Why Belong

We offer our members a uniquely Canadian voice that speaks on behalf of Canada’s 4,700 psychiatrists and 900 residents on issues that affect the future of mental health in Canada and psychiatry’s role within it.

By joining the CPA you are supporting:

the development of important position papers, statements and clinical practice guidelines that advance the practice of psychiatry of psychiatry and inform mental health policy;
the sharing of economic data and negotiation strategies across the province to ensure that psychiatrists are fairly compensated; and
a platform where members can provide our nation’s leaders with advice on topics that affect psychiatrists and their patients.

HOW TO JOIN

As part of your annual membership fee, Members-in-Training are eligible for a wide range of benefits. Below is just a snapshot of some of the benefits, privileges and special opportunities available only to members of the CPA.

“Being a member of the CPA has been a rewarding and enriching experience. There is an abundance of leadership, advocacy, educational and networking opportunities that have personally enriched my time in Residency. My membership in the CPA has played a vital role in shaping who I am and who I will become as a psychiatrist.”

Dr. Fatima Allibhai University of British Columbia
CLINICAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION
- The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Canada’s pre-eminent academic journal, on a monthly basis.
- CyberCJP on a monthly basis – 6 months ahead of non-members.
- Access to CPA’s position papers, statements and clinical practice guidelines.
- CPA’s weekly electronic newsletter, PsychEXPRESS.
- Resident Psych-e – a Resident newsletter, written by Residents for Residents (quarterly).
- Access to CPA’s job bank.
EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
- Meet and network with your peers and senior leaders at the Annual Conference.
- Attend the CPA’s Junior Investigator Research Colloquium for emerging clinician-scientists at the CPA’s Annual Conference.
- Apply to participate in the student exchange to attend the UK Royal College of Psychiatry Annual Conference.
- Eligible to sit as a member of the Members-In-Training Committee, the CPA Board of Directors and many other CPA committees.
SPECIAL RATES ON CPA PRODUCTS & SERVICES
- Reduced membership fees for the duration of your residency (at only $57, you save 90% or $505!) AND into your first three years of practice.
- A 90% discount on registration fees to the CPA Annual Conference. You only pay $95 – a savings of $680!
- Eligible to receive bursaries up to $500 to attend the CPA Annual Conference.
- Discounts of up to 20% to attend CPA’s continuing professional development programs (Innovations in Psychiatric Care and The CPA CPD Institute).
FINANCIAL & PERSONAL BENEFITS
- Preferred rates for group life, health, disability, accidental death or dismemberment and professional overhead expense insurance through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with Sun Life.
- Preferred home and auto insurance rates through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Preferred travel insurance rates through CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Special corporate rate at GoodLife Fitness centres across Canada.
- Access to many other corporate partner discounts for your personal and professional life. See our Affinity Benefits page for more information.
As part of your annual membership fee, members in the early stages of their career are eligible for a wide range of benefits. Below is just a snapshot of some of the benefits, privileges and special opportunities available only to members of the CPA.

“CPA membership has given me opportunities that I would never have dreamed of. Under the CPA umbrella, I have met mentors who have guided me towards my career path in forensics and nurtured my research ambition. I am a better psychiatrist because of my association with the CPA.”

Dr. Barinder Singh British Columbia
CLINICAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION
- The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Canada’s pre-eminent academic journal, on a monthly basis.
- CyberCJP on a monthly basis – 6 months ahead of non-members.
- Access to CPA’s position papers, statements and clinical practice guidelines.
- CPA’s weekly electronic newsletter, PsychEXPRESS.
- Resident Psych-e – a Resident newsletter, written by Residents for Residents (quarterly).
- Access to CPA’s job bank.
EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
- Eligible to sit as a member of CPA committees and the Board of Directors.
- Meet and network with your peers and senior leaders at the Annual Conference.
SPECIAL RATES ON CPA PRODUCTS & SERVICES
- 50% discount on registration fees to attend the CPA Annual Conference – a savings of over $750!
- Reduced membership fees for the first three years of practice. Your ECP membership is discounted from 75% in year one, to 25% in year three
- Discounts of up to 20% to attend CPA professional development (Innovations in Psychiatric Care and The CPA CPD Institute).
FINANCIAL SERVICES & PERSONAL BENEFITS
- Preferred rates for group life, health, disability, accidental death or dismemberment and professional overhead expense insurance through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with Sun Life.
- Preferred home and auto insurance rates through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Preferred travel insurance rates through CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Special corporate rate at GoodLife Fitness centres across Canada.
- Access to many other corporate partner discounts for your personal and professional life. See our Affinity Benefits page for more information.
As part of your annual membership fee, members are eligible for a wide range of benefits. Below is just a snapshot of some of the benefits, privileges and special opportunities available only to members of the CPA.

“Although psychiatrists reflect many different voices and perspectives, I believe that there needs to be an organization that represents us as a profession externally, that brings us together collegially, and that informs us academically and clinically. The Canadian Psychiatric Association serves those roles well and I’m happy to be a member.”

