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Membership

Not yet a member of the CIC community? It’s time to discover where you belong. Join our network of over 3,000 passionate professionals in the chemical sciences community in Canada, and forge local connections that will last a lifetime.

Student membership

Are you a full-time undergraduate or graduate student pursuing chemistry at a Canadian institution? Good news! Membership is complimentary. Join one of the 35+ student chapters across the country.

WHAT'S NEW!

Exclusive Membership Benefits

CIC is excited to launch our brand-new members-only benefits page! This exclusive page provides a one-stop shop for all CIC members to learn about all the benefits available to them, as well as how to access them.

CIC NEWS

From Chemistry Labs to Leadership Roles: Dr. Paul Smith’s Career Journey

Dr. Paul Smith’s journey from a high school chemistry class in the UK to leading some of Canada’s top research organizations is a story of curiosity, mentorship, and bold career moves. With experience spanning Xerox, the Perimeter Institute, and national science boards, he’s passionate about connecting basic science with real-world impact. At CSC 2025, Dr. Smith will share the lessons he’s learned—and the inspiration that’s guided him along the way.

Presented by the members of our Subject Divisions, these free seminar series unite people in the same specialty no matter where they are in Canada. Learn and grow with these series highlighting leaders in the field from across Canada and the world.

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Land Acknowledgment: In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, respect and reciprocity, the CIC National Team acknowledges that our head office is located on the traditional, unceded Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. We acknowledge that our work spans the traditional lands of many First Peoples across what is known today as Canada. We are grateful and thankful to the Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and communities who have and continue to care for this land.