Associations in Publishing, Media, Information
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	Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) ASC is the national industry body committed to fostering community confidence in advertising through industry self-regulation. Members include advertisers, advertising agencies, media, and industry     continued...
	The Advocates' Society A professional association for trial lawyers founded in 1963, The Advocates' Society comments on new legislation and policy development and is recognized for its continuing legal education programs     continued...
	Advocis Advocis is Canada's largest association of professional financial advisors. Its members are situated in 50 chapters in communities from coast to coast. Member designations include Certified Financial     continued...
	Air & Waste Management Association The Air & Waste Management Association is a non-profit technical and educational organization with more than 15,000 environment professionals in 65 countries, 1,200 in Canada. Founded in 1907, A&WMA     continued...
	Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association AWNA represents over 100 community weekly newspapers in Alberta and NWT. Established to promote excellence among members in the field of journalism, the Association has expanded to include full-time     continued...
	Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists ACTRA is the professional organization for more than 18,000 performers who work in film, television, radio and new media. It negotiates and administers collective agreements that establish minimum     continued...
	Appraisal Institute of Canada When a professional value estimate is required for real estate, a designated member of the Appraisal Institute will have the necessary qualifications. AACIs and CRAs have met stringent education and     continued...
	Associated Eye Care Services Associated Eye Care Services is a group of independent optometrists dedicated to eye care, vision care, and overall health. Our responsibility to all patients is to provide professional eye care     continued...
	Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada AMTEC is Canada's national association for educational media and technology professionals. As an organization, AMTEC responds to media and technology issues at the international, national and     continued...
	Association for the Export of Canadian Books As the only national trade association that connects English- and French-language publishers across Canada, the AECB has a mandate to foster Canadian publishers' export sales. The AECB coordinates     continued...
	Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals The Association of BC Forest Professionals (established 1947) ensures British Columbia's forests are in good hands. We register and regulate professional foresters and forest technologists under the     continued...
	Association of Canadian Publishers The Association of Canadian Publishers represents over 125 Canadian-owned book publishers, from all provinces and territories, and all genres. The ACP encourages the writing, publishing, distribution     continued...
	Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services The Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services (ACSESS) is the national voice for promoting best practices and ethics for the recruitment, employment and staffing services     continued...
	Association of Immigration Counsels of Canada A multicultural, self-regulating body chartered in 1986 to promote and protect the Profession of Immigration Counsel; to establish a Code of Ethics, Standards and Rules of professionalism for our     continued...
	Association of Professional Computer Consultants The Association of Professional Computer Consultants is a national asssociation dedicated to promoting the interests of independent computer consultants. APCC provides tangible support through     continued...
	Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta Representing more than 33,000 professionals, APEGGA regulates the practice of engineering, geology and geophysics in Alberta in the public interest. Our members use their expertise in areas as     continued...
	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia APEGBC regulates professional engineering and geoscience practice in B.C. under the Engineers and Geoscientists Act. APEGBC's 18,000 members are leading industry's design and management teams     continued...
	Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario ARIDO is the self-regulatory organization for Interior Designers in Ontario. It represents over 3,300 members. ARIDO designers carry insurance and are bound by professional ethics and standards of     continued...
	Association of Web Professionals The Association of Web Professionals is a not-for-profit association. Our mission is to be the industry recognized association and certification body dedicated to enhancing the value and credibility     continued...
	Automotive Industries Association of Canada The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) is a national trade association representing the automotive aftermarket industry in Canada. The aftermarket is a $16.1 billion industry that     continued...
	Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association APMA, Canada's national association representing OEM producers of parts, equipment, tools and services for the automotive industry. APMA's 400+ members account for 95% of parts production in Canada     continued...
	Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP), established in 1976, is a not-for-profit association which promotes and enhances the health and safety profession through the     continued...
	Brewers Association of Canada The Brewers Association of Canada, in operation since 1943, is the national trade association for the brewing industry in Canada. Members brewing companies account for 98% of all domestic beer sold     continued...
	CGA Canada CGA-Canada is the national association of Canada's 57,000 Certified General Accountants and CGA students. The association provides an innovative professional accounting education program that is     continued...
	Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) CATIE is a national non-profit organization committed to improving the health and quality of life of all Canadians living with HIV/AIDS. CATIE provides the latest and most complete HIV/AIDS treatment     continued...
