The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA; ) is a federation of eight regional not-for-profit automobile associations in Canada, founded in 1913. The constituent associations (also called "clubs") are responsible for providing roadside assistance, auto touring and leisure travel services, insurance services, and member discount programs within their service territories. The CAA National Office in Ottawa coordinates relations between the clubs, oversees joint initiatives, and lobbies the federal government. In 2020 and 2021, the Gustavson Brand Trust Index named CAA the most trusted brand in Canada. CAA is not affiliated with the London-based Dominion Automobile Association (c. 1948) or consumer groups such as the Automobile Protection Agency. Lobbying The CAA considers itself to be an advocate for Canada's motorists and travellers. CAA is an active political lobby for Canadian consumers, pursuing the interests of drivers and travellers in public consultations over urban planning and public transit. CAA lobbied to put in place stronger consumer protection laws for air passengers. CAA commented in Support of Bill C-49 before the House Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities in 2017. Clubs , CAA consists of eight clubs. Alberta Motor Association (AMA) The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) is a non-profit membership organization serving Alberta and the Northwest Territories. The organization was founded in 1926 with 1400 members; original dues were $6.50. It is headquartered in Edmonton and is affiliated with the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and the American Automobile Association (AAA) and has more than 980,000 members as of November 2021. The Alberta Motor Association provides its members with roadside assistance service, a range of auto touring and leisure travel services, insurance services, and member discounts with partners. AMA Financial has also begun offering a variety of mortgage and Guaranteed Investment Certificate products to members. The Association is one of the largest CAA/AAA affiliates in North America. AMA operates Western Canada’s largest travel agency, AMA Travel. AMA publishes its member's Magazine AMA Insider from its Edmonton Headquarters. The association also owns Bridgewater Bank, a Calgary-based chartered bank. On August 8, 2016, the AMA announced that an executive was dismissed for cause related to "fraudulent activity". The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported the AMA had commenced a lawsuit against the former vice-president of information technology seeking recovery of $8.2 million CAD related to fraudulent invoices. CAA Manitoba CAA Manitoba can trace its origins to the creation of the Winnipeg Auto Club in 1904, the first club of