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Canadian Public Health Association

Become a Member

The Canadian Public Health Association speaks on behalf of Canada's public health community on issues of critical importance to the health and well-being of Canadians and people around the world. Members give the Association unparalleled credibility, direction and authority, as well as expertise and human resources, both nationally and internationally. In return, the Association provides members with an opportunity to advocate for evidence-informed policy alternatives.

Members include public health professionals working in policy, practice and research as well as students/trainees and other individuals committed to supporting public health and health equity.

Are you ready to join us?

Categories of Membership

Membership is open to any individual who subscribes to our vision and mission and is engaged or interested in public health and health equity. There are no organizational memberships. These are the membership categories:

  • Regular
  • Student (for full time, post-secondary students)
  • Career in Transition (for people early in their career, newly-arrived in Canada, under- or unemployed, or otherwise living on a reduced income)
  • Retired
  • International (for non-residents of Canada)
  • Honorary

Direct Membership

Direct membership applies to an individual who chooses to be a member of the Canadian Public Health Association.

Apply online

To receive the application form in a different format, including PDF, contact membership-enquiry@cpha.ca.

Conjoint Membership

Conjoint membership applies to an individual who chooses to be a member of the Canadian Public Health Associations and of one of the following associations.

Apply online

To receive the application form in a different format, including PDF, contact membership-enquiry@cpha.ca.

Fees

direct fees

  In Canada International
Regular $250 $250
Student $88 $88
Career in Transition $100 $100
Retired $100 $100

Conjoint with provincial/territorial organization fees

  Regular Student Career in
Transition
Retired
Alberta $250 $90 $125 $97
British Columbia $250 $98 $125 $105
Manitoba $240 $88 $95 $95
New Brunswick/
Prince Edward Island
$225 $88 $100 $95
Newfoundland & Labrador $230 $98 $105 $105
Nova Scotia $240 $88 $115 $95
Ontario $300 $130 $175 $150
Quebec $225 $78 $100 $100
Saskatchewan $235 $83 $110 $90

Membership Policy

Membership application fees guarantee your Canadian Public Health Association membership and all associated benefits for a period of one year from the date your application is processed. Annual membership fees are not pro-rated on any basis, for any period. Annual membership fees are not transferable and are non-refundable.

To avoid a lapse in membership and ensure uninterrupted access to all benefits, membership renewal is required at the time of your individual renewal date.

Our members' personal information remains confidential and is not shared with other organizations.