The CAPL is a non-profit voluntary professional association for landmen in Canada, which evolved from the Alberta Landman’s A ... ssociation founded by 8 members in 1948. In 1956, the first Canadian landman became a member of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL); and, in 1957, Canada was made, and is still today, the ninth regional district of the AAPL. Although it remains closely affiliated with the AAPL, the CAPL was incorporated on May 23, 1961, as its own independent association. read more