Membership

Membership Benefits

IPAC members gain access to:

• Participation in member meetings, committees, and working groups.
• Exclusive engagement opportunities with Canada’s defence industry and government stakeholders.
• Opportunities to collaborate with member representatives on policy recommendations and guidance.
• Access to IPAC’s education resources, and industry information.
• For Corporate Groups: participation rights for all global affiliated entities under one membership.

Membership Overview

The Industrial Participation Association of Canada (IPAC) offers two types of membership: Individual Membership and Corporate Group Membership.

An Individual Membership allows a single Canadian Corporation to join as a member. The Company designates one voting representative, while all domestic affiliated employees may participate fully in IPAC activities including meetings, committees, and education resources. This model is designed for Canadian entities and strengthens the Association’s collective industry voice by ensuring that Canadian companies with domestic obligations have adequate participation.

A Corporate Group Membership allows multiple affiliated companies to join under a single membership. The Group designates one voting representative, while all global affiliated entities may participate fully in IPAC activities including meetings, committees, and education resources. This model is designed to broaden participation and strengthen the Association’s collective industry voice and ensures global companies with Canadian obligations have adequate participation.

Eligibility

Membership is open to individuals and business entities that meet IPAC’s requirements and are approved by the Executive Committee. Eligible applicants must fall into one of the following categories:

1. Prime Contractors Companies that manufacture products or provide services and have incurred (or expect to incur) an Industrial Technological Benefit (ITB) obligation as part of a federal defence contract to Canada.
2. Sub-Contractors Suppliers at any tier providing components or services to a prime contractor with an ITB obligation, whether imposed by Canada or by the prime contractor.
3. Corporate Groups Affiliated companies where at least one entity meets the criteria for prime contractors or sub-contractors.
4. Consultants Individuals or firms providing consulting services to organizations that meet any of the above criteria.

All applicants must also meet the following conditions:

• Not listed on any denied-party or restricted-party lists in Canada or in their jurisdiction of formation.
• Duly organized and in good standing in their jurisdiction.
• Nominated by an existing IPAC member in good standing.
• Committed to supporting IPAC’s mission and objectives.

Current Fee Structure

Apply To Become A Member

Please be aware that it may take up to 15 days to review and process applications. If you believe you have experienced problems with your Membership Application, please email admin@ipac-apic.com