IR Leader
May 28, 2019

CIRI Members, Vote Your Proxy Today!

The Annual General Meeting of the members of CIRI will be held at 12:30 p.m. (AT) on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Halifax, NS. 

All members are encouraged to attend the Meeting. Even if you are attending, we encourage all members to vote their proxy as soon as possible. All members are entitled to vote at the Meeting in person or by proxy. You can return your proxy by email to proxies@ciri.org no later than 12:00 p.m. on June 9, 2019 or by fax to (416) 364-2805 no later than 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Friday, June 6, 2019.

All AGM documents are available at CIRI.org. Please log in using the link that was sent to you via email on May 24, 2019.

Don't Delay. VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY!

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IR Job Notification

CIRI is pleased to inform you that new job opportunities are available in Ontario and British Columbia.

CIRI members can click here to view the postings. You must be logged in as this is a 'Members Only' benefit.

Are you looking to create or fill a position in your company or for a client? Here's an effective way to reach CIRI members who are looking for new challenges in investor relations.

Members may submit a job posting free of charge. Non-members may submit a job posting for $150+HST.

To submit a job posting, contact Kaitlin Davis at kdavis@ciri.org or (416) 364-8200.

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