Services to Members

ITS Canada provides many varied services to our members:

	Networking opportunities – sources for partners, suppliers and solutions through meetings and events organized by ITS Canada
	The members-only area of ITS Canada’s website includes a wide range of beneficial information:
	ITS Canada Membership Database Access to contact information for all ITS Canada members along with a downloadable PDF of Corporate members
	Presentations made at events Access to information presented at workshops and conferences
	Monthly newsletters Breaking news on the ITS industry in Canada and around the world, including news on 511 and regional updates
	Photo library Images are available for member use with permission from the owner
	ITS industry opportunities Access to RFPs posted by domestic and international organizations
	Board and Committee activities Find out what groups such as ITS Canada’s Membership Committee are actively contributing to the Society and the industry
	Business opportunities through both outbound and inbound trade missions and exhibitions, including international opportunities – ITS Canada contacts provide opportunities to develop relationships both in Canada and internationally, which may benefit you or your organization
	Architecture development – ITS Canada provides training on the framework developed by Transport Canada to allow the industry to speak in common terms and language – allows your organization to jump start into the industry
	Standards development – ITS Canada provides updates on standards development, which facilitate communication between devices and sub-systems, and identifies for manufacturers the protocols common to the industry
	Seminars, workshops – members benefit from reduced registration fees (ITS Canada member rate) and from information provided at these events, with the opportunity to meet with colleagues to gain exposure for your organization and to share your expertise
	Interest groups and task forces – members with common interests join together to form a committee that meets to develop goals and to collaborate towards a positive outcome – one example is the IntelliDriveSM Task Force, which delves into topical issues surrounding the Connected Vehicle
	Government liaison – opportunities to participate in presentations to local, provincial or national government representatives in order to build a case for ITS
	World Congress – an international meeting of ITS industry representatives, held annually – ITS Canada typically hosts a booth at each World Congress and members are invited to participate
	Other international events – ITS Canada participates in international initiatives with the assistance of the federal Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; participating members receive travel subsidies through ITS Canada
	Keep abreast of industry developments – ITS Canada is the focal point for ITS development in Canada, and shares important news via our e-mail distribution list
	Announcements – spread the news about your organization’s achievements through our newsletter (press releases and updates)
	Low-cost advertising through our online Members Directory, which includes a profile of your organization and a link to your website.

See also Benefits of Membership