Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation
CTTC Building Suite 3404, 1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1S5R1
Phone: (613) 523-2268
Fax: (613) 523-2552
Web: http://www.cotfcanada.org

About the COTF

The Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation became a reality on May 17, 1983.  The first Board of Governors consisted of three prominent Occupational Therapists:  Karen Goldenberg, President; Dr. Thelma Cardwell, Vice President and Dr. Isobel Robinson, Secretary / Treasurer.

The purpose of the Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation has always been to support research and scholarship in the field of occupational therapy.  The Foundation’s focus has been on generating, receiving and maintaining funds and developing mechanisms for granting awards to individuals and organizations for research and scholarships.

From 1983 to 1995, COTF and CAOT shared office space in Toronto.  When CAOT relocated to Ottawa in 1995, COTF remained in Toronto.  However, a decision was made in 2002 for the Foundation to once again share office space with CAOT in order to foster a synergistic relationship which would benefit the entire occupational therapy community.  Since 2004, COTF and CAOT share office space in Ottawa.

VISION

Meaningful daily occupation for all Canadians

MANDATE

To fund and promote scholarship and research in occupational therapy in Canada.

BELIEFS

• COTF is a vehicle for advancing the profession through research.
• Research is a crucial element of evidence-based practice, which translates to best practice.
• Research is an important investment in our profession’s future.
• Research occurs both in academic and clinical settings.
• Research needs to be national in scope and cover all the realms (different scopes/sub disciplines) of occupational therapy.
• Profession shows leadership in its financial investment in research.
• Public awareness of the profession is fundamental for fundraising.
• COTF funded research is disseminated to members of the profession and the public.