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Habitat for Humanity, Canada’s only national affordable homeownership provider, welcomes key housing measures in the federal budget and Canada’s Housing Plan

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Mardi, avril 16, 2024

Habitat has long advocated for an all-in approach to solving this crisis, and welcomes many of the measures in Canada’s Housing Plan, supported through Budget 2024:

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  • Habitat has long advocated for an all-in approach to solving this crisis, and welcomes many of the measures in Canada’s Housing Plan, supported through Budget 2024:
    Additional investments in the Affordable Housing Fund:
    Additional $976 million over five years, starting in 2024-25, for a Rapid Housing stream for deeply affordable housing, supportive housing, and shelters.
  • This investment will build on the success of previous investments in the Affordable Housing Fund (formerly the National Housing Co-Investment Fund), that Habitats have benefitted from.
  • Habitat Canada looks forward to learning more about the process and the specific investment in affordable homeownership.
  • Additional measures, like removing the GST on homes sold by affordable housing providers, like Habitat, to lower-income working families can still be advanced.

Minister Boissonnault highlights Budget investments to build more homes for Canadians

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024

Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, met with Canada Lands Company in Edmonton, where he highlighted Budget 2024's investments that make more government land available to build homes for Canadians, including:

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  • Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, met with Canada Lands Company in Edmonton, where he highlighted Budget 2024's investments that make more government land available to build homes for Canadians, including:
    Building homes on public lands with the new Public Lands for Homes Plan.
  • This would enable more office buildings, particularly in urban areas, to be converted into homes for Canadians.
  • First, the Budget takes bold action to build more homes.
  • – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
    "Budget 2024 is all about innovative solutions to modern problems - today we announced our plan to build homes on government and public lands, and lower the cost of living for Canadians.

Canadian businesses continue to join the Net-Zero Challenge to drive climate action

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Jeudi, novembre 9, 2023

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, participated in the Canadian Climate Institute and the Net-Zero Advisory Body's third annual pan-Canadian climate conference, "Building Momentum Toward Net Zero", in Ottawa, Ontario.

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  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, participated in the Canadian Climate Institute and the Net-Zero Advisory Body's third annual pan-Canadian climate conference, "Building Momentum Toward Net Zero", in Ottawa, Ontario.
  • Recent additions to Canada's Net-Zero Challenge include: Pomerleau Inc., Aéroports de Montréal, Colliers Project Leaders, Deloitte, WSP in Canada, and Canada Lands Company Limited, among others.
  • "By joining the Net-Zero Challenge, Canadian companies are significantly contributing to Canada's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • We have more than 130 companies that have joined the Net-Zero Challenge since its launch in August 2022.

Northcrest Developments and Canada Lands Company's Downsview Framework Plan wins coveted Toronto Urban Design Award

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Jeudi, septembre 14, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The blueprint guiding the Downsview Framework Plan, one of the most significant city-building opportunities in North America, has been awarded a 2023 Toronto Urban Design Award in the Vision and Masterplan category.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The blueprint guiding the Downsview Framework Plan, one of the most significant city-building opportunities in North America, has been awarded a 2023 Toronto Urban Design Award in the Vision and Masterplan category.
  • The Framework Plan encompasses 520 acres, comprised of the 370-acre former Downsview Airport Lands, and portions of the former CFB Downsview, owned by Northcrest Developments and Canada Lands Company, respectively.
  • "The Framework Plan is the result of a forward-thinking, collaborative effort with the community, the city and our partners at Northcrest Developments that will make a positive impact locally and beyond.
  • "The Framework Plan is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reimagine urban living and create a legacy for generations to come.

Stéphan Déry Appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Lands Company

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Jeudi, avril 13, 2023

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 13, 2023) - Canada Lands Company Limited, a self-financing federal Crown corporation that specializes in real estate development and attractions management, is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada has appointed Stéphan Déry (he/him) as President and Chief Executive Officer for a term of four years effective April 12, 2023.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 13, 2023) - Canada Lands Company Limited, a self-financing federal Crown corporation that specializes in real estate development and attractions management, is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada has appointed Stéphan Déry (he/him) as President and Chief Executive Officer for a term of four years effective April 12, 2023.
  • Mr. Déry comes to Canada Lands Company from the Government of Canada where he most recently served as Assistant Deputy Minister of Real Property Services at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), an organization with more than 4,000 employees.
  • Prior to his appointment, Mr. Déry was Chief Executive Officer for the Translation Bureau and PSPC's Regional Director General for the Atlantic Region.
  • "I am very excited to be part of the Canada Lands Company team; the company has an impressive track record and I look forward to contributing to its success," Stéphan Déry, President and CEO, Canada Lands Company Limited.

