Member Benefits
Discover CIP’s Membership Perks
CIP is committed to providing Career Support for Life to our members. We offer a wide range of services and benefits, which are always evolving to meet the needs of our members. These include:
Professional Recognition
Individuals who have met all the professional requirements of their Provincial and Territorial Institute and Association (PTIA), and are members in good standing with their PTIA and CIP, are permitted to:
- Use the MCIP® title
- Purchase MCIP® seal products (e.g. stamps and embossers)
- Collect and use digital badges through CIP’s credentialing program with Credly
- Be eligible for CIP’s honours and awards
Professional Development
Advance your career and expand your experience with the help of our professional development tools, resources, webinars, and courses.
Being a member gives you access to:
- A subscription to Plan Canada, CIP’s quarterly magazine
- Subscription to CIP’s e-newsletters with the latest news and updates within the profession and information about upcoming learning opportunities
- Discounted or free access to educational offerings (e.g. conferences, webinars, etc.)
- Free access to CIP’s Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) HUB and external tools such as Zoning Trilogy
- Eligibility for specialized professional development programs, such as our Emerging Leaders Program
- Eligibility for national and international volunteer opportunities
Other Supports
CIP members can enjoy a variety of other benefits and and services, including:
- Low-cost professional liability insurance with BMS
- Access to a special discounted CIP member rate on group insurance with The Personal (home and automobile)
- Ability to apply for CIP’s Inclusion Fund which provides financial support to attend CIP’s national conference
- Student members are eligible for scholarships and bursaries through our partner charity, the CIP/ICU Planning Student Trust Fund
| Benefit | Savings |
|---|---|
| Free Plan Canada Magazine Subscription (delivered quarterly) | $73.50 + taxes (for Canadian residents) |
| Free Subscription to the Zoning Trilogy | $99 + taxes value |
| Professional Liability Insurance | Group rate |
| National Conference and Online Learning Programs | Discounted rates |
| CPL HUB | Priceless! |
| Home and Auto Group Insurance | Group Rate |
| MCIP Seal | Rubber stamp: $65 + taxes Metal desk seal: $120 + taxes |
| A Kid’s Guide to Building Great Communities | Members only perk |
| Professional Practice Manual | Members only perk |