The Democratic Socialists of Canada is not a registered political party.

• 35% of members do not have a local chapter near them. Do not fret! These at-large members are just as integral to work being done. They work within the National Organizing Committee to help everyone in the DSC with their organizing work.
• When enough members join from a particular area, they can form their own chapter. Members across the country will help with this process.

No. Joe Roberts left the Democratic Socialists of Canada in 2021 following internal disagreements and is no longer affiliated with the organization.

Yes, we run biweekly orientations that are open to anyone interested in learning more about us. The orientation meeting will help you understand how you are vital to the DSC's organizing efforts and connect you with other members so you can start organizing when you are ready. Sign-up here

The Democratic Socialists of Canada is a self-funded organization. By paying dues you fund the tools and infrastructure needed to support our collective organizing and liberation. By maintaining the self-funded nature of the DSC you protect its democratic structure, where the members sustain, drive and control their own organizing work.

You may request a dues waiver HERE

This is a democratic and membership-based organization, so you, along with all the other members in good standing, have the final say on:

• The DSC’s budget
• The minimum dues’ amount
• When and how funds are distributed to sustain the work of local chapters

The DSC finances are managed by a National Finance Committee composed of regular members. The National Finance Committee is obligated by our Constitution to present a budget to the membership, which needs to be approved via a vote by all members in good standing.

To be a member in ‘good standing’ the following is required:

• • Pay dues or have an active dues waiver (see above)
  • Agree with the principles of the DSC
  • Not be a law enforcement officer

As a member in good standing you can vote on important decisions and elections both at your local Chapter and the national organization. You can also run for elected leadership positions in your local Chapter or at the national level.

If you are not paying dues, you were paying dues and have stopped, or it has been a year since your dues waiver and you haven't renewed, you lose your “good standing” status. This means you can no longer run for elected leadership positions or vote on the DSC’s decisions and elections. You can become a member in good standing––or regain your good standing status––by paying your dues or requesting a dues waiver.

If you are having trouble signing up or updating your payment information, contact us at: [email protected]

The amount you choose in the sign up form, whether it is $5 or a custom amount, is the amount you will be charged every month.

First determine if you're dues plan is with Donorbox or NationBuilder. You can check the receipt email you receive to confirm.

If Donorbox:

1. Go to https://donorbox.org/user_session/new
2. Login with the email you signed up with or the email you are receiving receipts at.
   1. If you can't remember your password or never created an account before, click "Forgot password?" to set a new one.
3. Click Recurring Plans in the left menu to find your current dues plan and cancel.

If NationBuilder:

1. If you have not created an account before, go-to this page and click "Sign Up".
2. Enter the email you joined the organization with or are receiving receipts at. Then click "Send account activation link"
3. Check your inbox for an activation email. Follow the activation link and set a password.
4. Head over to the membership portal and login.
5. Here you can see and cancel memberships and donations. Use the left menu to navigate.
   1. Unfortunately in order to adjust your dues amount NationBuilder requires that you cancel your current membership and start a new one with the updated amount.

If you need any help navigating this process, please send a message.