Q. Will I get a tax receipt for my membership fee?
No, BCCLA membership fees are no longer eligible for charitable tax receipts. This is to align our Membership Program more closely with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recommendations.
All donations to BCCLA will still receive a charitable tax receipt.
Please note: If you purchased a membership before October 20, 2026 and did not receive your tax receipt via email immediately, you will still receive a tax receipt at the end of 2026.
Q. How long does my membership last?
A standard BCCLA Membership is valid for one year from date of purchase, and can be renewed on an annual basis. You will receive a renewal reminder 10 days before your membership is set to expire.
Our Sustaining Membership combines a free membership with a monthly donation — that membership is valid for as long as your monthly donations continue. To become a Sustaining Member, fill out this form.
Q. I already donate monthly. Am I already a member?
Thank you for giving monthly! BCCLA’s bylaws require that members explicitly opt-in to be members, so a recurring donation does not automatically make someone a member.
To add a Sustaining Membership to your current monthly donation without any additional charge, fill out this form, contact [email protected], or call 604-687-2919 ext 123.
Q. I previously purchased an Individual OR Senior OR Student/Low-income Membership at a higher cost than the current $5 membership fee. Is my membership still valid?
If you purchased your membership less than a year ago then yes, your membership is still valid. When you’re ready to renew, your membership fee will then be $5.00.
Individual OR Senior OR Student/Low-income Memberships purchased at the $35, $20, and $10 levels, respectively, will still receive a charitable tax receipt associated with that previous membership transaction.
Q. Why did BCCLA get rid of membership tiers (Individual, Senior, Student/Low-income)?
We made this change so that anyone can become a BCCLA member at a more accessible cost — we want to democratize our membership base and put all members on equal footing.