Objectives of CPS

The objective of the Canadian Phytopathological Society (CPS) is to encourage research, education, and the dissemination of knowledge on the nature, cause, and control of plant diseases. Society - sponsored national and regional meetings promote communication among plant pathologists. To broaden educational opportunities for members, national meetings are sometimes held in conjunction with other scientific societies with related interests such as the Quebec Society for the Protection of Plants, Agricultural Institute of Canada, American Phytopathological Society, Canadian Botanical Association, Canadian Society for Microbiology, and Mycological Society of America. 

History of CPS

CPS was formed in 1929 as a federal, nonprofit organization and is now more that 70 years old. Prior to this, the Society had functioned as a division of the American Phytopathological Society. CPS has more than 400 members in Canada and abroad. Its membership has expertise in all facets of plant pathology. 

Organization of CPS

The officers are the President, President–Elect, Vice–President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Secretary. The affairs of the Society are managed by a Board which consists of the officers, the immediate Past President and two Directors. In addition, there are Standing, Subject Matter and Ad Hoc Committees for program, awards, nominations, membership, resolutions, future meetings, and those dealing with other Society matters. The Society has nine Regional and Society Associations.