The Canadian Traditional Scouting Association is a

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association in

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, Alberta, Quebec, and

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in Canada. The Association is a conditional member of the World Federation of Independent Scouts. The Association is affiliated with the

Baden-Powell Scouts' Association The Baden-Powell Scouts' Association (''B-PSA'') is a worldwide youth organisation originating in the United Kingdom, with friendly relationships with similar traditional scouting organisations in various countries. Baden-Powell Scouting focuse ...

in the United Kingdom.

Program

The Association's programs are based on the writings of

Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell Lieutenant-general (United Kingdom), Lieutenant-General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, ( ; 22 February 1857 – 8 January 1941) was a British Army officer, writer, founder of The Scout Association, The Boy Scou ...

who founded the

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movement in 1907. Of particular importance are B-P's books ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Aids to Scoutmastership'', and ''

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''. The programs have an emphasis on outdoor activities, skill development, youth leadership, and international travel. The Association uses the Scouting uniform as a tool to support their programs and generate pride in Scouting. Some troops wear the

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-style hat.

Sections

The Association has five program sections:

Adult volunteers

Screening

The Association has a screening process for adult volunteers to ensure the safety of all members. This includes a Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check, completion of the Application for Adult Membership, checks with four personal references, and an interview. Following this, the new member must complete a four-month probationary period.

Training

The Association has a training program for adult volunteers. Training is delivered face-to-face in an outdoor environment. Part I and Part II courses are available.

Organization

The association is a democratic organization. Every adult member has a direct vote to elect the members of the board of directors, which is called the Executive Council. Important decisions are made at the annual general meeting where every adult has a vote and can attend in person or by teleconference. Policy development is a collaborative process by the membership. The Association is all-volunteer.

References

{{Scouting in Canada Scouting and Guiding in Canada