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Acclaimed Cardiology Expert Dr. Peter Libby To Keynote 19th Annual CMHC, Revolutionize Atherosclerosis Care

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水曜日, 5月 22, 2024

Dr. Peter Libby is a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and the Mallinckrodt Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

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  • Dr. Peter Libby is a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and the Mallinckrodt Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
  • A world-renowned author and lecturer on cardiovascular medicine and atherosclerosis, Dr. Libby has been published extensively in leading medical journals.
  • He led the pivotal Canakinumab Anti-Inflammatory Thrombosis Outcomes Trial (CANTOS), which clinically validated the role of inflammation in atherosclerosis.
  • Dr. Peter Libby's keynote, "Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis," at the 19th Annual CMHC conference will provide an update on his research on inflammation and atherosclerosis.

Mother Parker’s and Ahmed Group Announce Resolution and Forward Movement on Dundas Street Development

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火曜日, 5月 21, 2024

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mother Parker’s together with the Ahmed Group , a leading asset manager and real estate developer in Ontario, Canada, are pleased to announce a principled settlement for Ahmed Group’s proposed development of a mixed-use, purpose-built rental project of 568 units at 1000 and 1024 Dundas Street East, Mississauga.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mother Parker’s together with the Ahmed Group , a leading asset manager and real estate developer in Ontario, Canada, are pleased to announce a principled settlement for Ahmed Group’s proposed development of a mixed-use, purpose-built rental project of 568 units at 1000 and 1024 Dundas Street East, Mississauga.
  • After years of diligent discussions and negotiations, both parties have reached a principled resolution to concerns previously raised regarding the proposed development.
  • This step marks a significant move forward with the parties now moving towards the OLT ’s endorsement of the settlement.
  • “Congratulations to the Ahmed Group and Mother Parker’s on their settlement for a significant, purpose-built rental project right on the Dundas Connects transit corridor.

New board members appointed to Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board of Directors

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水曜日, 5月 15, 2024

TORONTO, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada held its annual general meeting on May 10 and local Habitat for Humanity organizations from across Canada elected four new and returning members to Habitat Canada’s National Board of Directors.

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  • TORONTO, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada held its annual general meeting on May 10 and local Habitat for Humanity organizations from across Canada elected four new and returning members to Habitat Canada’s National Board of Directors.
  • “It is my pleasure to welcome new and returning members to our National Board of Directors,” says Julia Deans, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada.
  • Habitat Canada thanks retiring board members David Sauve, Imran Thaver and Marie Claire Uwanyirigira for their service on the national board and commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
  • For a complete list of Habitat Canada’s National Board of Directors and their roles, visit https://habitat.ca/en/about-us/our-team

Interest rates hit hard for renewers and homebuyers: CMHC 2024 Mortgage Consumer Survey

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its 2024 Mortgage Consumer Survey today showing that affordability and rising interest rates continued to be some of the biggest factors impacting mortgage consumers.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its 2024 Mortgage Consumer Survey today showing that affordability and rising interest rates continued to be some of the biggest factors impacting mortgage consumers.
  • During the 18-month period covered by the survey, interest rates hit high levels not seen in years.
  • Significantly more mortgage consumers were impacted by rising interest rates ‒ 65% compared to 50% in the 2023 survey.
  • The survey indicates 15% of Canadians took out a mortgage in the last 18 months, compared to 16% in 2023.

Rallying together for housing: CMHC 2023 Annual Report

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月曜日, 5月 6, 2024

In 2023, we saw an unprecedented demand for our multi-unit mortgage loan insurance, and we stepped up to meet this demand.

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  • In 2023, we saw an unprecedented demand for our multi-unit mortgage loan insurance, and we stepped up to meet this demand.
  • In 2023, the number of units new, repaired or assisted by CMHC programs reached 494,319, surpassing our target of 350,000.
  • In 2023, we declared dividends of $1.08 billion, funded from our retained earnings from prior years, and our 2023 net income of $1.31 billion.
  • * On January 1, 2023, we adopted IFRS 17 Insurance contracts (IFRS 17) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Tyfoom Unveils Mental Health Content For Mental Health Awareness Month

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024

In addition to the video series, Tyfoom is introducing a new mental health badge for employers to provide mental health training certification for all their employees.

