IPAC National Capital Region
Advancing public service excellence in the NCR.
We connect people, share knowledge, and build partnerships to strengthen public administration across the National Capital Region.
Our reach
A connected community for better public administration
The National Capital Region group of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada brings together people and organizations across government, academia, and the private sector to exchange knowledge and build partnership to strengthen public administration across the National Capital Region.
Active members
As of July 15, 2026
Events delivered
2025–26 season
Event attendees
Connect with the people and ideas shaping public administration
Practical learning, professional relationships and opportunities to contribute—built for the NCR community.
Connect
Build relationships across governments, academia and the private sector.
Learn
Hear practical ideas from leaders, researchers and practitioners from across the community.
Contribute
Volunteer, mentor and help shape the regional conversation on public administration.
Membership
Your professional community in public administration
Connect with people, ideas and opportunities across government, academia and the broader public sector community.
- Preferred pricing on selected events
- A cross-government professional network
- Leadership and mentorship opportunities
- Connections across IPAC’s national community
Partnerships
Stronger public administration is built together
Our partners help expand learning, advance research and create opportunities that strengthen the public administration community.
The next generation
A place to begin—and keep growing
Students and new professionals can build practical knowledge, meet peers and experienced leaders, and find opportunities across government, academia and the broader public sector.
News from the NCR community
Get updates on upcoming events, member stories, partner initiatives and public administration news.