Membership
The CAND proudly represents and advocates for naturopathic doctors across Canada.
As the national voice of the profession, we are committed to advancing naturopathic medicine through advocacy, leadership, and initiatives that support the needs and priorities of CAND members.
As a member, you help strengthen the profession’s presence at the national level and gain access to resources and support that help you thrive in practice.
CAND membership includes access to:
- Discounted group malpractice and clinic insurance
- Discounted group home and auto insurance
- Health spending accounts and health trusts
- Access to the Natural Medicines Database
- Banking services, including lines of credit
- Special offers on various publications and more!
Member Benefits
CAND Membership Applications
CAND members must meet the eligibility requirements set out in the CAND By-laws and must either:
- Have successfully completed and graduated from an approved naturopathic medical program approved by the CAND Board of Directors; or
- Hold an unrevoked licence/registration to practice Naturopathic Medicine by any regulatory authority established by law which is recognized by and approved of by the CAND Board of Directors.
Student Member
Recently graduated and passed your entry to practice examinations? Here’s what comes next.
Apply to the regulatory body in the jurisdiction in which you are going to practice. If the jurisdiction in which you are going to practice is not regulated, we recommend joining the associations and maintaining registration in a regulated jurisdiction of your choice.
Registration process by province
British Columbia Registrants
Follow the registration process with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC, the regulatory body for Naturopathic Doctors practicing in British Columbia, and Naturopathic Doctors practicing in an unregulated jurisdiction who choose or are mandated to register with a regulatory body.
Apply for a CAND and BCND membership with the provincial association, British Columbia Naturopathic Doctors (BCND). In British Columbia, BCND collects dues for both associations.
Alberta Registrants
Follow the registration process with the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta, the regulatory body for Naturopathic Doctors practicing in Alberta, and Naturopathic Doctors practicing in an unregulated jurisdiction who choose or are mandated to register with a regulatory body.
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Apply to become an Alberta Association of Naturopathic Doctors (AAND) member.
Saskatchewan Registrants
Follow the registration process with the Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (SANP), the regulatory body for Naturopathic Doctors practicing in Saskatchewan, and Naturopathic Doctors practicing in an unregulated jurisdiction who choose or are mandated to register with a regulatory body.
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Apply to become a Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Doctors (SAND) member.
Manitoba Registrants
Follow the registration process with the Manitoba Naturopathic Association (MNA), the regulatory body for Naturopathic Doctors practicing in Manitoba, and Naturopathic Doctors practicing in an unregulated jurisdiction who choose or are mandated to register with a regulatory body.
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Apply to become a Manitoba Alliance of Naturopathic Doctors (MAND) member.
Ontario Registrants
Follow the registration process with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), the regulatory body for Naturopathic Doctors practicing in Ontario.
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Apply to become an Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) member.
Quebec Registrants
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Apply to become a Quebec Association of Naturopathic Medicine (QANM) member.
Quebec is presently an unregulated jurisdiction, with efforts continuing to work towards regulation. We recommend joining the associations as well as maintaining registration in a regulated jurisdiction of your choice.
Newfoundland and Labrador Registrants
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Apply to become a Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NLAND) member.
Newfoundland and Labrador is presently an unregulated jurisdiction, with efforts continuing to work towards regulation. We recommend joining the associations as well as maintaining registration in a regulated jurisdiction of your choice.
Northwest Territories Registrants
Follow the registration process with the Health and Social Sciences Department of the Government of Northwest Territories, the regulatory body for Naturopathic Doctors practicing in the Northwest Territories, and Naturopathic Doctors practicing in an unregulated jurisdiction who choose or are mandated to register with a regulatory body.
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Apply to become a Northwest Territories Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NTAND) member.
Nova Scotia Registrants
Follow the registration process with the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator (NSCNR), the regulatory body for Naturopathic Doctors practicing in the Nova Scotia, and Naturopathic Doctors practicing in an unregulated jurisdiction who choose or are mandated to register with a regulatory body.
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Apply to become a Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NSAND) member.
New Brunswick Registrants
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Apply to become a New Brunswick Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NBAND) member.
NBAND has completed draft title protection legislation which will ensure only qualified NDs in the province are able to use the title Naturopathic Doctor. They continue to work with the Ministry of Health to move the proposed legislation forward. In the meantime, we recommend joining the associations as well as maintaining registration in a regulated jurisdiction of your choice.
Nunavut Registrants
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Currently, there is no regulatory body or territorial association in Nunavut. We recommend joining the CAND as well as maintaining registration in a regulated jurisdiction of your choice.
Prince Edward Island Registrants
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Apply to become a Prince Edward Island Association of Naturopathic Doctors (PEIAND) member.
Prince Edward Island is presently an unregulated jurisdiction, with efforts continuing to work towards regulation. We recommend joining the associations as well as maintaining registration in a regulated jurisdiction of your choice.
Yukon Registrants
Apply to become a Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) member.
Apply to become a Yukon Association of Naturopathic Doctors (YAND) member.
Yukon is presently an unregulated jurisdiction. We recommend joining the associations as well as maintaining registration in a regulated jurisdiction of your choice.
Territory
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