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Canadian Associations and Affiliates
AFOA --- Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada (National: Ottawa, ON)
AFOA was founded as a not-for-profit association in 1999 to help Aboriginals better manage and govern their communities and organizations through a focus on enhancing finance and management practices and skills. AFOA’s premise is that effective management is key to building social and economic prosperity and essential to successful Aboriginal governance.
ANAC --- Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada (National: Ottawa, ON)
The mission of the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada is to improve the health of Aboriginal people, by supporting Aboriginal nurses and by promoting the development and practice of Aboriginal health nursing. In advancing this mission, the association will engage in activities related to recruitment and retention, member support, consultation, research and education.
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute
Ensures the integration and expansion of acupuncture within the health care delivery system through professional and public education, development of standards of practice, advocacy and research.
Addictions Ontario
ADRAO is a non-profit charitable association of individuals and facilities that provide addiction services. ADRAO provides leadership, in Ontario, for excellence in addiction services by developing and promoting quality standards of care and disseminating information that assists its members to effectively meet the needs of their clients.
AVRBC --- Administrators of Volunteer Resources BC
A professional association dedicated to promoting leadership in the administration of volunteer resources and to providing a supportive network for its members.
ASC --- Advertising Standards Canada
The not-for-profit industry body committed to creating and maintaining community confidence in advertising. Its mission is to ensure the integrity and viability of advertising through industry self-regulation. Members include leading advertisers, media organizations, advertising agencies, suppliers and industry associations.
Advocis (formerly the Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - CAIFA)
A voluntary association of professional insurance and financial advisors, committed to helping its members more effectively serve their clients.
AMSSA --- Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies
AMSSA of British Columbia is a coalition of over 80 organizations providing multicultural programs and immigrant settlement services throughout the Province of British Columbia.
AAFRE --- Alberta Association of Fund Raising Executives
Alberta's first and largest professional fundraising organization. 9768 170 Street, #361, Edmonton, AB T5T 5L4. Phone: 780-908-4115; Fax: 780-484-5413; e-mail: AAFRE@shaw.ca.
AASRO -- Alberta Association of School Resource Officers
Provides Alberta police officers with effective resources to educate and protect today's youth. AASRO's members include school resource officers throughout Western Canada and we are dedicated to providing them with the resources they need to have a proactive and positive impact on the youth that they work with.
AAO --- Archives Association of Ontario
Consists of over 600 members and represents archival institutions, all those working in archives, as well as users and supporters of archives.
Alberta Magazine Publishers Association
Founded in 1995 by a dedicated group of Alberta magazine publishers, the objective is to develop a strong magazine industry through distribution and promotion of Alberta-based magazines.
AHPA --- Arthritis Health Professions Association
A society of health professionals who work in the field of rheumatology. Its members are dedicated to improving health care standards for people with rheumatic diseases through the promotion of education and support of research among its members.
AAAC --- Association of Accrediting Agencies of Canada (National)
The association's mission is to ensure the highest quality education of professionals by pursuing excellence in standards and processes of accreditation.
AAA --- Association of Administrative Assistants
The Association's mission is to assist members in the continuing development of administrative skill, underlying knowledge and professional growth, thus enhancing employment opportunities and contributions to both work place and community.
ACS --- Association for Canadian Studies (National: Ottawa, ON)
The only national organization exclusively dedicated to the promotion of research, teaching, and publications on Canada. The ACS is particularly interested in multidisciplinary perspectives and encourages exchanges and collaboration between different programmes, centres, groups, institutes, and organizations working in the field of Canadian studies.
ACA --- Association of Canadian Advertisers
Actively promotes the common interests of Canadian advertisers and provides expertise, education, pertinent information, and networking opportunities.
ACA --- Association of Canadian Archivists (National: Ottawa, ON)
Provides leadership in the preservation of Canada's Documentary Heritage, encourages awareness of archival activities and developments and the importance of archives to modern society, and acts as an advocate for the interests and needs of professional archivists before government and other regulatory agencies.
ACCC --- Association of Canadian Community Colleges (National: Ottawa, ON)
Represents colleges and institutes to government, business and industry, both in Canada and internationally. ACCC also organizes conferences and workshops for college staff, students and board members, to facilitate networking and participation in national and international activities such as sector studies and awards programs.
ACPM --- Association of Canadian Pension Management (National: Toronto, ON)
The Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM) is the national voice of Canada's pension industry, dedicated to the health and growth of Canada's retirement income system. It champions clarity in pension legislation, regulation and arrangements;
good governance and administration; and
balanced consideration of stakeholder interests.
ACP --- Association of Canadian Publishers (National: Toronto, ON)
The Association of Canadian Publishers represents more than 140 Canadian-owned book publishers, with members from all provinces, and publishing sectors including literary, general trade, scholarly and education. In all its activities, the ACP aims to encourage the writing, publishing, distribution and promotion of Canadian books.
ACPI --- Association of Career Professionals International - Toronto Chapter
Working with organizations and individuals, our members specialize in all aspects of career services including career management and transition (outplacement), assessments, coaching, talent retention and organizational consulting.
ACAATO --- Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology of Ontario (Regional: Toronto, ON)
ACAATO is the advocacy and marketing association of Ontario's 21 colleges of applied arts and technology and three college institutes of technology and advanced learning.
ACG --- Association of Corporate Grantmakers
An association working to create an ongoing forum for Toronto-area grantmakers, balancing big picture issues with practical workshops on grantmaking. For more information on the association contact Debbie Deroche, TrizecHahn Corporation, at 416-682-8631.
ACE --- Association of Cultural Executives
Canada's national network of professional individuals dedicated to improved management of the country's cultural resources. It places an emphasis o n the professional development and well-being of its 200 members. Presents the annual ACE Award which recognizes excellence in the area of arts management.
ADVR --- Association of Directors of Volunteer Resources
A Calgary-based professional organization dedicated to promoting high standards of competence in the management of volunteer resources.
AECEO --- Association of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario (Regional: Toronto, ON)
AECEO is committed to supporting the needs and goals of early childhood educators of Ontario. Its members are dedicated to creating awareness and respect for the education and care of young children in the province.
AETC --- Association of Electromyography Technologists of Canada (National: Edmonton, AB)
This national professional Association was established to further the standards and education of individuals engaged in the practice of EMG technology and related disciplines; to promote and encourage the art and science of EMG technology; and to promote discussion and the exchange of ideas within the field of EMG technology.
AECB --- Association for the Export of Canadian Books (National: Toronto, ON)
The AECB is an industry association that assists Canadian book publishers develop and increase their sales in international markets by providing market intelligence as well as financial, promotional and logistical support.
AFP --- Association of Fundraising Professionals
The professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of not-for-profit charitable organizations. Founded in 1960, AFP advances philanthropy through its more than 26,000 members in 174 chapters in Canada, Hong Kong, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United States.
AFP Canada Office: 275 Slater Street, Suite 900, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9; 613-236-0658; Fax: 613-236-1918; Email: canadafdn@afpnet.org.
