Association for Canadian Studies The only national
organization (non-profit) exclusively dedicated to the promotion of research,
teaching and publications on Canada.
Association of Community Colleges of Canada Leads and advocates for
member institutions in their
provision of learning opportunities that promote the total development of the individuals within society.
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) A not-for-profit, non-governmental
association that represents, at home and abroad, 91 Canadian universities in order to foster and promote the interests of higher education.
Canadian Association of Learned
Journals Representing over 140 Canadian journals, CALJ
aims to ensure the well-being of learned journals in Canada as important
disseminators of scholarly work.
Canadian Association of University Research Administrators (CAURA) A national
association committed to: improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of research administration at Canadian universities; maintaining
a strong presence and coherent voice on key issues relevant to research; and fostering co-operation and links with
other organizations active in the management and administration of research.
Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women A national, feminist
organization dedicated to social, political and economic equality for girls and women through
improved and expanded learning opportunities, with a focus on literacy, equity in
education and job training.
Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education Dedicated to increasing public awareness of the issues
that face Canada's post-secondary institutions and fostering excellence in institutional advancement.
Canadian Federation of Students National
student movement comprising over
400,000 members in 60 college and university students' unions across Canada.
Canadian Graduate Council
Aims to meet the unique needs of graduate students in
Canada by promoting the interests of graduate
students and working to maintain and improve the
quality of graduate studies in Canada.
Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW) Committed
to advancing the position of women in society, to encouraging research about the reality of women's lives, and to affirming the diversity of women's experience.
Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities
¾1998 An annual forum for interdisciplinary scholarly interaction and
the presentation and discussion of research in the social sciences and humanities, formerly encompassed by the Learned
Societies Conference.
Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada Representing 54 learned
societies, 69 universities and
colleges and over 24,000 scholars and graduates, the HSSF promotes teaching,
research, and scholarship in the humanities and social sciences and a better
understanding of the importance of such work for Canada and the world.
International Development Research Centre
As an independent think tank and funding agency, supported by the Canadian government, IDRC
focusses on applied research on social, economic, and environmental development problems.
National Institute for Scientific Research (INRS)
A Université du Québec institution that focuses on project-oriented basic and applied research, advanced education, and researcher training in culture and society, water, energy and materials, geo-resources, oceanology, health, telecommunications and urbanisation.
Commission d'évaluation de l'enseignement collégial du Québec (CEEC)* An independent
government organization whose evaluation mandate covers most aspects of college education, with special emphasis on student achievement and programs of studies.
Conseil québécois de la recherche sociale*
CQRS finances high-quality social research, adressing high priorities research
areas, to improve the health and well-being of the people of Québec. The purpose of the Conseil is
to see that applied social research makes a major contribution to social and economic progress in
Québec.
Société GRICS*
By providing integrated solutions for the education network, Société GRICS contributes to the development of information technology in Quebec schools.
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