Serving Writers Since 1921
About the Canadian Authors Association
A National Organization with a Local Presence
The Canadian Authors Association (CAA) is a national organization with a local presence dedicated to promoting a flourishing community of writers across Canada and to encourage works of literary and artistic merit.
The organization does this by:
- establishing and maintaining professional standards,
- promoting professionalism and good practices,
- providing opportunities for professional development,
- promoting the fair and equitable treatment of writers,
- working in partnership with other relevant organizations, and
- promoting awareness of Canada's writing and publishing environment.
The CAA was incorporated without share capital in 1947 and received tax exempt status as a registered national arts service organization (NASO) in August 1997.
More information about the CAA is available as you browse through the links on the left and the brief overview below.
Writers Helping Writers Since 1921
If you are serious about your writing you will want to become a CAA member to obtain the greatest benefit and access to the wide range of services and networking that is available only to our members.
Membership is available to both professional and aspiring writers as well as to those wishing to support Canadian writers and writing.
Join online with our secure payment system (or by phone or by mail).
Significant Contributions
There are many local writing groups across the country, but none are backed by the resources of a national writing organization with a remarkable history of significant contributions to Canadian writing.
The CAA was founded to deal with such issues as copyright and has played a leading role in the recognition of literary talent with the establishment of the Governor General's Literary Awards in 1936.
National Writers with a Local Presence
If you are looking for the type of support only a large national association can give you combined with the direct contact of friendly local branches located in communities right across Canada then the CAA is for you.
"Writers Helping Writers" is more than a motto—it expresses our commitment to beginning and established writers alike.
Our Virtual Branch provides for the needs of those living in remoter communities, those that find attending meetings inconvenient and those that enjoy the friendly expertise that is freely shared.
Join Us!
Why not become a Canadian Authors Association member? You not only support the services that you need as a writer, but you are contributing to the future of Canadian writing.
Canadian Scenes
The Canadian scenic images on this page and throughout the site are provided by various Canadian Authors Association members from their collections and are used with permission. Copyright is retained by the member. Copying or use without express written permission is not permitted. See our Conditions of Use for details.
www.CanAuthors.org/index.html
Updated: July 11, 2010