AFP Head office: 1101 King Street, Suite 700, Alexandria, VA 22314 (USA); 1-800-666-FUND (666-3863); Fax: 703-684-0540; Email: afp@afpnet.org.
AHP --- Association of Healthcare Philanthropy Canada
The leading education organization and advocacy body for healthcare fundraising professionals in Canada.
AIC --- Association of Independent Consultants
A community of specialists, experts and outsourced contractors in many fields. The AIC holds educational networking meetings, workshops, and their website has articles on consulting, a discussion board and a searchable database of consultants.
AIMS --- Association of Internet Marketing & Sales
As Canada's leading association for Internet marketing and sales professionals it provides a forum for education, discussion and networking. Its mission is to serve as a forum for Canadian decision makers to learn, share and contribute to the understanding of best practices and emerging trends within the Internet marketing and sales field.
ALPHA --- Association of Local Public Health Agencies
A nonprofit organization that provides leadership to boards of health and public health units in Ontario. Members include board of health members of health units, medical and associate medical officers of health, and senior public health managers.
AMTEC --- Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada (National: Etobicoke, ON)
AMTEC is a pan-Canadian community of educators, media producers, researchers, librarians and other professional staff who work to facilitate and improve learning, in all sectors of education, through the appropriate application and integration of educational technology.
AMCTO --- Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (Regional: Mississauga, ON)
AMCTO is the largest voluntary professional association in the municipal field in Ontario and the lead professional development organization for administrative staff in municipal government. Its mission is to provide training and educational programs to municipal professionals while influencing policies and legislation that affect the delivery of municipal programs and services.
ANSER --- Association for Nonprofit and Social Economy Research (National: Toronto, ON)
ANSER is working to build a collaborative community of scholars and researchers and
develop a Canadian body of knowledge that encompasses such fields as community economic development, philanthropy, nonprofit management, volunteering, social and environmental accounting, government/voluntary sector relationships, social movements, citizen engagement, and civil society.
AOHC --- Association of Ontario Health Centres
A not-for-profit organization with member centres throughout Ontario which provide community-based primary health, health promotion and illness prevention services to more than 70 communities.
APICS --- Association for Operations Management
APICS builds operations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.
APCC --- Association of Professional Computer Consultants Canada
APLNB --- Association of Professional Librarians of New Brunswick
APLNB/ABPNB is an association of professional librarians and information experts in New Brunswick. Founded in 1992, APLNB is still growing as an informational and technological society. APLNB is a bilingual association.
APRA --- Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement
The goals of APRA-Canada are to accelerate knowledge about research tools, methodologies and techniques and act as a central source of information about research.
A.P.G.P. --- Association des Professionnels en gestion philanthropique
ARMA --- Association of Records Managers and Administrators - Canada
A nonprofit professional association for anyone interested in Records and Information Management and the related technological, legal, and corporate need issues within the industry.
ARGD --- Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario's vision is to drive the continuous development of professional graphic design by shaping the strategic leadership competencies of RGDs to optimize the performance of enterprises and to serve the public in an ethical manner.
ASWNC --- Association of Social Workers in Northern Canada (Regional: Yellowknife, NT)
ASWNC represents social workers practicing in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon Territory. It strives to build a solid membership base, provide opportunities for communication among social workers across Northern Canada; advocate for improved working conditions for Northern social workers, and develop strong working relationships with government.
ASTRO --- Association of Summer Theatres 'Round Ontario (Regional: Toronto, ON)
A network of professional theatres committed to the support, growth, and cultivation of summer theatre in Ontario. By fostering partnerships, developing collaborative marketing strategies, sharing information, and networking with a creative and co-operative spirit, ASTRO provides vital artistic and economic opportunities for all of its participants.
AUCC --- Association of Universities and Colleges
AVLIC --- Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (National: Edmonton, AB)
A national professional association that represents interpreters whose working languages are English and American Sign Language (ASL). AVLIC works to promote high standards within the profession of interpreting.
AWCBC --- Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada
Members cooperate to achieve excellence in their program and service delivery in support of the common goal of safe workplaces, healthy workers, and a fair, affordable workers' compensation insurance system.
ACNA --- Atlantic Community Newspapers Association (Regional: Bedford, NS)
Dedicated to the excellence, credibility, and economic well-being of its members through leadership, education, and communication.
BCAIRS --- BC Alliance of Information and Referral Services (Regional: Vancouver, BC)
A professional association that aims to foster cooperation, communication and peer support, promote excellence in the field of information and referral, and promote I&R to the community.
BCACC --- BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
A society of regulated clinical counsellors dedicated to providing the highest standard of professional counselling, consulting, assessment, testing and training services. Members of the society act to enhance mental health by providing responsive, accountable, and ethical counselling, consulting, assessment, testing, and training services to individuals, couples, families and groups.
BC Association of Professionals with Disabilities (Regional: Victoria, BC)
Dedicated to maximizing the inclusion, job retention, and advancement of current and future professionals with disabilities. Supports professionals with disabilities no matter what their career field, title, or current employment status or situation may be.
BCCPAC --- BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (Regional: Vancouver, BC)
BCCPAC represents a membership of more than 1,000 parent advisory councils and district parent advisory councils from every school district in the province. Its purpose is to advance the public school education and well-being of children in the province of BC and promote and enhance meaningful parent participation.
BCHRMA --- BC Human Resources Management Association (Regional: Vancouver, BC)
The BC Human Resources Management Association is a registered non-profit society dedicated to advancing professional people practices. Programs and services provide leadership to people working in all areas of human resources management in British Columbia.
BITP Net--- British Columbia Internationally Trained Professionals Network (Regional: BC)
BCITP Net is a partnership of internationally trained professionals from around the province, working cooperatively, to improve access to meaningful employment for all immigrant professionals in BC.
The purpose of BCITP Net is to help build associations and networks among internationally trained professionals.
BCNA --- British Columbia Naturopathic Association (Regional: Vancouver, BC)
The professional association for naturopathic doctors practicing in the province of British Columbia.
BCNPHA --- British Columbia Non-Profit Housing Association
The BCNPHA is an incorporated non-profit organization that was formed in 1993 to give a unified voice to the non-profit housing sector. BCNPHA takes a leadership role in representing the interests of the non-profit housing sector to government and the public. The Association participates in housing policy and program development with all levels of government.
BBPA --- Black Business and Professional Association
A non-profit, charitable organization founded to address prejudices, perceptions and discriminations, and work for understanding and equity.
BPC --- Book and Periodical Council (National: Toronto, ON)
The Book and Periodical Council is the umbrella organization for associations involved in the writing and editing, publishing and manufacturing, distribution, and selling and lending of books and periodicals in Canada.
BOTPMA --- Break Open Ticket Program Management Alliance
A professional association of entrepreneurs whose members provide fundraising products, services and leadership for the charitable gaming industry in Ontario.
BCASW --- British Columbia Association of Social Workers
A voluntary, not-for-profit membership association that provides support and professional development services to its members and a strong voice for professional and social advocacy.
CCVO --- Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
A membership organization that is working to strengthen Calgary's voluntary sector and provide leadership on policy matters impacting the sector as a whole. ?
