The Canadian Association for Biological Safety/L’Association Canadienne Pour La Sécurité Biologique (CABS-ACSB) was formed in 1990 as the Canadian affiliate of the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA). CABS-ACSB is a non-profit association, which aims to establish a Canadian network of individuals interested in a wide variety of biological safety issues and to enhance the knowledge and understanding of biological safety throughout Canada. CABS-ACSB aims to develop a forum for the exchange of information relating to Biosafety, and to promote Biosafety awareness and procedures. CABS-ACSB provides its members with information on current guidelines, standards, and regulations relevant to Biosafety in Canada. Through quarterly newsletters/communiques and participation and providing training initiatives at the annual Canadian Biosafety Symposium, CABS-ACSB strives to provide a united, national voice for Biosafety professionals in Canada. Members range from students to senior professionals, from disciplines as diverse as healthcare, academia, emergency response, pharmaceutical/biotech industries and regulatory affairs.