Dr. David Goldbloom Senior Medical Advisor, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
CLINICAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION
- The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Canada’s pre-eminent academic journal, on a monthly basis.
- CyberCJP on a monthly basis – 6 months ahead of non-members.
- Access to CPA’s position papers, statements and clinical practice guidelines.
- CPA’s weekly electronic newsletter, PsychEXPRESS.
- Access to CPA’s job bank.
EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
- Apply to become a Fellow of the Canadian Psychiatric Association.
- Eligible to sit as a member of CPA committees and the Board of Directors.
- Meet and network with your peers and senior leaders at the Annual Conference.
SPECIAL RATES ON CPA’S PRODUCTS & SERVICES
- A 50% discount on registration fees to attend the CPA Annual Conference – a savings of $750!
- Discounts of up to 20% on CPA professional development activities and events (Innovations in Psychiatry and The CPA CPD Institute.
FINANCIAL SERVICES & PERSONAL BENEFITS
- Preferred rates for group life, health, disability, accidental death or dismemberment and professional overhead expense insurance through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with Sun Life.
- Preferred home and auto insurance rates through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Preferred travel insurance rates through CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Special corporate rate at GoodLife Fitness centres across Canada.
- Access to many other corporate partner discounts for your personal and professional life. See our Affinity Benefits page for more information.
As part of your annual membership fee, members are eligible for a wide range of benefits. Below is just a snapshot of some of the benefits, privileges and special opportunities available only to members of the CPA.

“CPA membership is important to me because it connects me to psychiatrists across Canada, both to receive and send information, especially in my role as the CPA zonal representative to the World Psychiatric Association. I especially value The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Position Papers and the CPA Annual Conference.”

Dr. Donna Stewart Head of Research & Academic Development, Centre for Mental Health, University Health Network
Senior Scientist, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute
CLINICAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION
- The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Canada’s pre-eminent academic journal, on a monthly basis.
- CyberCJP on a monthly basis – 6 months ahead of non-members.
- CPA’s weekly electronic newsletter, PsychEXPRESS.
- Access to CPA’s job bank.
EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
- Apply to become a Fellow of the Canadian Psychiatric Association.
- Eligible to sit as a member of CPA committees and the Board of Directors.
- Meet and network with your peers and emerging leaders at the Annual Conference.
SPECIAL RATES ON CPA’S PRODUCTS & SERVICES
- A 50% discount on registration fees to attend the CPA Annual Conference – a savings of $750!
- Qualify for Life Membership once you have reached the age of 70 and have maintained membership with CPA for 30 consecutive years.
- Discounts of up to 20% on CPA professional development activities and events (Innovations in Psychiatry and The CPA CPD Institute).
FINANCIAL SERVICES & PERSONAL BENEFITS
- Preferred rates for group life, health, disability, accidental death or dismemberment and professional overhead expense insurance through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with Sun Life.
- Preferred home and auto insurance rates through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Preferred travel insurance rates through CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Special corporate rate at GoodLife Fitness centres across Canada.
- Access to many other corporate partner discounts for your personal and professional life. See our Affinity Benefits page for more information.
As part of your annual membership fee, members are eligible for a wide range of benefits. Below is just a snapshot of some of the benefits, privileges and special opportunities available only to members of the CPA.
CLINICAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION
- The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Canada’s pre-eminent academic journal, on a monthly basis.
- CyberCJP on a monthly basis – 6 months ahead of non-members.
- Access to CPA’s position papers, statements and clinical practice guidelines.
- CPA’s weekly electronic newsletter, PsychEXPRESS.
- Access to CPA’s job bank.
EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
- Meet and network with your peers and senior leaders at the Annual Conference.
SPECIAL RATES ON CPA’S PRODUCTS & SERVICES
- A 50% discount on registration fees to attend the CPA Annual Conference – a savings of $750!
- Discounts of up to 20% on CPA professional development activities and events (Innovations in Psychiatry and The CPA CPD Institute).
FINANCIAL SERVICES & PERSONAL BENEFITS
- Preferred rates for group life, health, disability, accidental death or dismemberment and professional overhead expense insurance through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with Sun Life.
- Preferred home and auto insurance rates through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Preferred travel insurance rates through CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Special corporate rate at GoodLife Fitness centres across Canada.
- Access to many other corporate partner discounts for your personal and professional life. See our Affinity Benefits page for more information.
As part of your annual membership fee, members are eligible for a wide range of benefits. Below is just a snapshot of some of the benefits, privileges and special opportunities available only to members of the CPA.
CLINICAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION
- The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Canada’s pre-eminent academic journal, on a monthly basis.
- CyberCJP on a monthly basis – 6 months ahead of non-members.
- Access to CPA’s position papers, statements and clinical practice guidelines.
- CPA’s weekly electronic newsletter, PsychEXPRESS.
- Access to CPA’s job bank.
EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
- Meet and network with your peers and senior leaders at the Annual Conference.
SPECIAL RATES ON CPA’S PRODUCTS & SERVICES
- A 50% discount on registration fees to attend the CPA Annual Conference – a savings of $750!
- Discounts of up to 20% on CPA professional development activities and events (Innovations in Psychiatry and The CPA CPD Institute.
FINANCIAL SERVICES & PERSONAL BENEFITS
- Preferred rates for group life, health, disability, accidental death or dismemberment and professional overhead expense insurance through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with Sun Life.
- Preferred home and auto insurance rates through the CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Preferred travel insurance rates through CPA’s exclusive partnership with The Personal.
- Special corporate rate at GoodLife Fitness centres across Canada.
- Access to many other corporate partner discounts for your personal and professional life. See our Affinity Benefits page for more information.

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