David noted the completion of the Canada School research studies. He also noted that three accreditation exercises had been completed in the past year. He remarked the growth and greater stability of the Public Policy Portal.

On relations with SSHRC, David has met on the issue of how public policy and administration research is adjudicated. This remains a work in process and communications are continuing.

Current money held on account is $31,000. This is a growth over the past two years. Memberships now number at 38. In discussion, it was noted that all universities were under considerable pressure. It was agreed that means had to be found to better communicate what CAPPA is doing.

The issue of the creation of a new Executive Committee was deferred in light of the arrival of a new President who will determine how to bring it forward.

The nomination put forward by the search committee was Dr. Allan Tupper as the next President. Moved by David Zussman and seconded by Luc Bernier.

It was noted that there are vacancies on the executive committee as well as the Accreditation Board. Members were asked to consider greater involvement as well as other who might become engaged.

Wendy spoke of two initiatives of interest to CAPPA:

• Follow up on the idea of a special issue of Public Sector Magazine on schools. This would be modeled on the international issue. Cost would be $2,000 per school. Response has been scant and mixed – only six schools have responded.
• The issue of IPAC student memberships was reviewed. IPAC is exploring a reduced rate of membership for students. There was a discussion of alternative memberships without the Journal to reduce costs. The idea of a one-year free membership was suggested for consideration.
• IPAC is planning a session of all schools of public administration in Ottawa for late Fall, 2009. It would parallel the Toronto event. Contact is Howard Yeung, Deloitte, Ottawa.

Geoff Dinsdale of CSPS provided a report, a copy of which is attached. He noted the following:

• The new University-Public Service Symposium is seen as a success in terms of the level of participation and the evaluations. There is a challenge with adequate notice.
• The Manion Lecture was not held last year. However, plans exist to return to it this year.
• The DM champion program has grown considerably.
• The public servant in residence continues to grow slowly.
• The SPARK program is up and running. 13 students were hired. It is now open to the entire public service. CSPS will move from a set intake process to a rolling intake process. Some initial successes had been noted.
• Official Languages e-learning tool: there is a limited pilot under way.
• Innovation Public Management Fund: application deadlines are August 28, 2009.

On branding, Wendy’s report applies. This remains an ongoing challenge. On the costs of accreditation, Les Pal has suggested that the fee be increased. This was not a decision item at this time. Susan Phillips emphasized how valuable the site visit was to the accreditation process. It was noted that the timing did not permit longer discussion. Alternatives will be explored in the IPAC schedule for next year. Meeting adjourned. * Minutes prepared by Andrew Graham, Queen’s University