Technical Standards and Safety Authority

TSSA's goal is to make people's lives better by enhancing public safety. A full-service safety provider, TSSA carries out a broad spectrum of tasks on behalf of governments, businesses and the general public.

From safety inspections to engineering reviews, technical training and certification to public education and outreach, our unique risk management and proactive partnership approach helps us improve public safety outcomes. As a self-funded, not-for-profit organization, TSSA delivers superior solutions efficiently and cost-effectively.

The Canadian Standards Association

A not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, overnment and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace.

As a solutions-oriented organization, we work in Canada and around the world to develop standards that address real needs, such as enhancing public safety and health. Advancing the quality of life. Helping to preserve the environment. Facilitating trade.

We help people understand standards through education and information products and services. Each year, thousands of people benefit from the training materials, workshops and seminars offered by the CSA Learning Centre.

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)

The country's largest industry trade association, representing approximately 1,000 professional contractors, and hundreds of industry manufacturers and distributors.

For more than 40 years, HRAI has built its reputation as a knowledgeable, reliable and expert source for all things "heating and cooling", and encourages a high standard of professional performance from its members. In addition to requiring trade certifications and licences, HRAI provides acclaimed technical training for its members, and works with regulators to define codes and standards in the best interest of all Canadians.

HRAI is currently in the process of reworking its Members & Industry and Homeowners & Building Owners websites to ensure they continue to meet customers’ needs and serve as an excellent source of information.

Ontario Ground Water Association

Dedicated to protecting and promoting Ontario's most precious resource.
 
Groundwater is a vital resource for approximately 3 million Ontarians. Often it is he only source of clean water for drinking, farming, and manufacturing. A number of municipalities use groundwater as the major source of its citizens’ water supply.  The groundwater industry in Ontario had its beginnings in the early 1900s. The creation of the Ontario Water Resources Commission (OWRC) was in 1955. The OWRC had the lead in developing regulations, policies and guidelines, and securing abundant and safe groundwater supplies throughout Ontario.

The Ontario Ground Water Association was created in 1952 as a not-for-profit organization to facilitate the various sectors of the groundwater industry coming together for the delivery of safe and clean water supplies throughout the Province.