LA SOCIETE CANADIENNE DES SCIENCES JUDICIAIRES

What LA SOCIETE CANADIENNE DES SCIENCES JUDICIAIRES does

The Canadian Society of Forensic Science (CSFS) / Société canadienne des sciences judiciaires is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1953 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It is incorporated to maintain professional standards and to promote the study and enhance the stature of forensic science. Membership is open internationally to professionals with an active interest in forensic science, and the society organizes its members into ten discipline sections (Anthropology, Biology, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Chemistry, Documents, Engineering, General, Medical, Odontology, Toxicology) and two standing committees — the Alcohol Test Committee (ATC) and the Drugs and Driving Committee (DDC) — that advise the Federal Minister of Justice on alcohol and drug testing matters.

CSFS's core products are the quarterly peer-reviewed CSFS Journal (published via Taylor & Francis, accepting English and French submissions with bilingual abstracts), a biennial scientific conference (~every 18 months), an awards program (Derome, Distinguished Service, Doug Lucas, H. Ward Smith, Rita Charlebois, Education, Memorial, and Certificate of Merit), and a Student Zone with career resources and a $50/year student membership pathway. Membership tiers include Regular/Associate/Provisional at $125/year and Emeritus at a waived fee. Distribution is self-serve through the society's website (csfs.ca), with payment via TD Merchant Solutions and journal fulfillment through Taylor & Francis.

Revenue is generated from membership dues, journal subscriptions (paper copies at a $10/year supplement), conference fees, and merchandise. The organization operates with 1–10 employees, hosts annual general meetings, and reaches members through email newsletters, webinars, social media (Facebook, Twitter @csfs1953, Instagram @csfs1953, LinkedIn), and in-person/regional events. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investment are reported; the society is member-governed through a Board of Directors and independently operated as a Canadian non-profit corporation.

Name

LA SOCIETE CANADIENNE DES SCIENCES JUDICIAIRES

Legal name

Société canadienne des sciences judiciaires

Website

https://csfs.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Canadian Society of Forensic Science (Société canadienne des sciences judiciaires) is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1953 in Ottawa that sets forensic science professional standards through membership, a peer-reviewed quarterly journal, biennial conferences, and advisory committees to the Federal Minister of Justice.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAFAI

Forensic Science & Crime Laboratories (Justice System Support)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Justice System (Courts, Prosecution & Corrections)

SECONDARYBPAIAGAI

Criminal Investigations & Forensics (Detectives, Crime Labs, CSI)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

SECONDARYBPAHAIAO

Forensic Engineering & Failure Analysis Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

Keywords

• Forensic science society
• Professional membership
• Scientific publications
• Forensic conferences
• Professional awards

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from Regular, Associate, Provisional, Emeritus, and Student members form the primary revenue stream. Student membership is $50/year, Regular/Associate/Provisional members pay $125/year, and Emeritus membership is waived.
2. CSFS Journal Subscription: The society publishes a peer-reviewed scientific journal in partnership with Taylor & Francis. Members receive online access included in dues. Paper subscriptions available for $10 annual supplement.
3. Conference Revenue: Revenue from annual scientific conferences, workshops, and regional events including ticket sales for members and non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Canadian Society of Forensic Science (CSFS) is a non-profit professional membership organization that maintains professional standards and promotes the study of forensic science across nine disciplinary sections. Its primary offerings are professional membership across five tiers (Regular, Associate, Provisional, Emeritus, Student), the quarterly peer-reviewed CSFS Journal published with Taylor & Francis, biennial scientific conferences with workshops, an awards program recognizing excellence in forensic science, and advisory committee services to the Federal Minister of Justice on alcohol and drug testing matters.

