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Canadian Marketing Association (CMA)

Canada's national marketing industry association, offering education, events, and codes of practice on privacy and ethics.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

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The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) is Canada's national marketing industry association, offering education, events, research and codes of practice on privacy and ethics. It represents marketers across sectors, advocates on regulation such as privacy and anti-spam law, and provides professional development, including training and recognized marketing credentials.