Shannon Park Redevelopment Will Transform Dartmouth

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Vendredi, janvier 13, 2023

A once-in-a generation development goes before Community Council for approval

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  • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2023) - The revitalization of Shannon Park, the former military base in Dartmouth, is one step closer to reality.
  • "Millbrook First Nation is pleased to continue our work with Canada Lands and HRM on the Shannon Park redevelopment.
  • "Shannon Park is a once in a generational opportunity to create a vibrant new community in Dartmouth, a place for so many to call home.
  • "I'm so pleased to see that we are moving forward on plans for a vibrant and inclusive future for the former Shannon Park lands.

CN Tower Achieves New Heights of Accessibility, with Gold-Level Certification from Rick Hansen Foundation

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Mercredi, novembre 9, 2022

"In 2018, the CN Tower achieved accessibility certification from our Foundation, for reaching a level of meaningful accessibility for people with all disabilities.

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  • "In 2018, the CN Tower achieved accessibility certification from our Foundation, for reaching a level of meaningful accessibility for people with all disabilities.
  • For CN Tower Chief Operating Officer Peter George, retrofitting a building like the CN Tower has presented some interesting challenges.
  • "Accessibility has been among the highest priorities for Canada Lands Company and the CN Tower, and our journey to achieving Gold certification from the Rick Hansen Foundation reflects that," he says.
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) was established in 1988, following the completion of Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour.

DGAP-News: Adler Group S.A.: reports robust operational performance and adequate cash position in H1 2022

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Lundi, août 29, 2022

With Thomass expertise, especially in the real estate business, he is exactly the right person at the right time for Adler Group.

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  • With Thomass expertise, especially in the real estate business, he is exactly the right person at the right time for Adler Group.
  • Thomas Echelmeyer commented, "It is as Stefan Kirsten already said earlier this year: Adler Group is struggling, but vital.
  • Adler Group reports a robust operational performance of its yielding portfolio and an improved liquidity position in the first half of the financial year 2022.
  • By reshaping our portfolio, we maintain a robust operational performance and further grow the quality and substance of our yielding property assets, commented Thierry Beaudemoulin, CEO of Adler Group.

Downsview Park Hosts Free Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks

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Mercredi, juin 29, 2022

MP Ya'ara Saks, Councillor James Pasternak and MPP Michael Kerzner to Join Festivities

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 29, 2022) - Downsview Park invites the community to celebrate Canada Day at the Park.
  • Thousands are expected to attend the all-ages event, which has become a signature annual Downsview Park celebration.
  • Canada Lands is a leader in attractions management with its operations of the CN Tower and Downsview Park in Toronto, the Old Port of Montral and the Montral Science Centre.
  • Downsview Park is pleased to assist members of the media to coordinate interviews or photo/film shoots.

Advance United Completes Continuance

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Mercredi, mars 16, 2022

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 16, 2022) - Advance United Holdings Inc. (CSE: AUHI) (FSE: 9I0) (the "Company", or "Advance United" or "AU") is pleased to announce that it has continued from the laws of the province of British Columbia to the laws of the province of Ontario pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) as of March 8, 2022.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 16, 2022) - Advance United Holdings Inc. (CSE: AUHI) (FSE: 9I0) (the "Company", or "Advance United" or "AU") is pleased to announce that it has continued from the laws of the province of British Columbia to the laws of the province of Ontario pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) as of March 8, 2022.
  • The continuance was approved by a special resolution of shareholders at the Company's Annual General & Special Meeting held on November 24, 2021.
  • About Advance United Holdings Inc.
    Advance United brings an entirely different approach to the mining industry.
  • Our purpose is to bring immediate and long-term value to our partners and shareholders while seeking to eliminate exploration risk, so that we can all advance united in the shortest possible time frame.