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Created in 1984, the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX) is a national, independent, and not-for-profit, professional organization that supports Federal Public Service executives through the delivery of advocacy, research, advisory services and learning events.
As an independent 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, they oversee the work of over 300,000 public servants.
APEX is acclaimed for its service excellence and dynamism in bringing together executives from all backgrounds.