The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has eight (8) Membership Categories and five (5) Associate Membership Categories to better serve you and your organization’s needs. See below for more information, and apply to the category that best suits you!

CanCham Membership Categories

PERSONALCORPORATEOTHER
Young Professional Entrepreneur Corporate Academy
Individual SME Corporate Government & Trade Association
Large-Size Corporate
Platinum Membership

Associate Membership Categories

PERSONALCORPORATE
Associate Young ProfessionalAssociate Entrepreneur Corporate
Associate Individual Associate SME Corporate
Associate Large-Size Corporate
*Corporate Associate Members enjoy privileges of full CanCham Membership Categories, but are unable to run for a position on The CanCham Board of Directors.
**Individual Associate Members enjoy privileges of full CanCham Membership Categories, but are unable to run for a position on The CanCham Board of Directors and cannot vote in CanCham elections.

Young Professional Membership

The Young Professionals membership is created for individuals 28 and under who wish to grow their knowledge of Canadian and Chinese business, interact with leaders from the Canadian and Chinese business community in China and expand their social and professional networks.

– 1 beneficiary

– Preferential membership rates at all CanCham events

– Unbeatable discounts on a wide variety of products and services from the CanCham Access Program

– Participation in CanCham’s Group Insurance Plan

– Ability to develop professionally through participation on CanCham committees *Some restrictions apply

Membership Fee: RMB 500 (+0% for Standad Fapiao,+3% for Special VAT Fapiao) / 12 months


Individual Membership

Individual membership is created for individuals who wish to update business knowledge, develop business and social networks and share expertise.

– 1 beneficiary

– Preferential membership rates at all CanCham events

– Listing in CanCham’s online membership directory

– Join CanCham committees

– Eligible to run for CanCham’s Board of Directors

– Participation in CanCham’s Group Insurance Plan

Membership Fee: RMB 2,100 (+0% for Standad Fapiao,+3% for Special VAT Fapiao) / 12 months


Entrepreneur Corporate Membership

– 3 membership cards distributed allowing up to 3 staff to attend CanCham events at member price and utilize the Access Program

– Obtain valuable intelligence and meet the right people at preferential membership rates at all CanCham events

– Seize business opportunities: first right to business referrals with regards to your company’s specialty

– Raise your company’s profile: listing in CanCham’s online membership directory, Chinese Language E-Catalogue, member news, business referrals, listing in CanCham’s e-newsletter, marketing services at membership rates

– promote your company’s specialty: submit articles for CanCham’s e-newsletter; join CanCham committees; speak at CanCham events

– Expand your company’s clientele: Access Program is created specifically for company members to market their products and services and expand their business reach

– Lead the Canadian business community: one nominee is entitled to run for the CanCham Board of behalf of the company members to help Directors on behalf of the company

– Participation in CanCham’s Group Insurance Plan

– HR support: list job descriptions on the CanCham website and other social media platforms

Membership Fee: RMB 5,300 (+0% for Standad Fapiao,+3% for Special VAT Fapiao) / 12 months


SME Corporate Membership

– 5 membership cards to utilize CanCham’s Access Program, any 5 staff can attend CanCham events price at member price

– Access for 5 individuals from the company to attend CanCham events at member pricing

– Seize business opportunities: first right to business referrals with regards to your company’s specialty

– Raise your company’s profile: listing in CanCham online membership directory, Chinese Language E-Catalogue, member news, business referrals, listing in CanCham’s e-newsletter, marketing services at membership rates

– Promote your company’s specialty: submit articles for CanCham’s e-newsletter; join CanCham committees; speak at CanCham events

– Expand your company’s clientele: CanCham’s Access Program is created specifically for company them market their products and services and expand their business reach

– Lead the Canadian business community: one nominee is entitled to run for the CanCham Board of behalf of the company members to help Directors on behalf of the company

– Participation in CanCham’s Group Insurance Plan

– HR support: list job descriptions on the CanCham website and other social media platforms

Membership Fee: RMB 6,800 (+0% for Standad Fapiao,+3% for Special VAT Fapiao) / 12 months


Large-Size Corporate Membership

– 10 membership cards to utilize CanCham’s Access Program

– Access for 10 individuals from the company to attend CanCham events at member pricing

– Seize business opportunities: priority right to business referrals with regards to your company’s specialty

-Up to 4 Corporate WeChat posts on CanCham’s WeChat channel

-Logo exposure on CanCham’s website

– Raise your company’s profile: listing in CanCham’s online membership directory, Chinese Language E-Catalogue, member news, business referrals, listing in CanCham’s e-newsletter, marketing services at membership rates

– Promote your company’s specialty: submit articles for CanCham’s e-newsletter; join CanCham committees; speak at CanCham events

– Expand your company’s clientele: CanCham’s Access Program is created specifically for company them market their products and services and expand their business reach

– One nominee is entitled to run for the CanCham Board of Directors on behalf of the company

– 10 Free Tickets for CanCham’s annual Canada Day Event

– 10% off for sponsorship and Corporate Tables at CanCham Events

– Participation in CanCham’s Group Insurance Plan members to help

– HR support: list job descriptions on the CanCham website and other social media platforms

Membership Fee: RMB 12,800 (+0% for Standad Fapiao,+3% for Special VAT Fapiao) / 12 months


Academy Membership

Academy membership is created for Canadian universities and other types of post-secondary educational institutions not only to meet their respective business needs, but also to support them in fostering a strong tie with their locally- based alumni.

– All standard benefits accorded to Small Size Company Members

– Locally-based alumni given CanCham social membership with which they can access all CanCham social events at membership rates

– Providing support to their ongoing students in academic research by connecting them to right people locally

– Providing logistical and organizational support to the university’s China bound study tours

– Providing support to their ongoing students as well as alumni in employment search

– Providing support to their local alumni groups in event organization (such service may be subject to a depending on the scope of involvement)

Membership Fee: RMB 5,700 (+0% for Standad Fapiao,+3% for Special VAT Fapiao) / 12 months


Government & Trade Association Membership

This membership type is for government bodies, crown corporations and trade associations to assist with their objectives in the China market.

– Matchmaking services through personalized introductions for the purposes of investment attraction in all sectors

– Promotional materials can be left in the CanCham office

– Promotion of delegations visiting China and referrals of local companies to visit delegates at trade fairs, road shows and conferences

– Referrals of sourcing enquiries through personalized introductions

– Hyperlinked logo on the homepage of the CanCham website as a partner of the Chamber linked to the member website (CanCham website receives 2000+ hits monthly)

– On-the-ground logistics support for event organization in China at member pricing

– Market briefing organization services for visiting delegates as well as B2B set-up

– Promotion of member events and other initiatives in both China and Canada on CanCham’s website and e-newsletter, as well as other social media tools including WeChat, Weibo, LinkedIn, Facebook (CanCham mailing list reaches 5,000+ individuals comprised of Canadians & Chinese interested in Canada)

– Listing in CanCham’s Chinese Language E-Catalogue promoting member products and services to Chinese partners including Chinese Government bodies, trade associations, banks and local companies.

– Member pricing at all CanCham events for 3 individuals

– Profile visible in CanCham’s online Membership Directory and Chinese Language E-Catalogue

– First right to opportunities for branding and sponsorship at CanCham events targeting sectors including natural resources, education, as well as marquee events including Canada Day, Maple Leaf Ball, etc.

– Business referrals and introductions to reliable service providers in China at discounted member rates eg. driver, services, hotel & venue rates, travel services

Membership Fee: RMB 6,400 (+0% for Standad Fapiao,+3% for Special VAT Fapiao) / 12 months


Platinum Membership

This membership type is meant for companies seeking maximized exposure opportunities and support through the CanCham Shanghai platform.

– Preferential access to Canadian Government officials’ events (when applicable)

– Invitation to CanCham’s exclusive Chairman’s Circle event: meet influential Canadian business leaders, Board CanCham, as well as Platinum Members’ senior management staff

– Priority seating at all CanCham Marquee Events including Canadian Christmas, black-tie event of the year Maple Leaf Ball

– Complementary entrance for 1 senior staff member to University of Western Ontario’s Ivey School of Business’ E-MBA program modules in China

– Logo placement on pull-up banner at all CanCham Shanghai business events highlighting your company as a Platinum Member (for events inside & outside of Shanghai)

– Hyperlinked logo on the homepage, membership directory and most other pages of the CanCham website as a Platinum Member of the Chamber linked to the member website (receives 2000+ hits monthly)

– Hyperlinked logo& listing in CanCham’s Chinese e-catalogue of all members’ products & services sent to Chinese partners including Chinese Government bodies, trade associations, banks and local companies.

– Logo placement on CanCham’s printed Annual Report

– Priority sponsorship opportunities

– Logo placement in footer of all CanCham newsletters

– Up to 30 CanCham member cards for CanCham’s Access Program

– Unlimited access at member pricing for all CanCham events

– 20 Free Tickets For CanCham’s annual Canada Day Event

– One free email blast to CanCham’s mailing list (over 5,000 subscribers)

– Promotion of member events and other initiatives in both China and Canada on CanCham’s website and e-newsletter, as well as other social media tools including WeChat

– First right to business referrals with regards to your company’s specialty

– Raise your company’s profile: listing in CanCham’s online membership directory, member news, business referrals, listing in CanCham’s e-newsletter, marketing services at membership rates

– Promote your company’s specialty: submit articles for CanCham’s e-newsletter; join CanCham at CanCham events

– One nominee is entitled to run for the CanCham Board of Directors

– Participation in CanCham’s Group Insurance Plan committees

Membership Fee: RMB 50,000 (+0% for Standad Fapiao,+3% for Special VAT Fapiao) / 12 months