Join SAC
The Surety Association of Canada welcomes all participants in the surety industry to become members and participate in our efforts to make the surety bonds the first choice for contract security in the Canadian construction and business communities.
While our organization is young (established in 1992), we have clearly evolved into the true voice of surety in Canada. Among our recent accomplishments:
More favourable contract and bond terms on construction work across the country through our successful "Tender Alert" program (successful bringing about beneficial changes to 84% of the projects addressed).
Significant government relations success leading to the passage of legislation advantageous to the surety industry (e.g. Bill 14 in Ontario improve the Limitation Act, Amendment of the federal Excise Tax Act to insure "surety-friendly" application of GST).
Aggressive promotion of the surety product that has resulted in expanded use of the surety product and the adoption of a surety-only policy by several national construction purchasers.
Convincing prominent users of surety bonds to adopt more effective and advantageous surety bond language ( B.C. Hydro, Hydro Quebec, Ontario Ministry of Finance, City of Toronto).
Establishment of an intensive university level designation program to assist members in training competent staff.
Full Membership
As a surety or reinsurance firm, you are invited to participate as full members of our association with all the benefits and privileges afforded to SAC members. As a Full Members of the Surety Association of Canada, you will be entitled do:
Receive all SAC mailings including News & Develpments
An invitation to SAC sponsored social functions
Eligibility to sit on the Board of Directors
Eligibility to sit on the Executive Committee
Access to Members Only zone of the SAC website
Free links via SAC website
Full Discount on SAC events and functions
Full Discount on registration fees for SAC Surety Conferences
Discount on ACSB program registration
Business referrals and preferential treatment on awarding of SAC generated business
Enhanced promotional opportunities (e.g. preference given as speakers at SAC functions, etc.)
The use of SAC copyrighted material and logo at no additional charge
Invitation to participate on regional committees
Attend and have one vote at general meetings of membership
Affiliate Membership
Other organizations such as brokers, law firms, consultants may also participate as full members or, if you prefer you may join as an Affiliate Member. As an Affiliate Member of the Surety Association of Canada you will be entitled to:
Receive all SAC mailings including News & Develpments
Invitations to specified social functions
An Invitation to participate on regional committees
Attend general meetings of membership (non-voting)
Access to Members Only zone of the SAC website
Partial discount on SAC events and functions
Partial discount on registration fees for SAC Surety Conferences
Full discount on ACSB program registration
Use of SAC copyrighted material and logo at no additional charge
If you would like to learn more about membership in the Surety Association of Canada, give us a call at 905-677-1353, or email at surety[at]suretycanada.com. If you would like to apply or review the fee structure, click on the links below.
Application for Membership
Membership Fee Structure