Membership program
Together we can build and sustain a supported, connected, and innovative abortion care community across the country.
The abortion community in Canada has a long history of collaborating, coming together and supporting one another. Despite this, there continue to be challenges in connecting, combatting isolation, and ensuring all members are supported and receiving up to date clinical guidelines, innovative practices and relevant information. Abortion Care Canada’s membership program brings together providers, administrators, policy makers, counsellors, clinics, facilities, researchers, community workers, non-profits, and related individuals in order to build a strong, supported and connected abortion care community across the country.
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Membership Benefits
Our membership program is new as of 2026, but our commitment to supporting the abortion care community is a foundational aspect of our work. Initial membership benefits are included below, and we are excited to grow the program over the next 2-3 years with added benefits!
Community building and connection
Quarterly calls, community of practice sessions, staff support for knowledge translation, etc
Canada-specific resources, tools, and clinical updates:
Access to curated clinical resources, social service resources, updates on emerging clinical guidelines and innovations, security consultations
Curated support from Abortion Care Canada staff
Staff support for resource access, navigation, client concerns etc. Implementation and practical supports for equity work and more.
Shape national priorities on abortion care
Provide input on strategic, clinical and education directives, serve on board of directors, and clinical committee
Bilingual services
Access to Abortion Care Canada lexique, bilingual resource development, bilingual staff support
Priority Access
Advance and discounted access for Fall Meeting registration, webinars, and educational events
Membership types and cost
We currently offer categories of memberships (use the arrow on the right to view more information on each category). You can apply to be a member as an individual or as an organization. Memberships are offered on a yearly basis, with your own renewal date based on when you sign up. If the cost of membership is a barrier to participating for you or your organization please contact membership@abortioncarecanada.ca
Indigenous organizations/individuals can access the membership program at no cost.
Fill out the appropriate membership application and use the code “NoCost” at checkout to remove the fees
- Small organizational membership (6 membership seats) $425 per year
- This membership provides full access to all benefits and discounts
- One member of the organization (preferably the primary contact/ team lead/administrator) applies for an organizational membership, and may assign an additional 5 seats at the time of registration (names/emails required), or at a later date
- It is possible to add additional members to this category at $75 per seat
- Large organizational membership (12 membership seats) $800 per year
- This membership provides full access to all benefits and discounts
- One member of the organization (preferably the primary contact/ team lead/administrator) applies for an organizational membership, and may assign an additional 11 seats at the time of registration (names/emails required), or at a later date
- It is possible to add additional members to this category at $75 per seat
- Individual membership $75 per year
- This membership provides full access to all benefits and discounts
- All categories of professionals are welcome to apply, including learners
- Student/resource only membership $40 per year
- This membership provides partial access to benefits, including access to resources, newsletters, updates etc.
- This membership does not include access to all community calls, or discounts
Frequently asked questions
Our membership program aims to create opportunities for those involved in abortion care to build community, learn, and innovate together. Membership is open to all individuals and organizations involved in the provision of abortion care including but not limited to: nurse practitioners, midwives, physicians, RNs, RPNs, LPNs, counselors, social (service) workers, doulas, administrators, researchers, policy makers, advocates, and students in related fields. Community of practice opportunities and other resources may be offered to specific categories of members as appropriate.
Applying for a membership requires the submission of basic information, as well as information for security verification. At the time of application you will also be asked to pay the membership fee. Upon submission, our team will review your application and reach out to you with any questions. You will receive an email confirming your submission, and a follow-up email when it has been approved.
Individuals applying for membership will be asked for information on their involvement in abortion care, services offered, current relationship to Abortion Care Canada, security information, clinic or other associations, and for general contact information.
Organizations applying for membership will be asked the same questions as individuals, with added information about the nature of the organization, as well as being asked to complete an service equity questionnaire. Organizations will also have the opportunity to identify their additional members at the time of application, however this can also be done later.
While we cannot fully guarantee the safety and confidentiality of our curated spaces, we endeavor to verify that all members are actively involved in the provision of abortion care. Security measures in our membership and other programs are taken as an extreme precaution, and in an effort to ensure members are in the presence of supportive peers. If you have any questions or concerns about our security procedures, please let us know.
When you register your organization as the primary contact, you will also be asked to fill out your personal application information. Once your organization is approved, your individual application is also approved, as are the additional members you included at the time of registration (if you chose to assign them at that time). If you opted to wait to assign your members, you are able to do so in your membership portal after your organization has been approved.
Still have questions or concerns? Unsure if the program is right for you?
Contact us at membership@abortioncarecanada.ca and we would love to help!