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Journalist Melissa Martin wins Press Freedom Prize for compelling dispatches from Ukraine amid air raids and bombings

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
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Martin took a leave from the Winnipeg Free Press in 2023 to spend a year in Ukraine, chronicling the impact of war on civilians on her Substack platform.

Key Points: 
  • Martin took a leave from the Winnipeg Free Press in 2023 to spend a year in Ukraine, chronicling the impact of war on civilians on her Substack platform.
  • Between frequent air raids and bombings, Martin produced vivid and compelling dispatches on the resiliency of the people living amid fear and loss.
  • Judges considered nominations from across Canada for the annual press freedom award, the career achievement prize in honour of committee co-founder Spencer Moore, and our new student journalism prize.
  • The luncheon theme, to mark the United Nations' World Press Freedom Day, is Free Press, Fair Elections and Democracy.

Journalist Melissa Martin wins Press Freedom Prize for compelling dispatches from Ukraine amid air raids and bombings

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
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Martin took a leave from the Winnipeg Free Press in 2023 to spend a year in Ukraine, chronicling the impact of war on civilians on her Substack platform.

Key Points: 
  • Martin took a leave from the Winnipeg Free Press in 2023 to spend a year in Ukraine, chronicling the impact of war on civilians on her Substack platform.
  • Between frequent air raids and bombings, Martin produced vivid and compelling dispatches on the resiliency of the people living amid fear and loss.
  • Judges considered nominations from across Canada for the annual press freedom award, the career achievement prize in honour of committee co-founder Spencer Moore, and our new student journalism prize.
  • The luncheon theme, to mark the United Nations' World Press Freedom Day, is Free Press, Fair Elections and Democracy.

Canada helps chart roadmap toward an ambitious global deal to end plastic pollution

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024
Negotiation, United Nations, Partnership, Executive, Nature, Investment, Plastic, Biodiversity, Paris Agreement, European Commission, Survival, National Green Corps, Climate change, Developed country, Parliament, International development, Civil service commission, Environment, Blue economy, Economic development, National Arts Centre, Government, Indigenous peoples, Organization

Canada worked with all delegations to land a roadmap, capturing the important progress made to strengthen consensus and bridge gaps among member states.

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  • Canada worked with all delegations to land a roadmap, capturing the important progress made to strengthen consensus and bridge gaps among member states.
  • The Ottawa Roadmap confirms there is momentum on reaching a globally binding treaty by the end of the year.
  • Around the INC-4 events, Canada continued to show that it is doing its part to tackle plastic pollution, both at home and abroad.
  • Canada is a founding member of the multi-stakeholder platform Global Plastic Action Partnership, which uses biodiversity and gender evidence to inform decision-making by government, businesses, and civil society.

Canada brings the world together in pursuit of an ambitious global deal to end plastic pollution

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Jeudi, avril 18, 2024
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Without new and effective control measures, and increased international cooperation, the global plastic pollution crisis will intensify.

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  • Without new and effective control measures, and increased international cooperation, the global plastic pollution crisis will intensify.
  • INC-4 represents the penultimate moment to unite the world around a shared goal to end plastic pollution.
  • Canada is also an inaugural member of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution, a group of more than 60 countries representing every United Nations region, with the goal to end plastic pollution by 2040 and develop an ambitious and effective global agreement.
  • Canada looks forward to collaborating with all nations to drive substantial progress in our united goal to end plastic pollution.

Government of Canada hosts 10th Canada's Volunteer Awards ceremony and launches call for nominations

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Lundi, avril 15, 2024
Education, United Nations, Volunteering, Boys & Girls Club, Social change, Organization, National Volunteer Week, Hub, Statistics, International Dyslexia Association, Call, Ageing, QC, Cove, Nomination, Sustainability, Award, Food security, Survivor, GlobalMedic, Sandbox, Columbia, Emerging, National Arts Centre, Robin, Hamilton Health Sciences, Prairie, Statistics Canada, Simulation, Parlement, Nursing

Canada's Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage people from across Canada to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.

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  • Canada's Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage people from across Canada to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.
  • Starting today, nominations are being accepted for an individual or group of volunteers, a not-for-profit organization, a social enterprise or a business.
  • "I extend a heartfelt invitation for you to nominate outstanding individuals for the Emerging Leader Award through Canada's Volunteer Awards.
  • Canada's Volunteer Awards consist of 21 awards: 20 awards at the regional level and one award at the national level.

