Benefits of Membership
Advocacy
CCIL represents and advances the interests of members at the federal, provincial and municipal levels of government. Legislators and regulators are kept informed of issues that are critical to the industry.
Business Support
CCIL helps members grow their business through:
- workshops, seminars and conferences
- market intelligence, industry surveys and analyses
- articles and newsletters
Critical Information
CCIL keeps members current with the latest information on advancements in laboratory testing standards and procedures from around the world, and provides them with updates and alerts on legislation/regulation and industry news.
Networking
Members attend CCIL regional and national events where they meet colleagues, build relationships, share information, and explore new opportunities.
Membership in CFIB
With 110,000 members, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada’s largest association dedicated to increasing the odds of success for business owners. All CCIL members can enjoy exclusive CFIB savings on essential business services like payment processing, banking, shipping and payroll processing. Plus you can get expert advice on virtually any HR, compliance or business issue – and a stronger voice at all levels of government. Click here to find out more about CFIB.
Membership Classifications
There are four classifications of membership.
Corporate Member
Corporate membership is limited to organizations that are principally engaged in testing, analysis, inspection, sampling, consultation, process control and/or research for outside clients. Corporate members must be operating under the direct supervision of one or more professional engineers and/or professional chemists or a person or persons having acceptable equivalent professional status deemed satisfactory by the Board of Directors.
Associate Corporate Members
Membership in CCIL is available to other organizations which do not do laboratory/testing work but conduct their principal business in one or more fields of science for outside clients. Associate members are not entitled to vote at General Meetings or hold office.
Observer Member and Honorary Members
Observer and Honorary Members are selected from time to time by CCIL either in recognition of their contribution to the industry or for their experience and knowledge. Observer and Honorary members do not pay dues, cannot hold office and do not vote.
Conditions of Membership
All applications for Corporate membership or Associate Corporate Membership shall be sponsored by one member of the Council or supported by three client references.
Applicants must normally have been operating for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months before their application will be considered.
Corporate membership and Associate Corporate Membership shall become effective on the date of approval of the application by the Board of Directors.
The Council will issue membership certificates to Corporate members, Associate Corporate Members, Observer Members and Honorary Members, which indicate the membership classification. Members have the right to declare membership in the Council to the public and use the CCIL logo. Membership certificates are the property of the Council.
A Corporate or Associate Corporate Member may withdraw from the Council by delivering to the CCIL Head Office a written resignation. Dues for the fiscal year of resignation are non-refundable. Membership of any Member may be terminated by a resolution passed by at least three-quarters of the votes cast at any General Meeting of the Council. Membership of any Member may also be terminated for non-payment of dues. Termination for non-payment of dues will be decided solely by the Board of Directors and is only considered after fees are still outstanding after ninety (90) days.
Membership dues are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
Membership is non-transferable and is automatically rescinded when a member organization ceases to operate.
Code of Ethics
As a condition of CCIL membership, all member firms must signify that they are willing to further the aims and objectives of the Council and the industry and must agree to adhere to the following code of ethics in all aspects of their business.
- Act in the public interest at all times.
- Adhere to the highest standards of honesty, accuracy and trust.
- Protect the confidence of clients.
- Safeguard against representing conflicting or competing interests.
- Sign or seal only those plans, specifications and reports made by principals and staff.
- Act with courtesy and good faith towards other members.
- Deal fairly and equitably with employees.
- Make provisions for the safety and health of employees.
- Avoid advertising in a false or misleading manner.
- Undertake only such work that a firm is competent to perform.
- Uphold the Code of Ethics.
