CAA members are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of avalanche safety, and are committed to life-long learning and pursuit of excellence in their fields. Vision: The Canadian public has the highest degree of confidence in the avalanche safety programs and services delivered by CAA members. Mission: We ensure that our diverse membership of avalanche practitioners meets the highest standards, and adhere to best practices to secure the confidence of governments, industry and Canadians. We do this by: - Protecting the public interest by ensuring members adhere to the CAA's Code of Ethics - Representing CAA members who are professionally engaged in avalanche work in Canada - Maintaining, monitoring and enforcing standards of education and qualifications for continued membership in the association - Facilitating the exchange of technical information between persons engaged in avalanche safety programs - Supporting public avalanche awareness by acting as a resource base - Encouraging and promoting avalanche safety research and development - Providing professional avalanche education