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New Federal Privacy Bill Seeks to Strengthen Canadians’ Privacy Protection and Trust in the Digital Economy.
The Federal Government introduced Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, in the House of Commons on June 16, 2022. Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, stated that the Bill’s goals are to strengthen Canada’s private...
Congratulations to Public Opinion Researchers for Accurate and Transparent Polling around Ontario Election 2022
The results are in and public opinion researchers have, once again, demonstrated that survey research remains a valuable tool in helping Canadians make informed election decisions. The surveys released by CRIC member companies in support of the 2022 Ontario election...
Young Researchers – Showcase Your Talent While Helping a Canadian Charity
TORONTO, May 4, 2022. The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) is working closely with ESOMAR and the Certified Analytics and Insights Professionals of Canada (CAIP Canada) to bring the 2022 Research Got Talent competition back to Canada and reward innovative...
John Tabone appointed CRIC’s Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) is pleased to announce that John Tabone has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. John served as CRIC’s Chief Administrative Officer since August 2019 and, since...
CRIC’s Value of Research Survey finds Canadians have a high degree of trust in research, more likely to participate in research guided by strict rules and standards
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) released the results of its Value of Research Survey today that gathered the opinions of Canadians and Canadian business executives on research. Key Findings - Trust and Value in Researchers and Survey Projects: The survey...
Media Release – CRIC Speaks Out Against Unauthorized Leak of Survey Data
Various media outlets reported today and over the weekend that the UCP party in Alberta allegedly leaked confidential findings of a survey without the approval of the research agency and only released portions of the data that supported its agenda. In addition, the...
CRIC Welcomes New and Returning Directors – Thanks Departing Founding Board Members
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) is pleased to welcome Jessica Gibson (CRC Research), Stephanie McIsaac, CAIP (Environics Analytics), and Michael Williams (Advanis) to its board of directors. CRIC also congratulates Jean-Marc Léger (Leger) who will...
New CRIC Toolkits Guide Members toward best Privacy and Information Security Practices
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) is pleased to announce the release of the CRIC Privacy Toolkit and the CRIC Information Security Toolkit exclusively for CRIC members. These toolkits provide guidance and templates that will help ensure CRIC members are...
CRIC Seeks Nominations for its Board of Directors
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) is seeking nominations for candidates to fill four positions on its Board of Directors that are up for renewal. CRIC welcomes nominations of leaders from across our industry including those on the client-side and in...
Past Releases
April 1, 2019.
Former PMRS President John Tabone appointed CRIC’s Interim Chief Administrative Officer
March 27, 2019.
CRIC Statement in response to the sale of MRIA assets to third parties
February 25, 2019
The Canadian Research Insights Council and ESOMAR sign strategic partnership.
January 29, 2019
CRIC Announces New Members; Represents Bulk of Industry’s Research Agencies.
November 27, 2018.
Update Statement: CRIC Makes Key Decisions at November Board Meeting: Membership to open soon for industry; Canadian solution for CMRP; Standards and Advocacy; Various.
October 15, 2018.
Interim Board announces organization’s name;
takes concrete steps to formalize; supports key programs.
August 31, 2018.
Establish of new industry association for research agencies.
August 1, 2018.
Joint Statement by the Heads of Canada’s Largest Market and Survey Research Firms
in Reaction to the Winding Down of the Market Research and Intelligence Association (MRIA).
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