The Canadian Association of Transplantation (CAT) is a national non-profit association committed to facilitating and enhancing the transplant process. This is done in an atmosphere of respect for human dignity in partnership with others committed to organ and tissue donation and the benefits of transplantation.

• provide professional and public education
• promote and facilitate communication among members and partners
• promote organ and tissue donor awareness
• play an advisory role in the development of policies and guidelines affecting organ and tissue donation and transplantation
• strengthen partnerships among associated agencies with a vested interest in organ and tissue donation and transplantation
• promote research
• provide a forum for the presentation of research findings regarding organ and tissue donation, procurement, and transplantation