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The early renewal period for the 2025 Membership year opened on October 1, 2024 and runs until December 31, 2024.

New members for 2025 can sign up during this period with no extra fees.

Departments wishing to sponsor their students should contact administration@acpcpa.ca directly.

The membership year runs from 1 January - 31 December. Membership is not prorated. 

Each member in good standing will have access to Dialogue, the Association's triannual publication. Members in good standing can participate in the annual Call for Papers.

Application for Ordinary Membership, including Life Membership, may be made by any person holding a graduate degree in Philosophy (or an equivalent degree), or who is or has been a teacher of philosophy at an institute of higher learning or high school. Application for International Membership may be made by those who meet the conditions for Ordinary Membership and who do not reside in Canada and do not hold academic appointments in Canada.

International

An international membership category for non-student members
CA$65.00 / Year
Annual Membership
A category for non-student philosophers whose primary affiliation is not based in Canada.

Lifetime

CA$3,000.00 / Lifetime
Lifetime Membership
Join as a life member and you will never have to pay a yearly fee again.

Student

CA$45.00 / Year
Annual Membership
Applicants must be full-time students. If you are paying your membership by mail or fax, please indicate the name and e-mail address of the Chair or Graduate Studies Director of your department. This is for verification purposes only.

Individual - Tier 1

CA$65.00 / Year
Annual Membership
Annual income less than $40 000

Individual - Tier 2

CA$85.00 / Year
Annual Membership
Annual income from $40 000 - $50 000

Individual - Tier 3

CA$140.00 / Year
Annual Membership
Annual income from $50 000 - $75 000

Individual - Tier 4

CA$175.00 / Year
Annual Membership
Annual income from $75 000 - $100 000

Individual - Tier 5

CA$195.00 / Year
Annual Membership
Annual income greater than $100 000

Retired - Tier 1

CA$65.00 / Year
Annual Membership
Annual income less than $40 000

Retired - Tier 2

CA$76.50 / Year
Annual Membership
Annual income from $40 000 - $50 000

Retired - Tier 3

CA$126.00 / Year
Annual Membership
Annual income from $50 000 - $75 000

Retired - Tier 4

CA$157.50 / Year
Annual Membership
Annual income from $75 000 - $100 000

Retired - Tier 5

CA$175.00 / Year
Annual Membership
Annual income greater than $100 000