Category: News

Dear CIPHI members, I am pleased to announce that the newest issue of the Environmental Health Review is now available here. In this issue, you will find: A technical article on the availability of rabies information  A technical article on chronic wasting disease  Nelson Fok’s research article summaries I am also excited to share that the EHR has added a quiz that will be included in each issue, providing a simple way to earn 1 professional development hour per quiz. The quiz can be accessed on the table of contents page for each issue.  A note about access to articles: Free access to all articles in the EHR is included in your CIPHI membership. To get full access to articles, please go to: https://ciphi.ca/–> under professional development –> Environmental Health Review.  If you ever have trouble accessing articles or have questions please feel free to reach out to me.  Wendy Pons, PhD, CIPHI(C) Editor, Environmental Health Review

Dear CIPHI members, I am pleased to announce that the newest issue of the Environmental Health Review is now available here. In this issue, you will find: A technical article on the availability of rabies information  A technical article on chronic wasting disease  Nelson Fok’s research article summaries I am also excited to share that the EHR has added a quiz that will be included in each issue, providing a simple way to earn 1 professional development hour per quiz. The quiz can be accessed on the table of contents page for each issue.  A note about access to articles: Free access to all articles in the EHR is included in your CIPHI membership. To get full access to articles, please go to: https://ciphi.ca/–> under professional development –> Environmental Health Review.  If you ever have trouble accessing articles or have questions please feel free to reach out to me.  Wendy Pons, PhD, CIPHI(C) Editor, Environmental Health Review

Reminder: Renew your CIPHI Membership for 2025, if you haven’t already.

Are you currently a CIPHI member? Have you been a member in the past?  Check out the following renewal options…… 

The CIPHI membership year starts January 1st and ends December 31st. Memberships are not prorated and do not carry into the following year. They expire on December 31^st.

Yes, I was a member in 2024 and would like to renew!

Electronic membership renewal for 2025 membership via the CIPHI Membership Service Centre (MSC) is now available. To ensure uninterrupted access to the MSC please renew your membership before March 31^st.  Thank you for your ongoing support of CIPHI!

No, I was not a member in 2024 but I would like to become a member in 2025!

Welcome back!  If you have an MSC account, you will still be able to log in, but will be immediately directed to the membership renewal screen.

What happens to my MSC account if I do not renew my membership by March 31st?

Your account will remain open to you for access to renew, however all other benefits and features will be restricted from view until your renewal is complete. To ensure uninterrupted access to the MSC please renew your membership before March 31^st.

No MSC account? No Problem!

If it has been sometime since you were a member and don’t have an MSC account, you need to complete a membership form and send it to the National office, where your membership will be processed manually and an account will be created for you. If you are unsure whether you have a username or password for the MSC or are having difficulty accessing the site please contact the CIPHI Office at office@ciphi.ca or 1-888-245-8180.

Need Help?

Check out these “Frequently Asked Questions” about Membership Renewal

What if I already sent my membership renewal to the CIPHI National Office?

If you have already sent your membership renewal directly to the CIPHI Office via email, fax or mail please disregard this email message, as your membership is being processed. You can check your membership status by logging on the MSC, or by contacting the National Office at office@ciphi.ca or 1-888-245-8180.
 

Will my CPHI(C) be suspended if I am not a member of CIPHI?

If you received your Certificate Public Health Inspection (Canada) after January 1^st, 2017 and do not maintain regular membership in CIPHI your certificate will be suspended.

If you received your Certificate Public Health Inspection (Canada) before January 1^st, 2017 and do not maintain regular membership in CIPHI your certificate will NOT be suspended.

How long does it take the National Office to process a membership renewal?

It takes approximately 3 to 4 weeks to process membership renewals sent directly to the CIPHI Office and updated to the MSC. Any individuals sending their membership renewal to the office after March 31^st may have their access restricted until their renewal is processed.

Therefore, if you have not already renewed your CIPHI membership yet, you are encouraged to renew through the MSC to ensure no interruption in your access. Through the MSC you can renew your membership via cheque, or Credit Card.

Please note that if you choose payroll deduction, or intend for your employer to remit payment on your behalf to pay for your dues (whether this is due to payroll deduction, lump sum cheque for your office, or for your employer to pay as a benefit to you), you will need to contact your HR department to set up a payment to be sent to the National Office.

How long does it take to process my membership renewal through the MSC?

Upon completion of the membership renewal process online you will be given immediate full access to the MSC. This happens regardless of which payment option you select (cheque, payroll deduction or credit card). For the cheque and payroll deduction option, your membership status will be listed as “pending” until the office confirms full payment. For online credit card payments, your status will be “active”, and you will be sent an e-mail confirmation of payment.

What should I do if I forgot my MSC username or password?

If you have forgotten your username or password for the MSC or you are having difficulty accessing the site please contact the CIPHI Office at office@ciphi.ca or 1-888-245-8180.