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.

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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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Meet 2 PhD students who are trying to make environmental field work more accessible

(Submitted by Sam Gene and María José Gómez-Quijano) Every summer, Sam Gene and María José Gómez-Quijano move from their student digs at Queen’s University to a remote site north of Kingston, Ont. There, they spend months untangling the effects of invasive species or environmental pollution or climate change — sometimes all of the above — on… Learn More

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McMaster researchers find tobacco users in Canada are exposed to higher levels of cyanide than other regions

  Tobacco users in Canada are exposed to higher levels of cyanide than smokers in lower-income nations, according to a large-scale population health study from McMaster University. Scientists made the discovery while investigating the molecule thiocyanate – a detoxified metabolite excreted by the body after cyanide inhalation. It was measured as a urinary biomarker of… Learn More

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U of T Chemistry Professors Receive $1.65M Grant to make Cardiovascular Care more Equitable

Cardiovascular disease, which is a disease of the heart and blood vessels, has claimed the lives of many Canadians. According to Statistics Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada for all age groups. Unfortunately, certain underserved and isolated populations are at a higher risk as they face significant barriers to cardiovascular… Learn More

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