The purpose, objectives and principles of the Canadian Chapter : To represent FIABCI-Canada interests at the international level and to communicate and promote the understanding and appreciation of international real estate in both Canada and abroad. To encourage and provide a forum for the exchange of views between its members by affording opportunities for discussion, correspondence, information, education and attendance of international seminars, meetings, congresses and the dissemination of papers, publications, etc., to members. To promote membership in FIABCI-CANADA and attendance and participation at meetings, seminars, courses and the International Congress. To provide support and encouragement to the effort of FIABCI at the United Nations and other international forums to further private property ownership and the improvement of the urban development and housing conditions throughout the world.