Canadian Public Relations Society Vancouver

Since 1959, Canadian Public Relations Society Vancouver (CPRS) has served public relations practitioners and communications specialists in British Columbia as a networking and professional development organization.

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No Good Deed: Hired Gun or Conscience?

No Good Deed is a column devoted to the discussion of ethical challenges we may face in our profession. Each issue we’ll feature a member’s dilemma and ask three PR experts to comment on it. We’d love to hear from you, too, so please weigh in on the various “what would you do if…” problems your colleagues are confronted with.

Flowery Language: How PR Professionals are Changing the Conversation around Cannabis

From long-time cannabis connoisseurs to anti-weed warriors and all those in between, everyone is talking about legalization. The historic events of October 17 have not only given way to an explosion of conversation regarding the topics of culture, appropriate usage, and economics, but also a surprisingly controversial topic: the language of legalization.

Recap of Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility: working in a world where PR and CSR meet

When your organization deals in alcohol, marijuana, or gambling, communications and corporate social responsibility are bound to collide. And it’s not just about reputation. From substance use to gambling, the government-owned enterprises that oversee these activities in British Columbia share a dual responsibility to both promote their product and the public best interest.