Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) / L'Association Canadienne de Gastroenterologie

The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) was founded in 1962 with a mandate of:
• Supporting and engaging in the study of the organs of the digestive tract in health and disease,
• Promoting the advancement of the science and art of gastroenterology by providing leadership in patient care, research, teaching and continuing professional development (CPD), and
• Promoting and maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Over 1100 members including gastroenterologists, surgeons, pediatricians, basic scientists and nurses comprise the Association. The CAG provides professional gastroenterological education and funding opportunities for gastrointestinal health and disease research, and more recently, has advocated for improved timeliness and quality of digestive health care for Canadians. Mission:
The CAG is a member-focused organization with a mission to support and engage in the study of the organs of the digestive tract in health and disease, as well as to promote and advance gastroenterology by providing leadership in patient care, research, teaching and continuing professional development. The CAG is committed to promoting and maintaining the highest ethical standards for Canada’s community of gastroenterologists.