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  • In addition to the video series, Tyfoom is introducing a new mental health badge for employers to provide mental health training certification for all their employees.
  • The series features mental health expert and counselor Dr. Christy Kane, PsyD, CMHC,  and covers a wide range of mental health topics from emotional resiliency to helping others with addiction recovery.
  • Dr. Kane is a mental health counselor, author and speaker specializing in trauma, mood disorders, and mental health services for adults and teens.
  • I'm thrilled to partner with Tyfoom in this important initiative, as we work together to promote mental health literacy."

Increasing the supply of new housing units will require significant increases in Canada’s residential and non-residential construction labour forces

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木曜日, 4月 11, 2024

OTTAWA, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meeting Canada’s housing supply targets to help improve affordability will require the construction industry’s residential and non-residential labour forces to grow significantly over the next decade.

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  • OTTAWA, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meeting Canada’s housing supply targets to help improve affordability will require the construction industry’s residential and non-residential labour forces to grow significantly over the next decade.
  • Our baseline scenario tracks the impacts on the residential construction labour force under business-as-usual conditions.
  • Housing starts will rise from just over 233,000 units in 2023 to approximately 662,000 units by 2033.
  • Each province could require a doubling or near-doubling of their respective residential construction labour forces to accommodate the projected growth.

FCM welcomes new federal plan to address the homelessness and housing crises in Canada

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金曜日, 4月 12, 2024

This new federal plan includes an additional $1 billion for the Reaching Home program and $250 million in much-needed support in response to homeless encampments.

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  • This new federal plan includes an additional $1 billion for the Reaching Home program and $250 million in much-needed support in response to homeless encampments.
  • "Today we're seeing a promising step forward in tackling the housing and homelessness crises that affect too many Canadians", said FCM President Scott Pearce.
  • FCM also welcomes the acknowledgement that investment in non-market housing is critical to ensure all Canadians have adequate and affordable homes.
  • Canada needs a significant increase in the number of housing units that are developed and owned outside of the private market.

New response to neighbourhood gentrification: Local Land Trust raises investment through community bonds to protect affordable housing and small businesses

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月曜日, 3月 25, 2024

KMCLT will raise up to $2M through community bonds to expand its mission and acquire a second property in the neighbourhood.

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  • KMCLT will raise up to $2M through community bonds to expand its mission and acquire a second property in the neighbourhood.
  • The financing will help the local land trust preserve affordable housing and prevent further displacement of legacy businesses by taking more property off the for-profit real estate market.
  • The bonds will be administered by Tapestry Community Capital , a community investment and social finance leader that has successfully advised qualified issuers in raising over $100 million in community bonds.
  • The community land trust has kept its 12 residential units affordable and provided five diverse businesses with long-term lease stability.

Cardiometabolic Health Congress Hosts the 2024 Women's Masterclass in California to Advance Cardio-renal-metabolic Care for Women

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水曜日, 3月 20, 2024

Boca Raton, FL, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) , a pioneer in medical education, is proud to announce its fourth iteration of the Women's Cardiometabolic Health and Wellness Masterclass .

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  • Boca Raton, FL, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) , a pioneer in medical education, is proud to announce its fourth iteration of the Women's Cardiometabolic Health and Wellness Masterclass .
  • On April 18-20, 2024, esteemed experts in women's cardio-renal-metabolic care will convene in the breathtaking coastal locale of Dana Point, California.
  • Distinguished faculty will present comprehensive medical education designed for all healthcare professionals who treat women, enhancing their ability to identify and treat cardio-renal-metabolic conditions in women across the lifespan.
  • Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) is a single point of access for breakthrough research, comprehensive education, and practical clinical strategies surrounding cardiometabolic health.