CCC --- Canada Career Consortium
Serves as a strategic alliance of national, private sector, interprovincial/territorial, and government partners, which contributes to leadership in the development and facilitation of a national vision and guidelines for career and labour market information.
CaGBC --- Canada Green Building Council (National: Ottawa, ON)
The council is a broad-based inclusive coalition of representatives from different segments of the design and building industry. The council works to develop best design practices and guidelines, advocate for green buildings, and develop educational tools to support its members in implementing sustainable design and construction practices.
COACH --- Canada's Health Informatics Association (National: Toronto, ON)
An organization dedicated to promoting a clear understanding of health informatics within the Canadian health system through education, information, networking and communication.
CAAA --- Canadian Academic Accounting Association (National: Toronto, ON)
The Canadian Academic Accounting Association (CAAA) is an organization of accounting educators, professional accountants and others who are involved in, or concerned about, research and education in accounting and related areas.
CAA --- Canadian Academy of Audiology (National: Toronto, ON)
The Canadian Academy of Audiology is a professional organization dedicated to enhancing the profession of audiology, the provision of quality hearing health care and education to those with, or at risk for, hearing and/or vestibular disorders. The academy further strives to represent the audiological community on relevant national issues in a timely, organized manner.
CAEA --- Canadian Actors' Equity Association
The professional association of performers, directors, choreographers and stage managers in Canada, who are engaged in English-language live performance, including the stage, opera, ballet and dance.
Phone: (416) 867-9165 or e-mail: davidc@caea.com
CAVR --- Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources
The mission of the Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources is to provide and maintain a national association which promotes the professional administration of volunteer resources, certification of membership, continuing education standards and collaboration with provincial, national and international organizations.
CACHCA --- Canadian Alliance of Community Health Centre Associations
The Canadian Alliance of Community Health Centre Associations was established in 1995 to provide support to Canada's provincially-based community health centre organizations (CHCs) and to represent the interests of those organizations at the national level.
CADA --- Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists (National: Toronto, ON)
The Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists (CADA) is a membership-driven
association and service organization for professional dance artists. Its goal is to help improve the working life of professional dancers. CADA has also been actively involved in other advocacy and legislation issues, becoming recognized as a voice of the dance artist.
CASA --- Canadian Alliance of Student Associations
An alliance of 18 student associations and student unions from across Canada. Through this network of college and university student governments, CASA represents and defends the interests of more than 300,000 post-secondary education students to federal and inter-provincial levels of government.
CAMMAC -- Canadian Amateur Musicians - Musiciens amateurs du Canada (National: Harrington, QC)
CAMMAC is a non-profit Canadian organization which provides opportunities for musicians (singers and instrumentalists) of all levels to meet other musicians and to make music together in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere.
CAMMAC est un organisme culturel à but non lucratif au sein duquel les amoureux de la musique peuvent participer à diverses activités dans un cadre amical et non-compétitif.
CARFAC --- Canadian Artists Representation/Le front des artistes canadiens (National: Ottawa, ON)
CARFAC is the national voice of Canada's professional visual artists. As a nonprofit association and a national art service organization, its mandate is to promote the visual arts in Canada, to promote a socio-economic climate that is conducive to the production of visual arts in Canada, and to conduct research and engage in public education for these purposes.
CAPACOA --- Canadian Arts Presenting Association (National: Ottawa, ON)
CAPACOA strives to be a unifying voice for those involved in presenting the performing arts. Members include provincial governments, federal and provincial arts councils, provincial, national and international presenter networks, artists, artist managements, and performing arts facilities.
CAUCE -- Canadian Association for University Continuing Education
A professional association of deans, directors, senior administrative personnel and practitioners whose professional careers are in university continuing education in Canada. The mission of the association is to enlarge the scope and quality of educational opportunities for adults at the university level by enhancing the stature and expertise of those institutions and individuals devoted to providing those opportunities.
CAB -- Canadian Association of Broadcasters
CAB is the voice of most of Canada's private radio and television stations and specialty services. We provide facts and latest news about the private broadcasting industry, and we are committed to helping bring you what you want to watch and listen to.
CACR -- Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (National: Winnipeg, MB)
The goal of the CACR is to provide leadership in clinical practice, research and advocacy in cardiac disease prevention, and rehabilitation for the enhancement and maintenance of cardiovascular health of Canadians.
CACEE -- Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers
Our mission is to provide authoritative information, advice, professional development opportunities, and other services to employers, career services professionals, and students.
CACG --- Canadian Association on Charitable Gifts
A gathering of individuals representing charities and institutions issuing, or interested in issuing, Charitable Gift Annuities in Canada.
10 Carnforth Rd., Toronto, ON, M4A 2S4
CACP --- Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (National: Ottawa, ON)
The association promotes progressive change in policing through conferences, advocating for legislative reforms, and information sharing.
CADE --- Canadian Association for Distance Education
CADE is a national association of professionals committed to excellence in the provision of distance education in Canada.
CAEP --- Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (National: Ottawa, ON)
As the national voice of emergency medicine, CAEP represents and provides advocacy for emergency physicians and the emergency health care needs of the Canadian public.
CAEM --- Canadian Association of Exposition Management (National: Toronto, ON)
Canada’s national association of professional individuals involved in managing, planning and producing trade, consumer and professional expositions and similar specialized events.
CAFE --- Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (National: Ottawa, ON)
Provides leadership and delivers programs and services that respond to the needs of members as they redefine their future direction and role in the twenty-first century.
CAFE --- Canadian Association of Family Enterprise (National: Oakville, ON)
A national organization dedicated to promoting the well-being and understanding of families in business. Its objective is to educate, inform and encourage members in areas of unique interest to family business, through a stimulating program of activities that provide the best sources of information and professional advice available.
CAFRP --- Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs
A national association which promotes the well-being of families by providing national leadership, consultation and resources to those who care for children and support families.
CAFA --- Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (National: Winnipeg, MB)
The Canadian Association of Farm Advisors is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to assisting farm businesses by increasing the skills and knowledge of farm advisors.
CAFP --- Canadian Association of Financial Planners
Represents individual practitioners in the personal financial planning profession.
CAFB --- Canadian Association of Food Banks
A national coalition of organizations that gather food for redistribution to people in need.
CAG --- Canadian Association on Gerontology
A national, multidisciplinary association established to provide leadership in matters relating to the aging population in Canada.
CAGP --- Canadian Association of Gift Planners*Association Canadienne des Professionnels en Dons Planifies
Supports Philanthropy by fostering the development and growth of gift planning.
P.O. Box 4084, Edmonton, AB T6E 4S8
1-888-430-9494; Fax: 780-438-4837 ; E-mail: cagp@tnc.ab.ca
Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
CAHSPR --- Canadian Association for Health Service and Policy Researchers (National: Ottawa, ON)
CAHSPR is a multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to improving the quality, relevance and application of health services and policy research. Its members are health services and policy researchers from a wide range of disciplines, as well as "research users" from government and non-government organizations and industry.
CAILC --- Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres
A national umbrella organization which works to promote and enable the progressive process of citizens with disabilities taking the responsibility for the development and management of personal and community resources.