	Canadian Alarm and Security Association (CANASA) CANASA is the national voice of the Canadian electronic security industry. Our 950+ members include installers/dealers of security systems, monitoring stations, manufacturers and distributors of     continued...
	Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society A national, non-profit organization, the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society is dedicated to the advancement of the medical practice of anesthesia through academic endeavour and excellence in patient     continued...
	Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Physicians providing excellence in emergency care for Canadians CAEP is the national voice of Emergency Medicine, providing continuing medical education to and advocating on behalf of     continued...
	Canadian Association of Family Enterprise Founded in 1983, CAFE's mission is to promote the well-being and understanding of the family in business. Chapters throughout Canada represent 1,000+ businesses in all industry groups. CAFE programs     continued...
	Canadian Association of Film Distributors and Exporters The Canadian Association of Film Distributors and Exporters' mission is to foster and promote the health of the Canadian motion picture industry by strengthening the Canadian owned and controlled     continued...
	Canadian Association of Financial Planners The CAFP has over 2,100 members who are practising professional financial planners. The CAFP awards the professional designation R.F.P. to qualifying members to help consumers identify highly     continued...
	Canadian Association of Geographers Founded in 1951, the CAG is the collective voice of Canadian geography in Canada and abroad. The Association promotes geographical research and teaching, and represents the profession in the     continued...
	Canadian Association of Home Inspectors The CAHI, formed in 1982, is comprised of seven provincial/regional organizations. Its activities include addressing opportunities for home inspectors on the national stage such as: publicity, the     continued...
	Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Inc. (CAIE) Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Inc. (CAIE) is the leading voice of Canadian importers and exporters. CAIE provides members with timely international trade information and support     continued...
	Canadian Association of Internes & Residents (CAIR) The Canadian Association of Internes & Residents (CAIR), in conjunction with its Provincial Housestaff Organizations (PHOs), is the national organization representing over 5,000 residents. CAIR     continued...
	Canadian Association of Internet Providers (CAIP) CAIP fosters the growth of a healthy and competitive Internet service industry in Canada through cooperative member action on Internet issues. CAIP members provide Internet access, content hosting     continued...
	Canadian Association of Journalists A national association for journalists from all media, the CAJ promotes excellence in journalism, providing quality professional development through various workshops, the CAJ National Conference and     continued...
	Canadian Association of Marketing Research Organizations CAMRO, formed in 1975, represents the leading marketing research firms in Canada which offer a full spectrum of services. CAMRO takes an active role in developing and communicating members' views on     continued...
	Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists The national professional certifying body for members in radiological technology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging. Shares in accrediting provincial training     continued...
	Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export Founded in 1981, CAMESE, the Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export, is a trade association which is a unique source of information on the export capabilities of over 250     continued...
	Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists CAOT is a national professional association that provides leadership to advocate for and promote occupational therapy in Canada and internationally. Through member services and education, CAOT helps     continued...
	The Canadian Association of Optometrists On a national level the association represents Canada's 3,100+ Doctors of Optometry -- primary, or "first contact" eye care specialists -- by voicing their concerns about vision and eye health to     continued...
	Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) represents 140 companies whose activities focus on exploration, development and production of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil     continued...
	The Canadian Association of Photographers & Illustrators in Communications CAPIC is a national, bilingual, non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the interests of photographers and illustrators in the communication arts industry. CAPIC is committed     continued...
	Canadian Association of Physicists The CAP is a national organization of physical scientists and engineers engaged in fundamental and applied research and management in industry, universities and government. Its objectives are to     continued...
	Canadian Association of Psychoanalytic Child Therapists (CAPCT) Specialized psychotherapists work with children, adolescents and families with issues such as adoption, anxiety, attachment, bereavement, behavioural disorders, depression, divorce and custody     continued...
	Canadian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals -- Ontario Professional association for rehabilitation counselling -- the assessment and counselling of persons with disabilities, and development, co-ordination and management of individual rehabilitation     continued...
	The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Speech-language pathologists focus on diagnosis, remediation and prevention of communication problems in the areas of language, speech, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders. Audiologists focus on     continued...
	Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) Founded in 1951, CAUT is the national voice for academic staff. Today, representing 55,000 teachers, librarians, researchers and other academic professionals, CAUT is an outspoken defender of     continued...
