Effective September 1, 2023, the annual program fee for program participants enrolled in all certification options will increase by 5%, rounded to the nearest $5.
The increase will be reflected the next time program participants are invoiced by CanadaGAP on the anniversary of their enrolment.
Below is the fee schedule indicating the current annual program fee and the increased fee effective September 1, 2023, in both Canadian dollars (CAD) and US dollars (USD).
CanadaGAP Certification Option |
Current |
Annual Program Fee effective September 1, 2023 |
| Option A1 | $650 CAD
$540 USD |
$680 CAD
$570 USD |
| Option A2 | $650 CAD
$540 USD |
$680 CAD
$570 USD |
| Option B
(Group Certification) |
CAD $2,840 for first 25 members of the group + $570 for each additional 25 members
USD $2,420 for first 25 members of the group + $490 for each additional 25 members |
$2,980 + $600 CAD
$2,540 + $515 USD |
| Option C | $290 CAD
$245 USD |
$305 CAD
$260 USD |
| Option D | $855 CAD
$735 USD |
$895 CAD
$770 USD |
| Option E | $290 CAD
$245 USD |
$305 CAD
$260 USD |
| Option F | $855 CAD
$735 USD |
$895 CAD
$770 USD |
The increase in the annual program fee is necessary to cover growing costs related to program delivery, including rising insurance premiums, administration and staffing, self-assessment and random audit fees, etc.
The fee increase will take effect on September 1, 2023. Invoices generated on or after September 1, 2023, will be as per the new rates.
Please note that program participants not due to be invoiced until September 1 or later, cannot prepay the annual program fee at the rate in effect prior to September 1, 2023.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the CanadaGAP office at 613-829-4711 or info@canadagap.ca.