Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario

Improving our standards of excellence in the eyes of the public, our peers, and our province

ACPO Objectives

The ACPO has set forth several vital objectives for the Association to stand by on all matters. Learn more about our objectives and where the industry is heading.

Training & Resources

ACPO offers a variety of training programs and resources that work towards improving the standards of excellence for professional chemists in Ontario.

Get Involved

Let’s work together to promote and unify our chemical community. We work with the public, government officials, employers, youth, and each other to push our industry further.

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Member Benefits

The ACPO has been the recognized provincial association for professional chemists for over 35 years. As a member, you will bring stability and stature to an ever expanding field of science applied to today’s realities. Enjoy a number of benefits tailored to your needs, business and pleasure, while keeping your finances intact. ACPO membership will also give you the right to display the C. Chem. Certificate and use the C. Chem. stamp on your professional reports. Other benefits include licensure and public protection, tax deductible dues, ACPO exclusive membership publications, and professional liability insurance programs.
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Latest Blog Posts

ACPO Member Benefit Update: Johnson Insurance

We hope that you are staying safe and healthy. As we all adapt to the changes necessary due to COVID-19, car and home insurance should be the last thing you have to worry about. That’s why we can depend on our friends at Johnson Insurance to help make things easier with great savings and benefits,… Learn More

ACPO Councillor Connecter – Ashish Sarker

Ashish Sarker, C.Chem. PhD ACPO District 1 Councillor, Communications/Website Committee Member Research Scientist, University of Manitoba Why would you encourage a colleague to join the ACPO? I would encourage a colleague to join because ACPO is a recognized professional association in Ontario that always strives to promote, improve, and maintain high standards of competence, integrity,… Learn More

Johnson Insurance Notice: Update on MEDOC Reissue

Despite promising signs of a recovery, we appreciate there is still a lot of uncertainty around when travel advisories will be lifted and how our customers’ travel plans will be impacted. We agree that based on the current environment MEDOC customers should not yet have to decide whether to renew their coverage. To that end,… Learn More