Diana and Charles Tisdall Lecture in Communications
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.

Awards of Excellence Gala Champagne Reception
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.

Porter Novelli is a global public relations company dedicated to helping clients in every industry realize the full potential of what PR excellence can contribute to their business objectives.

As part of a growing network of more than 100 offices in 60 countries, Porter Novelli Canada is a national agency with offices in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. We serve clients in all industries, from consumer products and healthcare to technology, corporate affairs and beyond. Adobe Canada, Bell Canada, The Heart and Stroke Foundation, P&G, Canada Post, Monster.ca and World Vision are just a few of the innovative organizations that our PR specialists are working with today to deliver exceptional PR programs and stunning results.

David Suzuki – Keynote Luncheon
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Diana and Charles Tisdall Lecture in Communications
Communications And Public Relations Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization that is dedicated to the public interest; is committed to increasing public knowledge and awareness of the role of communications and public relations through support to educational initiatives and promotes the advancement of communications and public relations as a vital function in society

The City of Richmond is an official Venue City for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, as home to the Richmond Olympic Oval. Richmond is also home to Vancouver International Airport, deep-sea port facilities, outstanding rail and highway connections and the soon-to-open Canada Line rapid transit service, providing unparalleled transportation access for business. It's also one of Canada's most liveable cities, winning provincial, national and international awards for liveability and diversity. It has also been called Canada's Healthiest City, with its residents having the longest average lifespans of any city in Canada.

Frischkorn Audio Visual is Canada's premier audio visual company. We provide equipment and services for Meetings, Conferences and Events of every size from Coast-to-Coast. Celebrating over 30 years of business, we are recognized for our customer service and attention to detail. When it comes to audio visual services, there are no second chances!