Membership

Membership Plans

Join the Linux Association of Canada and be part of building Canada's open-source community.

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Community Member

Perfect for Linux users, students, and supporters.

Free
  • Member newsletter
  • Access to community forums
  • Invitations to public webinars and events
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Voting eligibility after 12 months (subject to bylaws)
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Individual Member

For Linux enthusiasts and professionals who want to support the association.

$25 /year
  • All Community Member benefits
  • Digital membership certificate
  • Early access to workshops and webinars
  • Member-only resources and guides
  • Eligibility for committees and working groups
  • Voting rights

Student Member

Available to students at accredited educational institutions.

$10 /year
  • All Individual Member benefits
  • Career mentorship opportunities
  • Student networking events
  • Internship and volunteer opportunities
  • Access to Linux training resources

Professional Member

For IT professionals, developers, consultants, and system administrators.

$75 /year
  • All Individual Member benefits
  • Professional member directory listing
  • Discounts on training and certification programs
  • Priority registration for conferences and workshops
  • Speaking and mentorship opportunities

Non-Profit & Community Organization

For charities, libraries, schools, makerspaces, and community groups.

$100 /year
  • Organizational listing on website
  • Priority consideration for hardware donation partnerships
  • Access to educational programs
  • Co-hosting opportunities for events
  • Up to 5 designated representatives

Small Business

For local businesses that support open-source technologies.

$250 /year
  • Business directory listing
  • Website recognition
  • Partnership opportunities
  • Job postings on association channels
  • Participation in community initiatives

Corporate Member

For larger organizations, technology companies, and enterprise supporters.

$1000 /year
  • Corporate logo displayed on website
  • Sponsorship opportunities
  • Participation in advisory discussions
  • Speaking opportunities at association events
  • Recognition in annual reports
  • Up to 10 designated representatives
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Founding Member

Available only during the association's launch period.

$250 One-Time
  • Lifetime recognition as a Founding Member
  • Founding Member digital badge
  • Special recognition on website
  • Invitation to annual Founders' meeting
  • All Individual Member benefits

Lifetime Member

The ultimate show of support for Canadian open-source.

$500 One-Time
  • Lifetime Individual Membership
  • Lifetime voting rights
  • Recognition on website
  • Special member badge
  • Invitations to exclusive events

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