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Membership & Benefits

CCIL is the voice of independent Canadian laboratories and by speaking with one common voice, the association puts forward a consistent message, on behalf of its members, that is well understood and respected within the industry.

Laboratories that have become members in CCIL enjoy many benefits that can only come from being part of a dynamic and pro-active association that is run by knowledgeable staff and active and experienced volunteers.

KEY BENEFITS

  • Advocacy – CCIL advances the role of independent Canadian laboratories by advocating for the highest possible industry standards, the proper recognition of laboratory certification and accreditation, fair and practical business regulations and the benefits of using independent labs. On major issues affecting the laboratory testing industry, CCIL gathers all available information, formulates a credible position and acts to bring the industry together to speak as ONE VOICE. This gives individual labs stronger representation on major issues than they would have speaking individually and does not influence or interfere with their business and client relationships.
  • Certification – CCIL certification programs are well-known and highly respected across the industry. Developed and managed by CCIL, these programs are exclusively available to CCIL members and are designed to ensure the highest standards of quality on behalf of all member laboratories.
  • Business information and benefits – Through its national and international associations, CCIL gathers and disseminates valuable business information to our members in a timely and effective manner. We invite special interest speakers to our meetings, conduct benchmark surveys on behalf of our members and investigate specific cost items that might affect all CCIL members.
  • International and national representation – CCIL is active in a number of international and national associations and can thus provide valuable updates to our members on matter of interest that would concern them. CCIL provides its members with the latest information on advancements in laboratory testing standards and procedures from around the world, industry trends and forth-coming national and international government policy.