Product overview

The Canadian Society of Forensic Science (CSFS) operates as a professional membership organization rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal published through Taylor & Francis, biennial scientific conferences with workshops and plenary sessions, a student zone with career resources, and an awards program recognizing excellence in forensic science. The society organizes sections across ten forensic disciplines (Anthropology, Biology, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Chemistry, Documents, Engineering, General, Medical, Odontology, Toxicology) and maintains two standing committees: the Alcohol Test Committee and the Drugs and Driving Committee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CSFS Professional Membership Professional membership in the Canadian Society of Forensic Science across five tiers (Regular, Associate, Provisional, Emeritus, Student). Members receive access to the CSFS Journal, voting rights at AGMs (Regular members), eligibility for society committees and awards, conference discounts, and inclusion in an international forensic science professional community. Annual dues range from $50 (Student) to $125 (Regular/Associate/Provisional), with Emeritus membership waived.
• CSFS Journal (Peer-Reviewed Quarterly) A quarterly international peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing original forensic science research, published in March, June, September, and December. Available online to members included in dues; non-members subscribe via tandfonline.com through Taylor & Francis. Hardcopy paper subscription available for $10/year supplement. Accepts articles in English or French with bilingual abstracts. Has published 75+ articles from authors in 13 countries since 2010.
• Annual Scientific Conference Biennial scientific conference held approximately every 18 months featuring workshops, scientific sessions, and plenary presentations on forensic science topics. Attracts forensic scientists, law enforcement professionals, and academics from Canada and internationally. Held both in-person (e.g., 2016 Montreal with 130+ participants) and virtually (e.g., June 2021 with 351 delegates from 19 countries — the largest and most international conference in society history). Registration fees apply separately for members and non-members.

Quantifiable outcome

• International reach across 19+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Taylor & FranciscoreTechnology or IntegrationTaylor & Francis serves as the academic publishing partner for the CSFS Journal. They provide online hosting through tandfonline.com, handle subscription fulfillment for both electronic and hardcopy versions of the journal. Privacy policy compliance is maintained between both parties.
• TD Merchant SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party secure payment gateway used to process payments for membership dues, conferences, and regional events. CSFS does not store credit card details.
• International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSFS members participate in IAFS scientific programs. The H. Ward Smith Award provides travel assistance for members to present at IAFS meetings. CSFS past presidents have served as IAFS presidents.
• American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization with overlapping membership. Listed as link of forensic interest.
• Canadian Archaeological Association (CAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAA provides resources for Indigenous communities considering investigating unmarked graves. Referenced in CSFS official response to Indian Residential School Burials.
• Canadian Association for Physical Anthropology (CAPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPA provides resources related to residential schools. Referenced in CSFS official response to Indian Residential School Burials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS): U.S.-based professional society for forensic scientists offering a peer-reviewed journal (Journal of Forensic Sciences), an annual scientific conference, professional sections across forensic disciplines, and awards. CSFS explicitly cross-links AAFS as a partner, making it the closest functional analogue outside Canada.
• International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS): Global umbrella organization for forensic science associations; CSFS members participate in IAFS programs and past CSFS presidents have led IAFS. Operates triennial international conferences and global scientific exchange — a direct super-peer to CSFS at the international level.
• Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (UK): UK-based professional membership body for forensic scientists offering accreditation (CFS designation), publications, scientific meetings, and specialist working groups. Comparable model to CSFS with similar member-driven, peer-reviewed-journal structure.

Emerging players

• Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT): International professional organization for forensic toxicologists with peer-reviewed journal, annual meeting, and continuing-education focus. Comparable as a discipline-specific scientific society, narrower than CSFS but overlapping on Toxicology section membership.

Regional players

• European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI): Europe-wide network of government and academic forensic laboratories focused on standards, accreditation, and harmonization of forensic methods. Comparable to CSFS's standards-setting and advisory function but at institutional rather than individual membership level and in Europe.
• Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS): ANZ national professional society for forensic scientists that publishes research, runs biennial conferences, and supports student engagement — the same operating model as CSFS but serving the Australia/New Zealand membership base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/csfs1953
• Facebookfacebook.com/csfscanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadian-society-of-forensic-science
• Instagraminstagram.com/csfs1953

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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