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
- Free Access to the Natural Medicines Database
- Banking services, including lines of credit
- Special offers on various publications and more!
Member Benefits
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 Board; 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 Board.
Student Member
Recently graduated and successfully passed the NPLEX or CONO Entry-to-Practice examinations? Here's what comes next.
Registration process by province
British Columbia Registrants
Follow the registration process with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC: https://cchpbc.ca/for-professionals/naturopathic-doctors/
Apply to the provincial association, British Columbia Naturopathic Doctors: http://www.bcnd.ca/
In British Columbia, BCND membership is linked with CAND, and BCND collects dues for both associations.
Alberta Registrants
Follow the registration process with the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta: http://www.cnda.net/
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
Membership with the Alberta Association of Naturopathic Doctors is required. Apply to the AAND here: https://www.albertands.org/membership/#account/join
Saskatchewan Registrants
Follow the registration process with the Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners: http://www.cndsask.clubexpress.com/
Apply to the provincial association, Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Doctors: http://www.sasknds.com/
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
In Saskatchewan, membership is linked with CAND, with each association collecting its own dues.
Manitoba Registrants
Follow the registration process with the Manitoba Naturopathic Association: https://www.cndmb.org/
Apply to the provincial association, Manitoba Alliance of Naturopathic Doctors: http://www.mband.ca/
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
In Manitoba, membership is linked with CAND, with each association collecting its own dues.
Ontario Registrants
Follow the registration process with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario: http://www.collegeofnaturopaths.on.ca/
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
Complete College of Naturopaths of Ontario’s (CONO) registration steps one and two
Apply for CAND membership providing CONO’s Confirmation of Eligibility for Registration (Step 3)
CAND processes payment, if approved
CAND alerts malpractice insurance provider of new membership
Complete CONO’s step 3
Please note: CONO regulations stipulate that new applicants may not practice naturopathic medicine, use the ND designation, or the title “Dr.” until they have been issued a registration number by CONO.
Quebec Registrants
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
Membership with the Quebec Association of Naturopathic Medicine is recommended: http://qanm.org/
Contact the QANM here: http://qanm.org/contact/
Newfoundland and Labrador Registrants
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
Membership is not linked with the provincial association. The CAND recommends that NDs in NFLD maintain membership with both associations.
Northwest Territories Registrants
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
Membership is linked with the territorial association. As such, CAND members in the Northwest Territories must maintain membership with both CAND and the Northwest Territories Association of Naturopathic Doctors: http://www.ntand.org/
Nova Scotia Registrants
Naturopathic Doctors in Nova Scotia are regulated by the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator (NSCNR): https://nscnr.ca/
Apply to the provincial association, Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors: http://www.nsand.ca/
902.431.8001
info@nsand.ca
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
New Brunswick Registrants
Apply to the provincial association, New Brunswick Association of Naturopathic Doctors: https://nsand.ca/about/nova-scotia-association-of-naturopathic-doctors/
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
Nunavut Registrants
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
Currently, there is no territorial association.
Prince Edward Island Registrants
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
Membership is linked with the provincial association. As such, CAND members in PEI must maintain membership with both associations.
Yukon Registrants
Apply to CAND by completing the membership application form: http://cand.ca/new-naturopathic-doctors/#applicationLinks
Membership is linked with the Yukon Association of Naturopathic Doctors: http://www.yand.ca/
Territory
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