Leanne Ratzlaff

British Columbia Paralegal Association operates as a non profit organization composed of paralegals, paralegal students, and industry related organizations in British Columbia and run by a board of volunteers. The firm's mission is to promote the growth and professional development and to support and advocate for the paralegal profession. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada.

Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is an organization that represents governance professionals in Canada. The organization is based in Toronto, Canada. The organization was established in 1994, with a mandate to be the voice of governance professionals. Its members deal with all matters affecting corporate governance, from board and committee processes, management and structure, disclosure, stakeholder engagement, legal and corporate compliance, as well as issues crucial to boards, their accountability, and oversight. GPC offers networking opportunities, information resources, an annual conference, professional development, advocacy, and strategic alliances.