<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

Here's a brief summary of e-mails I have received from Canadians re: the
Canadian Celiac Association.

Marilyn
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>Not all the info on the listserv is useful to us. The US people have
>different standards than we do, and the Europeans are different again. I
>always caution people that they must be expert label readers. I agree
>with wholeheartedly about supporting our Canadian national assoc. Our
>government only talks to national organizations and we need to maintain
>the C.C.A. so that we can get changes made. It is sometimes frustrating
>at how slowly things happen, however.
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>When I needed help in learning the ropes about feeding my husband (he is
>the one with Celiac Disease) my local organization was right there.
>Being active in our organization is one small way that I can repay them.
>If I can help just one person deal with the complexities of eating a
>gluten free diet, my time is well spent.

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>It's amazing to me how many people complain about how
>little clout we have and then won't support the organization(s) that are
>supposed to provide it for us.
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> I couldn't agree more with your comments about supporting the CCA.
> I am a Manitoba chapter member, and am constantly grateful for the
>leadership national has shown.  We also have to keep in mind that probably
>most Canadian celiacs don't have easy internet access.
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For Canadians, who require more information about their national organization:

The Canadian Celiac Association
190 - Britannia Road East, Unit 11
Mississauga, Ont.
L4Z - 1W6
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-363-7296
Local calls: 905-507-6208
Fax: 905-507-4673