The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC)
http://www.gdc.net

The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) is Canada's national graphic design association. We are a member-based organization of design professionals, educators, administrators, students, and associates in communications, marketing, media and design-related fields.

Through various publications, seminars, events and design exhibitions, the GDC builds awareness of graphic design and its important role in people's lives. Of equal importance, but less tangible, is the GDC communications network which facilitates an ongoing exchange if ideas and information. GDC is a member of the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda), the worldwide non-governmental body representing the graphic design profession.

The Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications (CAPIC)
http://www.capic.org

The Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications CAPIC was founded in 1978 as a national, not-for-profit association dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the rights and interests of photographers, illustrators and recently, digital artists, working in the communications industry. Starting as a single group in Toronto, CAPIC has grown to six chapters, spanning the country from Halifax to Vancouver, with a membership of over 500.

CAPIC is the collective voice and advocate for professional photographers and illustrators in Canada. We work hard to maintain industry standards, create a community, fight for copyright protection, and much more. Our work helps all the professionals in our industry, but only members benefit fully. We are active at the federal government level, working to promote the rights of artists and lobbying to have the Canadian Copyright Act changed to give Canadian photographers the same protection offered in other countries.

The major benefit of CAPIC membership is the ability to meet other professionals in your local area through Chapter events and educational programs. CAPIC is the acknowledged leader in business practices education for illustrators and photographers in Canada.