For over four decades, CCANS has stood as a cornerstone of support, education, and advocacy for members. Our diverse membership includes organizations from both the Department of Opportunities and Social Development and the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care. Operating at arm’s length from the government, we champion our members’ interests by recognizing their successes in care and bringing a collective voice to address the challenges they face.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
CCANS offers four different membership categories:
Full Member
- An individual incorporated service provider or stakeholder, licensed and budgeted by the Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care, or Department of Opportunities and Social Development.
- Full members have the right to vote, or hold a Board position, if elected, via their authorized representative.
Member benefits for your organization:
- Free Education and Training: Access valuable resources and training opportunities for your employees at no cost.
- Registered Pension Plan: Secure your employees’ futures with our registered pension plan.
- Insurance Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on home and auto insurance, as well as various products and services through CCANS Partners.
- Professional Development: Expand your skills and network through professional development opportunities offered at our annual conferences.
- Conference and Archie MacKeigan Education Day: Full members receive one free registration for our annual conference and our Archie MacKeigan Education Day for their organization, and a reduced member rate for other employees who attend.
- AGM Participation: Attend our Annual General Meeting and contribute to the direction of CCANS.
Associate Member
- A non-profit organization or individual hoping to enhance the mandate of the Association, but which are not stakeholders licensed and budgeted by the Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care, or Department of Opportunities and Social Development.
- Associate Members do not have the right to vote or hold a Board position.
- Conference and Archie MacKeigan Education Day: Associate members receive a special member rate for employees who attend these events.
Corporate Member
- Companies with a vested interest in the activities of CCANS the Association, and who provide, or are looking to provide products and services to the Association’s Members.
- Corporate members do not have the right to vote or hold a Board position.
- Conference and Archie MacKeigan Education Day: Associate members receive a special member rate for employees who attend these events.
Honorary Member
- An individual who has been awarded honorary membership by the Board of Directors for having rendered meritorious service to the Association or the community.
- An honorary member shall pay no membership dues.
- An honorary member is eligible to attend meetings of the Association, speak at such meetings and serve on committees in an advisory capacity.
- An honorary member is not entitled to introduce motions or vote in the affairs of the Association or hold office on the Board of the Association.
- Conference and Archie MacKeigan Education Day: Associate members receive a special member rate for employees who attend these events.
Membership in CCANS is $365 / year.
Membership in CCANS is $365 / year.
For new full members joining later in the year, the rate is:
- $300 for those who join between July 2 and September 30
- $200 for those who join between October 1 and March 31
Have questions?
For more information contact our Membership Coordinator at 902-446-3140 or ccans.est1976@gmail.com.
2025-2026 Application Form
Please complete a separate form for each individual home you wish to have a membership for, rather than using one form for parent organizations.