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Communications during the COVID Crisis

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July 07, 2020
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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Join us on July 7, 2020 to discuss the importance of communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the onset, organizations had to make immediate decisions and communicate with consumers, employees, media, and government regarding health and safety and operations. The restaurant and grocery sectors have been in the news almost daily, and Toronto Zoo faced some unique issues.

Communications will continue to be important to organizations as they operate in the "new normal", and PAAC is fortunate to have three expert communications practitioners who will share their organization's COVID-19 story, and discuss challenges, best practices, and what lies ahead.

As public affairs professionals navigate COVID-19, this panel will provide you with important insights on how organizations can benefit from tactics and experiences, and the importance of communicating with different levels of government.

If you have questions to submit in advance of the panel, please contact Paul Yeung at paul.yeung@omvic.on.ca

We look forward to having you join us on July 7 from 4:00 PM EST to 4:45 PM EST.

Panelists:

James Rilett, Vice-President, Restaurants Canada

Jennifer Tracey, Senior Director, Toronto Zoo

Jacquelin Weatherbee, Vice President, Sobeys Inc.

Moderator:

Paul M. Yeung, Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council

Who is Public Affairs Association of Canada?

The Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC) is a national, not-for-profit organization founded in 1984. Our principal objective is to help public affairs professionals succeed in their work by providing them with forums for professional development, the exchange of new ideas and networking.

PAAC’s growing membership represents a cross-section of the many disciplines involved in public affairs including policy development, government relations, lobbying, communications, opinion research and public relations. Our members come from both the private and public sectors, in areas such as industrial and financial companies, crown corporations, consulting firms, small business, ministries and municipalities, PR organizations, trade associations, educational institutions, law and accounting firms.

Why Join PAAC?

The Public Affairs Association of Canada is the leading forum for representing lobbyists’ concerns to all levels of government in Canada. We actively engage lobbyist regulators in discussion about the rules and regulations governing lobbyist registration and reporting requirements in Canada. The PAAC has presented to various government committee’s on proposed changes to lobbying law at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. In addition, the PAAC hosts conferences, conducts media interviews and submits opinion editorials all in an effort to position lobbying as a key and valuable component of the public policy process.

About Public Affairs

The public affairs field is notoriously fast changing and competitive. PAAC offers a range of professional development programs and networking opportunities to help members stay on top of industry issues and trends.

Our members come from both the private and public sectors and range from self-employed consultants to government professionals and corporate CEOs. This diversity is the cornerstone of PAAC, ensuring a wide scope of ideas, expertise and opportunities that benefit members and their businesses. We urge you to explore our website at www.publicaffairs.ca and find out more about what PAAC can do for you.