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CRIC files Statement of Claim in response to false and defamatory communications issued by MRIA
The Marketing Research and Intelligence Association (MRIA) recently issued false and defamatory communications against the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) and an employee of CRIC. CRIC has filed a Statement of Claim…
CRIC Welcomes Arundati Dandapani as its Chief Editor and Intelligence Officer
Ms. Dandapani will also join CAIP Canada as its Chief Operating Officer in this dual role The CRIC Board of Directors and Executive are pleased to announce that Arundati Dandapani has joined the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) as its Chief Editor and...
CRIC Membership Sees Over 30% Growth in Challenging Pandemic Times
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC), Canada’s voice of the research, analytics, and insights industry, announced today at its 2nd Annual General Meeting that it had gained 13 new members in the last year, between March 2020 and March 2021. This growth...
CAIP Canada Launches Two New Pathways to Earn CAIP
Analytics and Insights Professionals Encouraged to Apply for the CAIP Today and Join the Hundreds of CAIPs that Represent Quality and Ethics in Research. The Certified Analytics and Insights Professionals of Canada (CAIP) is pleased to announce the launch of two new...
CRIC update on upcoming privacy changes in Canada; CRIC seeks privacy experts to guide industry response
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) is seeking privacy experts from CRIC member companies to assist in developing industry positions in response to proposed new provincial and federal privacy legislation. Over the last year, there has been a significant push...
CRIC 2021 Webinar Series-Call for Contributions
The pandemic has accelerated changes in how our industry gathers and identifies insights. As we move into 2021, the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) in partnership with ESOMAR and CAIP Canada is searching for an exciting line-up of presenters who will help to...
PSPC issues RFI to obtain feedback from the industry on the draft Request For Standing Offer
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has posted a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain feedback on a draft Request for Standing Offers (RFSO) for public opinion research. PSPC will use the feedback to refine the RFSO that it intends to issue in 2021. The...
October 8, 2020: Attend CRIC Webinar to learn about ISO 20252:2019 Requirements for CRIC Agency Members
—CRIC Once Again Raises the Bar on Quality Research in Canada—As the standard-bearer for quality research in Canada, the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) is pleased to announce a webinar to introduce Agency Members to ISO 20252:2019 Market, opinion and social...
CRIC Pledge to Canadians Helps Distinguish Legitimate Research Requests from Illegitimate or Fraudulent Requests
The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) is pleased to announce the launch of the CRIC Pledge to Canadians. The CRIC Pledge highlights the commitment of CRIC members to the highest ethical standards and helps Canadians distinguish requests to participate in...
CRIC’s Virtual Townhall to highlight key industry initiatives
Join CRIC and its strategic partners ESOMAR and CAIP Canada for a virtual townhall that will provide an update on key industry initiatives including advocacy, standards, post-pandemic support, the CAIP, ESOMAR, new CRIC committees and more. This event will also...
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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