The Canadian Investor Relations Institute is a professional, not-for-profit association of executives responsible for communication between public corporations, investors and the financial community. CIRI is dedicated to advancing the stature and credibility of the investor relations profession and the competency of its members.

Greg Kist VP Investor Relations &Marketing Progress Energy Ltd.

Greg Kist is Vice President, Investor Relations of Progress Energy Ltd. Prior to joining Progress Energy, Mr. Kist was Manager, Investor Relations of EnCana Corporation, where his responsibilities included direct liaison with the investment community. Before Joining EnCana, he was with Alberta Energy Company Ltd. where he was responsible for supply management. He held a similar position with the Federal government. Mr. Kist is a business administration graduate of Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton and has also attended the University of Alberta. He has completed the Canadian Securities Course and CIRI's Strategic Management of Investor Relations program at the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario.

In 1990, NIRI Canada was established as an advisory and support organization for the Canadian chapters of U.S. based NIRI (National Investor Relations Institute). In 1992, NIRI Canada was renamed the Canadian Investor Relations Institute, which is committed to furthering the recognition and development of investor relations in Canada. CIRI is autonomous from but maintains a close working relationship with NIRI.

CIRI is led by an elected Board of Directors of senior IR practitioners, supported by a staff of experienced professionals. The senior staff person, the President and CEO, serves as a continuing member of the Board. With the exception of the President and CEO, all Board members serve without compensation for two-year terms.

A number of committees, composed of volunteer members, report directly to the Board. These committees include, but are not limited to: Nominating; Audit; Membership; Issues; Newsline Editorial Board; Resource and Education; Accreditation.

CIRI Chapters are located in Toronto, Ontario (founded 1979), Montreal, Quebec (1991), Calgary, Alberta (1987) and Vancouver, British Columbia (2001). CIRI members based in these regions are strongly urged to join their local chapter.