The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) is the national federation representing just over 4,500 doctors of optometry and students of optometry in Canada. Our mission is to enhance the quality, availability and accessibility of vision-related health care; promote the independent and ethical decision-making of our members; and assist optometrists in practicing to the highest standards of patient care. Optometrists become members of CAO when they join their provincial association.

Executive Committee

• President: Dr. Lil Linton
• President-elect: Dr. Paul Geneau (British Columbia)
• Secretary Treasurer: Dr. Barry Thienes (Saskatchewan)
• Past-president: Dr. Kirsten North

Councillors

• Alberta: Dr. Tanya Sitter
• Manitoba: Dr. Denis Champagne
• Ontario: Dr. John Mastronardi
• Québec: Dr. Claude Neilson
• New Brunswick: Dr. Harry Bohnsack
• Nova Scotia: Dr. Henry Smit
• Prince Edward Island: Dr. Bonnie Gallant
• Newfoundland & Labrador: Dr. Doug Côté