Issues contain brief articles on specific themes relating to psychology, as well as updates from the head office of CPA, committee news, information about the annual convention, and much more.

[12] Mind Pad is a professional newsletter that is written and reviewed by student affiliates of the Canadian Psychological Association.

As an example, the CPA gives out Certificates of Academic Excellence to students in each Canadian psychology department for the best undergraduate, masters, and doctoral thesis.

The sections of CPA also award students for exceptional papers, presentations, and posters at the annual convention.

[15] Fellowships are awarded to members of the CPA who have made distinguished contributions to the advancement of the science or profession of psychology or who have given exceptional service to their national or provincial associations.