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Team Nick Coates Awards Are Presented to Police Officers For Their Work To Apprehend Impaired Drivers

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Freitag, Juni 14, 2024

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ST. JOHN, Newfoundland and Labrador, June 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada presented its Team Nick Coates Awards to 14 police officers today for their work to take impaired drivers off provincial roads and highways.

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ST. JOHN, Newfoundland and Labrador, June 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada presented its Team Nick Coates Awards to 14 police officers today for their work to take impaired drivers off provincial roads and highways.
This year’s awards honour 5 officers from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) and 9 officers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
A Top Performer Award will be presented to the officer from each police service who took the most impaired drivers off the road.
“MADD Canada offers our heartfelt and lasting gratitude to them, they are making our roads and communities safer with their efforts.”
MADD Canada established the Team Nick Coates Awards in 2019 to recognize police officers for their efforts to detect and apprehend impaired drivers.

Media advisory: 6th Annual Awards Recognize NL Police Officers For Removing Impaired Drivers Off The Roads

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Donnerstag, Juni 13, 2024

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Officers who have taken a minimum of 12 impaired drivers off the roads during the previous year receive the Gold Award.

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Officers who have taken a minimum of 12 impaired drivers off the roads during the previous year receive the Gold Award.
Officers who have taken at least 8 impaired drivers off the roads during the previous year receive the Silver Award.
Media are invited to attend the Awards presentation and speak with special guests and award recipients.
For more information or to RSVP for the event, contact:
Shayla Morag Steeves, MADD Canada Atlantic Regional Manager, 1-800-665-6233, x232 or [email protected]

Michener Award for Public Service Journalism goes to The Narwhal and The Toronto Star for their reporting of the Ontario Greenbelt Scandal

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Samstag, Juni 15, 2024

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The Michener Award for 2023 is presented jointly to The Narwhal and The Toronto Star for their reporting on the Ontario Greenbelt Scandal.

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The Michener Award for 2023 is presented jointly to The Narwhal and The Toronto Star for their reporting on the Ontario Greenbelt Scandal.
"The Toronto Star and The Narwal told the story of corruption at the heart of the Ontario Greenbelt.
The Narwhal and the Toronto Star: Ontario Greenbelt Scandal
When Ontario's auditor general presented her report on the Ford government's Greenbelt scandal, she cited two newsrooms for providing her with significant new and revelatory details.
The Michener Award was founded in 1970 by the late Roland Michener, then governor general, to honour excellence in public service journalism.

Clock ticking on border strike as union representing CBSA personnel receives Public Interest Commission recommendations

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Donnerstag, Mai 30, 2024

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OTTAWA, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A potential strike looms at border crossings across the country for more than 9,000 workers at Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) following the release of the Public Interest Commission (PIC) report.

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OTTAWA, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A potential strike looms at border crossings across the country for more than 9,000 workers at Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) following the release of the Public Interest Commission (PIC) report.
The release of the report – outlining the Commission’s recommendations to reach a settlement – starts the clock on job action and puts workers in a legal strike position as of Thursday, June 6.
CBSA personnel represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union (PSAC-CIU) voted 96% in favour of taking strike action earlier this month.
CBSA personnel are calling for fair wages in line with other law enforcement agencies across the country and equitable retirement benefits.

Statement - Public Safety Minister

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Samstag, Mai 4, 2024

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OTTAWA, ON, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:

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OTTAWA, ON, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:
"Earlier today, as the RCMP announced, suspects were arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in the killing of Mr. Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
The work doesn't end here and, as the work continues, I will underscore that there are separate and distinct investigations ongoing.
I encourage everyone affected by this to put their trust in the justice system and know that your safety is our priority.
My department and its security partners continue to work closely with provinces, territories, municipalities and local police to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.

YVR and Pacific Autism Family Network Reimagine Travel for Neurodiverse Families

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024

MUSQUEAM TERRITORY/RICHMOND, BC, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) wrapped up April – Autism Acceptance Month – by unveiling two key initiatives in support of the neurodiverse community.

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MUSQUEAM TERRITORY/RICHMOND, BC, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) wrapped up April – Autism Acceptance Month – by unveiling two key initiatives in support of the neurodiverse community.
The first was the launch of a series of interactive travel training videos, created through a partnership with YVR, PAFN and AIDE Canada.
These on-demand videos enable individuals to familiarize themselves with various travel processes, empowering them to approach real travel situations with confidence.
"We are delighted to support neurodiverse communities by introducing the wonder of travel and what they can expect through these interactive travel training videos.

Michener Awards Foundation announces finalists for the 2023 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Michener Awards Foundation today announced the finalists for the 2023 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism.

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OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Michener Awards Foundation today announced the finalists for the 2023 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism.
"We are so proud to honour the work of these newsrooms, and their profound impact on their communities," said Michener Award Foundation President Margo Goodhand.
The Michener Award, Canada's highest honour in journalism, was founded in 1970 to recognize excellence in public-service journalism.
The evening gala will also honour the 2024 Michener fellowship recipients and the Michener-Baxter Award for Exceptional Service to Canadian Journalism.

Statement - Minister LeBlanc welcomes appointment of Mike Duheme as Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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Montag, April 29, 2024

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It has become a national symbol, recognized both at home and abroad, and a paragon of professionalism in policing.

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It has become a national symbol, recognized both at home and abroad, and a paragon of professionalism in policing.
I am pleased that today, the Prime Minister has announced the appointment of Mike Duheme as Commissioner of the RCMP.
Commissioner Duheme has led a distinguished career with the RCMP, serving Canadians for over three decades across four provinces.
With this appointment, Commissioner Duheme will be able to build on the exceptional work he has done since he took the helm of the RCMP.

Prime Minister announces appointment of Mike Duheme as Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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Montag, April 29, 2024

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OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Michael (Mike) Duheme as Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

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OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Michael (Mike) Duheme as Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
His innovative ideas and dedication to fostering a positive work environment to improve the RCMP have made a real difference.
"I congratulate Mike Duheme on his appointment as Commissioner of the RCMP.
Mike Duheme's previous appointment as interim Commissioner of the RCMP, in March 2023, followed the retirement of the 24th Commissioner, Brenda Lucki.

Federal Organizations Launch Workshops on Recognizing and Reporting Hate Crimes

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024

On the first day, Statistics Canada will share information with local police on key topics such as hate crime identification, standardized police reporting through the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey and resources.

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On the first day, Statistics Canada will share information with local police on key topics such as hate crime identification, standardized police reporting through the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey and resources.
During the second day of the workshops, led by the CRRF, participants will have the opportunity to network with community organizations to address hate and engage in open dialogue with law enforcement.
The workshops have been designed to support communities and prepare policing services in identifying hate crimes.
"As co-chair of the Hate Crimes Task Force, the RCMP is proud to support the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and Statistics Canada as they launch this important initiative.