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Diana and Charles Tisdall Lecture in Communications

Established by the Tisdall family through the Communications and Public Relations Foundation, and in partnership with the Canadian Public Relations Society, the Diana and Charles Tisdall Lecture in Communications aims to demonstrate the societal power and value of public relations/communications thinking.

Charles Tisdall is a recognized leader in public relations in Canada and the United States having established Tisdall Clark in the early 1950s. Tisdall Clark became one of the founding members of Canada News Wire (now CNW Group) and was the majority shareholder until 1986.

Charles helped to establish accreditation programs for the Canadian Public Relations Society and the Public Relations Society of America. During his career, he was named one of the world’s 40 outstanding public relations professionals by Public Relations News.

Diana and Charles Tisdall both have been leaders in community service. They have been steadfast supporters and generous of their time through participation in artistic, church, community, and charitable organizations.

Charles always recognized the importance of education in public relations emphasizing goodwill in the community, and an improved understanding of the profession. He encouraged higher standards and accountability among practitioners in addition to increasing overall awareness of the contribution and role of public relations.

This lecture series furthers that commitment.

  • 2005 - Substance Sells: Aligning Corporate Reputation and Corporate Responsibility
    Bennett Freeman, Global Corporate Responsibility, Burson-Marsteller
    June 16, 2005, Calgary, AB.
    Transcript (PDF)
  • 2006 - The Power of Communications in Society
    Chantal Hebert, Political Columnist
    June 13, 2006, Niagara Falls, ON
    Audio (MP3) (35 minutes)
  • 2007 - You Can't Spin Mother Nature
    Jim Hoggan, APR , President, Hoggan and Associates
    June 14, 2007,Edmonton, AB
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  • 2008 Getting Kicked While You Are Down - The Truth About Citizen-Generated News & Its Role in Public Relations
    Leonard Brody, Chief Executive, NowPublic
    June 9, 2008, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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  • 2009 - Vision, Mission and Leadership - A CEO's Perspective on Communicating Tough Messages in Tough Economic Times
    Courtney Pratt
    Chair and CEO, Toronto Region Research Alliance
    June 8, 2009, Vancouver, BC
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  • 2010 - Communications in a Policing Environment: It's Complicated
    Sheila Bird
    Executive Director, Public Affairs
    Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
    June 15, 2010, Regina, SK
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  • 2011 - Getting to Maybe
    Eric Young, Founder and President, E-Y-E | The Social Projects Studio
    June 7, 2011, Saint John, New Brunswick
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