From Brand to Agency: Careers in Focus with IKEA and Edelman

• Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
• Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
• Location: Edelman office, 150 Bloor Street West, Suite 300 (3rd floor), Toronto

Tickets

• Member: $10
• Non member: $15

REGISTER HERE

2026 ACE Award Gala

For 30 years, the ACE Awards have honoured the campaigns, communicators and bold ideas that have shaped Toronto’s PR landscape. In this milestone year, we gather not only to celebrate this year’s outstanding achievements, but to reflect on the legacy we’ve built together and the future we’re continuing to shape in this industry.

This special anniversary gala will be an elevated celebration featuring:

• A full evening of award presentations
• Dinner and drinks
• A vibrant reception atmosphere
• An exclusive corporate headshot station for guests
• And unforgettable moments with Toronto’s communications community

This year, we are bringing a Canadiana twist to the celebration, so think, bold reds, crisp whites, elevated denim, or your take on the iconic Canadian tuxedo.  Whether it’s subtle or statement-making, show up in a look that celebrates Canada in style.

We will also have an on-site headshot station, perfect if you have been meaning to refresh your profile photo.  Consider bringing a jacket or blazer to easily transition your look from evening-ready to professional.

Need something to wear? Our partner “The Fitzroy” is offering 10% off rentals wiht code ACE10. (Valid one-time) per customer, cannot be combined with other offers, and expires April 30)

Secure your seat and join us for Toronto’s most anticipated PR celebration of the year.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM EST
Location: The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2B3

Tickets

Members: $210 + HST
Non-members: $235 + HST
Student Members: $120 + HST
Non-Student Members: $135 + HST

Table of 10: $2,100 + HST
Corporate Members Table of 10: $1,800 + HST (Access Code Required)

For corporate table access codes, please contact Lois Marsh.

REGISTER HERE

 

Passport to PR

 

March 20, 2026 sessions will focus on client showcases, offering students a closer look at real-world campaigns, client strategies, and practical PR approaches, further deepening their understanding of the dynamic world of public relations.

Proof Strategies

• Address: 33 Bloor Street East, Suite 900
• Time: 8:50 AM – 10:20 AM
• Session Topic: Stakeholder Relations

APEX (Walmart Team)

• Address: 160 Bloor Street East
• Time: 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
• Session Topic: Influencer Relations

ChangeMakers

• Address: 2 Bloor Street West
• Time: 12:25 PM – 2:00 PM
• Session Topic: Audience Insight

CRAFT

• Address: 507 King Street East, Suite 300
• Time: 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM
• Session Topic: Brand Messaging

March 20 – Members

• Morning group: $15
• Afternoon group: $15
• Full-day experience: $25

March 20 – Non-members

• Morning group: $20
• Afternoon group: $20
• Full-day experience: $30

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

PR Sparks – Wednesday, February 18, 2026

PR Sparks focused on envisioning and navigating the future of public relations. This event was designed to inspire students and equip them with practical tools and insights to guide their career paths. With panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions led by industry leaders, attendees gained knowledge and built connections to help them succeed in the PR field.

Participating agencies:

• Veritas  9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 351 King St E, Suite 600 – Breaking into the PR Industry
• Category Communications 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 325 Front St W 4th Floor – Envisioning Your Future Career in PR

Cost:

• Veritas – Member: $9.00

• Category Communications – Member: $9.00

• Veritas – Non-Member: $12.00

• Category Communications – Non-Member: $12.00

REGISTER HERE

 

Crafting a Winning ACE Award Submission 2026

The Achieving Communications Excellence (ACE) Awards has celebrated Toronto’s talented and innovative public relations community for over thirty years.

An ACE Award is synonymous with talented insight and skillful execution, helping to raise the winner’s profile, generate new business opportunities, and elevate the profession across organizations and sectors.

Join us for our upcoming webinar to learn more about the CPRS Toronto ACE Awards submission requirements, updates to the judging criteria along with strategies and tips on developing a winning entry. The session will be delivered by past judges and winners who will provide firsthand insights on being successful.

Whether you’re a student preparing your first award submission or a communications professional looking to strengthen your entry, this webinar will walk you through everything you need to know to submit with confidence.

Event details:

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Times:

Student Session: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

General Session: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: Virtual (via Zoom) Link will be sent after registration completed

Members, non-members and students are invited to join this free session.

We hope to see you there!

Passport to PR

 January 23 

The “Passport to PR” event in Toronto is a great opportunity for aspiring public relations professionals to visit top PR agencies and networks.

Session 1 on January 23, 2026 will immerse students in top-tier agencies with hands-on workshops tailored to each agency’s expertise, providing invaluable insights into agency operations and opportunities to network with industry professionals.

Strategic Objectives

• Address: 184 Front Street East
• Time: 9:10 AM – 10:30 AM
• Session Topic: Experiential & Event-Based PR
• Cost – Members $8 | Non-Members $10

Golin

• Address: 351 King Street East
• Time: 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
• Session Topic: Research, Data & Analytics in PR
• Cost – Members $8 | Non-Members $10

Crestview Strategy

• Address: 330 Bay Street, Suite 1000
• Time: 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM
• Session Topic: Creative Design Marketing Campaigns for Non-Profits
• Cost – Members $8 | Non-Members $10

Talk Shop

• Address: 1511–30 Adelaide Street East
• Time: 3:10 PM – 4:30 PM
• Session Topic: Crisis Management
• Cost – Members $8 | Non-Members $10

Session 2 on March 20, 2026 will focus on client showcases, offering students a closer look at real-world campaigns, client strategies, and practical PR approaches, further deepening their understanding of the dynamic world of public relations.

 

PASSPORT TO PR

OCTOBER 17, 2025

Passport to PR gives you the chance to visit Toronto’s top PR firms, this event is a great opportunity to network and learn from the best people in the public relations field.

Morning Group:

Category Communications 

Category:  Technology

Time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am

325 Front St W, 4th Floor

Kaiser & Partners 

Category: Banking

Time: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

33 Yonge St, Suite 310

Afternoon Group:

Crestview Strategy 

Category: Campaigns and mobilization

Time: 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm

330 Bay St, Suite 1000

ChangeMakers 

Category: Consumer

Time: 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm

2 Bloor St W, 32 Floor

Ticket prices:

Members:

Morning group $15 .00 + HST

Afternoon group $15 .00 + HST

Full day experience $25.00 + HST

Non-members:

Morning group $20.00 + HST

Afternoon group $20.00 + HST

Full day experience $30.00 + HST

 

CPRS Toronto and ACCES Employment

Presents

Resume Building Workshop using AI

 

Join this valuable Resume Building Workshop using AI.

This virtual session will be on April 16th from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET.

In this session, you will learn how to:

• Set clear resume goals
• Learn and understand the AI language models
• Put together effective resume-specific ChatGPT prompts for a winning resume

Don’t miss this chance to level up your job search.

Register Here

ACCES Employment is a non-profit organization that supports job seekers in overcoming employment barriers when entering the Canadian job market. ACCES runs workshops throughout each year that focus on career development skills.