroad. Together, these leaders oversee the work of over 300,000 public servants.

Throughout its history, APEX has supported executives through management excellence, professional development and networking, providing services and sharing knowledge. Today, APEX supports executives through the delivery of advocacy, research, advisory services and learning events. The wide range of current APEX activities and initiatives are designed to provide executives with opportunities to develop a strong community of practice, promote their physical and mental well-being, and support excellence in leadership.

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APEX

2025-2028 Strategic Plan

“Empowering leaders. Connecting communities. Championing excellence”.

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Vision

Be the trusted voice of the executive community that delivers excellence in an agile and inclusive public service.

Mission

To advance leadership excellence and wellbeing by empowering, connecting, and championing executives from coast-to-coast-to-coast and internationally.

APEX Principles

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Priorities and Goals

EMPOWER

To foster individual leadership excellence by:

  • Providing support through individual services, advice and guidance.
  • Sharing knowledge through mentorship, learning, and resources.
  • Creating strategic partnerships to enhance services for executives.

CONNECT

To create a sense of belonging by:

  • Building trusted and inclusive networks from coast-to-coast-to-coast and internationally.
  • Facilitating engagement opportunities for meaningful connection.
  • Convening the community to share experiences.

CHAMPION

To advance community leadership and wellbeing by:

  • Engaging in evidence-based research to promote inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplaces.
  • Influencing public service decisions that impact executives.
  • Recognizing and celebrating successes.

Board of Directors

APEX is governed by a board of fifteen directors, nine regular members from the National Capital Region, one regular member from each of the five regions and one associate member. Directors are elected by the members for a term of three years, commencing on the date of the Annual General Meeting and are eligible for one additional consecutive term of three years. The Executive Committee of the Board includes the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Officer-at-Large. The Board of Directors meets six to eight times a year and plays a key role in setting the organization’s strategic direction.

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Annual General Meeting

Regular members and associate members of APEX are invited to participate in the Annual General Meeting, held in the Fall. The meeting includes a review of the accomplishments of the past year and the organization’s objectives for the year ahead, a presentation of the financial statements for the previous financial year, and the announcement of the results of the election of new directors to the Board of Directors. The AGM is a unique opportunity for members to put questions to the Chair of the Board of Directors, the Treasurer, the Secretary or the CEO.

The next APEX Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in the Fall.

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