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About CSBAA

Practical AI support for Canadian small businesses.

The Canadian Small Business AI Association is a Canadian membership association supporting small and medium-sized businesses as they develop practical AI skills and responsible workplace practices.

Our Purpose

Mission

To help Canadian small businesses develop the knowledge, practical skills, and responsible practices needed to use AI effectively at work.

Vision

A Canadian small business community that can adopt AI with confidence, appropriate oversight, and a clear understanding of its limitations.

Our Work

Practical support for workplace AI adoption.

CSBAA focuses on activities that Canadian small business teams can use and evaluate in their day-to-day work.

What we do

We develop applied training programs, practical implementation resources, and learning opportunities that help small business teams use AI more effectively at work.

Who we serve

Our work is designed for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, including owners, managers, team leads, and professionals responsible for workplace AI adoption.

How we support members

Members can access eligible program pricing, practical resources, selected workshops, and opportunities to share feedback on future programming.

Membership in Practice

Professional exchange and member connections.

CSBAA's membership model is designed to support practical discussion, peer learning, and professional relationships among Canadian business owners and professionals.

Professionals taking part in a panel discussion

Professional Discussions

Panel and facilitated discussion formats create space for practical perspectives and shared learning.

A group of professionals gathered around a dinner table

Member Connections

Informal gatherings help professionals continue conversations and build working relationships.

Leadership

Current Leadership

The current leadership team is responsible for developing CSBAA's programs, membership model, resources, and organizational operations.

Dave Hao

Chair

Gavin

Director

Organization

Organizational Status

CSBAA is currently developing its membership model, training programs, resource library, and organizational governance. Additional information will be published as these activities are formally established.

Current development priorities

  • Membership and program operations are being developed in stages
  • Governance documents will be published after formal approval
  • Organizational information will be updated as registration details are confirmed

Program Development

How Our Programs Are Developed

CSBAA programs are organized around common workplace tasks, practical implementation needs, and responsible-use considerations. Content is reviewed and updated as AI tools, workplace practices, and Canadian guidance change.

  • Applied exercises based on common small business workflows
  • Clear attention to privacy, human review, and appropriate use
  • Program updates that reflect changes in tools and guidance
  • Participant and member feedback used to improve future delivery

Contact

Contact CSBAA

Reach our membership team for questions about joining, member training, certification programs, events, or general association inquiries.

Member services

Most programs delivered live online across Canada

945 Syscon Rd, Burlington, ON, L7L 5S3

membership@csbaa.ca