CAIS --- Canadian Association of Independent Schools (National: King City, ON)
An association for independent schools that operate within Canada or offer a curriculum leading to a Canadian diploma in a location outside of the country. Member schools are nonprofit institutions with elected Boards of Governors who are responsible for hiring a Head to manage the daily operation of the school.
CAJ --- Canadian Association of Journalists (National: Ottawa, ON)
The CAJ promotes excellence in journalism, encouraging investigative journalism. We serve as the national voice of Canadian journalists, and we uphold the public’s right to know.
CALS --- Canadian Association for Leisure Studies
An organization of Canadian and international scholars and practitioners who share an interest in recreation and leisure research and the delivery of leisure services.
CAMC --- Canadian Association of Management Consultants
The Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CAMC) is the recognized national body representing over 4,500 individual and firm members. CAMC is the largest professional association of management consultants in the world.
CAMT --- Canadian Association for Music Therapy
1-800-996-CAMT
CAO---Canadian Association of Optometrists (National: Ottawa, ON)
The mission of the Canadian Association of Optometrists is to represent the profession of Optometry; to enhance the quality, availability, and accessibility of eye, vision, and related health care; to enhance and promote the independent, and ethical decision-making of its members; and to assist doctors of optometry in practicing successfully in accordance with the highest standards of patient care.
CAPHC---Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Centre (National: Ottawa, ON)
A national, not-for-profit, organization whose members are multidisciplinary health professionals that provide care for children, youth, and families within community, regional, and tertiary/quaternary healthcare facilities, rehabilitation centres, community care access centres, and home care facilities nationwide.
CAPIC---Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications
Canada's premiere association of visual communicators. CAPIC actively and successfully represents the interests of members in a wide range of areas from copyright to business practice.
CAP --- Canadian Association of Physicists (National: Ottawa, ON)
Since 1945, the Canadian Association of Physicists has been the embodiment of the physics community's efforts to highlight achievements in Canadian physics and to pursue scientific, educational, public policy and communication initiatives that enhance the vitality of the discipline. CAP activities help to inform members of developments in the field and raise awareness of the field among Canadian youth, tomorrow's physicists.
CAPIC---Canadian Association of Police Boards (National: Ottawa, ON)
The CAPB is a nonprofit, nationally incorporated organization dedicated to the delivery of effective police governance in Canada, working in partnership with the federal government and other national, provincial and local agencies. The CAPB is committed to representing the views of municipal police governing authorities across Canada, to providing a means for the collection and sharing of information related to policing, and to serving as a liaison with federal and provincial ministries responsible for policing matters.
CAP --- Canadian Association of Principals (National: Ottawa, ON)
The mission of the CAP is to represent the professional perspectives of principals and vice-principals at the national level and to provide the leadership necessary to ensure quality educational opportunities for Canadian students.
CAPC --- Canadian Association of Professional Conservators (National: Toronto, ON)
CAPC is a nonprofit corporation which was established in 1971 with the primary aim of raising the standards of competence, integrity, and ethics in conservation in Canada. To accomplish this, CAPC has established criteria for the accreditation of conservators and conservation scientists.
CAPHC --- Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants (National: Ottawa, ON)
CAPHC was founded in 1987 to represent the interests of professional practitioners in many related fields of heritage conservation. The organization also works to enhance awareness and appreciation of heritage resources, and the contribution of heritage consultants, and to foster communication among private practitioners, public agencies, and the public at large in matters related to heritage conservation.
CAPRA --- Canadian Association of Professional Regulatory Affairs (National: Toronto, ON)
A nonprofit association dedicated to providing information and education for regulatory affairs professionals in the health-care industry in Canada.
CAPS --- Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (National: Toronto, ON)
The association represents hundreds of professional trainers, facilitators, and keynoters from coast to coast. It offers many resources for speakers, as well as those who are looking for a professional speaker.
Canadian Association of Professionals with Disabilities (National: Victoria, BC)
Dedicated to maximizing the inclusion, job retention, and advancement of current and future professionals with disabilities. Supports professionals with disabilities no matter what their career field, title, or current employment status or situation may be.
CARO --- Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists (National: Vancouver, BC)
A national professional association representing the official voice of radiation oncology in Canada in relation to the public interest and professional interest in the provision of radiation oncology consultative and treatment services.
CART --- Canadian Association of Retired Teachers (National: Ottawa, ON)
The association facilitates and promotes networking among member organizations, develops strategies for joint action on matters of common concern to members, and promotes and supports public education.
CASN --- Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (National: Ottawa, ON)
CASN is the national voice for nursing education and nursing research and represents nursing programs in Canada. The association establishes and promotes national standards of excellence for nursing education, contributes to public policy, and provides a national forum for issues in nursing education and research.
CASSW --- Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work (National: Ottawa, ON)
A national nongovernmental membership organization of educational institutions and associated individuals whose purpose is to advance the standards, effectiveness, and relevance of social work education and scholarship in Canada, and in other countries through active participation in international associations.
CASLT --- Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers
Promotes the advancement of second language teaching throughout Canada by creating opportunities for professional development, by encouraging research, and by facilitating the sharing of information and the exchange of ideas among second language educators.
CASW --- Canadian Association of Social Workers
A national voice on behalf of some 13,000 members. It has a proactive approach to issues pertinent to social work, and produces and distributes timely information for its members.
CASLPA --- Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
CASLPA is the single national body that supports the needs, interests and development of speech-language pathologists and audiologists across Canada.
CASHRA --- Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (National: Yellowknife, NT)
CASHRA is the national association of Canada’s government agencies charged with administering provincial and territorial human rights legislation. Its goals are to foster collaboration among its members and to serve as a national voice on human rights issues of common concern.
CASAA --- Canadian Association of Student Activity Advisors (National)
Works to promote and develop student leadership and student activities within Canadian schools.
CAUBO --- Canadian Association of University Business Officers (National: Ottawa, ON)
The mission of the Canadian Association of University Business Officers is to promote and support the professional management and effective leadership in the administrative affairs of Canadian universities and colleges, and in doing so to help achieve the goals of the institutions it serves.
CAUT --- Canadian Association of University Teachers (National: Ottawa, ON)
CAUT is the national voice of 48,000 teachers, librarians, researchers, and other academic professionals committed to improving the quality and accessibility of post-secondary education in Canada.
CAVB/CAVC --- Canadian Association of Volunteer Bureaux/Centres
c/o Volunteer Centre of Edmonton
11456 Jasper Ave., Suite 302, Edmonton, AB, T5K 0M1 (403) 482-6431; Fax (403) 488-6334
CAWEE --- Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs
CAWEE is a networking and social alliance of innovative entrepreneurs, successful small business owners and business leaders from some of Canada's most influential organizations.
CATA --- Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (National: Calgary, AB)
The CATA is a progressive not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and delivery of the highest quality care to active individuals through injury prevention, emergency services and rehabilitative techniques.
