Membership

The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Association is incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. The purpose of the PPCLI Association is to support the interests of the Regiment through the fulfillment of a number of Objects, all relating to maintenance of the close comradeship, mutual regard, support and assistance, and esprit de corps formed while serving or associated with the Regiment.

There of two Classes of Membership in the Association:

Members (voting)

  • are those who are or were members of the Regiment;
  • who are serving, or served with, the Regiment;
  • and their spouses.

Supporting Members (non-voting)

  • are direct descendants (18 years old or older) or parents of those eligible to be Members,
  • or those who make a significant contribution to the Association.
  • Parents or, with Board approval, up to two siblings or other close relatives of a deceased person qualified to be a member,
  • Others who have made or may make a significant contribution to the Association, and who have applied or have been recommended by the President of the Association or by a Branch President or Chair of the Membership Committee

Across Canada, there are 14 Branches of the Association, and there is also a virtual branch (E-Branch) who do not belong to a geographic Branch.

The largest Branches are in areas close to the current or former location of units of the Regiment.

Members and Supporting Members may belong to a Branch of the Association, or they may be E-Branch members.

Branches may have Associate Members who are neither Members nor Supporting members of the PPCLI Association, but are associated only with the Branch.

The current annual dues for national membership is $25.00. Branches may also request a small branch membership fee.

For more information or to apply for membership, please contact the Chair of the Membership Committee membership@ppcliassn.ca or a Branch President.