80 Top Association Startups and Companies in Toronto (2021)

June 19, 2021

This article showcases our top picks for the best Toronto based Association companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Association industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

Top Toronto Association Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

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Our mandate is to invest in the best interests of Canada Pension Plan contributors and beneficiaries and to maximize investment returns

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

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MS promotes multiple sclerosis research and provides education and services.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

The Learning Partnership

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Learning Partnership is a national charitable organization dedicated to support, promote and advance publicly funded education in Canada.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Oxford Properties Group

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Oxford’s team of 1,700 individuals takes a hands-on approach to the investment, development and management of our global property portfolio.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

INV Metals

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INV Metals Inc. is a Canadian mineral resource company.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Unifor

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Unifor is Canada’s largest private sector union, with more than 310,000 members across the country.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Canadian Cancer Society

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Canadian Cancer Society is a company that specializes in cancer funding services.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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CMHC help Canadians meet their housing needs.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine

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CCRM is dedicated to supporting foundational technologies that accelerate the commercialization of stem cell- and biomaterials-based.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Government of Ontario

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Government of Ontario is Government extending all kinds of information, facilities & well being of the citizens of Ontario.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario

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Ontario Chartered Professional Accountants, and to members of the public from across the province.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Samara

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Samara Canada is dedicated to reconnecting citizens to politics.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Engineers Without Borders Canada

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Investing in people and ideas to end global poverty.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants

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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada is the national organization supporting a unified Canadian accounting profession.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

CST Consultants

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CST help families keep their money safe and growing in a registered education savings plan (RESP).

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

ME to WE Social Enterprises

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ME to WE is a social enterprise that provides products that make an impact, empowering people to change the world.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

University of Toronto – The Entrepreneurship Hatchery

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At the Hatchery, we are invested in building a strong entrepreneurial community at the University of Toronto.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Raising The Village

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Providing critical infrastructure, tools and training to recovering villages.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

TechToronto

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TechToronto is the best way to expand your knowledge and network within Toronto’s technology community.​

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

The Azrieli Foundation.

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The Azrieli Foundation is a Canadian philanthropic organization that supports a wide range of initiatives and programs.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Toronto Public Library

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Toronto Public Library provides free and equitable access to services which meet the changing needs of Torontonians.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Insurance Bureau of Canada

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Insurance Bureau of Canada association representing Canada’s private home, auto and business insurers.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Save the Children International

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Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization

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The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada is the national self-regulatory organization.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

The Victor Dahdaleh Foundation

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Victor Phillip Michael Dahdaleh created the Victor Dahdaleh Foundation to support and fund various philanthropic initiatives.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Watchuseek

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Watchuseek is an online database that offers web links to watch manufacturers, forums, collections, and more.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

GiftTool

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GiftTool helps nonprofit organizations achieve and exceed their goals in fundraising and similar ventures.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Multiplicity Labs

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Corporate Innovation Consultancy

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Maclean’s magazine

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Maclean’s Magazine offers articles about international affairs, social issues, national politics, business, and culture.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Toronto International Film Festival

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Toronto International Film Festival is an organization that hosts a film festival in Toronto.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

UNICEF Canada

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UNICEF is a non-profit humanitarian organization focusing on saving children’s lives around the globe.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Ontario Media Development Corporation

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The OMDC is the central catalyst for Ontario’s cultural media cluster.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Daily Bread Food Bank

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A registered charity that is fighting hunger in our communities. Every year thousands of people across Toronto rely on food banks.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Canadian Jewellers Association

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Canadian Jewellers Association is Canada’s directory of trusted jewellery stores

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Nature Conservancy Of Canada

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Nature Conservancy of Canada directly protects and cares our country’s most vulnerable natural areas & the plants & animals they sustain.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Global Alliance for Genomics & Health

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International coalition dedicated to improving human health by maximizing the potential of genomic medicine through data sharing.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

CNIB

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CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

HackerNest

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HackerNest is a global nonprofit that gets more people into tech so they can afford to be healthier & happier.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Canadian Feed the Children

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Canadian Feed The Children (CFTC) is a Canadian Children’s Charity dedicated to fighting Child Hunger in Africa, Haiti, Bolivia & Canada.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

