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Professional relationships
Meet people across food science, technology, quality, regulatory, product development, education, and supply roles.
Membership
Join the CIFST community in Ontario.
CIFST membership connects people to a national professional network, while Ontario provides local events and community touchpoints.
National first
Membership is managed nationally. Ontario does not process local membership payments.
Why Membership Matters
A practical way to stay connected to food science people.
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Student visibility
Ontario programming gives students and early-career people practical ways to be seen, ask questions, and meet working professionals.
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Broader CIFST community
National membership keeps you connected to CIFST beyond the chapter, with Ontario as your local entry point.
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Event participation
Member status supports participation in Ontario gatherings such as the Summer Soirée, Golf, and the Tabletop Show.
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Learning and networking
Chapter events create room for practical food-sector learning, conversation, and new working relationships.
Ontario Local Connection
National membership, local places to participate.
Ontario helps members turn national affiliation into local activity. The chapter keeps events, student opportunities, and volunteer routes visible without creating a local payment flow.
Summer Soirée
A June 18 evening where members and visitors can reconnect before the summer.
Golf
A dated fall gathering while foursome and event details move through approval with the Ontario team.
Tabletop
A November supplier show with public planning information and inquiry-based exhibitor support.
Students and volunteers
Student opportunities, Case Competition updates when available, and a volunteer route into chapter work.
How Membership Works
Join through CIFST National (opens in a new tab) → Join nationally. Stay involved locally.
Join or renew nationally
Use CIFST National for membership setup, renewal, and payment.
Connect through Ontario
Once you are part of CIFST, Ontario programming gives you local places to meet and participate.
Ask before joining
If you are unsure where to start, send the Ontario team a membership question and we will route it.
Questions?
Ask a membership question → Need help choosing the next step?
Send a membership question to the Ontario team and we will point you to the right national or local contact.