When a former Member or Candidate for Membership of the Association wishes to re-apply for membership, he/she must apply in writing to the PGA of Canada National office prior to JUNE 1 of each year.

If accepted for reinstatement by the National office, the former member or candidate for membership must pay the reinstatement fee and the current dues, plus all outstanding indebtedness to the Association.

Members or Apprentices who fail to pay their annual dues within thirty days of the stipulated due date, or ten days after the mailing of the registered letter notifying him/her of suspension, must apply to the National Office for reinstatement. A reinstatement examination is not required in this case unless they are out longer than five years.

The re-entry fee will be determined from time to time and can be found on the reminder letter sent to members who missed the deadline to pay the annual dues.

Reinstatement for Class "A" Members

10 Years or More 

A former Class "A" member who wishes to reinstate and has been out of the Association for 10 years or more would be subject to completion of all Class "A" requirements of the Association.

A Class "A" member who had a Certification before leaving the Association for more than 10 years would be subject to the requirements for maintaining that Certification based on the standard of the day upon their reinstatement for any Certification area.

More than 3 Years but less than 10 Years

A Class "A" member who has been out of the Association for more than 3 years but less than 10 years would be subject to completion of the Class "A" Evaluation.

A Class "A" member who had a Certification before leaving the Association for more than 3 years but less than 10 years would be subject to the requirements for maintaining that Certification based on the standard of the day upon their reinstatement for any Certification area.

3 Years or Less

A Class "A" member who has been out of the Association for 3 years or less would not be subject to any additional evaluation.

A Class "A" member who had a Certification before leaving the Association for 3 years or less would be subject to the requirements for maintaining that Certification based on the standard of the day upon their reinstatement for any Certification area.

A Class "A" member who has previously been reinstated based on 3 years or less and allows a further lapse in membership for more than one full year would then be subject to completion of the Class "A" Evaluation. If that second lapse is more than 10 years then the previous Class "A" member would be subject to completion of all Class "A" requirements of the Association.

Reinstatement for Candidates for Membership

Candidates for Membership reinstating are still subject to the six year maximum from the date of first becoming a Candidate for Membership. Time out of the Association will count against the six years.

Within 1 Year

A Candidate for Membership has 1 year from the date of suspension or resignation to re-apply and must apply in writing to the National Office. The original six year deadline is still in place.

Over 1 Year

A Candidate for Membership must re-start the program.