	Canadian Authors Association A National Association for writers of every genre. Founded in 1921, it sponsors awards and publishes The Canadian Writer's Guide. The 2008 Conference will be held in Edmonton, Alberta, July 3     continued...
	Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association The Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association is a National Trade Contractor's Association. It has existed in one form or another for over 70 years, and was incorporated under a Dominion Charter in     continued...
	Canadian Bankers Association The CBA contributes to the development of public policy on the financial services sector and promotes an understanding of the industry to the public, all levels of government, and interest groups.
	The Canadian Bar Association Represents more than 36,000 lawyers across Canada. Offers national perspective on legal issues, federal legislation and trends in law. Provides explanations, analysis and commentary on all areas of     continued...
	Canadian Bottled Water Association The Canadian Bottled Water Association is a trade association for the bottled water industry in Canada. Its purpose is to promote the orderly development of the industry and to work with various     continued...
	Canadian Business Press Canadian Business Press is the national trade association of business and professional publications, representing the industry to government, related organizations, media and the public, and     continued...
	Canadian Cable Television Association CCTA is the national association representing large and small Canadian cable companies that provide analog and digital television service, high-speed Internet access and other entertainment and     continued...
	Canadian Call Management Association (CAM-X) As the national voice for the Call Management industry, CAM-X contributes to our members' profitability by fostering a willingness to exchange ideas, experiences and solutions while promoting the     continued...
	Canadian Cattlemen's Association The Canadian Cattlemen's Association is the national lobby group representing Canada's 90,000 beef cattle producers. Cattle producers from eight provinces plus the purebred industry elect CCA     continued...
	Canadian Chiropractic Association Chiropratique Canadienne The Canadian Chiropractic Association is the national organization of chiropractors responsible for setting policy, co-ordinating national activities and providing services to its members. It also     continued...
	Canadian College of Health Service Executives / Collège canadien des directeurs de services de santé We are a national professional association which serves 3,000+ personal and corporate members. Our vision is improved health for Canadians. The mission of the College, in pursuit of the vision, is to     continued...
	Canadian Community Newspapers Association CCNA is a federated organization representing more than 685 English-language weekly newspapers through seven regional community newspaper associations. CCNA represents community newspapers' interests     continued...
	Canadian Condominium Institute CCI represents the condominium community and is the only association dealing exclusively with condominium issues affecting all participants; condominium corporations, industry professionals and     continued...
	Canadian Construction Association The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) represents specialty contractors, general contractors, manufacturers and suppliers, roadbuilders and members of allied professions and services with a     continued...
	Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association The Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA) is the leading trade association for the personal care products industry in Canada. Through active participation of its members     continued...
	Canadian Council of Land Surveyors The Canadian Council of Land Surveyors (CCLS) is a federation of nine self-governing provincial associations representing the disciplines of cadastral, geodetic, hydrographic and photogrammetric     continued...
	Canadian Defence Industries Association CDIA is a national non-profit organization widely recognized by industry and government as the primary Canadian association concerned with the development and maintenance of a modern and effective     continued...
	Canadian Dental Association The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) is the national voice for dentistry, dedicated to the advancement and leadership of a unified profession and to the promotion of optimal oral health, an     continued...
	Canadian Dental Hygienists Association A non-profit association supported by over 12,000 members, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association is the collective voice and vision of dental hygienists in Canada advancing the profession     continued...
	Canadian Dermatology Association - Dermatologists YOUR skin experts! The CDA is a national non-profit medical specialty organization whose membership comprises 600 dermatologists. It publishes the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery six times a year     continued...
	Canadian Electricity Association The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is the national forum and voice of the evolving electricity business in Canada. At the heart of CEA is a core of corporate utility member companies     continued...
	Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) CEPA represents the interests of Canada's major oil and gas pipeline companies who transport over 95 percent of the natural gas and crude oil produced in Canada. Its mandate is to promote greater     continued...
	Canadian Environment Industry Association, Ontario Chapter Canadian Environment Industry Association, Ontario Chapter (CEIA Ontario) is a business Association dedicated to improving the economic health of the environment industry on behalf of our member     continued...
	Canadian Federation of Agriculture Founded in 1935 to provide Canada's farmers with a single voice in Ottawa, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture is the country's largest farmers' organization. Its members include provincial     continued...
	Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists The Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists is a federally chartered, non-profit association established in 1993, which is sponsored by contributions, donations, fund raising events and membership     continued...
	Canadian Federation of Biological Societies (CFBS) CFBS, a non-profit national federation of scientific societies, represents 3,500 researchers in universities, institutes, government laboratories and industry. It organizes an annual scientific     continued...
	Canadian Federation of Humane Societies As the national voice of humane societies and SPCAs, the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies supports its member animal welfare organizations across Canada in promoting respect and humane     continued...
	The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers is a national not-for-profit association founded in 1962. The association's mission is to further the unique interests of Canada's independent and     continued...
	Canadian Fertilizer Institute CFI is a national association with approximately 50 member companies representing fertilizer manufacturers (nitrogen, potash, phosphate, sulphur) and Canadian wholesale and retail distributors. The     continued...
	Canadian Film and Television Production Association The CFTPA is a non-profit trade association representing almost 400 Canadian companies involved in the media content production industry. With offices in Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver, the     continued...
	Canadian Franchise Association With more than 430 corporate members nation-wide, representing many of Canada's best-known brands, the Canadian Franchise Association is the National Voice for Canadian Franchising and works with all     continued...
	Canadian Gas Association The mission of the Canadian Gas Association is to provide leadership in the continuing development of Canada's natural gas and energy distribution industry. Members of the Association include Canada     continued...
	Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association The Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) represents Canada's generic pharmaceutical industry - a dynamic group of companies that specialize in the production of high quality, affordable     continued...
	Canadian Gift & Tableware Association The CGTA is Canada's national industry association representing more than 1,600 suppliers of gift and tableware products. Approximately 45,000 people are employed in this industry which has annual     continued...
	Canadian Graduate Council As an independent organization, CGC represents graduate students in their roles as teachers, researchers and students. CGC lobbies organizations and governments on graduate issues, collects     continued...
	Canadian Health Food Association The Canadian Health Food Association is Canada's largest national trade association dedicated to the natural and organic products industry. Our members represent the entire supply chain including     continued...
	Canadian Health Record Association The CHRA is the certifying body and professional organization for health record practitioners in Canada. It sets and maintains standards of education and practice for the profession. Health     continued...
	Canadian Healthcare Association CHA is the federation of Canada's provincial and territorial hospital and health organizations. CHA advocates a publicly funded health system that provides a broad range of comparable health services     continued...
	Canadian Industrial Transportation Association CITA is "The national voice of the shipper." Established in 1916, CITA monitors transportation legislation and regulations and their effects on freight service and pricing by air, marine, rail and     continued...
	Canadian Information and Image Management Society The Canadian Information and Image Management Society (CIIMS) is the only Society dedicated to imaging technology, including microfilm and electronic imaging systems. Annual "Imaging Canada     continued...
	Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) "Canada's association of Information Technology (IT) professionals" Founded in 1958, the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) represents IT professionals on issues affecting the industry     continued...
	Canadian Innovation Centre The Canadian Innovation Centre helps innovators and companies to develop their new ideas. Services include: product development assistance, market research studies, invention evaluation, licensing     continued...
	Social Research and Demonstration Corporation The CIPA/ACPI has 882 general members and 389 members in the articling, life and corporate categories. It represents the majority of insolvency practitioners and trustees in bankruptcy in Canada and     continued...
	Canadian Institute of Actuaries The Canadian Institute of Actuaries is the national organization of the actuarial profession in Canada. Member driven, the Institute is dedicated to serving the public through the provision -- by the     continued...
	The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), together with the provincial, territorial and Bermuda Institutes/Ordre of Chartered Accountants, represents a membership of     continued...
	The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV), the largest professional valuation organization in Canada, trains and certifies individuals in business valuation. Members are     continued...
	Canadian Institute of Planners Established in 1919, CIP is the national voice of Canada's planning profession and has been dedicated to the advancement of responsible planning in our communities and throughout Canada. Members     continued...
	Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation The Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation was founded in 1958 to * conserve and promote the interests and rights of those engaged in transportation and distribution in Canada; * provide     continued...
	Canadian Library Association Accurate information about the information world, and opinions from the library perspective on topics such as censorship, copyright, the Internet and intellectual freedom. Our membership is comprised     continued...
	Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association The trade association representing life and health insurance companies accounting for 99 per cent of the life and health insurance in force in Canada: background on industry issues, statistics     continued...
	Canadian Marketing Association With more than 800 corporate members, the Canadian Marketing Association is the largest marketing association in Canada. Its members include corporations and organizations which encompass Canada's     continued...
	Canadian Media Guild The Canadian Media Guild is a trade union representing editorial, production and administrative workers at CBC, Canadian Press/Broadcast News, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, TVOntario, the Aboriginal     continued...
	Canadian Museums Association Non-profit organization representing the Canadian museums community; promoting better museum services in Canada since 1947. CMA services include a bi-monthly journal pertaining to museum-related     continued...
	Canadian Newspaper Association The Canadian Newspaper Association (CNA) represents the voice of the Canadian daily newspaper industry. A non-profit organization, the CNA is dedicated to promoting the vitality and positive     continued...
	Canadian Nurses Association The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is the professional voice of nursing in Canada. It is a federation of 11 provincial/territorial professional nurses' associations. Its mission is to advance     continued...
	Canadian Ophthalmological Society The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is the national professional association of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. The purpose of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society is to assure the provision     continued...
	Canadian Payments Association The Canadian Payments Association (CPA) operates national clearing and settlement systems that facilitate payments and the related flow of funds between accounts at different financial institutions     continued...
	The Canadian Payroll Association The Canadian Payroll Association provides leadership through advocacy and education to over 5,600 corporate members across Canada and abroad. The CPA's products, services and educational offerings     continued...
	Canadian Petroleum Products Institute CPPI is a national association of petroleum refiners and marketers whose mission is to serve as the voice of its membership on environmental, health, and business issues of concern to the industry     continued...
	Canadian Pharmacists Association The Canadian Pharmacists Association is the national voluntary organization of pharmacists committed to providing leadership for the profession. Its vision is to establish the pharmacist as the     continued...
	Canadian Pork Council The Canadian Pork Council is a federation of provincial pork producers' organizations comprehensively representative of farmers in the business of raising hogs. The CPC is not engaged in the     continued...
	Canadian Professional Logistics Institute Logistics. The Driving Force of Human Achievement. The Canadian Professional Logistics Institute offers the industry-leading P.Log. (Professional Logistician) certification program. Utilizing both     continued...
	Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) The Canadian Professional Sales Association provides sales professionals with the benefits and services they need to increase their profitability and productivity. We have assisted sales     continued...
	Canadian Psychiatric Association National voluntary professional organization for psychiatrists providing leadership and promoting the highest level of ethical patient care. National liaison for the profession to governments     continued...
	The Canadian Public Relations Society, Inc. CPRS is dedicated to serving Canadians through the establishment and maintenance of high professional, educational and ethical standards in Public Relations.
	Canadian Publishers' Council A trade association of English-language publishers which represents the domestic and international interests of member companies. Members publish books and other media for general interest fiction     continued...
	The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) CREA represents some 68,000 members who are known as REALTORS. We are the national voice of organized real estate on federal matters ranging from housing policy to tax reform. We own the registered     continued...
	Canadian Resort Development Association CRDA is a voluntary association dedicated to maintaining national standards for Consumer Protection through a strict Code of Ethics, in Timesharing and Vacation Ownership. Members are resort     continued...
	Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association is Canada's largest hospitality association with 15,000 corporate members representing more than 45,000 restaurants, quick service establishments     continued...
	Canadian Retail Hardware Association Canadian Retail Hardware Association (CRHA) is a national trade association representing the retail hardware and building supply industry. CRHA provides a number of programs for the benefit of     continued...
	Canadian School Boards Association CSBA, the national voice of school boards, is composed of ten provincial school board associations representing over 550 school boards serving more than four million elementary and secondary school     continued...
	Canadian Science Writers' Association (CSWA) With over 450 members, the CSWA is a national group of writers, broadcasters, communications and public relations professionals interested and/or involved in science writing and communication in     continued...
	Canadian Society for Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery Established in 1972 with 156 active member plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic surgery. All members are certified by and are fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada     continued...
	Canadian University Press Canadian University Press (CUP) is a national, non-profit co-operative owned by over 65 university and college student newspapers. CUP provides its members with a national daily wire service, skills     continued...