CBA --- Canadian Bar Association
The primary association for Canada's legal profession
CBBAG --- Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild
A group of professionals and amateurs from all quarters of the book arts who work to promote greater public awareness of the book arts, increase educational opportunities and foster excellence through exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and publications.
CBSR --- Canadian Business for Social Responsibility
A not-for-profit membership association of Canadian businesses that encourages and supports its member companies in developing responsible and profitable business practices.
CCIA --- Canadian Career Information Association (National: Barrie, ON)
Brings together individuals who share a common interest in the development, distribution, and use of career resources. Membership in open to educational institutions, libraries, businesses, government and community organizations, students, and private practitioners interested in career-related information for client and professional use.
CCC --- Canadian Caregiver Coalition
The Canadian Caregiver Coalition is a bilingual alliance composed of individuals, groups, and organizations whose mission is to come together with a unified voice, to influence policy, and to promote awareness and action to address the needs of caregivers of all ages across Canada.
CCP --- Canadian Centre for Philanthropy
To promote charitable giving of time and funds, and to strengthen the philanthropic community through research, education, training, and the exchange of information.
425 University Ave., Suite 700, Toronto ON M5G 1T6
(416) 597-2293; 1-800-263-1178; Fax (416) 597-2294; general@ccp.ca
CCCF --- Canadian Child Care Federation (National: Ottawa, ON)
Works to improve the quality of child care services for Canadian families by providing information to and facilitating networking among a broad range of target groups, including direct service providers, child care organizations, educational institutions, government policy makers, and public opinion leaders.
CCCBET --- Canadian Coalition of Community-Based Employability Training
The Canadian Coalition of Community-Based Employability Training (CCCBET) is a national, nonprofit organization whose membership is comprised of appointees from provincially chartered community-based training associations.
CCGG --- Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (National: Toronto, ON)
The mission of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance is to represent Canadian institutional shareholders through the promotion of best corporate governance practices and to align the interests of boards and management with those of the shareholder.
CCHSE --- Canadian College of Health Service Executives (National: Ottawa, ON)
A national association of health service executives that provides the opportunity for professional support and contributes to the advancement of health services management. The college offers a forum for the exchange of ideas and information, a career network, and professional development opportunities.
CCPCP --- Canadian College of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists
CCPCP's vision is to create, promote and implement ethical, legal and just standards of practice for the benefit of the Canadian public, who engage in counselling and psychotherapy services throughout Canada.
CAA --- Canadian Communication Association (National)
The CCA seeks to promote communication research and studies in the belief that a better understanding of communication issues is vital to an informed public and building a healthy reasoning society. Members come from all provinces and a variety of disciplinary backgrounds including journalism, communication studies, and the social and human sciences.
CCEDNet --- Canadian Community Economic Development Network
The members of the CCEDNetwork represent many of the leading CED practitioners in Canada, from every region of the country. They include both urban and rural practitioners, and a diverse range of community economic development experience.
CCNA --- Canadian Community Newspapers Association (National: Toronto, ON)
The Canadian Community Newspapers Association is the national voice of the community press in Canada. It represents more than 670 English-language community newspapers with a total first-edition circulation of more than 6.8 million copies per week.
CCA --- Canadian Conference of the Arts
A national, non-government, non-profit association that promotes the importance of the arts in Canadian society.
804 - 130 Albert Street,Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4
Tel (613) 238 3561; Fax (613) 238 4849; e-mail: cca@mail.culturenet.ca
CCA --- Canadian Co-operative Association (International: Ottawa, ON)
The CCA provides national leadership to promote, unite, and develop co-operatives and credit unions in Canada and around the world.
CCCA --- Canadian Corporate Counsel Association
The Canadian Corporate Counsel Association is the only member organization in Canada providing a dedicated national forum and voice for the in-house counsel profession. Its membership consists of corporate counsel employed in virtually every industry in Canada, encompassing public and private businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities and crown corporations.
CCAE --- Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education
Dedicated to fostering excellence in institutional advancement, and to contributing to the realization of institutional goals within post-secondary education in Canada.
250 Consumers Road, Suite 301; Willowdale, ON M2J 4V6; Tel: (416) 494-1440; Fax: (416) 495-8723; Email: base@onramp.ca
CCHSA --- Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (International: Ottawa, ON)
The mission of CCHSA is to promote excellence in health care and the effective use of resources in health services organizations nationally and internationally in order to improve the delivery of health services.
CCHREI --- Canadian Council for Human Resources in the Environment Industry
A not-for-profit Canadian corporation that was created in 1993 to assist the environment industry in developing and implementing human resources development policies. CCHREI focuses much of it activities around: developing national occupational standards, developing certification for environmental practitioners and accrediting environmental training programs, helping young Canadians enter the environmental labour market, promoting cooperation between industry, government, and the academic community, and conducting research on the environmental labour market.
CCCE --- Canadian Council of Chief Executives
A not-for-profit, non-partisan organization composed of the CEOs of Canada's leading enterprises. It engages in an active program of research, consultation and advocacy in order to build a stronger Canada economically and socially.
CCCC --- Canadian Council of Christian Charities
To assist evangelical ministries to earn the public's trust through strict adherence to ethical practices and generally accepted principles of financial accountability and organizational integrity.
1 - 21 Howard Ave, Elmira, ON N3B 2C9
(519) 669-5137; Fax (519) 669-3291
CCC --- Canadian Council of Churches (National: Toronto, ON)
An agency through which member churches and other ecumenical groups can together undertake Christian ventures, initiating and responding to life in Canada and beyond.
CCHRA --- Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations
The mission of CCHRA is to establish national core standards for the human resources profession; promote communication among participating associations; and provide a national and international collective voice on human resources issues.
CCIC --- Canadian Council for International Co-operation
A coalition of 130 voluntary organizations committed to achieving global development in a peaceful and healthy environment, with social justice, human dignity and participation for all. Represents members interests to the government, media and public.
1 Nicholas St., Suite 300, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7B7
(613) 236-4547; Fax (613) 236-2188; Telex: 0636700492.
- Atlantic Regional Committee
(902) 676-2248
- Association quebecoise des organismes de cooperation internationale
(514) 597-2288
- B.C. Council for International Co-operation
(604) 685-7716
- Development Education Co-ordinating Council of Alberta
(403) 269-4744
- Manitoba Council for International Co-operation
(204) 786-2106
- Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC)
A membership association of Ontario-based, not-for-profit, voluntary organizations and individual associates working both in the North and South for global justice. OCIC facilitates networking, the exchange of information, and capacity building among and for the membership, with a specific focus on the issue of public engagement.
- Saskatchewan Council for International Co-operation
(306) 757-4669
CCPPP --- Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (National: Toronto, ON)
A national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded on the belief that the capacity of government to meet its current and future infrastructure and service obligations can be enhanced through public-private partnerships.
CCTT --- Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
A federation of provincial professional associations and societies, representing the interests of engineering and applied science technologists and technicians.
CCACC --- Canadian Counselling Association
A national association of professionally trained counsellors engaged in the helping professions. Its members work in many diverse fields of education, employment and career development, social work, business, industry, mental health, public service agencies, government and private practice.
