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Canadian Association of General Surgeons
The mission statement of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons is to promote the training, education, continuing professional development, thoughtful practice and research essential to the provision of the exemplary surgical care Canadians expect and deserve. The vision of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons is to be the voice of the specialty of General Surgery in Canada.

History:
The Canadian Association of General Surgeons held its inaugural meeting on the 11th of May, 1977 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Canada, to which all general surgeons in Canada were invited. Both the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Professional Corporation in Quebec appreciated the importance of continuing education and consultation with National Specialties Societies, and supported to the establishment of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons in order to represent 2000 general surgeons across Canada. In January 1978, incorporation was successfully filed with the Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs after receiveing permission from the Association of General Surgeons of Quebec to use the name of Canadian Association of General Surgeons.