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ITS Canada is a professional non-profit society, with the inter-related goals of fostering ITS applications, promoting government-industry cooperation and strengthening the ITS industry. It is generally acknowledged as the most knowledgeable source for information and advice
on intelligent transportation systems in Canada. The Society positions itself to be fair and unbiased. It does not lobby for or promote any specific commercial interest or government policy. The profile of ITS Canada
extends beyond national boundaries; the Society and its members play prominent roles in the international ITS community. ITS Canada has entered into a number of Memoranda of Understanding with colleague
organizations around the world.
The Intelligent Transportation Systems Society of Canada (ITS Canada) was incorporated in June 1997 as a non-profit professional society. It is the chief focal point for advancing ITS technologies and practices in Canada. Prior to incorporation, ITS Canada was the former Intelligent Vehicle-Highway Systems (IVHS) Roundtable of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC). The Roundtable was a small but dedicated group of ITS professionals that had operated since the early 1990s under the aegis of TAC’s former Research and Development Council.
ITS Canada has evolved into an inclusive and growing national non-profit association. Operations are funded
by members’ dues, events and initiatives related to the Society’s vision, mission and values. The Society has the broad support of key public sector agencies representing the federal, provincial and municipal governments in Canada, as well as the corporate sector. Membership consists of corporations, public organizations, academic institutions and interested individuals. The Society is led by a 16-member Board of Directors, elected from among the members.
The mission of ITS Canada is to lead the promotion and advancement of intelligent
transportation systems and services to benefit Canadians.
We see a world where Canadian expertise in intelligent transportation research, technology and enterprise is seen by Canada and the world as moving people and goods more safely, efficiently and sustainably than ever before.
ITS Canada provides professional advice related to the promotion
and development of intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
Many of the Society’s members are in the forefront of the industry, both nationally and internationally. Because
of the public/private make-up of ITS Canada’s membership
and its stated mission, the Society has developed a solid
working relationship with several federal, provincial and
municipal departments as well as academic institutions, system
integrators, equipment suppliers and consultants. The Society represents
all sectors of the ITS community, and draws on members to
provide expertise on the full spectrum of ITS user services.
ITS Canada is an important player in the international ITS
community. ITS Canada leads
trade missions to foreign markets with ITS opportunities.
The Society participates in international ITS standard development
efforts and conducts ITS awareness sessions and training courses
on the ITS Architecture for Canada.
Through all of these activities, ITS Canada has established
relationships that provide access to the very best international
ITS expertise and knowledge.
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Increasing the awareness of the strategic importance of ITS, including its broad social and economic benefits, among the transportation industry, infrastructure owners, regulators, policy and decision makers and all Canadians |
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Facilitating training, education and professional development among all ITS stakeholders through workshops and conferences within Canada and around the world |
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Participating in the development of Canadian and international ITS standards |
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Presenting for consideration non-technical and institutional ITS issues (privacy, intellectual property, liability) |
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Advocating for the research, development, and deployment of ITS technologies across Canada |
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Strengthening the Canadian ITS industry at home and abroad through targeted events, missions, and congresses |
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Representing Canadian ITS capabilities internationally through agreements and partnerships with like organizations. |
The Executive Director directs the day-to-day management of the Society in fulfilling its mandate, mission and objectives. He is supported by staff, and reports to the 16-member Board of Directors through the Executive Committee, which consists of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and three other Board Members. The Executive Committee meets monthly and provides advice and guidance to the Executive Director in the execution of the Strategic Plan. The Board meets quarterly and provides strategic direction in achieving the vision of ITS Canada.
ITS Canada has a number of specific committees that utilize the expertise of its members to achieve priority objectives in line with the vision and mission. Currently, these consist of:
Annual Conference Planning Committee
Education and Training Committee
International Committee
Member Services Committee
Architecture
and Standards Committee
Promotions Committee
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