In January 1984, the WCPC announced its intention to apply for full chapter status, so that the other chapters affected by the boundary change could adapt their by-laws on membership affiliation accordingly. Shortly following this announcement, the Pacific Northwest Chapter made public its opposition to the inclusion of British Columbia in WCPC s boundaries. After months of deadlock between the two chapters over their respective boundaries, the SLA established a Special Arbitration Committee to decide on each chapter s boundaries. With the dispute resolved, the Western Canada Chapter adopted its by-laws on April 18, 1985. We look forward to hearing from Chapter members to help fill in the gaps.
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The Toronto Chapter served Western Canada, except BC which is part of the Pacific NorthWest Chapter. Membership increased from 28 to 70. WCPC applied for a one-year extension as a provisional chapter. 1984-1985 Western Canada obtained full chapter status at the 1985 SLA Annual conference. The Board completed a Chapter Procedures Manual.