TECHNATION: Uniting technology, government and community for Canada's future. As the leading national technology industry association, TECHNATION proudly represents the Canadian technology companies that are changing the world through innovation, creativity and ingenuity. The success of our members is integral to our country’s economic success – today, and well into the future. Our role is to champion Canada’s technological future and help facilitate and enable industry and government to work together for our country’s prosperity. This is something we’ve done proudly for more than 60 years. But as technology and Canada’s tech sector continues to grow and evolve, so does TECHNATION. As Canada’s national technology business association, TECHNATION champions the development of a robust and sustainable digital economy in Canada. A vital connection between business and government, we provide our members with the advocacy, networking and professional development services that help them to thrive nationally and compete globally. A prominent advocate for the expansion of Canada’s innovative capacity, TECHNATION encourages technology adoption to capitalize on productivity and performance opportunities across all sectors. A member-driven not-for-profit, TECHNATION has served as the authoritative national voice of the $210 billion ICT industry for over 60 years. More than 43,200 Canadian ICT firms create and supply goods and services that contribute to a more productive, competitive, and innovative society. The ICT sector generates more than 666,500 jobs and invests $7.5 billion annually in R&D, more than any other private sector performer. Membership is open to all organizations in Canada involved in ICT. Fees are structured according to the size and nature of the enterprise. ALL employees of our member companies can take advantage of our services, contribute to our research and participate in our networking initiatives