Co-Presidents Message
November is here and it’s hard to accept that 2025 is coming to a rapid close. Depending on the industries and organizations you support, things may be slowing down for the year; or perhaps you’re just ramping up for the holiday season. No matter what you have on your plate, we hope you’re finding time to fill your cup and enjoy the changing of the seasons.
October was an exciting month for CPRS. We kicked off the academic year with another sold out iteration of Passport to PR. This is such a highly anticipated and exciting event for students, giving them a real glimpse into what a career in PR can look like. We know these events are inspiring, motivating and energizing and we’re so happy to connect some of the leading agencies and organizations in Toronto with eager and engaged future professionals. I want to give a special shout out to Calissa Busby, who has served as the president of our student steering committee for the past two years and has managed such a successful run of Passport to PR events. While this marked her final event in that role as it’s time to pass the torch, we’re so proud of the connections she facilitated and are very proud to welcome her on to the Board in her new director position. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Calissa!
The month ended celebrating CPRS Week with the State of Public Relations Report Roadshow in Toronto, a highlight that brought together practitioners to explore the trends shaping our field. From AI’s influence on communications strategy to the evolving role of trust and transparency, these discussions reinforced why continuous learning and community are at the heart of CPRS. Thank you to ChangeMakers for hosting such an informative event.
As we look forward into the coming months, we have lots of excitement in store. Our team has been hard at work to bring value to you, our members. Make sure you keep a close eye on your emails and on social media so you don’t miss out on the opportunities for connection, professional development and education coming your way. If your membership term is coming to an end soon, make sure to renew! You don’t want to miss out on all we have in store.
Thank you for being a member of CPRS Toronto, and thank you for being part of our vibrant PR community.
Best,
Andrea Chrysanthou, APR & Erin Griffin
Co-Presidents, CPRS Toronto