Government relations and public affairs professionals facilitate the interchange of information, experience and ideas between government decision makers and those affected by their decisions. What is required of all involved – those with an interest or point of view to assert, facilitators of the process, and the ultimate decision makers – is a standard of conduct that is ethical and professional.

To strengthen the practice and conduct of government relations in Canada, GRIC’s Code of Professional Conduct defines a standard of professional conduct for members of the Government Relations Institute of Canada and applies to all members of the Institute.

This Code of Professional Conduct applies to both individual professionals and to organizations. Any provider of public affairs or government relations services who knowingly causes or permits one of their representatives to act in a manner inconsistent with this Code is party to such action and shall itself be deemed in breach of it. Organizations will ensure they direct and conduct their activities in compliance with this Code.

As GRIC Members, we believe it is important to find ways to demonstrate that our industry is managed in a responsible and professional manner. GRIC is an individual membership based organization. For a very modest annual fee, you will be provided with timely updates affecting the Canadian lobbying and public affairs industry, participation in the formulation of policy initiatives and responses to governments, and access to exclusive GRIC networking through special events and meetings featuring timely and informative speakers. Below is a list of presentations exclusively available to our members: