Become a member
CAPS is a professional association for people in the speaking business.
Our members are versatile and diverse. They represent all aspects of the speaking business and make their living, or part of their living, speaking to and or working with groups as keynoters, facilitators, coaches and trainers.
CAPS is committed to building a better future for the professional speaking business in Canada. We help our members succeed in their speaking businesses through learning partnerships, market development and professional accreditation.
We also support international advancement of the speaking profession through our participation in and support for the Global Speakers Federation (GSF).
Thinking of joining CAPS?
Learn how the CAPS Advantage can help you grow your speaking business. Get more information on membership qualifications and application.
Member benefits
Exclusive benefits for CAPS Quebec members:
| Benefits | CAPS members |
Non-members |
| Attend CAPS events |  |
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| Access to Members-only, Canada-wide Facebook and LinkedIn groups | |
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| Access to Members-only area of the CAPS website | |
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| Professional listing on the CAPS website and search engine | |
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| Access to job postings on the Members-only site | |
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| Discounted rate for annual CAPS National ConventionPS | |
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| Subscription to “So to Speak” e-newsletter | |
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| Right to use the CAPS logo on your website and other materials | |
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| Opportunity to be a Chapter Executive | |
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| Right to apply for Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation | |
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| Attend any CAPS, NSA or GSF event at the member rate | |
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| Voices of Experience monthly audio podcast download | |
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| Membership in the Global Speakers’ Federation (GSF) | |
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| Subscription to NSA’s Professional Speaker Magazine | |
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And many more…
Interested in becoming a member?
To apply for a CAPS Membership, you will be required to provide supporting documents.
Professional Membership – Any individual shall be eligible for Professional membership in the Association: Has received at least $50,000 (CDN) in revenue using the spoken word to audiences of three or more in the previous 12-month period.
All members agree to abide by the CAPS Code of Professional Ethics as a CAPS member.
We’ll be happy to answer your questions about CAPS memberships. Please contact us!
When you’re redy to make your membership official, please contact Shari Bricks or Greg at the CAPS National Office at:
Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS)
1370 Don Mills Road, Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario M3B 3N7
Phone – 416.847.3355
Fax – 416.441.0591
Toll Free – 877.847.3350
Email – info@canadianspeakers.org