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Making it work: The art of working from home with kids in a pandemic
Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic to honour #socialdistancing recommendations from public health authorities? FHR shares tips and tricks on how to keep kids of all ages busy and happy while you get down to work.
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The FHR scouting report: The Social / Digital trends that will shape the next decade
The FHR team breaks down the major trends that will shape the social and digital worlds in the next decade.
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The FHR scouting report: Reputation Management trends that will shape the next decade
The FHR team breaks down the major trends that will shape reputation management and media relations in the next decade.
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2019 Federal Election: Result and Analysis
On October 21, 2019, the Liberal Party of Canada won a second term, this time as a minority government.
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The implications of hiding likes on Instagram
In a so-called effort to get users to focus more on quality content, and to protect the platform against a “comparison culture,” Instagram announced it would test the elimination of likes in the platform. But what will this mean for influencers who rely on sponsored content for income, and brands who rely on performance metrics for evaluation?
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2019 Federal Election Alert
Today, Governor General Julie Payette officially dissolved parliament, and the writ was issued by the Chief Electoral Officer calling for an election to be held on October 21, 2019. The federal campaign will run for a short five and a half weeks.
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National pharmacare: A delicate balance
Although the Canada Health Act enshrines accessibility as well universality, federal and provincial government officials have for decades sought to constrain its interpretation. Simply put, we have never lived up to the spirit of the Act.
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Authenticity Gap Report: Are Canadian brands measuring up to customer expectations?
Seismic shifts in our cultural, social and political landscape have changed our relationship with brands. People now expect companies to be stepping up and speaking up in new ways, making corporate purpose integral to reputation – and to the bottom line.
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Culture
5 things I’ve learned as an intern at FHR
Last week, a friend told me that she was looking to apply to a PR internship – but didn’t know how long she would last as a “coffee runner”.
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Trudeau promises to ban single-use plastic
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau boldly announced in June that the federal government intends to ban single-use plastics by 2021.
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