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Industry Associations in Canada
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Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is Canada’s largest trade and industry association, and the voice of manufacturing and global business in Canada. CME directly represents more than leading companies nationwide. More than 85 per cent of CME’s members are small and medium-sized enterprises. As Canada’s leading business network, CME – through various initiatives, including the establishment of the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition – touches more than companies from coast to coast, engaged in manufacturing, global business and service-related industries. CME’s membership network accounts for an estimated 82 per cent of Canadian manufacturing production and 90 per cent of all goods and services exports.
51 to 200 staff
Canadian Credit Union Association
Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) is the national trade association for the Canadian credit union industry. Canada’s credit unions are vital competitors in the financial services industry. As the national voice and national forum for Canada’s credit unions, CCUA actively leads and participates in initiatives to build successful, competitive, and growing credit unions in Canada. Our team of experts are called on to provide support to our members through strong advocacy, expert research and the provision of value-add services. To achieve this, we hire talented and driven experts interested in working in a dynamic part of the financial services industry in Canada. CCUA is recognized as a Top 100 GTA Employer Award recipient, a sign of our commitment to the development of our dynamic and collaborative team
51 to 200 staff
Prospectors & Developers Association Of Canada Pdac
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community, an industry that employs more than individuals, and contributed $159 billion to Canada's GDP in 2023 according to Natural Resources Canada. Currently representing over 8,200 members around the world, PDAC's work centers on supporting a competitive, responsible, and sustainable mineral sector.
11 to 50 staff
Tourism Hr Canada
With over 30 years' experience in developing and delivering world-class competency standards, training, certification, and groundbreaking labour market information, Tourism HR Canada continues to be the vanguard of the development of human resource tools for tourism and other service industries. Tourism HR Canada is a non-profit organization recognized by the Government of Canada as an exemplary skills sector body renowned for its ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
11 to 50 staff
Urban Development Institute
The Urban Development Institute is a national non-profit association (with international affiliations) of the development industry. With over 850 corporate members, UDI represents thousands of individuals involved in all facets of land development and planning, including: developers, property managers, financial lenders, lawyers, engineers, planners, architects, appraisers, real estate professionals, local governments and government agencies. UDI serves as the public voice of the real estate development industry, and concentrates its activities in three primary areas: government relations, professional development and education, and research.
11 to 50 staff
Retail Council Of Canada
Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is a not-for-profit association representing small, mid, and large retail businesses in every community across the country. ™. RCC promotes and protects the retail industry through, including: tailored to all aspects of the retail sector. Find out more: of retail industry headlines from across Canada and around the world. Subscribe today: to support retailers in their various business functions. Learn more: Interested in joining Retail Council of Canada’s community of retailers and industry supporters. to find out how you can become a member.
11 to 50 staff
Bc Dairy Association
BC Dairy is a not-for-profit organization representing BC's dairy farmers. BC’s dairy farmers have been working hard to bring high-quality dairy to kitchens across the province for generations. We work to bridge the gap from farm to table – creating connections between you and the people making the food you love. For us, that means showcasing the pride that our farmers feel in providing for their community, promoting the values they share with consumers (like safety and quality), and highlighting just how they’re taking care of BC for future generations. At the end of the day, we exist to make sure that good, honest work, and delicious, nutritious dairy from BC will always have a seat at the table.
51 to 200 staff
Technation
TECHNATION: Uniting technology, government and community for Canada's future. As the leading national technology industry association, TECHNATION proudly represents the Canadian technology companies that are changing the world through innovation, creativity and ingenuity. The success of our members is integral to our country’s economic success – today, and well into the future. Our role is to champion Canada’s technological future and help facilitate and enable industry and government to work together for our country’s prosperity. This is something we’ve done proudly for more than 60 years. But as technology and Canada’s tech sector continues to grow and evolve, so does TECHNATION. As Canada’s national technology business association, TECHNATION champions the development of a robust and sustainable digital economy in Canada. A vital connection between business and government, we provide our members with the advocacy, networking and professional development services that help them to thrive nationally and compete globally. A prominent advocate for the expansion of Canada’s innovative capacity, TECHNATION encourages technology adoption to capitalize on productivity and performance opportunities across all sectors. A member-driven not-for-profit, TECHNATION has served as the authoritative national voice of the $210 billion ICT industry for over 60 years. More than 43,200 Canadian ICT firms create and supply goods and services that contribute to a more productive, competitive, and innovative society. The ICT sector generates more than jobs and invests $7.5 billion annually in R&D, more than any other private sector performer. Membership is open to all organizations in Canada involved in ICT. Fees are structured according to the size and nature of the enterprise. ALL employees of our member companies can take advantage of our services, contribute to our research and participate in our networking initiatives
11 to 50 staff
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Tota
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, or TOTA, is a not-for-profit society governed by the BC Societies Act and an elected Board of Directors who represent business and community tourism interests throughout the region. It is one of five regional tourism organizations in the province of BC that work under the Super, Natural British Columbia brand, and whose mandate includes marketing the Province’s tourism products. Our Purpose: To sustain the Thompson Okanagan region as a competitive destination through setting strategic direction for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and working as a policy board to ensure the long-term viability of the Association. Our Mission: To support the ongoing growth and sustainability of our tourism industry by establishing Thompson Okanagan Tourism as a champion of excellence and innovation in destination marketing, management and industry development.
