Join the CPSC

The CPSC helps increase the profitability of its members by delivering programs that create efficiencies in the transportation and marketing of pulses and special crops, and enhance the value of members’ products and services through development of new market opportunities.

Through our strategic partnership with Pulse Canada, CPSC members have access to experts to:

Advocate to resolve market access, transportation and crop protection issues
Provide real-time updates on market access and transportation issues facing the industry
Provide technical support in pulse quality, processing, nutrition, health sustainability, and food regulations
Connect with processor, manufacturer and food service operators
Join Pulse Canada’s Science and Technical Industry Program (STIP), a collaborative forum for pulse industry stakeholders to prioritize and develop downstream public-good or pre-competitive research projects. Learn more here.

Prior to filling out an application form, please review all information on this page to determine which membership category is right for your company. Completed application forms can be sent to hello@cpsctrade.ca

Membership Application (PDF)

Membership Categories

CPSC Members are Canadian individuals, partnerships, corporations or other legal entities engaged in the growing, export, merchandising or brokerage of pulses and special crops in their whole, split, flour and fraction forms. CPSC Partners include international individuals, partnerships and corporations interested in connecting with CPSC members and partners.

GOLD MEMBERS

MIN. $5,000 CAD

$1,500 membership + targeted contribution of a minimum $3,500
CPSC Gold Members have voting privileges, receive enhanced benefits and are featured prominently on the CPSC website.

REGULAR MEMBERS

$1,500 CAD

Regular Members have voting privileges, receive standard benefits and are featured on the CPSC website.

PARTNERS

$1,500 CAD

CPSC Partners are individuals, partnerships, and corporations, including international companies, with an interest in connecting with other CPSC members and Partners. Partners are not eligible to vote. Partners receive standard CPSC benefits and are listed on the CPSC website.

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

$200 CAD

CPSC Affiliates are other Canadian non-profit organizations working within the pulse and special crops industry. Affiliates are listed on the CPSC website

Membership dues are subject to applicable taxes.

CPSC Member and Partner Benefits

BENEFITS	CPSC Members & Partners	CPSC Gold Members
Advocacy on behalf of the industry to resolve market access, transportation, and crop protection issues	X	X
Real-time updates on market access and transportation issues impacting the industry	X	X
Access to join CPSC Academy for an additional fee – a training program designed exclusively for the pulse and special crops sector.	X	X
Access to CPSC Trade Rules and Arbitration services at a discounted rate	X	X
Access to join Pulse Canada’s Science and Technical Industry Program (STIP) for an additional contribution per committee. Learn more here.	X	X
Advocacy on behalf of the industry related to food regulations	X	X
Annual report on key results achieved by the CPSC in the areas of transportation, market access and market growth/innovation	X	X
Discounted registration rate for Pulse & Special Crops Convention	X	X
Technical support from Pulse Canada staff with expertise in pulse quality, processing, nutrition, health, sustainability, food regulations	X	X
Marketing of CPSC Member products to processors, manufacturers and foodservice operators on the Pulse Canada website and at events or presentations	X	X
Opportunity to provide guidance on CPSC activities		X
Confidential, customized support for CPSC members and their customers		X
One complimentary registration to annual Pulse & Special Crops Convention ($1,100 value)		X

Membership dues are subject to applicable taxes.