Choose the membership that's right for you
Community Member
Perfect for Linux users, students, and supporters.
- Member newsletter
- Access to community forums
- Invitations to public webinars and events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Voting eligibility after 12 months (subject to bylaws)
Individual Member
For Linux enthusiasts and professionals who want to support the association.
- Member newsletter
- Access to community forums
- Invitations to public webinars and events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Digital membership certificate
- Early access to workshops and webinars
- Member-only resources and guides
- Eligibility for committees and working groups
- Voting rights
Professional Member
For Linux professionals who want deeper engagement with the association.
- Member newsletter
- Access to community forums
- Invitations to public webinars and events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Digital membership certificate
- Early access to workshops and webinars
- Member-only resources and guides
- Eligibility for committees and working groups
- Voting rights
- Listed in the Member Directory as a professional
- Priority access to speaking and panel opportunities
- Invitation to member-only strategy sessions
- Professional development resources
Student Member
Available to students at accredited educational institutions.
- Member newsletter
- Access to community forums
- Invitations to public webinars and events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Digital membership certificate
- Early access to workshops and webinars
- Member-only resources and guides
- Eligibility for committees and working groups
- Voting rights
- Career mentorship opportunities
- Student networking events
- Internship and volunteer opportunities
- Access to Linux training resources
User Group Membership
Together, we build a stronger Linux and Open Source community across Canada.
- National Recognition
- Free Event Promotion
- National Promotion
- Shared Resources
- Speaker Network
- Cross-Promotion
- National Collaboration
- Open Source Project Connections
- Hardware Donation Program
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Grant & Sponsorship Assistance
- Member Discounts
- National Advocacy
- Private Community
- Early Access
Why become a sponsor?
See how sponsoring the Linux Association of Canada builds visibility for your organization while supporting open-source education and digital sovereignty.
Small Business
For small businesses that support open-source principles.
- Member newsletter
- Access to community forums
- Invitations to public webinars and events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Business listing in LAC directory
- Logo on LAC website sponsors section
- Social media recognition
- Access to member networking events
Community Sponsor
For corporations committed to open-source and digital sovereignty.
- Member newsletter
- Access to community forums
- Invitations to public webinars and events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Business listing in LAC directory
- Logo on LAC website sponsors section
- Social media recognition
- Access to member networking events
- Premium logo placement on LAC website
- Speaking opportunities at LAC events
- Dedicated contact for partnership initiatives
- Annual impact report
- Recognition in LAC newsletters and press releases
Founding Member
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to be a founding member of the Linux Association of Canada.
- Member newsletter
- Access to community forums
- Invitations to public webinars and events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Digital membership certificate
- Early access to workshops and webinars
- Member-only resources and guides
- Eligibility for committees and working groups
- Voting rights
- Listed in the Member Directory as a professional
- Priority access to speaking and panel opportunities
- Invitation to member-only strategy sessions
- Professional development resources
- Permanent "Founding Member" designation
- Name in the LAC founding members registry
- Exclusive founding member digital badge
- Invitation to founding member virtual ceremony
- Priority access to all future LAC initiatives
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One Country — Many Groups — One Voice.
Canada's open-source community.
Land Acknowledgement
The Linux Association of Canada respectfully acknowledges that our home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. These lands have been home to First Nations peoples for thousands of years, including the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux, who maintain deep and enduring relationships with the land and the South Saskatchewan River.
We are grateful to the First Nations and Métis peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. We honour their enduring relationship with the land, their cultures, histories, and contributions, and we offer our respect and sincere gratitude as we live, work, learn, and build community here.