RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Presidential address, 2001. Roots and relevance JF Canadian Journal of Surgery JO CAN J SURG FD Canadian Medical Association SP 123 OP 125 VO 45 IS 2 A1 Clive P. Duncan YR 2002 UL http://canjsurg.ca/content/45/2/123.abstract AB The infrastructure, focus and modus operandi of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) has been changed to effectively address the needs of the Association in this new century, as well as the possibility of a diminished interest in orthopedic surgery as a career choice. These issues are dealt with in this COA presidential address given at the COA annual general meeting in June 2001.