11 to 50 staff
Alberta Dental Association
The Alberta Dental Association is the collective voice of dentists in Alberta. We strengthen and support the dental profession and promote oral health as an integral part of general health for all Albertans.
1 to 10 staff
Aluminium Association Of Canada
The AAC takes an interest in current events to better position the Canadian aluminum industry and help strengthen its global competitiveness. The AAC plays an active role in various key issues such as market development, energy and climate change, environmental management, health and safety, research and development, as well as social responsibility.
1 to 10 staff
Craft Ontario
Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit member driven organization, in service of professional craftspeople. As a multi-disciplinary craft organization devoted to the support, advocacy and promotion of Ontario craft and craft makers, Craft Ontario operates as a culturally generative institution in four parts:(1) as an arts-oriented service provider,(2) a visual presentation space,(3) a publisher, and (4) a retailer. Craft Ontario is a registered charitable organization under the legal name Ontario Crafts Council founded in 1976 as a merger between the Canadian Guild of Crafts (1931) and the Ontario Craft Foundation (1966). Based in Toronto since its inception, Craft Ontario currently offers programs and services to 1200 members across Ontario, of which are active professional craftspeople. Our services and programs provide support for craft makers at all levels of their careers from emerging to established, while raising awareness of, providing access to, and growing appreciation for their work. Craft Ontario’s primary areas of focus include: member services and professional development programming, including workshops, conferences and the annual awards program; exhibitions that contextualize and present contemporary craft practice to the public; the Craft Ontario Shop, a retail presentation space that provides opportunities for members to sell their work; and the nationally-distributed Studio magazine, which fosters critical dialogue in the Canadian craft and design community.
1 to 10 staff
Federation Of Law Societies Of Canada
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada is the national association of the 14 law societies mandated by the provinces and territories to regulate Canada’s legal profession in the public interest.
11 to 50 staff
Marine Renewables Canada
Marine Renewables Canada is the country’s wave, tidal, river current, and offshore wind association representing technology and project developers, utilities, researchers, and the energy and marine supply chain. Since 2004, the organization has worked to identify and foster collaborative opportunities, provide information and education, and represent the best interests of the sector to advance the development of a marine renewable energy industry in Canada that can be globally competitive. Our Vision is for a Canadian sustainable marine renewable energy sector, serving domestic and export power needs and providing projects, technologies and expertise in a global market. Our focus is across Canada to support the marine energy developments in Canada’s rivers, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Marine Renewables Canada works to: • Develop an identity for the sector at home and abroad • Provide communications and referrals within the sector • Develop and promoting a supply chain • Create a focus on innovation opportunities that can result in technology, techniques and services with potential world markets • Recruit research, development and demonstration capacity needed by the sector • Develop competitive intelligence and appropriate strategic relationships • Organize sector networking and information sharing opportunities • Organize international marketing, missions and trade events
1 to 10 staff
Sonography Canada
We support the profession of sonography in Canada through: 1 - the provision of national credentials and entry-to-practice credentialing exams 2 - continuing medical education, primarily through our national conference, webinars, and the Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography 3 - policies and professional practice guidelines, competency profiles, as well as a national code of conduct 4 - advocacy efforts on behalf of the profession
1 to 10 staff
Aqcpe
L’AQCPE exerce un leadership dans la représentation, le rayonnement et l’accompagnement d’un réseau éducatif de CPE/BC de qualité pour les enfants de 0 à 5 ans. À titre d’expert en petite enfance, l’AQCPE vise à concrétiser le projet de société d’offrir à tous les enfants de 0 à 5 ans un accès universel à des services éducatifs de qualité en CPE/BC en collaboration avec les familles.
51 to 200 staff
Bc Blueberry Council
We work collaboratively with growers, packers and processors to expand market opportunities for BC blueberries in Canada and abroad.
