When you join the association, you also join a local branch or twig. If there is no branch or twig nearby, and you don’t have the time to help start one up, you can join as a member at large. To learn about having this affiliation, visit our Members at Large page.
At present, there are five active branches in Canada:
BC Branch
President, Kathleen Schmitt
Find local programs, information and events on their website here
National Capital Region Branch
President, Arlene Smith
Find local programs, information and events on their website here
Niagara Branch
President: Sharon Frayne
Find local programs, information and events on their website here
Peterborough Branch
Acting Co-President: Val Crowley
See CAA-Peterborough’s Facebook page here.
Find out about upcoming branch events on the Canadian Authors calendar at https://canadianauthors.org/national/events/month/?tribe_organizers%5B%5D=17369
Toronto Branch
Co-Presidents: Lee Parpart and J.F. Garrard
Find local programs, information and events here
Managed almost entirely by dedicated volunteers, these branches usually operate without offices and staff. To find out more about a branch near you, visit the branch’s website and check out their events, meeting times, etc.
Interested in helping set up or rebuild a branch (or twig – a branch-in-development) in your area? Find out more at