Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) / Association canadienne des ergotherapeutes (ACE)

The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is the national organization that supports more than 20,000 occupational therapists (OTs), occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) and students who work or study in Canada. OTs improve the health and well-being of Canadians by working in partnership with people and communities that help them participate more fully in activities that are important to their everyday lives. CAOT provides resources, services and learning opportunities that assist OTs in achieving excellence in their professional practice. Additionally, CAOT provides leadership in the development and promotion of the occupational therapy profession in Canada and internationally.

Mandate :
A healthier, more inclusive world through occupational therapy practice and influence

Purpose:
Occupational therapy will be fully energized as a transformative practice for health promotion, participation, belonging, quality of life, justice, and equity with clients (including individuals, families, groups, and communities) and systems. Occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) will be seen as both an essential part of Canadian health and social systems and as profound influencers for a more inclusive, healthier society.