	Editors' Association of Canada EAC/ACR, the voice of Canadian editors, promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communication. Its 1,600 members, salaried and freelance, work with individuals and in the     continued...
	Emerge Online Inc. National experts in e-commerce, corporate intranets, technology trends impacting Canadian business and education, measuring Internet technologies' "bottomline" impact, and effective marketing in the     continued...
	Engineers Canada Engineers Canada is the national organization of the 12 provincial and territorial associations/ordre that regulate the practice of engineering in Canada. Engineers Canada delivers national programs     continued...
	The Film & Video Security Office The Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association Entertainment piracy robs consumers of enjoyment promised by film studios, video retailers and broadcasters. With offices in Toronto and Montreal, the Film & Video Security Office investigates cable     continued...
	Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) FPAC is the voice of Canada's wood, pulp and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade and environmental affairs. FPAC designs programs to promote Canada's leadership in     continued...
	Independent Media Arts Alliance THE INDEPENDENT FILM AND VIDEO ALLIANCE is a national network of independent film, video and electronic media producers, distributors and exhibitors from all parts of Canada; it lobbies to promote     continued...
	Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Founded in 1926, IPIC is Canada's pre-eminent association of professionals who specialize in intellectual property: patents, trade-marks, copyright, and industrial designs. IPIC members work in major     continued...
	League of Canadian Poets A registered national arts organization, founded in 1966, with a membership of over 450 professional publishing and performing poets. Its purpose is to enhance the status of poets and develop the     continued...
	Magazines Canada Magazines Canada is Canada's leading professional magazine industry association, representing over 300 consumer titles of all scope and size. The member-driven, not-for-profit organization serves     continued...
	Music Industries Association of Canada (MIAC) MIAC is a national, non-profit, trade association for Canadian manufacturers, distributors and retailers of musical instruments and accessories, sound reinforcement/lighting/video products and     continued...
	The National Institute of Broadcasting 831 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N6 Established in 1962, NIB is licensed as a private vocational school. Part and full time courses are available in Radio/TV Broadcasting, and Audio and Video     continued...
	National Lesbian & Gay Journalists' Association/Canada The NLGJA is a non-profit organization of professional journalists, both print and broadcast, dedicated to encouraging fair, accurate and complete coverage of gay and lesbian issues in the press. We     continued...
	North American Broadcasters Association The North American Broadcasters Association provides a framework for the identification, study and active solution of issues affecting broadcasters on the global stage. NABA members include public     continued...
	Ontario Bar Association OBA is a voluntary professional association representing more than 15,000 Ontario lawyers, judges and law students. As the voice of the legal profession, OBA is the only legal association that     continued...
	Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) OCAD is Canada's "university of the imagination." OCAD is dedicated to art and design education, practice and research and to knowledge and invention across a wide range of disciplines. The     continued...
	Organization of Women in International Trade -- Toronto The Organization of Women in International Trade -- Toronto (OWIT--Toronto), a non-profit organization to promote women doing business internationally, provides networking opportunities, export     continued...
	Professional Writers Association of Canada Canada's national association of professional freelance writers. Offers members networking; promotion on online database (www.writers.ca); referrals; contract advice; ombudsman services     continued...
	Social Media Group Social Media Group is Canada's first agency devoted exclusively to helping companies connect with their target audiences by strategically leveraging the power of social media. Maggie Fox speaks     continued...
	Software Publishers Association The principal trade association of the software industry, representing the leading publishers as well as start-up firms in the business, home, office, consumer, entertainment and education markets     continued...
	Southern Ontario Newspaper Guild The Southern Ontario Newspaper Guild represents about 3,000 workers in the newspaper, magazine and book publishing industries in Southern Ontario. Local 87-M of the Communications, Energy and     continued...
	Western New York Public Broadcasting Association (WNED) Non-commercial broadcaster comprised of: WNED-TV/Ch.17 (PBS), classical music station WNED-FM (94.5) and news station WNED-AM (970) and providing high quality programming and services to Southern     continued...
	Women in Film & Television -- Toronto (WIFT-T) Founded in 1984, Women in Film & Television -- Toronto (WIFT-T) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help members build, advance and sustain their careers in the screen-based media     continued...