CPSA

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CPSA is a Canadian association for sales and marketing professionals.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Rank Secure

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Website development and search engine optimization firm. Includes services offered, case studies and portfolio.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

FEVA TV

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FEVA TV is a Canadian television network specifically promoting black programs.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

WXN

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WXN creates and delivers innovative networking, mentoring, professional and personal development to support and recognize.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Canadian Civil Liberties Association

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Canadian Civil Liberties Association is a non-profit organization dealing with issues of fundamental civil liberties and human rights.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Toronto Human Resources Professional Association

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Association in Toronto, Ontario

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Ontario Science Centre

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The Ontario Science Centre delights, informs and challenges the communities we serve, enriching peoples lives and understanding.

TEN

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Design of business development services and making economic systems friendly to entrepreneurship and self-employment

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Inorbital

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A Toronto Web Design and Development Company Serving the Globe

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Istituto Italiano Di Cultura Toronto

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Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Toronto Society of Financial Analyst

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Toronto Society of Financial Analyst is a not-for-profit firm.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

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International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers is an airport security screeners union in Canada.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Clinical Trials Ontario

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Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) is an independent not-for-profit organization established with support from the Government of Ontario.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber of Commerce representing Ontario business owners.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

ACTRA Toronto

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ACTRA Toronto Union of actors, background performers and stunt people. Canadian culture-positive.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada

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DIACC is a non-profit coalition of public and private sector leaders committed to developing a Canadian digital identification.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

LGBT in Capital Markets

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LGBT in Capital Markets is a registered not-for-profit that develops and advances LGBT talent in the capital markets industry.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Access Copyright

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Access Copyright is a non-profit organization that represent Canadian writers, visual artists, and publishers.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Ontario Federation of Labour

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The Ontario Federation of Labour is a federation of labour unions in the Canadian province of Ontario.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Centre for Study of Insurance Operations

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Centre for Study of Insurance Operations is Canada’s industry association of property and casualty insurers, brokers and software providers.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Canadian Partnership AgainstCancer

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is an independent organization to accelerate action on cancer control for all Canadians.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Retail Council of Canada

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Retail Council of Canada (RCC) has been the Voice of Retail in Canada since 1963.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

International Performance Management Institute

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The health of the nation arguably rests on the health of its population; with advances in technology and medical care

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Web.net

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Builds Drupal websites for non-profits, social enterprises, unions, and other community-based organizations.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Ontario Professional Planners Institute

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute is the recognized voice of the Province’s planning profession.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Foster & Associates Financial Services

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Foster & Associates is an independent employee-owned firm.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Consulting Engineers of Ontario

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Consulting Engineers of Ontario has been the non-profit association of engineering firms in this province.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Families in Global Transition

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Research and developing best practices that support the growth, success and well-being of people crossing cultures around the world.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Toronto French Business Network

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The TFBN is a welcoming community of business-driven individuals connected with the French ecosystem.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Canada Trust

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Canada Trust working to integrate environmental responsibility into every aspect of our business.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Council of Ministers of Education, Canada

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CMEC is an intergovernmental body that provides leadership in education at the pan-Canadian and international levels.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area

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A world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Career Edge

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Career Edge is a self-sustaining social enterprise that connects leading Canadian employers with diverse.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Junior Achievement of Central Ontario

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Our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Canadian Space Society

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The Canadian Space Society (CSS) is a national non-profit organization made up of professionals and enthusiasts pursuing.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Natural Life Sciences Inc

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ZWell is the Natural Health Community for people aged 45 years and better.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

The Canadian Center of Science and Education

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CCSE is a scientific publisher delivering support and services to scholars in Canada and around the world.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Canadian Urban Transit Association

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Canadian Urban Transit Association

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

LunchBoxPass

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LunchBoxPass offers a $139 monthly membership that lets its members get lunch every weekday for less than $7 per meal.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Canadian Nuclear Society

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CNS promotes the exchange of information on all aspects of nuclear science and technology and its applications.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

WWF Canada

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For half a century, WWF has worked to protect the future of nature. WWF is Canada’s largest international conservation organization

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