CDA --- Canadian Dental Association
The authoritative national voice, resource, and focus of unity for the profession of dentistry in Canada.
CEA --- Canadian Education Association
A nation-wide, bilingual, non-partisan association that brings together everyone involved in education in Canada with one central objective - the improvement of education.
CEGN --- Canadian Environmental Grantmakers' Network (National: Toronto, ON)
A membership group of private, community, public and corporate foundations, and government and corporate funders that give grants in support of the Canadian environment.
CES --- Canadian Evaluation Society
The society is dedicated to the advancement of evaluation for its members and the public.
CFBPWC --- Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Links business and professional women across Canada to provide support for and recognition of their achievements, and to work toward equality of opportunity and economic security for all women.
CFHS --- Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
The national voice for humane societies and SPCAs in Canada. They represent member societies on issues of national importance, and provide services that will make members stronger and will help them better serve their communities.
CFIB --- Canadian Federation of Independent Business (National: Willowdale, ON)
Since 1971 the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has been giving small firms a big voice in the public arena. With more than 100,000 independent business members, its mandate is to promote and protect Canada's free enterprise system.
CFA --- Canadian Forestry Association (National: Pembroke, ON)
Founded in 1900, the CFA is Canada's oldest conservation organization. For over 100 years it has advocated the protection and wise use of Canada's forest, water, and wildlife resources through public awareness and education programs. By promoting sustainable forest development, management and conservation, the CFA helps shape the future of Canada's forest and nurtures our economic and environmental health.
CFA --- Canadian Franchise Association
The CFA is committed to promoting and exemplifying ethical franchising and to identifying and encouraging the best practices in franchising.
CGA --- Canadian Gaming Association (National: Toronto, ON)
The CGA's mandate is to create a better understanding of the gaming entertainment industry and the issues that affect the thousands of businesses across the country that depend on it for their livelihood.
CHA --- Canadian Healthcare Association
The Canadian Healthcare Association (CHA) is the federation of provincial and territorial hospital and health organizations across Canada. Its mission is to improve the delivery of health services through policy development, advocacy, and leadership.
CHFA --- Canadian Health Food Association (National: Toronto, ON)
The CHFA promotes the views and interests of its members and provides leadership to its members by promoting natural health products, whole foods, and organics as the primary source of well-being for all Canadians. Through advocacy, education, communications and promotional initiatives, the CHFA continues to reinforce its role as the voice of the natural products industry.
CHLA --- Canadian Health Libraries Association (National: Toronto, ON)
The CHLA is a professional organization of approximately 400 individuals in the health sciences library field in Canada. Its mission is to improve health and health care by promoting excellence in access to information.
CHRA --- Canadian Health Record Association
The CHRA has 3000 certified members nationwide. Its mission is to contribute to the promotion of wellness and the provision of quality healthcare through excellence in health information management.
CHCA --- Canadian Home Care Association
The national leadership voice and access point for information and knowledge for home and community care.
CHTA --- Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association (National: Guelph, ON)
The Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association's mission is to promote the use and awareness of horticulture as a therapeutic modality. Members include professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, recreation therapists, social workers, nurses, psychologists, landscape architects and designers, horticulturists, and people who have a passion for gardening. They work in a variety of settings from nursing homes and hospitals to vocational training centres and prisons.
CHPCA --- Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (National: Ottawa, ON)
CHPCA offers leadership in the pursuit of excellence in care for persons approaching death so that the burdens of suffering, loneliness, and grief are lessened.
CIRPA --- Canadian Independent Record Production Association
The trade organization representing the independent sector of the Canadian music and sound recording industry.
CIRA --- Canadian Industrial Relations Association
The association provides information and support to those interested in industrial relations, work and employment, including union-management relations, labour law, human resources management, and related issues.
CIPS --- Canadian Information Processing Society
Canada's largest association for information technology (IT) professionals. CIPS serves as the voice and champion of the IT profession representing the interests of IT professionals to industry and government.
CIA --- Canadian Institute of Actuaries (National: Ottawa, ON)
As the professional Canadian organization of actuaries dedicated to serving the public and its members, CIA's mission is to: develop and maintain the highest professional standards; enhance the influence and profile of actuaries;
provide programs for research and for the education and qualification of its members; and make a meaningful contribution to public policy.
CICAM --- Canadian Institute of Certified Administrative Managers (National: Toronto, ON)
A professional association dedicated to advancing the science of management and administration.
CICA --- Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
CIE --- Canadian Institute of Entrepreneurship (National)
CIE is an academic professional association that is dedicated to promoting education in entrepreneurship. It offers the CIE academic designation in partnership with Canadian post-secondary institutions.
CIM --- Canadian Institute of Management (National: Barrie, ON)
The Canadian Institute of Management is committed to leadership in promoting management professionalism, efficiency, effectiveness and excellence in individuals and organizations. As a nonprofit association, it is Canada's senior management organization dedicated to professional development.
CIP --- Canadian Institute of Planners (National: Ottawa, ON)
The national professional institute and certification body for the planning profession in Canada. It has been dedicated to the advancement of responsible planning throughout Canada since 1919.
CIPHI --- Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (National: White Rock, BC)
CIPHI advances the profession, science and field of environmental public health through certification, advocacy, education, and setting standards. We protect the health of Canadians and represent environmental public health professionals across Canada.
CITT --- Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation
Provides professional development and certification in transportation and distribution management to forward thinking professionals across Canada. The C.I.T.T. is the leading provider of professional development and certification in the areas of distribution and logistics.
CLAIHR --- Canadian Lawyers Association for International Human Rights
A nonprofit organization established to promote and protect human rights internationally through the use of law and legal institutions. Its membership is comprised of lawyers, law students, judges, and people interested in law and international human rights.
CLA --- Canadian Library Association
The national English language association which represents those who work in or advocate for CanadaI`s estimated 21,000 libraries.
CLHIA --- Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association
Provides publications on a wide range of topics related to life and health insurance.
CMPA --- Canadian Magazine Publishers Association (National: Toronto, ON)
The Canadian Magazine Publishers Association represents a diverse and vital group of more than 300 Canadian consumer magazines devoted to covering a wide range of subjects of interest to the Canadian reading public.
CMA --- Canadian Marketing Association
The largest marketing association in Canada, representing the integration and convergence of all marketing disciplines, channels and technologies.
CMTA --- Canadian Massage Therapist Alliance
A nationwide organization composed of provincial professional associations that promote the art, science and philosophy of massage therapy for the betterment of health care in Canada.
CMA --- Canadian Medical Association
CMHA --- Canadian Mental Health Association
CMHA views itself as a consumer centered organization, providing leadership in the promotion of mental health reform and public understanding. It believes members are vital to the success of the association.
CMA --- Canadian Museums Association
306 Metcalfe, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1S2
(613) 567-0099; Fax: (613) 233-5438
CNA/ACN --- Canadian Naturopathic Association / L'association canadienne de naturopathie
The national professional association representing the interest of naturopathic doctors (NDs) at the federal level and co-ordinating national promotional and legislative initiatives.
