CATA

What is CATA?
toc [|The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA)] is Canada’s largest high-tech association, committed to helping its members in the global economy. CATA supports Canadian research and development and business growth. CATA’s mission is to “stimulate ‘Global Business Growth’ through the forces of Canadian innovation and strategic partnership.”

Canada: The “World’s Strongest Technology Nation”
Canada has always had an unmatchable history in the developments of new technologies. The light bulb, telephone, radio, and television were all invented in or developed mostly in Canada. Canada was also had the first telephone switches, the first national digital data network, and the first commercial domestic satellite system.

Canada is the most cost-competitive nation. It is the eighth largest economy in the world, and the fourth largest entrepreneurial economy. Canada is also a leader in technology. It had the first network and currently has the longest and fastest network. It has the lowest cost for telephone and Internet services, and is the leader in optical broadband. It has the best research and development structure out of all the [|G7] nations. Canada is also the producer of 80% of the world’s animation software. Canada has very good post-secondary institutions, and the best quality labour force (fourth in the world). On top of that, Canada has had the Top Quality of Life 7 years in a row!

Where Does CATA Fit In?
CATA’s main goal is to help Canadian companies and organizations (who are members with CATA) to maintain Canada’s leadership in technology, research and development, and help them in the global market as well. CATA focuses on providing specific services to help its members use their resources effectively, accelerate business growth, and compete in the global market.