Q. Can I purchase a membership using PayPal?

A. Yes! We accept PayPal donations through our Canada Helps page, which you can find here. Select membership from the dropdown menu or leave a note in the comment box that it is for membership.

Q. Will I get a tax receipt for my membership fee?

A. Yes, the full portion of your membership fee is eligible for a tax receipt.

Q. How long does my membership last?

A. Individual, Senior, Student, and Annual Membership plus a one-time donation are all annual membership options that are valid for one year from date of purchase. You will receive a renewal reminder when your membership is about to expire. The Sustaining Member option combines a monthly donation with a membership that is valid for as long as your monthly donations continue.

Q. I recently donated. Why am I getting an email to become a member? Aren’t I already a member?

A. Our bylaws require that members explicitly opt-in to be members, so a donation does not automatically make someone a member (although it does work that way for some other organizations).

Q. I have a monthly donation. Aren’t I a member?

A. Our bylaws require that members explicitly opt-in to be members, so a donation does not automatically make someone a member (although it does work that way for some other organizations). To add a Sustaining Membership to your current monthly donation without making any changes to the donation, contact [email protected].

Q. What is the difference between a membership and a monthly donation?

A monthly donation is a recurring donation. Our bylaws require that members explicitly opt-in to become members so a monthly donation does not automatically make someone a member. The Sustaining Member option combines a monthly donation with a membership that is valid for as long as your monthly donations continue. You can start a new Sustaining Membership here.