CNA --- Canadian Newspaper Association (National: Toronto, ON)
The Canadian Newspaper Association represents Canadian daily newspapers (English and French) with circulations ranging from 3,500 to more than 500,000 per day. Its primary role is to represent the needs of its members and the public in the areas of public policy, marketing, and member services.
CNA --- Canadian Nurses Association (National: Ottawa, ON)
The Canadian Nurses Association is a federation of 11 provincial and territorial nursing associations representing more than 120,000 registered nurses. Its mission is to advance the quality of nursing in the interest of the public.
COPA --- Canadian Office Products Association
Dedicated to representing companies in the office products industry. Established in 1933, COPA represents 700 members across Canada and the United States.
135 Queens Plate Drive, #525 Toronto, Ontario M9W 6V1
Tel:(416)740-1363 Fax: (416)740-1981.
Canadian Paediatric Society
A national professional association that advocates for the health needs of children and youth. We produce guidelines on the care of children and youth, as well as health information for parents and caregivers. Our 2,000 members include paediatricians and other child health professionals.
CPRA --- Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (National: Ottawa, ON)
The national voice for a vibrant grassroots network with partnerships that connect people who build healthy, active communities, and impact the everyday lives of Canadians.
CPA --- Canadian Payroll Association
Since 1978, it has provided advocacy and education to more than 4,700 corporate members and their delegates in Canada and abroad. More than five million Canadians are paid through its member companies.
CPhA --- Canadian Pharmacists Association
The national voluntary organization of pharmacists committed to providing leadership for the profession of pharmacy.
CPA --- Canadian Physiotherapy Association (National: Toronto, ON)
The national professional association representing close to 10,000 members distributed throughout all provinces and territories. CPA's mission is to provide leadership and direction to the physiotherapy profession, foster excellence in practice, education and research, and promote high standards of health in Canada.
CPCA --- Canadian Professional Coaches Association
CPCA works to enhance the status of the profession of coaching and the professionalism of its members, strengthen the voice of coaches in the sport system, and provide services and help to coaches in a variety of areas identified by the membership.
CPCA --- Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (National: Vernon, BC)
The CPCA is dedicated to the promotion of public confidence and trust in the counselling profession in Canada, and the recognition of competence and professionalism in counselling and psychotherapy.
CPA --- Canadian Psychiatric Association (National: Ottawa, ON)
The national voluntary professional association for psychiatrists. It strives to open lines of communication and encourage collaboration both within psychiatry and with other professions, consumer groups, government, and the private sector in advocating for improved mental health services and strategies.
CPA --- Canadian Psychological Association
CPHA --- Canadian Public Health Association
A national not-for-profit association incorporated in 1912. CPHA is composed of health professionals from more than 25 health disciplines and is active in conducting and supporting health and social programs both nationally and internationally.
CPRS --- Canadian Public Relations Society Inc.
The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is an organization of men and women who practice public relations in Canada and abroad. Members work to maintain the highest standards and to share a uniquely Canadian experience in public relations.
CSAE --- Canadian Society of Association Executives
CSAE is a knowledge-based organization that promotes excellence in association management, represents the sector to legislators and policy-makers on issues related to the association community. CSAE also provides resources to enhance the professional development and visibility of its members to ensure their continued growth and success in association management.
CANSCAIP --- Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers
A group of professionals in the field of children's culture with members from all parts of Canada. For over twenty years, CANSCAIP has been instrumental in the support and promotion of children's literature through newsletters, workshops, meetings and other information programs for authors, parents, teachers, librarians, publishers, and others.
CSEB --- Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists (National: Toronto, ON)
The CSEB is a nonprofit registered society whose primary focus is to further the conservation and prudent management of Canada's natural resources based on sound ecological principles. Members are professionally-trained biologists and biology students, from a wide range of environmental biology disciplines.
CSHP --- Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (National: Ottawa, ON)
The national voluntary organization of pharmacists committed to the advancement of patient-centred pharmacy practice in hospitals and related health care settings. CSHP supports its members through advocacy, education, information sharing, development of standards, facilitation of research, and recognition of excellence.
CSIC --- Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (National: Toronto, ON)
An independent, federally incorporated not-for-profit organization, the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) is responsible for regulating the activities of immigration consultants who are members and who provide immigration advice for a fee. The society's mandate is to protect the consumers of immigration consulting services and ensure the competent and professional conduct of its members.
CSIH --- Canadian Society for International Health
A national voluntary organization which facilitates and supports health and development activities around the world through the mobilization of Canadian and other resources.
CSLSR --- Canadian Society for Life Science Research (National: Kingston, ON)
CSLSR is a professional society that brings together Canadian researchers at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels to share and promote research in all life science disciplines.
CSMLS --- Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
The national certifying body and professional society for medical laboratory technologists. Established in 1937, CSMLS represents 14,000 laboratory professionals in Canada and around the world.
CSPDM --- Canadian Society of Professionals in Disability Management (National: Victoria, BC)
The Canadian Society of Professionals in Disability Management seeks to minimize the socio-economic impact of disabling injuries and illnesses on employees and employers by establishing and supporting the practice of consensus-based disability management through professional standards of quality, innovation and leadership in the field.
CSRT --- Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (National: Ottawa, ON)
The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists is the national professional association for respiratory therapists. It represents the profession on medical, government, education and advisory bodies; maintains a national professional standard of practice; and works with health organizations concerned with asthma, emphysema, smoking, and health care.
CSSE --- Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (National: Toronto, ON)
The CSSE is the leading health, safety and environmental organization for professionals in Canada. It works with industry, governmental agencies and other safety organizations to promote a greater awareness of health, safety and environmental issues in workplaces and communities across the nation and around the world.
CSTD --- Canadian Society for Training and Development (National: Toronto, ON)
The mission of CSTD is to set the standards for, and promote excellence in, the training and development profession.
CSES --- Canadian Special Events Society
Dedicated to representing companies and individuals working in the event industry in Canada.
3930 Dundas Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 1A5
Phone: 604-4EVENTS (438-3687); Toll Free: 877-718-1188 (In Canada); Fax: 604-298-1411; E-mail: cses@cses.ca
CSA --- Canadian Standards Association
A not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace. As a solutions-oriented organization, it works to develop standards that address real needs, such as enhancing public safety and health, advancing the quality of life, helping to preserve the environment, and facilitating trade.
CTA --- Canadian Telework Association
A Canadian non-profit telework association dedicated to promoting telework in Canada. Members include individuals, corporate bodies (small, medium and large), academics, and governments (at all levels). They come from dozens of countries.
CTTIC --- Canadian Translators,
Terminologists and Interpreters Council (National: Ottawa, ON)
The CTTIC sets, maintains, and promotes national standards in translation, interpretation, and terminology to ensure quality communication across linguistic and cultural communities. They also provide members with certification and continuing education opportunities.
CVCA --- Canadian Venture Capital Association (National: Toronto, ON)
The CVCA carries out this mandate by promoting networking, communication, research, education, and information dissemination within and outside of the venture capital industry, and public advocacy on issues affecting its stakeholders.
