our mission:
CLCA/ACCL supports and advocates for Canadian Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs).
our vision:
CLCA/ACCL envisions a culture in which breastfeeding/chestfeeding is acknowledged, promoted, supported and protected.
our goal:
The CLCA/ACCL will play an active role in establishing a breastfeeding culture through support of our members.
OUR purpose:
- To advocate for the role of the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in Canada.
- To encourage International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiner (IBCLE) certification for lactation consultants.
- To encourage education and research in lactation.
- To facilitate communication and networking among it's members.
- To support, in Canada, the implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes as interpreted by the World Health Assembly
- To make representations and serve as a an advisory board to relevant authorities on issues of concern to our members.
