REPRESENTATION
A3 Québec works closely with the SAQ and other public or parapublic organizations to defend the interests of its members, notably by:
INFORMATION
A3 Québec provides exclusive information to its members, including:
VISIBILITY
A3 Québec offers visibility to its members, such as:
EVENTS
On a regular basis, A3 Québec organizes events reserved exclusively for member agents to promote their products to trade writers and SAQ consultants.
Also, A3 Québec organizes the Grande Dégustation de Montréal. World-renowned, this annual exhibition is the largest gathering of wine producers in Eastern Canada, open to both professionals and the public. Voting members of A3 Québec who participate in the event as exhibitors benefit from special rates.
PARTICIPATION
As a member, you are invited to play an active role in shaping A3 Québec policy, through the board of directors, general assemblies, committees and working groups on current affairs and industry growth.
AGENT MEMBERS
Any person incorporated and active in the wine, beer, and spirits industry as the sole representative in Quebec of the products of distillers, wine merchants or brewers, in Canada or abroad, be registered with the Registraire des Entreprises du Québec and supplying products to the SAQ or any organization taking its place, for a minimum sales figure as determined by the board of directors
AFFILIATE MEMBERS
Can become a corresponding member any person, individual or company who works in a related or complementary field to the representation of wine, spirits or beer products, but who is not eligible as a voting member. The status of corresponding member is granted upon adoption by the Board of Directors. Affiliate members do not have the right to vote.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP COSTS (2022)
Voting members | Standard rate | |||
Retail sales less than 5M$ | $1 100 | |||
Retail sales $5M and more | $1 275 | |||
Retail sales $25M and more | $1 390 | |||
Retail sales $50M and more | $1 735 | |||
Retail sales $100M and more | $2 430 | |||
Retail sales $200M and more | $2 890 | |||
Corresponding members | Standard rate | |||
- | $1 100 | |||
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
To submit an application, click on the link below. We will get back to you shortly.*
Membership request form > |
* Acceptance : the candidate submits their application to the A3 Québec (…). Upon verification of the candidate’s qualifications, the request will be put to a vote by the board. If a favourable majority is reached, A3 Québec will advise the candidate. Once accepted, the candidate must agree that they and their company will commit to the obligations and requirements included in the association’s constitution, goals and regulations. (Excerpt from A3 Québec regulations, Section 5.05, Membership Application)