Greetings!

Welcome to the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP), previously known as the Association of Administrative Assistants (AAA) or Private Secretaries, Toronto Charter Branch, where the Association was born. From the first Annual General Meeting in April 1951 to the Letters Patent in November 1952, and subsequent Letters Patent, the Association of Administrative Assistants was rebranded to the Association of Administrative Professionals in February 2017.

The Association continues to promote professional growth through our two designation programs: Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP), previously called Qualified Administrative Assistant (QAA) and the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional Associate (CCAPa), launched in 2021. The QAA designation was revisited in June 2018 and was changed to CCAP. 

The Association is blessed with over 1,000 active members and more than 145 CCAP/CCAPa graduates across Canada, including 160+ active members and 35+ CCAP/CCAPa graduates within the Toronto branch. The Association is a community that offers its members, both past and present, a perfect platform to network and increase their knowledge within the administrative area.  With 74+ years in existence, run solely by volunteers, the Association welcomes all its members and guests at our various events. 

Thank you for your interest in continuing your administrative journey. 

Best,

Sudipa Sarkar, CCAP, PACE

Toronto Branch President

MEET OUR TEAM

From L – R: Vidya Espinet, Student Liaison; Megan Farah, Branch Administrator; Cieleste Jervis, Treasurer; Kim Walsh, Newsletter Editor and Social Media Coordinator (Interim); Erika Giesl, Program Chair; Suzy Barros, Vice President; Sudipa Sarkar, President; Preethi Balasubramanian, Past President; Rhonda Martin, Membership Chair

2024-25 EVENT CALENDAR

All educational webinars at the national and branch level are eligible for 2 certification credits for CCAP and CCAP_A holders.

Certificate of attendance will be provided for the webinars and professional development events.

Branches across Canada provide community support by either volunteering to a group/charity event or by providing monetary funds to assist that group/charity. The Toronto Charter Branch commits to a ‘charity of choice’ annually by supporting them financially with our guest fees received at our scheduled meetings or other branch functions.

As a not for profit organization, we encourage our members to be active and participate to enrich both the well-being of others as well as themselves.

Our charity of choice for 2025-26 will be updated soon.

RESOURCES

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Ignite Magazine

Ignite magazine is proud to be a media partner of AAP Toronto. As Canada’s leading source of ideas and inspiration for those who plan meetings, board retreats, employee events and more, Ignite is pleased to offer a FREE subscription to all APP members. In addition to our experiential magazine, we offer access to a number of online resources including articles, hot rates and dates for properties across Canada, and an industry events calendar. Tired of searching for relevant info on the internet? Check out a refreshing way to research in Ignite’s Inspiration Room. Visit ignitemag.ca to subscribe today!

Chartered Managers Canada

Toronto Charter Branch has developed a mutual relationship with the Chartered Managers Canada, a leading professional association in support of Canada’s Chartered Managers through certification, accreditation and professional development. To learn more about its certification and designation, visit their website: https://cim.ca 

ACADEMIC AFFILIATES

Seneca School of Legal, Public & Office Administration

Office Administration Program – Executive

Office Administration – Health Services

Office Administration – Legal

Through a partnership with the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP), student members will have access to national and international resources, learning opportunities and up-to-date industry trends. Students and graduates of Seneca’s Office Administration programs can choose to develop their careers by pursuing a Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) certification through the AAP.

CONTACT US

For more information about the Toronto Branch email the Branch President ([email protected])

For more information on branch dues and membership, email the Branch Membership Chair ([email protected])