Elevate your career through membership
CPRS Ottawa–Gatineau is dedicated to providing exceptional value to experienced public relations professionals through our robust membership offering.
Eligibility
In order to be a full CPRS member, you need to be employed in public relations or teach or administer a public relations course.
Membership Benefits
Build your career
- Network with a diverse group of PR professionals at local events
- Join a committee to gain valuable experience and portfolio pieces
- Obtain your APR accreditation
- Join the membership committee to meet new members
- Mentor an accreditation candidate
- Meet potential employers, employees and clients
- Participate as a local or national director to develop your leadership skills
- Enter a submission into the national awards program
LEARN
- Attend professional development events on a variety of topics
- Ask for guidance from other members
- Read the CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau member newsletter
- Attend national and local conferences, workshops, seminars and panel discussions
- Take advantage of CPRS National’s free and discounted online publications, including:
- CPRS Membership Directory
- Accreditation Handbook
- Fundamentals of Public Relations and Marketing Communications in Canada
- The Public Relations Strategist (PRSA)
- Public Relations Tactics (PRSA)
- PR Week
SAVE MONEY
- Attend local professional development and social events at significantly reduced member rates
- Register for the annual national conference at deeply discounted member rates
- Participate in CPRS National’s discount programs, including: Law Assist, UPS Canada member program, and Perkopolis.