About Praxicus

Praxicus Public Strategies was founded in 1999 by Dimitri Pantazopoulos. In our seven year history, we have a successful track record of providing clients with the information they need to succeed.

Mission:

To provide research-based, results-oriented communications and strategy for corporations, associations and political organizations in Canada and the United States, including:

·                       Reputation Management

·                       Political and Grassroots Strategy

·                       Ad & Communications Evaluation

·                       Political Campaign Strategy

What does Praxicus mean?

    “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
    William Shakespeare
 

One of the first questions clients ask is, “What does Praxicus mean?”

 

PRAXI – Refers to the practical nature of our research and advice. The word praxis is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as the “practice of an art, science, or skill.” Our work finds itself at the intersection of art, science and skill.

C-US – Canada – United States.

 

The origin of Praxicus was to provide practical, actionable results to clients in Canada and the United States.  Despite the unusual name, “Praxicus” serves as a constant reminder of our mission.

SENIOR PERSONNEL:

While a boutique firm, Praxicus is uniquely positioned with two senior persons with complimentary experience across Canada, including a unique understanding of public opinion in Quebec. Our two senior partners have complimentary skills to serve clients with interests across Canada in both English and French.

 

Name:             Dimitri Pantazopoulos

Position:         President / Founder

Hometown:    Ottawa, Ontario

Education:     Carleton University, Bachelor of Commerce, Hons. 1990. 

Career:          

                        Mr. Pantazopoulos has spent his career in political communications, and strategy development, working in the areas of public opinion research, party policy development, and reputation and crisis management campaigns.

Mr. Pantazopoulos' was the pollster of record to the Conservative Party of Canada and its leader Stephen Harper. He provided public opinion research and advice to Mr. Harper from 2002 until 2007, and was the Conservative Party's pollster in the 2004 and 2006 federal election campaigns.

Prior to starting Praxicus Public Strategies, Inc., Mr. Pantazopoulos served as a Washington, (D.C.) Partner with Market Strategies, Inc., an influential public opinion research and consulting firm based in Livonia, Michigan.  In addition to public policy work, Pantazopoulos has also contributed his efforts to a number of political campaigns in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Mr. Pantazopoulos has been cited by several news sources including The Washington Post, The Globe and Mail, The Financial Post, the Toronto Star and the Calgary Herald.  In addition, Mr. Pantazopoulos has provided political commentary for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on CBC television, radio and NewsWorld, on CTV Newsnet as well as US cable stations.

 

Name:             Youri Rivest

Position:         Senior Partner

Hometown:    Montreal, Quebec

Education:     Université de Montréal, B.Sp. Industrial Relations, 1992

Career:

Over his fifteen years career, Mr. Rivest has worked in all aspects of the public opinion research – from call-centers, to quantitative analysis and focus group moderating. Mr. Rivest’s broad experience allows him to offer an in-depth understanding of public opinion methodologies and insights.

In the course of his career, Mr. Rivest has developed a deep understanding of the diversity of Quebec public opinion and values.  In addition, Mr. Rivest is well-regarded as a specialist in market segmentation for both commercial and political clients.

Mr. Rivest’s clients have included Intrawest and Bombardier as well as numerous other corporate and other organizations interested in understanding Quebec public opinion.  Mr. Rivest has also provided public opinion advice to the Action Démocratique du Québec and its leader, Mario Dumont.

Past News

Canadians Reject Dion-led Coalition - Focus on Economy (Dec 5, 2008) 

Analysis of 2008 Election - Public Opinion Poll Results

Canadians concerned about fuel prices and support Renewable Fuel Standard (Apr 30, 08)

Was Alberta Election Turnout
A Factor in 2008? (Mar 5, 08)

Embracing the Future of Television (Feb 3, 08)
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