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Minister Guilbeault's statement on World Migratory Bird Day

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Venerdì, Maggio 10, 2024

GATINEAU, QC, May 10, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement to mark World Migratory Bird Day on May 11:

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GATINEAU, QC, May 10, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement to mark World Migratory Bird Day on May 11:
"On World Migratory Bird Day, we celebrate birds who travel extraordinary distances and play an essential role in maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems in our communities.
"Canada's diverse landscapes support an abundance of birds, seasonally hosting about 470 different species, of which about 380 are migratory.
"As birds know no borders, collaboration is essential to build a nature-positive future for lasting impacts on bird populations here and around the world.
Let's mark this special day by thinking about all the meaningful actions we can take to protect and conserve migratory birds here and everywhere."

Government of Canada announces funding to support practitioners for countering radicalization to violence

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Venerdì, Maggio 10, 2024

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PreP-Ex, which stands for 'Preparing Practitioners for the Rising Threat of Anti-Authority Extremism,' aims to provide an improved knowledge base for civilian and law enforcement practitioners working to counter radicalization to violence (CRV).

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PreP-Ex, which stands for 'Preparing Practitioners for the Rising Threat of Anti-Authority Extremism,' aims to provide an improved knowledge base for civilian and law enforcement practitioners working to counter radicalization to violence (CRV).
This investment is made through Public Safety's Community Resilience Fund , which supports partnerships and innovation in countering radicalization to violence.
Public Safety's Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence (Canada Centre) leads the Government of Canada's efforts to counter radicalization to violence, and works with all levels of government, not-for-profit organizations, communities, youth, frontline practitioners, academia, law enforcement, and international organizations.
It connects community, academic and practitioner knowledge to prevent racialization to violence and challenge violent extremism through awareness, psycho-social interventions, and an evidence-driven approach to countering hate-motivated violence.

Major upgrades to Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario for cleaner, healthier air and energy savings

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Giovedì, Maggio 9, 2024

In addition, two new heat pumps will be used to reduce energy consumption from natural gas-fired boilers.

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In addition, two new heat pumps will be used to reduce energy consumption from natural gas-fired boilers.
In an average year, the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario emits over 6,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
With these upgrades in place, the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario will be able to reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions by over 2,500 tonnes per year, the equivalent of approximately 600 homes' energy use for one year.
"At the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, reducing our carbon emissions helps kids today and tomorrow.

IMPROVING CANADIAN PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS, FOOD AND CO-PRODUCTS

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024

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The consortium will build on their past success with both pea and fava to explore new fava-based ingredients and food products, while creating applications for pea starch and fibre.

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The consortium will build on their past success with both pea and fava to explore new fava-based ingredients and food products, while creating applications for pea starch and fibre.
“Equally exciting is the expansion of our work on new food development, featuring fava with Plant Up and BioNeutra.
“With Plant Up we are building a company that offers alternate sources of protein to the evolving needs of Canadian households.
Protein Industries Canada currently has a $40 million call for eligible co-investment to advance R&D into ingredient manufacturing, food processing and co-products.

Canada’s biomanufacturing ecosystem gets major boost with new funding

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024

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“The projects funded through the Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund will play a critical role in our country’s rapid response to future pandemics.

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“The projects funded through the Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund will play a critical role in our country’s rapid response to future pandemics.
The integrated CBRF–BRIF Stage 2 competitions are advancing the goals of Canada's Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy .
The BRIF is partnered with the CBRF, which is funding research and talent development projects as part of today’s announcement.
A total of 19 projects at 14 institutions were awarded funding to support research, talent development or research infrastructure.

Judge Richard Linn to Receive the 2024 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Federal Circuit

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024

Judge Richard Linn has been selected to receive the prestigious 2024 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Federal Circuit .

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Judge Richard Linn has been selected to receive the prestigious 2024 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Federal Circuit .
Appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by President Bill Clinton in 1999, Linn took senior status in 2012.
Linn received this recognition from his peers not for his work as a judge but for his decades-long commitment to promoting American Inns of Court focused on intellectual property.
“It is not hyperbole to say that Judge Linn’s devotion and dedication to the Intellectual Property Inns of Court is unmatched,” write Federal Circuit Judges Sharon Prost and Kara Farnadez Stoll of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, who nominated Linn for the award.

New measure to support skilled temporary workers in Manitoba

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024

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These individuals are mainly post-graduation work permit holders who are currently in the Manitoba Skilled Worker Provincial Nominee Program Expression of Interest pool.

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These individuals are mainly post-graduation work permit holders who are currently in the Manitoba Skilled Worker Provincial Nominee Program Expression of Interest pool.
These skilled workers are filling key job vacancies in Manitoba, and actively contributing to the province's economy and diverse cultural fabric.
This temporary measure will authorize 6,700 temporary workers identified and supported by Manitoba to continue working while the province processes their applications for the Provincial Nominee Program.
This measure supports our priority of transitioning a greater portion of current temporary residents to permanent residence and meeting local labour market needs.

Minister Champagne concludes visit to Nebraska as part of Team Canada mission

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024

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Together, Minister Champagne and Governor Pillen attended an annual international investors reception with business leaders, investors and public officials.

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Together, Minister Champagne and Governor Pillen attended an annual international investors reception with business leaders, investors and public officials.
The Minister also met with members of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce to highlight the strength of the Canada - Nebraska ties and to reinforce Canada's value proposition as a strategic partner.
In Omaha, Minister Champagne also met with Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman, Greg Abel, as well as with Ed Rihn, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Canada.
– The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Canada is the top export destination for 35 U.S. states, including Nebraska.

Canada cultivates climate solutions with financial incentive for sustainable forest management

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024

Environment and Climate Change Canada continues to support sustainable forest practices with the third federal offset protocol for use under Canada's Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System—Improved Forest Management on Private Land.

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Environment and Climate Change Canada continues to support sustainable forest practices with the third federal offset protocol for use under Canada's Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System—Improved Forest Management on Private Land.
This new protocol gives project developers a financial incentive to implement voluntary forest management practices that will increase the amount of carbon stored in forestlands and earn revenue for those projects.
– The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
"Canada is rich in forest resources and a world leader in sustainable forest management.
Forest management can be improved to enhance carbon sequestration through improved tree growth, more sustainable harvest, and faster and healthier regeneration.

The Governments of Canada and Yukon Announce Funding to Further Support Flood Mapping Efforts in the Yukon

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024

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Funding from the Government of Canada comes from the Flood Hazard Identification Mapping Program (FHIMP).

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Funding from the Government of Canada comes from the Flood Hazard Identification Mapping Program (FHIMP).
Flood hazard maps provide essential information that enables governments, communities and individuals to recognize flood hazards and employ effective mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts of flooding.
The Governments of Canada and Yukon are committed to working together to provide high-quality flood mapping that is current and accessible, informs land use planning and adaptation efforts, and reduces flood risks in the future.
Today's joint investment will enable the Government of Yukon to continue to work directly with First Nations governments, municipalities and communities to develop flood maps for remaining flood-prone Yukon communities.