The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) is Canada's national professional graphic design society. The GDC is a member-based organization of design professionals, educators, administrators, students, and associates in communications, marketing, media and design-related fields. The GDC was founded in 1956, became a national association in 1974 and was granted a Federal Charter in 1976.
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