The Canadian Telework Association

We have well over 1,000 members, primarily from Canada, but also from dozens of countries. They include individuals, corporate bodies (small, medium and large), academics, and governments (at all levels). 

No membership fees / low operating costs

The CTA was designed to run without funding.  Since our start in 1997, we have not accepted any funding nor membership fees.

To "stay afloat", we must manage our association without many of the administrative costs (paper, phone, mailing etc.) faced by most associations. For example, having a shared website (with space donated by InnoVisions Canada), is one way are able to keep costs to a minimum. This shared site focuses almost entirely on content, which is perfect for both  organizations who consider that "content is king".

We also minimize costs by practicing what we preach, that is, working remotely. For example, our board of directors have not had one face to face meeting. Also, we try not to use paper to send messages, thereby saving postal fees and trees. Our costs are so modest that we have not needed to pass them on to members at this point.  Free membership means we are able to attract more members, which in turn, helps our cause.

CTA's objectives

	provide national leadership for the promotion and development of telework, and telework programs and initiatives across all of Canada
	build a national network of telework experts and resources
	join hands with other major telework associations and initiatives around the globe
	become the leading source of information and recommendations for the private sector, government, and media
	seek endorsement for telework from public, private and media decision-makers
	provide an open forum for the exchange of information between members

General activities

	form strong associations to unite the major telework players in promoting the concept
	develop CTA's Web site, linked with other key sites worldwide
	represent the Canadian telework community before government and regulatory bodies on issues relating to broad social policy
	seek the endorsement, support and participation of high-level industry and government officials towards a national telework agenda
	recognize key achievers in the field of telework
Strategic partnerships Form partnerships with business, government and special interest groups, including:
	senior politicians and bureaucrats at the federal, provincial, state and municipal levels; environmental groups; the media, and various associations and groups
	small, medium and large business organizations, for example, the telecommunications and high tech sector
	Other telework associations and practitioners worldwide
Board of Directors

It costs nothing to join

Joining CTA is free, and we will continue doing what we can to maintain our no-cost membership. Depending on our future activities and membership offerings, a slight membership fee may one day be necessary. If and when that occurs, we will advise you, so that you can then decide whether to remain with us. In the meantime, joining is easy. Simply press here: Join the CTA

Member Benefits

Our modest budget precludes our offering you a barrage of free or price-reduced products and services etc . However, there are some worthwhile benefits:

• Free CTA Newsletter (Telework News);
• Satisfaction of knowing that you are part of a unique network which helps promote telework in Canada.
• Eligibility to receive awards and recognition for your telework-related efforts;
• Participation in Canadian Telework Day;
• Referral opportunities to other teleworkers and telework managers;
• Opportunity to submit telework-related editorials and articles;
• Opportunity to submit your own telework-related link for CTA's website;
• Opportunity to submit your own telework story for one of our case studies.

What countries do CTA members come from?

66% of our members are Canadian; 20% are American and the rest from all over.  Here are just some of the countries they are from:

Where do CTA members work?

CTA's corporate and individual members represent organizations such as: