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oppi Membership Renewal

By renewing your OPPI membership, you can continue to take advantage of all our member benefits, reinforce the value of the RPP designation, increase awareness of key planning challenges and potential solutions, and promote the value of planning to improve the future of communities in Ontario.
 
Thank you for your continued commitment and dedication to the planning community. We are committed to continue findings ways to inspire change and enhance your experience as an OPPI member.
IMPORTANT: Read this page carefully.

Renewal starts November 1, 2023.
Renew by December 31, 2023.

HOW TO RENEW YOUR OPPI MEMBERSHIP

Through your renewal notice
All OPPI members will receive a personalized renewal notice during the first week of November from the OPPI Membership Team with details about your membership renewal and a unique link to renew online through the renewal wizard.

Through your Members-Only Area
All OPPI members can log in, at any time, to the Members-Only Area to access a unique link to renew online through the renewal wizard.

  1. Log into the Members-Only Area
  2. Your username is the email address associated with your OPPI membership.
  3. The first time you log in, click Forgot Password to set your password.
  4. From the left-side navigation options, click on OPPI Membership Renewal.
IMPORTANTFor Non-Practicing members who are not currently practicing for gain, are retired, on parental leave, back at school for full time studies, or have had any other changes to their membership status, please complete the Membership Change Form and submit to membership@ontarioplanners.ca before October 31. This will ensure that you can renew your 2024 membership under the correct category. 
 

WHAT TO KNOW DURING RENEWAL

RENEW ONLINE BY DECEMBER 31
You will have the choice to pay for your 2024 membership fees with a credit card online, or download your invoice if your employer is paying by direct deposit. For group renewal, fill out the Group Membership Renewal Form and send it to membership@ontarioplanners.ca.  

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.


MEMBERSHIP FEES 
For the 2024 membership year, OPPI Council has made the decision not to increase membership fees in an effort to support OPPI members through the challenges of the past year. Learn more about membership fees.


INSURANCE FEES & COVERAGE
This year, you will see that your Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) premium has increased to $94.50. This is a direct reflection of two factors: policy usage and an extended policy period. Learn more about insurance. 

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.

Extended Policy Period
BMS Canada Risk Services will be transitioning their PLI policy period to run March 1 to March 1 in future years which means, for 2024, your policy period will be extended by two months from January 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025. To account for these additional two months of coverage in 2024, you will see your premium has been adjusted this year. This change was made by OPPI to provide members with a longer renewal period, helping to mitigate potential gaps in coverage for members who renew after January 1, 2024. 

Webinar to learn more
To learn more about insurance coverage as well as risks and liabilities associated with your practice, BMS Canada is hosting a webinar called Are You Covered? How Professional Liability Insurance Protects You.

  • Thursday, October 26 at 1 p.m. ET
  • Speakers: Brent Cartwright and Tara Scullion from BMS Canada
  • Register here

Questions?
If you have any question about your insurance policy, please contact OPPI’s insurance broker, BMS Canada, at 1-844-294-2714 or oppi.insurance@bmsgroup.com

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
Through the OPPI membership renewal process, you will be able to choose if you also want to renew your membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) directly through OPPI in a single payment


CONSULTANTS DIRECTORY 
As a result of OPPI's transition to a new database last year, a number of member services have been temporarily unavailable. A new and improved version of the Consultants Directory is currently under construction, but it has taken us a little longer than expexted to get it up and running.

During the renewal process, although the option of the Consultants Directory may be visible, you will not be able to purchase a listing for your company and will not incur any charges if you do inadvertently select that option. We anticipate re-launching the Consultants Directory before the end of the year, so stay tuned for more information coming soon!
 

LOG YOUR CPL BY JANUARY 15
The deadline to log your Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) units is January 15, 2024.  All OPPI members can log in, at any time, to the Members-Only Area to log their CPL units. Learn more about CPL

  1. Log into the Members-Only Area
  2. Your username is the email address associated with your OPPI membership.
  3. The first time you log in, click Forgot Password to set your password.
  4. 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 registrar@ontarioplanners.ca to discuss accommodation options.

HINT: For step-by-step instructions, CIP has prepared a video on how to access the new member area

HINT: 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 next 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. 

CPL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I carry forward my CPL units?
Unfortunately in our new database, carrying forward CPL units is no longer automatic - but 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 next calendar year. In your Members-Only Area, go to Record/View CPL Activities, and click Add Activities. Select the next 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 only allow you to enter 18 CPL units per calendar year. We're constantly working to improve your member experience, which is why we are in contact with our database provider to remove this limitation going forward. Stay tuned for more information.

How do I edit or delete CPL units?
You can edit or delete individual and self-directed learning 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 membership@ontarioplanners.ca for more information.

Why don’t I have access to the CPL module?
Some membership categories are not required to log CPL units, including Pre-Candidate, Full Non-Practicing, and Retired members. For that reason, the CPL module may not be visible to you. 

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: There are different renewal requirements for each membership category, so be sure read this section carefully to find out what action you may need to take during this renewal period.
FULL MEMBER
Learn more.

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 December 31, 2023. 
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 self-directed.
  • Log CPL through the Members-Only Area.
FULL MEMBER
(OUT OF PROVINCE)

Learn more.
  • ​Your OPPI membership can be renewed online through our renewal wizard in a few quick and easy steps.
CANDIDATE MEMBER
Learn more.

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 December 31, 2023. 
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 self-directed.
  • Log CPL through the Members-Only Area.
PRE-CANDIDATE MEMBER
Learn more.
  • ​Your OPPI membership can be renewed online through our renewal wizard in a few quick and easy steps.
STUDENT MEMBER
Learn more.

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
Learn more.

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 December 31, 2023. 
LIFETIME MEMBER
Learn more.
  • Your OPPI membership will be renewed automatically and you have no action to take. 

NON-PRACTICING MEMBER
Learn more.

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 December 31, 2023. 
IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR MEMBERSHIP STATUS

QUESTIONS

For assistance during your renewal process: renewal@ontarioplanners.ca

To discuss your membership renewal options: registrar@ontarioplanners.ca

For general inquiries: membership@ontarioplanners.ca

OPPI mailing address: 4881 Yonge Street, Suite 401, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6Y9