Keeping the integrity of the record
Code of Ethics
Attain and maintain a
high standard of reporting.
Conformity of decorum
and dress with dignity.
Open mindedness and
impartiality.
Utmost devotion to
professionalism.
Record verbatim and
Transcribe accurately.
Respect for all others
Exercise courtesy &
integrity
Punctuality, perfection
and pride
Offer only honesty of
purpose
Reputation and
Truth above all
Excellent quality of
service
Reflect merit upon our
profession with the constant
desire to improve
The C.R.A.O. is your own professional association. It began as simply an idea in 1965 and was established in Milton, Ontario on March 18, 1967, to promote and support members of the reporting profession using the shorthand, stenotype, steno mask and in later years, the open microphone systems.
Our leaders have advocated on our behalf at various levels of government pursuing such issues as status for freelance reporters, transcript fees, procedure manuals, professional standards, and our future role in the judicial system.
Please consider the Court Reporters' Association of Ontario your association by joining and/or reacquainting yourselves with us and passing this information on to other reporters who are interested in deepening their proficiency by supporting this longstanding establishment.
- GSB and HUNT updates coming soon.
- More Helpful Links and Resources (members)
Have a question? Please email website. crao.ca
Our leaders have advocated on our behalf at various levels of government pursuing such issues as status for freelance reporters, transcript fees, procedure manuals, professional standards, and our future role in the judicial system.
Please consider the Court Reporters' Association of Ontario your association by joining and/or reacquainting yourselves with us and passing this information on to other reporters who are interested in deepening their proficiency by supporting this longstanding establishment.
- GSB and HUNT updates coming soon.
- More Helpful Links and Resources (members)
Have a question? Please email website. crao.ca
Members:
If you are a current C.R.A.O. member please click on the Sign-Up tab and set up your username and password.
It will take 24 hours for your access to be activated.
Once you have received your welcome email, please use the "Log-In" icon for your return visits.
We look forward to having you join us!
Want to become a member and use our website, please go to our "How to Join" page
Questions: website@crao.ca
If you are a current C.R.A.O. member please click on the Sign-Up tab and set up your username and password.
It will take 24 hours for your access to be activated.
Once you have received your welcome email, please use the "Log-In" icon for your return visits.
We look forward to having you join us!
Want to become a member and use our website, please go to our "How to Join" page
Questions: website@crao.ca
TIP OF THE MONTH: affect vs. effect
Rule 1. Use effect when you mean bring about or brought about, cause or caused.
Example: He effected a commotion in the crowd.
Meaning: He caused a commotion in the crowd.
Rule 2. Use effect when you mean result.
Example: What effect did that speech have?
Rule 3. Also use effect whenever any of these words precede it: a, an, any, the, take, into, no. These words may be separated from effect by an adjective.
Examples: That book had a long-lasting effect on my thinking.
Has the medicine produced any noticeable effects?
Rule 4. Use the verb affect when you mean to influence rather than to cause.
Example: How do the budget cuts affect your staffing?
Rule 5. Affect is used as a noun to mean emotional expression.
Example: She showed little affect when told she had won the lottery.
For more helpful hints - Visit our Resources* and Links* pages
*You must be a member for access for these pages
Rule 1. Use effect when you mean bring about or brought about, cause or caused.
Example: He effected a commotion in the crowd.
Meaning: He caused a commotion in the crowd.
Rule 2. Use effect when you mean result.
Example: What effect did that speech have?
Rule 3. Also use effect whenever any of these words precede it: a, an, any, the, take, into, no. These words may be separated from effect by an adjective.
Examples: That book had a long-lasting effect on my thinking.
Has the medicine produced any noticeable effects?
Rule 4. Use the verb affect when you mean to influence rather than to cause.
Example: How do the budget cuts affect your staffing?
Rule 5. Affect is used as a noun to mean emotional expression.
Example: She showed little affect when told she had won the lottery.
For more helpful hints - Visit our Resources* and Links* pages
*You must be a member for access for these pages
