Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada
Membership in the PSSC is by invitation, but the content in this section is accessible to all. It is meant to make available the displays, talks, and writings of our members for the benefit of the philatelic community.
What's New as of April 2026
About Us
- We are a forum for serious philatelic study founded in 1954.
- Although based in Canada, the members have a worldwide interest.
- Membership is by invitation of advanced collectors, authors, exhibitors, and philatelic judges.
- You can explore the diverse specialties of our members ranging from the Ionian Islands to Underpaid mail, there's a wealth of knowledge waiting for you.
- We are publishers of free specialized studies compiled by our members.
- Medals are awarded at national philatelic exhibitions.
Meetings and Events
2026
May 20
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Ken Pugh: Dr. Robert Bell and his associations with the leading scientists and politicians of his day.
Jun 3
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST.: Arnie Janson: Gemini AI for Philatelic Research: Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Conjecture?
Jun 17
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Mike Walsh: Media as a Philatelic Tool.
Jul 1
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. Members Present: Canada Day Show & Tell.
Jul 15
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Paul Sarjeant: Mis-Perforations in Britain's Line Engraved Stamps.
Aug 5
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. TBA.
Aug 19
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Members present: Show and Tell.
Sep 2
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST.: Duncan Barber: (Topic Pending)
Sep 16
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Ron Smith: A Philatelic Social History of Fredericton “Loyalists”.
Oct 7
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST. Marc Castel: Trans-Atlantic Air Mail.
Oct 21
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Anestis Karagiannidis: 1896 Olympic Games in Athens.
Nov 4
In-person meeting at the VGG 19:30 EST.: Sam Chiu: (Topic Pending)
Nov 18
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. George Constantourakis: Rep. of Venice - Mail Routes from/to the Levant.
Dec 9
ZOOM at 19:30 EST. Members presents: One Frame Competition.