The Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) is the national, non-profit voice of Canada's industrial hemp industry. For more than 20 years we have worked to promote Canadian hemp and hemp products at home and around the world.
Our members include farmers, processors, manufacturers, researchers, entrepreneurs and distribution agents. Membership connects you to the whole hemp value chain and gives you a say in where the industry goes next.
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What you get as a member
- Connections across the value chain. Meet and work with growers, processors, manufacturers, researchers and buyers through CHTA's network and events.
- Trade show opportunities. Take part in CHTA's trade show programs as part of the shared CHTA presence and put your products in front of buyers in Canada and abroad.
- Business opportunities and sales leads. Make connections that can turn into new business.
- Member-only information. Access hemp reports, statistics and research that are not available to the public.
- A say in the industry's direction. Members have access to the CHTA 2026–2031 Strategic Business Plan, which sets out where CHTA is taking the industry. 2026 - 2031 CHTA Strategic Business Plan (Members Only)
- A preferred rate at the annual conference. Members pay less to attend the CHTA conference.
- A voice and a vote. Voting members can vote at member meetings, stand for election to the Board and serve on committees.
What CHTA does for the industry
- Market development: promoting Canadian hemp and hemp products in Canada and abroad, including through CHTA trade show programs
- Policy and regulatory advocacy: representing the industry to government
- Education and awareness: helping buyers, regulators and the public understand hemp
- National levy (PRA) support: supporting the national hemp levy program
- Research and science: coordinating and sharing research
- Standards and specifications: developing industry standards
- Industry networking: bringing the hemp community together
Which membership is right for you
Voting membership. For businesses that hold a valid Industrial Hemp Regulations (IHR) licence from Health Canada. Voting members can vote at member meetings, stand for the Board and sit on committees. The annual fee is based on your annual hemp revenue.
| Annual hemp revenue |
Annual fee (CAD) |
| $0 – $500,000 |
$500 |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 |
$1,000 |
| $1,000,001 – $5,000,000 |
$2,500 |
| $5,000,001 – $10,000,000 |
$5,000 |
| $10,000,001 – $50,000,000 |
$10,000 |
| $50,000,001 and greater |
$15,000 |
Non-voting membership. For organizations and individuals who want to be part of the hemp community without a voting seat.
| Membership class |
Annual fee (CAD) |
| Government |
$500 |
| New / Pre-Revenue Company |
$300 |
| Not-For-Profit Organization |
$300 |
| Associate Member (Corporate) |
$300 |
| Student |
$50 |
How to join
Click Join Now! to apply online. Online applications require payment by credit card. If you need to pay another way or have additional questions, contact us at info@hemptrade.ca. Combined memberships are not available.
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