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COVID-19: CRIC Supports Industry During these Unprecedented Times.
As concerns about COVID-19 and the measures to reduce its spread have dramatically impacted the behaviours and attitudes of Canadians, the need for insights to support decisions has never been greater. CRIC Agency members are operational and playing a critical role in...
COVID-19 Response: CRIC to Postpone Upcoming Summits – Promote Industry Practices to Flatten the Curve
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) has been carefully monitoring the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Over the weekend, the number of COVID-19 cases in Canada jumped to over 300. According to Canada’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Theresa’s Tam, “Our...
CRIC Encourages Industry Input as it Prepares Response to OPC AI Consultation
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) with guidance from CRIC’s AI and Data Analytics Thought Leadership Council is preparing a response for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) on its Consultation on Artificial Intelligence. The OPC is...
CRIC Seeks Industry Feedback on Government of Canada’s Public Opinion Research Standards and Procurement Tools
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) is developing recommendations on behalf of the industry on proposed changes to the Government of Canada’s standards and procurement tools for public opinion research (POR). The Government of Canada’s existing standing...
Future of Qualitative Insights Summit-Call for Speakers
With the increased reliance on big data for insights, the need to get to the “why” has never been greater. The Canadian Research Insights Council’s Qualitative Thought Leadership Council in partnership with ESOMAR is seeking submissions for CRIC’s Future of...
CRIC AI, Data Analytics and Insights Summit-Call for Speakers
The growth of AI and data analytics is rapidly transforming the ways that companies develop insights. CRIC’s AI and Data Analytics Thought Leadership Council in partnership with ESOMAR will be hosting a one-day summit on May 21, 2020 at the MaRS Discovery District in...
ESOMAR Congress 2020: Global Insights Data Summit seeks speakers
The Canadian Research Insights Council is pleased to be supporting ESOMAR on the 73rd edition of the ESOMAR Congress that will take place in Toronto this year. For this year’s Congress, ESOMAR is inviting thought leadership, debate and evidence that demonstrates how...
Take Advantage of this Special Offer from CRIC to Attend SampleCon
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) is excited to be partnering with SampleCon to provide employees of CRIC member companies with exclusive access to SampleCon 2020. From the tools we use, the quality we expect and the questions we ask to the monitoring,...
CRIC Supports Modernization of the Federal Digital Framework
2020 will mark 20 years since the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) became law. Not many updates have been made to the law since its adoption but after years of pressure, steps are now underway that could bring in sweeping...
CRIC Announces Founding Fellows – Launches Fellows Thought Leadership Council
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) is pleased to honour individuals previously recognized as fellows of our profession as the founding Fellows of CRIC. A complete list of CRIC’s founding Fellows is available on the CRIC website. The new CRIC Fellows program...
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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