CWBN --- Canadian Women's Business Network
A national online network that was created to provide women with an affordable means of reaching their market and advertising their businesses. We also offer a wide range of business resources and networking via the Internet.
CWSA --- Canadian Women's Studies Association (National: Toronto, ON)
A bilingual, pan-Canadian, feminist association. Its members are Women's Studies faculty and students, as well as policy researchers and community activists.
CWC --- Canadian Women in Communications
CWC is a national, bilingual not-for-profit association dedicated to the advancement of women in all converging sectors of the communications industry including television, radio, cable, telecommunications, film, video, new media, and allied fields. We have over 1,300 members, women and men, in 12 chapters across Canada.
CWCF --- Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation(National: Calgary, AB)
The vision of the CWCF is to be a growing, cohesive network of democratically controlled worker co-ops that provide a high quality of worklife and support the development of healthy and sustainable local economies, based on co-operative principles. The primary mission of CWCF is to strengthen our worker co-op members, and also to support the development of new worker co-ops.
CMA --- Career Management Association of BC (Regional: Victoria, BC)
The Career Management Association of BC is a professional association serving career development practitioners in BC. CMA exists to identify and move forward the interests and needs of organizations, associations and practitioners impacted by career development, career management and career information.
CPC --- Career Professionals of Canada
Members include employment consultants, interview and career coaches, resume writers, outplacement consultants, recruiters, career advisors, organizational development specialists, and other career professionals. Together they provide quality career services, comply with a strict ethical standard, and offer career expertise to assist job hunters with successful career moves.
CHAC --- Catholic Health Association of Canada
A national Christian community committed to health care in the tradition of the Catholic Church. Our concern is for health in all its aspects: physical, emotional, spiritual, and social.
CGA --- Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (National: Vancouver, BC)
CGA-Canada contributes to setting national and international accounting standards through co-operative professional relationships with other accounting associations. It represents the interests of the public and CGAs, and serves as an advocate for accounting reform and full public practice rights for CGAs in Canada.
CGA --- Certified General Accountants of Ontario
Services to the public include free information booklets, tax seminars and tax preparation services, and an accountant referral service.
CIC --- Chemical Institute of Canada
A professional association of chemists, chemical engineers and chemical technologists who are employed in, or associated with industry, academia, government and other organizations across Canada and the world.
CYCANAL --- Child and Youth Care Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (Regional: St. John's, NF)
Promotes the field of child and youth care as a profession through the development of standards and ethics for those working in the field. The association also provides opportunities for professional development and up-to-date information on developments in the field.
CAPPA --- Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association of Canada (National: Frankford, ON)
CAPPA is a membership and certification organization for childbirth professionals such as childbirth educators, labor doulas, postpartum doulas, lactation educators and others.
They offer membership, certification, and training opportunities.
CMHO --- Children's Mental Health Ontario (National: Toronto, ON)
Represents centres that serve 148,000 children and their families throughout Ontario. It is committed to advocating for the well being of children and families, promoting an environment that leads to mental health, and promoting quality children's mental health programs.
CPAC --- Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (National: Scarborough, ON)
CPAC is a federally registered, not-for-profit organization with more than 20,000 members. The association's main objectives are to provide opportunities for interaction and networking among Chinese Canadian professionals; to provide training, employment, settlement, education, cultural and recreational services to internationally trained professionals and families; and to be a national voice and representative of the Chinese Canadian community.
Coaches of Canada (National: Ottawa, ON)
Coaches of Canada is the nonprofit organization that represents the profession of coaching (sport) in Canada. We are a member-driven organization and our members are coaches who represent all sports, both professional and amateur. Our mission is to advance the profession of coaching; and to advance the contribution coaches make to individuals, teams, communities and society.
CWMA --- Coast Waste Management Association (Regional: Qualicum Beach, BC)
Fosters environmental leadership and best practices by providing a forum for discussion, education, and networking.
CFPC --- College of Family Physicians of Canada (National: Mississauga, ON)
A national voluntary organization of family physicians that makes continuing medical education of its members mandatory. It strives to improve the health of Canadians by promoting high standards of medical education and care in family practice, by contributing to public understanding of healthful living, by supporting ready access to family physician services, and by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about family medicine.
CRTO --- College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (National: Toronto, ON)
The College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) regulates the profession of respiratory therapy in Ontario. It is dedicated to ensuring that respiratory care services provided to the public by its members are delivered in a safe and ethical manner.
CAPAM --- Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (International: Toronto, ON)
CAPAM is an international association of senior public sector practitioners who seek opportunities for professional networking and learning, to improve their capacity to provide excellent public service. CAPAM programs strengthen the quality and effectiveness of public administration and advance good governance in Commonwealth countries.
CDAAC --- Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada (National: Toronto, ON)
A national nonprofit association for communicative disorders assistants, who work in conjunction with speech language pathologists and audiologists in the provision of speech-language therapy, audiology, and assisted communication.
CHICA --- Community and Hospital Infection Control Association - Canada (National: Winnipeg, MB)
A national, multidisciplinary voluntary association of professionals engaged in the prevention and control of infections. CHICAnCanada is committed to improving the health of Canadians by promoting excellence in the practice of infection prevention and control by employing evidence based practice and application of epidemiological principles.
CFC --- Community Foundations of Canada (National: Ottawa, ON)
Works to enhance the quality of life and vitality in Canadian communities by supporting and promoting the fund development, grantmaking and leadership of community foundations.
CHPNA --- Community Health Promotion Network Atlantic (Regional: Atlantic Canada)
A nonprofit organization that exists to share health promotion information, resources, and expertise relating to community health promotion among individuals, groups, and communities in the Atlantic Provinces.
CALU --- Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting
Develops, proposes and upholds equitable legislation and regulatory policies that facilitate the availability of advanced life underwriting products and services.
CBAC --- Council for Business and the Arts
National association of businesses that support the arts, working to make the partnership between business and the arts more effective.
P.O. Box 7, 401 Bay St., Suite 1507, Toronto, ON, M5H 2Y4
(416) 869-3016; Fax (416) 869-0435
Council of Canadian Child and Youth Care Associations (National)
The national body established to serve as a coordinating and networking organization for provincial and territorial child and youth care associations. The goal of the Council is to promote the development of child and youth care as a profession in Canada and ensure the delivery of quality care.
COEO --- Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (Regional: North York, ON)
The Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO) is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization that acts as a professional body for outdoor educators in the province of Ontario. It promotes safe and high quality outdoor education experiences for people of all ages.
CABC --- Crafts Association of British Columbia (Regional: Vancouver, BC)
The CABC is a network of craft professionals dedicated to the development of excellence in crafts. It provides programs, communication, and leadership for the crafts community, and outreach and education for the public at large.
CIC --- Credit Institute of Canada
A nonprofit organization that supports a national membership dedicated to excellence in credit management. It is a prime source for credit education in Canada, offering courses through several Canadian universities that enable professionals to attain recognized designations.
CWSO --- Crisis Workers Society of Ontario (Regional: Brockville, ON)
The society provides a forum to develop and improve crisis intervention knowledge and skills for the enhancement of the profession.
CHRC --- Cultural Human Resources Council (N
