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CNW Group is the nation’s number one resource for time-critical news and information from more than 10,000 sources coast to coast and around the world. Public companies, associations, unions, not-for-profits, municipal, provincial and federal governments all rely on CNW Group’s unique multi-media communication services and networks to effectively send their messages to newsrooms, the financial community and the public.

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MARKETWIRE focuses on the fast and reliable delivery of news and multimedia content to the media and investment communities in Canada and around the world. We provide our clients with exclusive access to The Canadian Press Wire Network and The Canadian Press picture distribution wire for delivering their messages throughout Canada.

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FPinfomart.ca is Canada's largest provider of media monitoring, financial and corporate data. We include more than 1,500 news, blog and online sources from across Canada and abroad, broadcast monitoring of over 70 Canadian channels, plus the authoritative company profiles for which the Financial Post DataGroup is renowned.

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NATIONAL is the largest public relations consultancy in Canada with offices in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Halifax, New York and London. The firm offers corporate communications, investor relations, public affairs, marketing, technology and healthcare communications services to a broad range of leading corporate, government and institutional clients. Internationally, the firm is affiliated with Burson-Marsteller.

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For over 25 years, News Canada has been providing strategic, unique and cost-effective connection to the media. News Canada’s reputable experience and long-standing relations with the Canadian media ensures you will receive unparalleled media coverage. We guarantee our online, on-air and in print turnkey services will reach millions of Canadian consumers, helping you educate, create awareness and drive your business forward.

Gold Sponsor

Cision empowers businesses to make better decisions and improve performance through its software solutions for corporate communication and PR professionals. Powered by local experts with global reach, Cision delivers relevant media information, targeted distribution, media monitoring, and precise media analysis.

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For 20 years, events produced by The Canadian Institute have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision-makers need to respond to challenges here at home, and around the world. A unique organization, The Canadian Institute is staffed by industry specialists, lawyers and other professionals. The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, the law, and public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge.

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The University of Alberta’s Master of Arts in Communications and Technology is the graduate degree for individuals seeking to provide reflective and informed leadership in the management and use of information and communications technologies in their organizations and fields. Study is part-time and internet based with completion possible in two years.

Silver Sponsor

LEGER MARKETING is the largest independent communications and marketing research company in Canada with offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec City and Winnipeg, and Philadelphia in the United States. Leger offers a full range of custom and syndicated research services using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Bronze Sponsor

Centrik is a division of Torchia Communications, an agency founded on sound family values: respect for others, accountability, responsibility, trust and, of course, communication. The Centrik/Torchia team is united by one common goal: your satisfaction. Each project is managed by an experienced and courteous project manager who can assemble the right blend of writers and communications professionals to ensure you receive the best possible translation in Canada's two official languages - in the shortest timeline.

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The McMaster-Syracuse MCM degree program is Canada's first and only limited residency, distance learning, executive master's degree for working public relations/communications management professionals. Taught jointly by Syracuse's public relations facility, this new degree program is designed to deliver advanced public relations and business management courses in a flexible and executive learning environment.