Ever since CPATH formed in 2008, the organization has helped members connect and learn from one another. Member participation enables CPATH to continuously grow as a vibrant, diverse, active and strong national organization. CPATH has had a powerful impact provincially, nationally and internationally, including advocacy for policy and legislative changes, promoting education and awareness, and contributing to revisions of international standards of care. As a member, you are joining this strong national movement that advocates for the health and well-being of gender diverse and trans people. The strength of the organization is the growing community of members working together to advance trans health. We enthusiastically invite membership from people who adhere to the principles and values as described in CPATH’s vision and mission statements. We reserve the right to refuse membership to anyone whose position diverges significantly from these principles.
Membership Benefits
- Opportunity to participate in and support a strong voice for trans health in Canada.
- Vote for Association Officers and Board members (Professional and Group memberships only).
- Discounted registrations at CPATH conferences and events.
- Regular updates.
- Participate in learning and professional development initiatives.
- Contributing, at an organizational and systems level, to the well-being of gender diverse and trans people by participating in our committees and working groups.
- Becoming informed about and involved in developments within the field of trans health.
- Membership dues cover the 12-month period following the purchase of the membership.
Membership Fees
Membership fees are determined annually at the Annual General Meeting. All prices are in Canadian Dollars.
Most of CPATH’s funding comes from membership fees, although we do also secure grants for conferences and projects. Membership fees are the core of what helps us move forward. Membership fees are what pay the bills, enabling us to keep the doors open – they cover the costs of website administration, web conferences and teleconferences, occasional consulting fees, and much more.
- Voting Organization Membership is available to a formally incorporated or registered entity or an unincorporated community group or organization, following application to and approval by the board, whereby that organization may appoint one representative to exercise its voting membership in CPATH. Such organizations are considered based on several factors including, but not limited to:
a) the provision of regular direct* provider to client health care (bio-psycho-social-spiritual), or
b) indirect** care, to transgender identifying or questioning persons.
Please fill out and submit the membership form to info@cpath.ca if you are interested in this membership (Français, English).
$175.00 - Professional memberships (physician/surgeon) are available to any individual who is a physician or surgeon, is a member of or is eligible for registration in a professional body or professional association, and who
a) Provides regular direct provider to client biopsychosocialspiritual health care, or
b) Provides indirect care to transgender identifying or questioning persons.
Professional membership (non-physician/surgeon) carries voting privileges.
$150.00 - Professional memberships (non-physician/surgeon) are available to any individual who is not a physician or surgeon, who is a member of or is eligible for registration in a professional body or professional association, and who
a) Provides regular direct provider to client biopsychosocialspiritual health care, or
b) Provides indirect care to transgender identifying or questioning persons.
Professional membership (non-physician/surgeon) carries voting privileges.
$65.00 - Supporting Membership is available to individuals who do not work in the professional disciplines listed above, but still have an interest in being an active member of the organization. Supporting membership does not carry voting privileges.
$35.00 - Student Membership requires sponsorship and recommendation by a full member along with proof of current full-time status as a graduate student in a program directly related to transgender health. Student membership does not carry voting privileges.
$25.00
*Direct care is broadly defined by various disciplines and includes, but is not limited to medicine, psychology, social work, counselling, psychotherapy, speech and voice therapy, health care administration, and public administration.
**Indirect care is defined as supporting the wellbeing of trans-identifying individuals in their capacity as professionals and is limited to disciplines such as law, theology, and academia (masters level or above).
