IR Leader
July 21, 2026

Do you know any IROs or capital markets professionals who could benefit from a CIRI membership? As a CIRI member, you can refer a new member and receive a $50 credit towards a future CIRI purchase, and they’ll receive $75 off their membership.

Why should you refer new members?

  • To enhance and strengthen your community of peers for collaboration and networking.
  • To ensure CIRI’s continued growth and support of Canada’s IR profession.
  • To save $50 on your membership renewal, Annual Conference registration,  Essentials of IR registration, or another CIRI event.

How does the CIRI Refer a Friend Program work? 
Simply refer a friend or colleague who works in the IR or a capital markets profession to become a member and have them complete our online membership application

How will CIRI know who referred the new member? 
The membership application form has a ‘Referral from’ section. Prospective members must complete this, citing you as the referral, for you to receive your $50 CIRI credit.

Click here for the details and guidelines.

Spread the word, get rewarded and share the benefits of CIRI membership with your friends in the capital markets community!

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Each year, CIRI’s Annual Conference brings together investor relations professionals from across Canada to stay up to date on IR best practices and emerging trends; learn from IR, governance and capital markets experts; network with peers; and stay informed on the IR tools and services available.

As we are starting to plan next year’s Annual Conference Program, we are looking for enthusiastic CIRI members with experience in various industries and market caps to help shape next year’s content. The Committee consists of two Co-chairs and five Committee members from across Canada. If you are a CIRI member and are interested in getting involved, please click here to provide your details.

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