Membership Information

  • CanCham Membership is open to both corporate entities and individuals on a non-incorporate basis that have a Canada-Philippines business interest, regardless of country of incorporation, citizenship, or principal location/residence.
  • CanCham membership categories are standardized and unified with all CanCham members in any area and/or chapter within or outside the Philippines entitled to participate in activities arranged in any other area and/or by any other chapter, subject only to payment of standard participation fee that may be charged and limitations of total number of participants for a specific event.
  • There are three (3) general categories of membership: regular, affiliate, and honorary. Within the regular and affiliate membership categories there are sub-categories. Only regular members have voting rights at annual general and special meetings of the members and be eligible to hold elective and appointive office.
  • The Board approves the annual membership fee for each category and sub-category. With the exception of Honorary Membership, payment of an annual membership fee is a condition of membership. The Board may authorize a standard discount to annual membership fees for members with a principal place of business or where residing outside the National Capital Region.
  • The standard core benefits and entitlements for each category and sub-category of membership are approved by the Board.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND RATES

Membership is open to those with Canada-Philippines business interests regardless of country of incorporation, citizenship, or residency. Membership is unified with CanCham members from any place entitled to participate in any CanCham activities in any area in the Philippines.

 

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES (VOTING)

Note: Members based or with principal residence within the Philippines but located outside the National Capital Region, are eligible for a 25% discount on applicable standard annual membership fees.

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES  (NON-VOTING)

Affiliate membership (with restrictions and no voting rights) is open to corporations or individuals in Canada or other countries except the Philippines.

GENERAL BENEFITS for MEMBERS

Support and promotion for your business

  • Highlight your link with Canada
  • Project your Canada-Philippines business interests
  • List your business name on the CanCham Website
  • Publicize your business by sponsoring CanCham events
  • Highlight your company’s expertise in CanCham business briefings
  • Benefit from referrals to your company by CanCham

Advocacy to support your business interests

  • Input to CanCham policy positions
  • Use CanCham’s contacts with government
  • Receive feedback about representations by CanCham
  • Participate to the JFC advocacy agenda
  • Receive feedback about JFC representations

Resources for your business

  • Receive a one-time business orientation
  • Obtain information on local service-providers
  • Benefit from introduction to government agencies
  • Use CanCham’s contacts with the ADB

Business development opportunities

  • Business briefings in Manila, Cebu and Davao
  • Business networking events in Manila, Cebu and Davao
  • Annual Business Forum on Opportunities for exports to Canada
  • Canada Day reception
  • Canada Thanksgiving Day events
  • Christmas season events
  • JFC networking events in Manila, Cebu and Davao
  • Annual International ICT Awards - Philippines event in Manila