IR Leader
November 11, 2025
Thank you for your membership and support of the Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI). CIRI membership offers you many opportunities to engage with an open and wlecoming community of IR peers and service providers.

As a friendly reminder, your membership will expire on December 31, 2025. Your 2026 membership renewal statement is now available online. When you renew today, you will maintain uninterrupted access to your benefits. Stay informed on the latest investor relations information and be connected with your peers. CIRI’s membership benefits include:
  • Specialized Professional Development workshops and seminars
  • Engaging Networking events with investor relations professionals
  • Trusted Resources, guides, publications and an IR e-Library to improve your IR program
  • CIRI Member Perks, offering discounts and savings from hotel, mobility and travel providers
  • …and much more!

To renew your membership, please visit CIRI.org and Sign In using your email address as your username. Click on your name at the top of the website, in the middle, and select My Account. Click on the Renew Now button on the left, and you will be taken to your open statement, where you can complete the payment. Your renewal is complete once you receive an email from CIRI with your order confirmation.

We look forward to serving you in 2026!
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Here are just a few of the many great reasons to update your profile today:

  • Your current email address will ensure timely delivery of CIRI benefits, including CIRI publications, research and Issues Alerts;
  • These benefits keep you up to date on emerging trends, best practices and issues impacting IROs; and
  • Help your peers by adding your name to CIRI's Volunteer Advisory Network (VAN) to offer your expertise. 

Make sure we know how to reach you and, if you've achieved the CPIR designation, be sure to include it. Log on to CIRI.org and update your profile today!

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