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 an eight-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
Submissions are now open for the 2021 Gold Quill Awards
2020 has been an eventful year with several twists and turns for everyone. As communications professionals, you have employed creative and unconventional ways to engage with your target audience and now it is time to [...]
Gold Quill: Your Secret Professional Development Tool
IABC's Gold Quill Awards recognize excellence in strategic communications. The Gold Quill Awards celebrate communication excellence and are also a thorough review of one’s work from the highest level to the tactics and details. Winning [...]
IABC Canada West Recent Tweets
Want to raise the bar and grow the body of work of our profession? #IABC is now accepting entries for the 2021 Gold Quill Awards! The deadline is on 20 January 2021 & you can enjoy the early bird discounted rate, extended up to 8 January 2021. Learn more: https://gq.iabc.com/
Take part in a free webinar with representatives from @Facebook, open to all communicators.
➡️ Learn how Facebook pivoted to running a global internal employee event virtually
➡️ What to avoid to keep your people engaged
📅: Oct. 27
🕛: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
https://smithbucklin.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__gzlf_RGTdGRB40u5RErHg
Recent Tweets from IABC BC, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, and Manitoba
I just applied to be a mentor. Join me! https://twitter.com/IABCyeg/status/1321518978120871936
BECOME A #MENTOR! Give back and share your expertise with an up and coming communicator in our city.🏙 The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 2nd!⏰
Apply today 👇
https://edmonton.iabc.com/programs-events/mentorship-program/
!!! So proud to see my former @IABCyeg team back in action and better than ever in the virtual world. https://twitter.com/katie_fitzy/status/1321259277848199170
@IABCyeg welcome back mixer! 🎉 #iabcyeg
BECOME A #MENTOR! Give back and share your expertise with an up and coming communicator in our city.🏙 The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 2nd!⏰
Apply today 👇
https://edmonton.iabc.com/programs-events/mentorship-program/
"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
It may be daunting to make changes that will propel you forward. How can we find that clarity amid all the noise? This article details three actions you can start now to build towards your future 👇
Sharpen Up: 3 Actions That Put You in Control http://ow.ly/gLev50BTpiy
Renewing my @iabc membership is on my personal to-do list before the end of October. The extra savings are a great perk too. Thank you! https://twitter.com/IABCBC/status/1320783529471578118
Happy #IABCMemberMonth! Want to join in on the #IABC/BC action? Save 25% this month with code IABC50: http://ow.ly/G1mc50C2jUL. We can’t wait to meet you (virtually, of course)!
#comms #iabc #professionaldevelopment
There's still time to apply to the #IABC Pen Pals program from our friends at @IABCBC!
Letter writing is a tradition rich in sentiment and gives us a chance to disconnect from our digital inboxes and devices. Get creative, share stories and connect to other @IABC members through our Pen Pals program. Deadline to apply is Oct 30 http://ow.ly/AwgU50BRSXB #IABCPenPals
Did you catch our October newsletter in your inbox earlier this week? If not, check it out here. https://mailchi.mp/5e1c9e229fbe/leadership_saskatoon-2313302?e=9187e1b05b
Best of luck to all the students, parents, teachers and support staff starting back at school this week. Whether in the classroom or online/at home — you’ve got this! #BackToSchoolSafely #BackToSchool2020
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