Our Mission
The CAC promotes responsible preservation of the cultural
property that gives Canadians a sense of place, of history
and of artistic expression.
We promote and serve:
- practitioners & future practitioners
- Individual & institutional collectors
We provide opportunities for:
- Networking
- Professional development
- Information dissemination
More About CAC
The CAC has worked to establish guidelines for Selecting
and Employing a Conservator in Canada and Code
of Ethics and Guidance for Practice. These documents
can be referenced.
Our sister organization has information on accredited conservators
and can provide referrals for individuals practising conservation.
Please visit the Canadian
Association for Professional Conservators website.
The Canadian Association for the Conservation of Cultural
Property is a not-for-profit organization. If you are interested
in donating a monetary gift please see our
donation form.
Our Objectives
The general object of the Canadian Association for Conservation
of Cultural Property is to further the dissemination of
knowledge concerning the conservation of Canada's cultural
property and heritage. In so doing, the Corporation shall:
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Promote scholarly research in, and further the dissemination of knowledge of the conservation of cultural property, including but not restricted to, artifacts, works of art, natural history specimens, archival materials and monuments;
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With appropriate help from regional groups, hold periodic conferences, workshops or special meetings to discuss problems of mutual interest relating to the study of the conservation of cultural property;
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Publish materials of benefit to conservation;
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Promote the Code of Ethics and Guidance for Practice of the Corporation;
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Obtain the cooperation of related disciplines in the improvement, coordination and dissemination of conservation knowledge, methods and working standards;
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Promote partnership with other professionals in the conservation field as well as serve as an advocate for conservation to federal, provincial, and local government agencies and other organizations;
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Promote the awareness of conservation among related professionals and the general public; and
- Do all other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects of the Corporation.
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