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Aboriginal Youth Business Council
A volunteer run, non-profit, youth-driven council of Canadian First Nation, Metis, and Inuit entrepreneurs.
ARCNet
A resource centre to promote Aboriginal-Canadian businesses and organizations.
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Brings together people and knowledge to provide current and comprehensive information, research and analysis on Asia and on Canada's transpacific relations.
Association of Canadian Ergonomists
Information about the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE).
Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association
Addresses issues of economic, social and political concern in the road transport industry.
Balpex Inc.
A Canadian association of paper, plastic and sanitation distributors. Describes association and its aims, products, services, membership information, related links and contact information.
BDC Aboriginal
Where aboriginal small business owners can get support from the Business Development Bank of Canada.
Bowling Proprietors Association of Canada
- features news, tournaments and results, programs for all ages, lists of bowling centres, and links to TSN and CBC programs are available from the hosts of the sport of bowling.
Business Partnerships Canada
A networking organization and information site for Canadian small business owners.
Canada Chapter of the American Medical Writers Ass
Serves medical writers and biomedical communicators of Canada. Includes calendar of events, conferences and seminars, links and resources.
Canada Consulting Engineers
Promotes and safeguards the business and professional interests of the Canadian consulting engineering industry in Canada and abroad. Member companies offer engineering services world wide.
Canadian Magazine Publishers Association
Information on services and benefits.
Canadian Apparel Federation
The information gateway designers, contractors and manufacturers and retailers wanting to source Canadian-made fashions.
Canadian Association For Environmental Analytical
A non-profit organization dedicated to raising the level of competency, consistency, capability, and communication within environmental testing laboratories in Canada. Features information about its programs, services and international activities.
Canadian Association Of Petrolium Producers
The voice of the petroleum industry. Member companies explore for, develop and produce more than 95 per cent of Canada's natural gas and crude oil.
Canadian Association of Professional Land Administ
Non-profit organization bringing together the different land personnel within the oil and gas industry.
Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
Promotes the business of installing and manufacturing fire sprinkler devices and systems.
Canadian Bankers Association - Association des ban
Information about the association, and also some financial advice for young people and small businesses.
Canadian Bookkeepers Association
A non-profit organization for the advancement of bookkeeping professionals. Includes information on the organization, membership instructions, financial articles, and a search feature.
Canadian Business for Social Responsibility
Non-profit membership organization committed to developing, sharing and implementing economic and environmental corporate social responsibility. Includes membership details, event calendar, resources for companies, and definition of corporate social responsibility.
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Canada's leading organization dedicated to promoting the full participation of Aboriginal communities in the Canadian economy.
Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus
The governing body of the 14 Better Business Bureaus across Canada.
Canadian Electricity Association
Electricity industry news, reports on statistics, specifications, product knowledge guides, conference proceedings, software.
Canadian Federation of Trading Houses Associations
CAFTHA represents regional and provincial Trading Houses Associations.
Canadian First Nations Pilot Association
To promote aviation in the native communities and encourage young people to pursue careers in aviation.
Canadian Hardware & Housewares Manufacturers A
Fosters positive business and social interaction, facilitates the exchange of market information and represents the interests of its members to their customer base and to government. Includes organisation profile and member directory.
Canadian Health Food Association
Non-profit federally chartered trade association. Includes history, membership details, designation definitions, member directory, event calendar, and regulatory information.
Canadian Institute of Forestry
A national voice for forestry professionals. Representing members with an interest in the well being of the forest. Local and national meetings, and The Forestry Chronicle, a bimonthly journal. Members advocate responsible forestry practices.
Canadian Insurance Accountants Association
Promotes the study, research and development of financial management and insurance accounting. Offers association information, a mission statement, organizational structure, membership requirements and contacts.
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Promotes the interests of manufacturing and exporting firms. Formerly the Canadian Manufacturers Association and Canadian Exporters Association. Lists news, policies, members and events calendar.
Canadian Marketing Association
The voice for responsible information-based marketers, describes the association, its aims, member companies, news releases and a code of ethics, among other resources.
Canadian Mineral Analysts
Mining professionals engaged in analytical procedures and methods development. Includes association profile, contacts and membership details, conference calendar and related links.
Canadian Nuclear Association
Founded in 1960, to "promote the orderly and sound development of nuclear energy in Canada and abroad for the purposes other than those related to armament". Site contains information about nuclear power and climate change, as well as links to members and publications.
Canadian Personal Chef Alliance
Professional support group for personal chefs. Includes mission statement, chef resources, news items, and membership directory.
Canadian Personal Chef Association
Provides information, professional standards, training, support and networking for personal chefs across Canada.
Canadian Plywood Association
Represents manufacturers of plywood, veneer and composite products in Canada. Member mills, news, literature, services, and contact details.
Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association
Represents all Canada Post employees who work in rural post offices. News, collective agreement, and information about union representatives. (Bilingual)
Canadian Produce Marketing Association CPMA/ACDFL
Profile, contacts, resources, services and other information describing the association whose members market fresh fruits and vegetables, or involved in distributing domestically grown and imported produce.
Canadian Standards Association, CSA
Deals with standards development and their application through product certification, management systems registration, and information products.
Canadian Swedish Business Association
A non-profit organization designed to promote business between the two countries. Offers list of events, information about internships, directory of members, newsletter, links and contact details.
Canadian Technology Network
National Research Council of Canada site with links to information sources and advice regarding business technology.
Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association
Advocacy on behalf of the wireless communications industry in Canada. Offers industry guide, advocacy, media, events, health and safety, publications, careers and consumer information.
Canadian Wood Pallets and Containers Association
Dedicated to promoting the welfare of the national wooden pallet and container manufacturing industry. Provides classifieds, links and news.
Cement Association of Canada
Includes background information, facts about cement and concrete, directory of members and partners, support, resources, and contact details. [information in English and French]
Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada
A comprehensive site about an organization devoted to providing co-operative housing information specifically to Canadians.
Coupon Industry Association of Canada (CIAC)
Trade association for the coupon industry in Canada which works to eliminate ambiguity and promote effectiveness. Lists purpose, news, ethics, facts, events, members, registration and contact details.
Credit Institute of Canada
Provides education and training to individuals in the field of Credit and Financial Management and acts as a professional association on behalf of their members.
Dancewear Association of Canada
Links and contacts for (member) dancewear retailers and manufacturers in Canada. Allows search for a store with the map and also permits online membership in the Association.
Directory of Canadian Land Surveyors Associations
Links by province.
Entrepreneurship Institute of Canada
Distributes material of interest to entrepreneurs across Canada and to other countries.
IFIC
National trade association for the Canadian mutual fund industry. Key part of mandate is to educate investors and potential investors about mutual funds and mutual fund investing.
Independent Meeting Planners Association of Canada
A network of meeting, conference, event and incentive partners. Profile, programs and events, membership, resources, newsletter and contact information.
Indigenous Bar Association
Organization of Native lawyers in Canada.
Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC
Information and resources for the Canadian information technology industry of over 1,300 firms operating in all sectors of computing and telecommunications industries.
Institute of Canadian Advertising
Contains list of members, membership information, an agency search, career and educational material, and links.
Insurance Institute Canada
The professional education arm of the general insurance industry in Canada.
Investment Dealers Association of Canada
National self-regulatory organization and trade association of the securities industry.
National Lumber Grades Authority (NLGA)
Organization responsible for writing, interpreting, and maintaining Canadian lumber grading rules and standards. Lists membership, related organizations, publications and contact details.
National Seafood Sector Council
Non-profit, industry driven organization. Includes description of goals and activities, membership information and directory, board of directors, and list of training programs and services.
National Spa and Pool Institute of Canada
Association of builders, retailers, manufacturers, and service companies. Includes history, institute staff and board members, consumer information about pools and hot tubs, and membership directory.
Native Investment and Trade Association
Aboriginal, non-profit association, dedicated to pursuing self-reliance through entrepreneurship.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
NSERC supports both basic university research through research grants and project research through partnerships of universities with industry, as well as the advanced training of highly qualified people in both areas.
Northwest Corridor Development Corporation
Information, resources and facilities listings of a leading Canadian economic region spanning five western provinces and territories. Includes maps and describes activities in the regions.
Ontario Association of Trading Houses
OATH represents the trading houses of Ontario.
Pension Investment Association of Canada (PIAC)
Promotes financial security of pension fund beneficiaries. Information includes a constitution statement, memberships and member organizations, standards, financial information and recent submissions to governments.
Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada
Members are contractors that build pipelines. Association performs member services, safety training, and lobbying services.
PPACanada Inc.
Promotional Products Association of Canada. Offers membership to suppliers and distributors.
Retail Council of Canada
Serves, promotes, and represents the diverse needs of Canada's retailers and retailing sector. Information about services, education opportunities, activities, membership and member benefits.
Society of Management Accountants of Canada
Includes information about management accounting practices including tables of contents and selected articles from the CMA Magazine (in English and French).
SOHO - Canada
Products and services for small office and home office entrepreneurs. Includes information about member benefits, application, upcoming events, resource links and an FAQ.
Techvibes.com
Organization which facilitates networking of people in the technology community. Includes event calendar, list of members, business directory, and founder profiles.
Textiles Human Resources Council
Established in 1994 to ensure that men and women in the Canadian textile industry have world-class skills.
The Financial Markets Association of Canada
An association of industry professionals dealing in foreign exchange, money markets, derivatives, and capital markets.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Business association specializing in public policy advocacy on business issues. Describes the organization and its aims with information about policies, memberships and current issues.
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnershi
Supports the overlap between government and business and provides speakers, conducts research and holds an annual conference. Membership details, speeches, list of members, and information about events are presented.
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating
An association of manufacturers and wholesaler distributors of plumbing and hydronic heating products. Offers news, conferences, membership, trade shows, codes, standards, education and training.
The Canadian Payroll Association
National association of professionals engaged in payroll processing and management. Features membership information and resources.
The Conference Board of Canada
Nonprofit, independent applied research organization helping its members anticipate and respond to the changing global economy. Includes list of knowledge areas, membership details, and information about products and services.
The Fur Council of Canada
A national, non-profit federation representing people working in every sector of the national fur trade. Provides profile, events and links. [English and French]
Treasury Management Association of Canada
Promotes "cooperation within the financial sector", developing and sharing treasury expertise. Holds seminars, conferences. Career opportunities, publications, and membership are also discussed.
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
An independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organisation. Information on locations, job opportunities and contact details.
Wood Energy Technical Training
Canadian site listing of current wood energy certified installers and agencies associated with solid fuel appliances.