Award-winning Guardian U.S. journalist Margaret Sullivan to be keynote speaker at annual World Press Freedom Day Luncheon, May 2

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Lundi, mars 18, 2024
Journalism, Freedom, Democracy, The Washington Post, Ethics, Student, The New York Times, WPFC, Career Achievement Award, National Arts Centre, World Press Freedom Day, United Nations, History, Social media, EDT, Politics, Columbia University, UNESCO, Commission, Safety, Security, Guardian, Artificial intelligence

These elections are taking place against a backdrop of a global democratic decline, which threatens human rights including media freedom.

Key Points: 
  • These elections are taking place against a backdrop of a global democratic decline, which threatens human rights including media freedom.
  • The protection of a free press is a critical component for a healthy democracy, says UNESCO, the United Nations agency that established May 3 as World Press Freedom Day in 1993.
  • Career Achievement Award in honour of Spencer Moore, which honours a Canadian journalist who has demonstrated ongoing tenacity in pursuit of press freedom and freedom of information.
  • A new Student Achievement Award, given to a student journalist who overcame press freedom challenges in producing outstanding work for a media platform.

Empowering the Future: The Inaugural National Black 2SLGBTQI+ Futures Summit in Canada

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Vendredi, mars 1, 2024
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OTTAWA, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Enchanté Network is thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever National Black 2SLGBTQI+ Futures Summit, a ground-breaking event aimed at creating community and connection amongst Black queer and trans leaders.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Enchanté Network is thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever National Black 2SLGBTQI+ Futures Summit, a ground-breaking event aimed at creating community and connection amongst Black queer and trans leaders.
  • The sold-out summit will take place from March 1 to 3, 2024, at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Canada.
  • Guided by a deep commitment to anti-racism and intersectionality, this summit will shape the future of Black 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
  • The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, said, “We are proud to support the National Black 2SLGBTQI+ Futures Summit, hosted by The Enchanté Network.

National Black 2SLGBTQI+ Futures Summit in Ottawa, Canada

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Mardi, février 27, 2024
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OTTAWA, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Enchanté Network is proud to present the inaugural National Black 2SLGBTQI+ Futures Summit, the first-ever event of its kind in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Enchanté Network is proud to present the inaugural National Black 2SLGBTQI+ Futures Summit, the first-ever event of its kind in Canada.
  • The summit will gather hundreds of Black 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and organizations to engage in crucial discussions addressing anti-hate and discrimination faced by Black queer, trans, and gender non-conforming individuals.
  • This groundbreaking summit is taking place at the prestigious National Arts Centre, March 1-3, 2024.
  • Join us at the National Black 2SLGBTQI+ Futures Summit for impactful conversations, meaningful connections, and a transformative experience.

Nominations for 2024 Press Freedom, Career Achievement and Student Achievement awards now open

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Mercredi, janvier 24, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 24, 2024 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2024 Press Freedom Award and the Career Achievement Award in honour of Spencer Moore are now open.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 24, 2024 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2024 Press Freedom Award and the Career Achievement Award in honour of Spencer Moore are now open.
  • The Career Achievement Award recognizes a person who, throughout their career, has displayed an indefatigable pursuit of press freedom and transparency.
  • World Press Freedom Canada is also thrilled to announce a new award this year to recognize an outstanding student journalist who has demonstrated a commitment to press freedom.
  • Winners will be announced at our annual Press Freedom Awards Luncheon on May 2 at the National Arts Centre.

The Royal Canadian Legion hosts Canada’s 2023 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

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Samedi, novembre 11, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tens of thousands of participants gathered at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony this year.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tens of thousands of participants gathered at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony this year.
  • The Royal Canadian Legion hosted the solemn yet striking event at the National War Memorial in Ottawa; in honour of all those who have given their lives in service to Canada.
  • The ceremony also paid respects to the 130 Canadian Armed Forces members who have died in the line of peacekeeping duty.
  • Legion Dominion President Mr. Bruce Julian laid a wreath along with representatives of the youth of Canada - winners of the Legion National Foundation’s senior poster and literary contest.