We are pleased to announce publication of a special theme issue dedicated to quantum physics in Canada to celebrate the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Highlights include: 12 feature articles exploring aspects of quantum research, teaching and outreach across Canada An interview with Stephanie Simmons Opinion pieces by Gilles Brassard and Louis… Read more »
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The CAP seeks a member to join the EDIT-STEM Partner Committee
A Carleton University research initiative addressing the challenges to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has secured more than $3.3 million in funding. The EDIT-STEM team will design and develop a technological framework to advance EDI in STEM, coupled with performing longitudinal studies across multiple organizations. The CAP is… Read more »
One Woman Scientist’s Perspective on 50 Years Since the UN International Year of Women
In recognition of International Women’s Day 2026, we are pleased to offer you an advance copy of an article that will appear later this year in Physics in Canada in the 2026 Post-Congress issue, 82(2). In this opinion piece, Mary Anne White shares her observations on women’s equity in science over the past 50 years…. Read more »
CAP News Bulletin – December 2025
In this News Bulletin, you will find updates on the following: President’s Message Membership Update Call for Nominations CAP-NSERC Liaison Committee Update Science Policy and Advocacy 2026 Undergraduate LectureTour Physics in Canada First Publication From the CanPhysCounts Project Virtual Grad Fair Undergraduate Physics Conferences 2026 CAP Congress Important Upcoming Dates and Events President’s message As… Read more »
First Publication from the CanPhysCounts Project
The first article from the CanPhysCounts (Canadian Physics Counts) project has been published in FACETS, an interdisciplinary Canadian scientific journal. This paper presents analysis of the demographic data from the national CanPhysCounts survey of the physics community in Canada. Their intersectional approach provides new insights into gender identity, sexual orientation, race, disability, and more as… Read more »
Federal Budget 2025 backs AI & quantum, lays out the welcome mat for top research talent from around the world
OTTAWA, November 6, 2025 – Federal Budget 2025, tabled Tuesday Nov. 4, boosts support for “mission-driven” innovation while largely preserving previous commitments to foundational research. The Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) applauds the budget’s major strategic investments in advanced technology sectors, essential to economic growth and improved productivity. The CAP is also relieved that previous… Read more »
CAP News Bulletin – August 2025
In this News Bulletin, you will find updates on the following: 2025 Congress 2025 Annual General Meeting 2025-2029 Strategic Plan IYQ 2025 Student Advisory Council Undergraduate Conferences – CUPC 2025, CUPC 2026, CCUW*iP 2026 and CCUW*iP 2027 Science Policy Committee Physics in Canada CAP Lecture Tour Call for Volunteers Important Upcoming Dates and Events … Read more »
CAP Submits Brief to House of Commons Finance Committee (FINA) re 2026 Federal Budget
As every year, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance has invited Canadians to participate in the planning of the 2026 Federal Budget. The CAP’s Director of Science Policy and Advocacy, James Fraser, in collaboration with the CAP’s Science Policy Committee and input from our institutional partners, sister societies, and the CAP Board of… Read more »
The CAP launches our 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
The 2025-2029 Strategic Plan and associated Implementation Plan were officially launched at the closing of the 2025 Annual Congress. The plan was developed by the CAP Board of Directors, assisted by representatives from the community who brought important perspectives from our regular members, institutional partners, the CAP Foundation, high school teachers and the undergraduate and… Read more »
Intermittent issues with CAP e-mail system
2025 April 2 Dear CAP Members, As you may be aware, the CAP has been having issues with its email system. We have been sending regular emails about Congress, Lecture Tour, Award winners, Membership Renewal, etc., but not all members are receiving all communications. If you have not been receiving regular communications from the CAP,… Read more »