1 to 10 staff
Country Music Association Of Ontario Cma Ontario
The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) is an Ontario-based, province-wide, not-for-profit organization. The objective of the CMAOntario, through the leadership and experience of our Board of Directors, is to celebrate, foster and support the growth and development of Ontario’s country music community and all those associated with the Ontario country music infrastructure – provincially, nationally and internationally. ASSOCIATION MANDATE The CMAOntario works continually with passion and dedication to develop opportunities and initiatives to expand the infrastructure necessary to help Ontario country music artists and small and medium-sized enterprise compete in today’s ever-changing competitive marketplace. Through its programs, CMAOntario: • educates and encourages creativity; • celebrates the unique achievements and contributions of the Ontario industry; • provides its members with a hub for information and resources; • facilitates connections and communications among members and between them and industry leaders and stakeholders Although initiatives are targeted toward the CMAOntario membership, they are also designed to advance the entire country music industry province-wide. The ongoing successful careers of artists like The Reklaws, Tim Hicks, James Barker Band, River Town Saints, Jason Blaine, Jason McCoy, Cold Creek County, Genevieve Fisher, Jessica Mitchell and Meghan Patrick are just a few examples of how the CMAOntario’s dedicated undertakings have translated into positive results. By investing in the potential of artists that continue performing today, the CMAOntario is laying a solid foundation to build sustainable careers for tomorrow. With a position of respecting tradition and recognizing past artistic successes, it is preserving, conserving and enriching the heritage and legacy that continues to shape Ontario’s country music identity and resiliency.
201 to 500 staff
Grain Growers Of Canada
As the national voice for Canada’s grain farmers, Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) represents over producers through our 14 national, provincial and regional grower groups. Our members steward 110 million acres of land to grow food for Canadians and for 160 countries around the world, creating $45 billion in export value annually. As the farmer-driven association for the grains sector, GGC champions federal policies that support the competitiveness and profitability of grain growers across Canada.
1 to 10 staff
Music Canada
Music Canada is a Toronto-based, non-profit trade organization that represents the interests of companies that record, manufacture, produce, promote and distribute music in Canada. Music Canada member companies actively develop and nurture Canadian talent throughout the world. Music Canada also works closely with recording studios, live music venues, concert promoters and managers in the promotion and development of the music ecosystem. How we promote and protect music: Administer the Gold/Platinum awards program for best selling recordings in Canada. Represent Canada’s recording industry to government and public agencies on legislative and regulatory matters. Represent the Canadian recording industry to its international counterparts as a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Work with other industry organizations to help curtail piracy and counterfeiting, promotes the growth and development of legal digital music services in Canada. Work to develop a greater understanding of Canada’s recording industry among key stakeholders and the general public. Produce reports, as well as gathers and shares research and statistics regarding Canada’s music community. Works with organizations representing music publishers, musicians, artists, retailers of music and musical instruments, broadcasters as well as like minded organizations in film, television, and business on issues of common interest.
11 to 50 staff
Newfoundland And Labrador Medical Association
The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) is the voice of organized medicine in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and is headquartered in St. John’s. A non-profit professional organization funded primarily by its members, it represents the political, clinical, and economic interests of the province’s medical profession with governments, stakeholders, media, and the general public. It also advocates on behalf of patients for a fair and equitable health care system.
11 to 50 staff
Toronto Marketing Hub
Since 2023, Toronto Marketing Hub has hosted networking and educational events for marketing professionals and businesses. We aim to create a community for marketers to learn, advance their careers, and network.
1 to 10 staff
Canadian Steel Producers Association Cspa
The Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) is the national voice of Canada’s $15B primary steel production sector. CSPA works with governments and relevant partners to promote, defend, and enhance the interests of the Canadian steel industry and related supply chain stakeholders towards the overall goal of advancing public policies that enable a globally competitive business environment for its member companies. Follow us on Twitter:@CSPA_ACPA
1 to 10 staff
Construction Association Of Saskatchewan
The Construction Association of Saskatchewan (CASK) was established in 2024 through a unified effort by five construction associations across the province: •Prince Albert Construction Association •Saskatoon Construction Association •Regina Construction Association •Moose Jaw Construction Association •Saskatchewan Construction Association For decades, these organizations played a vital role in serving the industry at local and provincial levels. Recognizing the need for a stronger, unified voice, industry leaders came together to create CASK— a unified, forward-thinking association to better serve contractors, trades, consultants, and suppliers. By coming together as one, CASK strengthens the voice of the construction sector, ensuring its members are equipped with the advocacy, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive in an evolving industry.
11 to 50 staff
