Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) “is an umbrella non- governmental organization comprised of 200 colleges, universities, schools, school boards, educational organizations and businesses across Canada. Nationally, CBIE engages in policy development, research, advocacy and public information. CBIE is both a leader in shaping Canada's international education agenda and a highly recognized provider of professional development programs for Canada's international educators. CBIE manages vital services for foreign students in Canada.”
See http://www.cbie.ca/ (Canada)

Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) is a national, independent, non-profit organization with a mandate to promote and support research to improve all aspects of learning across Canada. The CCL focuses on 1) research, research dissemination, and knowledge mobilization, 2) monitoring and reporting on progress on learning outcomes, and 3) knowledge exchange to inform decision-making.
See http://www.ccl-cca.ca (Canada)

Canadian Network for Democratic Learning (CANDLE) is a growing organization of adult education organizations in Canada committed to “providing a forum for mutual support among adult education practitioners who promote adult learning for democracy. CANDLE values the different contributions of community-based, union-based, institution-based, Aboriginal, academic and adult educators and adult learners, and provides support to all adult learners and the organizations providing adult education for democracy.”
See http://www.candlenet.ca/what.asp (Canada)

Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) “brings together Canada's national and international unions, the provincial and territorial federations of labour and 137 district labour councils … [It is] active in every aspect of the economic, social and political life of Canadians, from fair wages and safe working conditions to universal health care, equality rights, a sustainable environment, and much more.” The Canadian Labour Congress creates leadership capacity in labour education and literacy work.
See http://www.clc-ctc.ca (Canada)