OPPI Membership Renewal
Renew your OPPI membership, and stay connected to the resources, learning, professional community and support that help you throughout your career. Your membership gives you contuniued access to member benefits while supporting the strength and value of the RPP designation.
By renewing, you’re also contributing to a stronger planning profession – helping OPPI raise awareness of important planning issues, advocate for the value of professional planning, and advance better outcomes for communities across Ontario.
Thank you for your continued commitment and dedication to Ontario‘s planning community. We are committed to continue findings ways to inspire change and enhance your experience as an OPPI member.
IMPORTANT:
2027 Membership Renewal
Renewal Opens: November 2, 2026
Renew by: December 31, 2026.
BEFORE YOU RENEW
A few things to know before starting your 2027 renewal:
Renew by December 31
Complete your membership renewal by December 31, 2026 to avoid a lapse in your membership.
Has your membership status changed?
If you are no longer practising for gain, retiring, taking parental leave, returning to school full-time, or have another change that may affect your membership category, please complete the Membership Change Form and contact the Membership Team before renewing.
Employer paying your membership?
Select Employer Paid during checkout. You can complete your renewal without making a payment, and OPPI will coordinate payment directly with your employer.
Don’t forget your CPL
Full and Candidate members have until January 15, 2027 to log their 2026 Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) units.
HOW TO RENEW YOUR OPPI MEMBERSHIP
Option 1: Use your personalized renewal notice
All OPPI members will receive a personalized renewal notice during the first week of November from the OPPI Membership Team. Your email will include information about your renewal and a unique link to access the renewal wizard.
Option 2: Renew through your Members-Only Area
Beginning November 2, 2026, you can renew at anytime through the Members-Only Area.
- Log into the Members-Only Area using the email address associated with your OPPI membership. (Your username is the email address associated with your OPPI membership.)
- If this is your first time logging in, select Forgot Password to set your password.
- Select OPPI Membership Renewal from the left-side navigation
- Follow the renewal wizard to review your information, select your payment method and complete your renewal.
Has Something Changed?
IMPORTANT:
If you need to move to Non-Practicing status because you are not currently practicing for gain, are retired, on parental leave, returning to school full-time, or have experienced another change that may affect your membership status, please complete the Membership Change Form and submit to [email protected] before renewing.
This will ensure that you can renew your 2027 membership under the correct category.
WHAT TO KNOW DURING RENEWAL
PAYING FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP
When completing your renewal, you can choose to pay your 2027 membership fees by:
Credit card | Cheque | Employer Paid
Is your employer paying?
We’ve made it easier for organizations to support their employees’ OPPI memberships.
Simply select Employer Paid at checkout. You won’t be required to make a payment at that time. OPPI will work directly with your employer to confirm your renewal and coordinate payment.
RENEW ONLINE BY DECEMBER 31
You will have the option to pay your 2027 membership fees online by credit card, by sending us a cheque, or through the employer-paid option, in which case we will coordinate directly with your employer.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to renew your membership or download your invoice with the intent to renew by December 31 to avoid a lapse in membership and insurance coverage.
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Insurance Premium
No increase to your insurance premium There will be no increase in your Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) premium ($81+ HST), which is covering from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. **For NEW Full and Candidate members activating your membership after November 1, 2026: If you would like to get coverage between November 1, 2026, and February 28, 2027, please contact [email protected].
Policy Usage
Thousands of dollars of claims costs have been paid to defend and protect insured members. Insurance claims have been substantiated by actuarial analysis, and insurance premiums have been negotiated to keep the increase to the lowest amount acceptable. Premiums continue to be competitive, and coverage remains comprehensive across all aspects of the policy.
Questions about your coverage?
If you have any question about your insurance policy, please contact OPPI’s insurance broker, BMS Canada, at 1-844-294-2714 or [email protected].
IMPORTANT:
As an RPP, you have a mandatory requirement to carry insurance (optional for
Retired and Non-Practicing members). Be sure to renew your membership or download your invoice with the intent to renew by December 31 to avoid a lapse in membership and insurance coverage.
RENEW WITH OPPI & CIP MEMBERSHIP TOGETHER
Want to renew both memberships at the same time?
During the OPPI membership renewal process, you’ll have the option to renew your membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) directly through OPPI in one payment.
CONSULTANTS DIRECTORY
OPPI’s updated Consultants Directory makes it easier to showcase and discover planning expertise across Ontario.
Please note: While the Consultants Directory option may appear during the membership renewal process, company listings cannot be purchased through the renewal portal. If you select the option during renewal, you will not be charged for a listing.
COMPLETE YOUR 2026 CPL
Deadline: JANUARY 15
The deadline to log your Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) units is January 15, 2027. All OPPI members can log in, at any time, to the Members-Only Area to log their CPL units. Learn more about CPL.
- Log into the Members-Only Area.
- Your username is the email address associated with your OPPI membership.
- The first time you log in, click Forgot Password to set your password.
- From the left-side navigation options, click on Record/View CPL Activities.
If your personal circumstances prevented you from completing your CPL requirement this year, contact [email protected] to discuss accommodation options.
Have extra structured learning units?
If you have a surplus of structured learning units (i.e. more than nine) you may add them to the next calendar year. In your Members-Only Area, go to Record/View CPL Activities, and click Add Activities. Select the current calendar year to carry your learning units forward.
IMPORTANT:
Only structured learning units can be carried forward. Unstructured learning units are limited to nine per calendar year and may not be carried over.
CPL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who needs to complete CPL?
OPPI Full and Candidate members are required to complete the annual CPL requirement.
How do I carry forward my CPL units?
Carrying forward CPL units is now automatic – this can be done in a few easy steps. If you have a surplus of structured learning units (i.e. more than nine) you may add them to the CURRENT calendar year. In your Members-Only Area, go to Record/View CPL Activities, and click Add Activities. Select the CURRENT calendar year to carry your learning units forward. IMPORTANT: Only structured learning units can be carried forward. Individual and self-directed learning units are limited to nine per calendar year and may not be carried over.
How many CPL units can I enter in a calendar year?
As of right now, the database will allow you to enter unlimited structured learning units per calendar year while unstructured units are limited to nine only. We’re constantly working to improve your member experience.
How do I edit or delete CPL units?
If you see a pencil icon or a red X icon you may edit or delete that specific entry. At this time, structured learning units are only able to be edited or deleted by OPPI staff. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Do I need to complete the CPL requirement?
OPPI Full and Candidate members are required to complete the annual CPL requirement. Some membership categories are not required to log CPL units, including Student, Pre-Candidate, Non-Practicing and Retired members.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT:
Your renewal requirements depend on your membership category. Select your category below to see what you need to complete for 2027. so be sure read this section carefully to find out what action you may need to take during this renewal period.
Full Member
INSURANCE COVERAGE
- As an RPP, you have a mandatory requirement to carry insurance.
- Be sure to renew your membership or download your invoice with the intent to renew by December 31 to avoid a lapse in membership and insurance coverage.
- If you do not renew, your insurance coverage will end on February 28, 2027.
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
- CPL requires the completion of 18 Learning Units annually.
- A minimum of 9 Learning Units must be structured.
- A maximum of 9 Learning Units may be unstructured (self-directed).
- Log CPL through the Members-Only Area.
Full Member (Out of Province)
Your OPPI membership can be renewed online through our renewal wizard in a few quick and easy steps.
Candidate Member
INSURANCE COVERAGE
- As a Candidate, you have a mandatory requirement to carry insurance.
- Be sure to renew your membership or download your invoice with the intent to renew by December 31 to avoid a lapse in membership and insurance coverage.
- If you do not renew, your insurance coverage will end on February 28, 2027.
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
- CPL requires the completion of 18 Learning Units annually.
- A minimum of 9 Learning Units must be structured.
- A maximum of 9 Learning Units may be unstructured (self-directed).
- Log CPL through the Members-Only Area.
Pre-Candidate Member
Your OPPI membership can be renewed online through our renewal wizard in a few quick and easy steps.
Student Member
IF YOU BECAME A MEMBER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1
- Your OPPI membership can be renewed online through our renewal wizard in a few quick and easy steps.
IF YOU BECAME A MEMBER AFTER NOVEMBER 1
- Your OPPI membership will be renewed automatically and you have no action to take.
Retired Member
INSURANCE COVERAGE
- You have the option to carry insurance.
- Be sure to renew your membership or download your invoice with the intent to renew by December 31 to avoid a lapse in membership and insurance coverage.
- If you do not renew, your insurance coverage will end on February 28, 2027.
Lifetime Member
- Your OPPI membership will be renewed automatically and you have no action to take.
Non-Practicing Member
INSURANCE COVERAGE
- You have the option to carry insurance.
- Be sure to renew your membership or download your invoice with the intent to renew by December 31 to avoid a lapse in membership and insurance coverage.
- If you do not renew, your insurance coverage will end on February 28, 2027.
IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR MEMBERSHIP STATUS
- Complete the Membership Change Form
- Submit to [email protected]
Need Help With Your Renewal?
We’re here to make your renewal as straightforward as possible.
For assistance during your renewal process: [email protected]
To discuss your membership renewal options: [email protected]
For general inquiries: [email protected]
OPPI mailing address: 4881 Yonge Street, Suite 401, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6Y9