Passwords and security
Some content, including the ability to use the self-service transactions, is available only to CMPA members. Members need to sign in with their primary email address or member number and password to access these features.
Obtain a new password now (we must have your email address on file). If you need assistance, please contact us.
Passwords are not available to the general public. To obtain a password you must be a CMPA member or other approved user.
Passwords are case sensitive. Your new password:
- must be 8 to 32 characters long
- must contain at least 2 digits and 2 letters
- may contain the following symbols: = ! @ . - _ * #
Create passwords that are easy to remember, but avoid dictionary words, familiar names, and any personal information that is easily guessed. A good strategy is to transform a phrase into a password. Think of a phrase, then use the first letter of each word and insert numbers or symbols, or use numbers or symbols to represent some words. You should avoid using a password which will be used elsewhere.
There is no expiry date for passwords. However, we recommend that you change your password at least once every three months. It should be changed immediately if you suspect that someone else has learned your password.
The CMPA website does not offer the option to save or "remember" your password for future sign-ins to the members-only area of the website. We recommend against saving authentication information (e.g., passwords).
Sign-in information should not be saved or 'cached' for future sign-ins. Older operating systems, operating systems that are behind in terms of service updates, and home systems that have inadequate defences against hackers (e.g., firewalls) are vulnerable and could allow someone to retrieve password information under certain circumstances.
Because of the distributed nature of email and the fact that the Internet email standards do not mandate the use of encryption, you should not transmit any personal or confidential information via email.
On the other hand, any information you submit via the self-service forms on this site is secure. All data transmitted is protected by a protocol known as HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol – Secure). The HTTPS connection, established between your web browser and the CMPA's web server, ensures that all data traffic is encrypted. HTTPS is used by many websites to transfer confidential user information, such as credit card numbers and banking information.
No, we cannot accept a password-protected document because our online platform does not support this. Before sending such a document to CMPA electronically, please remove the password.
One way to do this is to open the document in Adobe and navigate to Tools > Protect > Encrypt > Remove Security.
If needed, seek technical help from your personal assistant or a trusted family member. CMPA personnel cannot assist with removal of document passwords or document conversions and troubleshooting outside CMPA.
If you cannot remove the password, print the document and send it to us by fax at:
Ottawa: 613-725-1300
Toll Free (North America): 1-877-763-1300
International: 00-1-613-725-1300
Please include your member number and file number on your fax cover sheet.
OAuth 2.0 (used alongside OpenID Connect for authentication) is a widely adopted industry standard that allows users to sign into third-party websites using their CMPA login without sharing their login details (i.e. password) with the third-party website. Instead, secure tokens are used to authorize access, keeping your data safe and private.
CMPA defines the scope and permissions to control what each third-party client can access when members sign-in to their website/apps using the OAuth 2.0 process. In each instance, you are informed what data will be shared (e.g. first and last name, preferred language, and your eligibility to vote during the Annual Meeting) and are asked to consent. Data is only shared if consent is given. You stay in control and decide what information to share, and you can revoke access at any time.
The third-party clients use the data to ensure their application/service runs properly and provide you with a convenient login experience. For example, when you login to vote at the CMPA Annual Meeting, our approved third-party voting system requires you to give limited membership profile information to properly process your vote. Sharing the data means you can vote quickly and easily.
Read more about OAuth 2.0 Authorization.
Technical requirements
Here are the technical requirements to help you seamlessly take part in interactive CMPA workshops:
- Use a desktop or laptop computer, rather than a mobile device or tablet
- Download the Zoom app for your device and ensure you have the latest updates (see below)
- Test the technology before the workshop (i.e. camera, speakers, and microphone). You will need to turn on video and speak during the workshop.
- Ensure that your internet signal is strong enough to support an interactive videoconference
- Put other devices, including phones, on silent
- Mute yourself if you are not speaking
- Email [email protected] if you are experiencing any technical difficulties before or during the session
Using Zoom:
You will need to have Zoom installed on your computer in order to fully participate in the live event and have access to all of its interactive features.
- If you do not have a Zoom account, or if you do not have the Zoom app installed on your computer or laptop, go to www.zoom.us/signup to download it before your session
- If you already have the Zoom app installed on your computer, please make sure you have the most updated version by going to "Check for Updates" in the desktop app
- It is not recommended to attend this workshop via mobile device
If you can view the document correctly on screen but cannot print it correctly, try the following steps:
- With the PDF file open in Acrobat or Acrobat Reader, choose Print from the File menu.
- Windows users: Select the Print as Image option in the Print dialog.
Apple users: Change the setting for the pop-up menu at the top of the dialog from General to Acrobat, and select Print as Image as the print method.
- Click Print.
If you do not see the option Print as Image, make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free from Adobe. See also additional troubleshooting solutions.
To view the eLearning activities and other interactive features, your browser must have JavaScript and the Flash Player plug-in enabled. eLearning activities can be viewed only using the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome.
This website is designed to be viewed in the more recent versions of browsers that include Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Edge. Earlier versions of these browsers or other browsers may result in some pages being displayed in a less-than-optimum manner. Using a recent version of a broadly supported browser is recommended.
Windows® users can download the latest version of Chrome, or Firefox.
Apple users can download the latest version of Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
Minimum hardware requirements
- Monitor display property settings - 1024 X 768
- Colour depth – 32 bit
Applications
- For some functions such as eLearning, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash Player are also required.
Minimum hardware requirements
- Monitor display property settings - 1024 X 768
- Colour depth – 32 bit
Applications
- For some functions such as eLearning, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash Player are also required.
Some programs can interfere with browser functionality. The following items should be uninstalled, as they are known to cause problems.
- Virtual Bouncer
- Hot Bar
- EZ Search
- UD Agent
To uninstall these items, look for an uninstall icon located off the Start button. Alternately, go to Start, then Settings, then Control panel, then choose Add/remove programs.
Broadband access is recommended to increase your speed of access.
You should also enable cookies, enable JavaScript and your cache periodically.
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Read our Cookie policy and Privacy policy for more information.
JavaScript is a programming language used to make web pages more interactive. Because the CMPA website uses JavaScript, your browser must have JavaScript enabled to view this site.
Follow these steps to enable Javascript.
The cache setting on your web browser saves content of a web page you have visited for faster retrieval. If you have cache enabled, your browser simply checks whether the page you are requesting has been visited before and displays the content of the web page stored in the cache.
It is good practice to delete the cache after you have visited web pages that contain sensitive or confidential information in order to prevent anyone using your computer in the future from accessing such web pages.
Follow these steps to delete cached files:
Delete cache in Internet Explorer.
Delete cache in Firefox.
Delete cache in Chrome.
Delete cache in Safari.
- Select the Print link at the top right of the page. (This eliminates the navigation menus and ensures no text is cut off on your printed page.)
- Select your desired printer and click Print.
