Membership

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.

Member 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:

1. Free Education and Training: Access valuable resources and training opportunities for your employees at no cost.
2. Registered Pension Plan: Secure your employees’ futures with our registered pension plan.
3. Insurance Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on home and auto insurance, as well as various products and services through CCANS Partners.
4. Professional Development: Expand your skills and network through professional development opportunities offered at our annual conferences.
5. 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.
6. 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 and who provide, or are looking to provide, products and services to the Association’s members.

Corporate membership includes benefits such as:

• Special member rates for the Annual Conference and Archie MacKeigan Education Day.
• Opportunities to feature your organization on CCANS’ website, newsletter, and social media.
• Priority consideration for sponsorships and webinar opportunities.
• Occasional opportunities to speak at CCANS meetings, subject to Board approval.

Corporate members do not have the right to vote or hold a Board position.

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.

Membership Fees

Full and Associate Membership in CCANS is $425 / year. Corporate Membership in CCANS is $600 / year.

General Membership follows an annual cycle fixed from April 1 to March 31.

For new full members joining later in the year, the rate is:

• $350 for those who join between July 2 and September 30
• $235 for those who join between October 1 and March 31

2026-2027 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.