Founded in 1986 by the Independent Living movement membership, Independent Living Canada (formerly the Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres) is the national umbrella organization, representing and supporting the network of IL Centres at the national level. Its office is located in Ottawa the Nation's Capital.

Independent Living (IL) Canada's primary activities include:

• promoting the development of IL Centres in Canadian communities;
• articulating and promoting the IL vision, philosophy and work of the IL Centres at the national level;
• providing organizational assistance, training and the implementation of programs to IL Centres; and
• acting as a liaison between the IL Centres, various federal government departments, and Members of Parliament.