About the Canada West Region
IABC Canada West shapes the credibility and future of the communication profession in Western Canada through the words and actions of volunteer leaders. The region is run by a nine-member volunteer Board of Directors and representatives from each of the six chapters (British Columbia, Calgary, Edmonton, Manitoba, Regina, Saskatoon) in our region.
Our focus is the leaders who manage the operations of our chapters.
We provide support through:
- Leadership Development
- Professional Development
- Programs and Sponsorship
- Current Board Members
What’s New
IABC Canada partners with Jelly Academy to offer members digital marketing training
With the ever-changing landscape of PR, marketing, communications and advertising, it’s important for professionals to remain up to date with their skills as well as having well-rounded knowledge in all things digital. That’s why IABC [...]
IABC Professional Development Initiative Receives Second International Accreditation
Both Certification Programs – CMP® and SCMP® – Now Meet Specialized Global Standard CHICAGO--The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) announced that its professional development initiative, the Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC), has received a second international [...]
IABC Canada West Recent Tweets
Early-bird registration for the 2022 world conference is open! Register now to secure your spot: https://www.iabc.com/Learn/Events/World-Conference-2022
We're two years into this pandemic - what lessons have health communicators learned? Find out at our Communicator of the Year event - on Feb. 4, we'll recognize our winner @epdevilla and hear from an amazing power panel of comms pros.
Get your ticket: https://toronto.iabc.to/awards/communicator-of-the-year/
Professional development is always important to stay on top of your game! Did you know that @IABC members get a discount at the IABC Academy?
https://www.iabc.com/Learn/IABC-Academy
Recent Tweets from IABC BC, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, and Manitoba
On January 24, Carmen & Aditi are answering your questions about what it takes to serve on the #IABCBC Board of Directors. Discover how volunteering can build your leadership skills and what it takes to become a director.
Register here: http://ow.ly/l8Om50HvGr6
Choosing the right internal communications tool can be challenging. In the blog post by Jocelyn Flint in IABC Catalyst, she highlights how to help you find the “RIGHT” tool for your organization! 🎉⚙️
https://catalyst.iabc.com/Innovation/Innovation-Article/choose-the-right-internal-communications-tool-for-your-organization
I have the book and this chapter is wonderful thanks to @subhamoy_das @IABCyeg @IABCyyc @iabc_cwr https://twitter.com/subhamoy_das/status/1478279235915563008
A blog about my chapter on #interculturalcommunication in the @IABC Guide for Practical Business Communication: A Global Standard Primer. Thanks to @Koinoneo @tangled26 @aniisu @rajeevcol3 @DougDownsCanada @leftofwrite for your contribution 👉 http://blog.iabc.in/lntercultural-communication-in-the-post-pandemic-world/
Kick off 2022 with IABC Calgary!
Start your year off and come chat in-person with your fellow Calgarian communicators.
Date: February 3
Location: Inner City Brewing
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. MST
Cost: FREE
Volunteering with IABC Calgary is a great way to gain experience and develop new skills.
Apply for one of the following open volunteer positions to get started:
• Blog Contributor
• Newsletter Editor
Learn more and apply here:
https://iabccalgary.com/get-involved/volunteer/
Join us on Thursday! We're looking forward to catching up with everyone.
☕️ Join us for our first virtual coffee chat of the year, Thursday, January 27, 8-8:30 a.m.!
Come share your insights and professional milestones while catching up with old and meeting new IABC community members.
✅ Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S31Xj0kNMYfJnFrJhiv4mYJLUExr9_rJ7gg1x5cbA9s/edit
Coffee? ✔️
Chat with #comms colleagues? ✔️
Start your day with some fun?✔️
Join us for our first coffee chat of the year and share your milestones and insights. #yxe https://twitter.com/IABCSaskatoon/status/1483117651853332480
☕️ Join us for our first virtual coffee chat of the year, Thursday, January 27, 8-8:30 a.m.!
Come share your insights and professional milestones while catching up with old and meeting new IABC community members.
✅ Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S31Xj0kNMYfJnFrJhiv4mYJLUExr9_rJ7gg1x5cbA9s/edit
IABC Regina expresses its grief as news of the horrific discovery of unmarked graves at the former residential school on Cowessess First Nation. As we mourn together, we renew our commitment to truth & reconciliation, and con't to explore how we can support this important work.
