What is the Purpose of CBA?
Canadian Booksellers Association is a not-for-profit national trade
association. The purpose of CBA is to proactively help members become more professional
and to promote their economic well being through education, information services and
advocacy on their behalf.
Who Belongs to CBA?
Active Membership (based on gross annual sales
volume)
General Trade, Campus, Speciality (e.g.Children's, Religious) and Used bookstores;
Mail Order, Internet and Antiquarian booksellers
Affiliate Membership $106.00
Authors, librarians, sales reps and other individuals related to the bookselling industry
Associate Membership $371.00
(Small Press $212.00)
Publishers, distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers of sidelines and
services to the retail book industry
Provisional Membership $132.50
Individuals planning to open bookstores
Student Membership $38.16
Must be enrolled full-time in a recognized university or college
In addition, there are honourary and complimentary membership
categories. In short, anyone affiliated with the book industry can benefit from becoming a
member of CBA.
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