The CANADIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
is a national, not for profit, independent association that licenses, certifies, and regulates real property appraisers in Canada. It was established to provide an effective membership orientated organization of professional real property appraisers based on their academic qualifications, training, and practical experience. The Association is dedicated to raising the standards of the profession, to maintaining the professionalism of its members through continuing education, to advancing the recognition of its members as qualified appraisers, and to protecting the consumer.

The CANADIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
is a self supporting organization with an elected and appointed Board of Directors. The Board is elected and appointed by the membership on an annual basis. A majority of Board members must be independent fee appraisers.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
CNAREA is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism by maintaining an active role with the Appraisal Foundation, based in Washington, D.C., and holding a seat on The Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council (TAFAC). CNAREA members are required to adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), as set by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation. Through this partnership, CNAREA aligns with the Appraisal Foundation’s mission to uphold public trust in the appraisal profession. For more information, please visit The Appraisal Foundation’s website.