The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) is a national coalition of community-based AIDS organizations across Canada dedicated to strengthening the response to HIV/AIDS across all sectors of society, and to enriching the lives of people and communities living with HIV/AIDS. CAS advocates on behalf of people and communities affected by HIV/AIDS, facilitates the development of programs, services and resources for our member groups, and provides a national framework for community-based participation in Canada's response to AIDS.