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The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is an organization of men and women who practice public relations in Canada and abroad. Members work to maintain the highest standards and to share a uniquely Canadian experience in public relations. CPRS was founded in 1948 from two original groups - the first in Montreal and the second in Toronto. In 1953, these became associated as the Canadian Public Relations Society, and, in 1957, the organization was incorporated as a national society. Today, CPRS is a federation of 14 Member Societies based in major cities or organized province-wide. All Member Societies adhere to the constitution of the National and Member Society. In cooperation with its regional Member Societies and with like-minded organizations in other countries, CPRS works to advance the professional stature of public relations and regulates its practice for the benefit and protection of the public interest. The Canadian Public Relations Society, as a distinct Canadian association, seeks: - to group all public relations practitioners in Canada and to foster their professional interests - in cooperation with its regional Member Societies and with like-minded organizations in other countries, to advance the professional stature of public relations - to regulate its practice for the benefit and protection of the public interest - to serve the public interest by upholding a standard of proficiency and code of ethics, and by providing ongoing professional development to its members and public relations practitioners across Canada. We believe that the ethical and strategic practice of public relations and communications management makes a positive contribution to the profession, our employers and to the communities we serve.
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Carleen Carroll APR, FCPRS
Strategic Communications and Government Relations Consultant
One of Canada's leading municipal communicators building trustworthy relationships and great public policy through two-way communications
Strategic Communications Planning Relationship Building With Stakeholders Public Relations Best Practices Brand Identity and Brand Management Public Consultation and Community Engagement Government Relations and Advocacy Media and Presentation Coaching Issues and Crisis Communications
Mark LaVigne
President
Develop your PR and media relations strategies with a creative communications specialist who understands both sides of the “media fence”
Strategic Media Relations Media Event Planning and Management Media Training
Carol Panasiuk APR, FCPRS LM
Principal
Seasoned professional communications strategist empowering clients by guiding improvements to their communications.
Media Training Marketing and Communications Strategies Reputation Management Crisis Communications Effective Business Writing
Joel Levesque, APR, FCPRS
Principal
Independent public-affairs counsellor specializing in strategic communications and government-relations management
Strategic Communications Communications Training Crisis Communications Media Relations Government Relations
Gordon K. McIvor, Ph.D.
President
Distinguished leader in the Canadian public relations and communications industry with a wealth of first hand experience
Strategic Communications Planning Media Relations Government Relations Corporate Public Materials Corporate Social Responsibility Governance Issues Bilingual Communications Campaigns City Building and Public Real Property Development
Jean Valin
Principal
Fellow CPRS, Principal of Valin Strategic Communications. Founding member and past chair of the Global Alliance.
Advocacy for Pr Strategic Communications Reputation Management Government Relations Corporate Social Responsibility Stakeholder Engagement Marketing Communications Transparency in Communications Ethical Communication
Eric Bergman,BPA, APR, ABC, MC, FCPRS
Consultant
Canada's most credentialed and experienced media training professional
Crisis Communication and Issues Management Crisis and Issues Management Presentation Skills Training Working With Reporters Managing Polarization Media Training Crisis Communication Public Speaking
Industry Experience (1)
- Public Relations and Communications