Power Corporation of Canada

Power Corporation Announces Election of Directors

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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MONTRÉAL, May 9, 2024 /CNW/ - In accordance with the Toronto Stock Exchange Company Manual, Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) (TSX: POW.PR.E) is issuing this news release to disclose that the nominees listed in its Management Proxy Circular dated March 20, 2024 were elected as its Directors.

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  • MONTRÉAL, May 9, 2024 /CNW/ - In accordance with the Toronto Stock Exchange Company Manual, Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) (TSX: POW.PR.E) is issuing this news release to disclose that the nominees listed in its Management Proxy Circular dated March 20, 2024 were elected as its Directors.
  • The detailed results of the vote at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today in Montréal, Quebec are set forth below.
  • On a vote by ballot, each of the following nominees proposed by management was elected as a Director:

CJF announces Climate Solutions Reporting Award finalists

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024
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TORONTO, May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the annual CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting that celebrates a journalist or team of journalists whose work shines a spotlight on climate change and innovative solutions.

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  • TORONTO, May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the annual CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting that celebrates a journalist or team of journalists whose work shines a spotlight on climate change and innovative solutions.
  • CJF thanks the generosity of founding award sponsor Intact Financial Corporation for providing the award's $10,000 prize.
  • The "Bracing for Disasters" project used data and narrative reporting to identify problems — and surface solutions proposed by actors at all levels.
  • Commenting on all the entries, jury chair Bob Ezrin says:
    "The quality, quantity and variety of submissions we received clearly shows the growing importance of climate solutions reporting across Canada and around the world.

Power Sustainable and Great-West Lifeco announce Strategic Partnership

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måndag, maj 6, 2024
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MONTREAL and and WINNIPEG, MB, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Sustainable Manager Inc. (Power Sustainable), a climate-focused investment manager, and Great-West Lifeco Inc. (Lifeco) jointly announced today that they have entered into a new long-term strategic partnership.

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  • MONTREAL and and WINNIPEG, MB, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Sustainable Manager Inc. (Power Sustainable), a climate-focused investment manager, and Great-West Lifeco Inc. (Lifeco) jointly announced today that they have entered into a new long-term strategic partnership.
  • "I am thrilled to launch this strategic partnership with Great-West Lifeco," said Olivier Desmarais, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Power Sustainable.
  • "We are excited to enter into a strategic partnership with Power Sustainable as Lifeco continues to broaden our private market investments in sustainable private equity and infrastructure," said Raman Srivastava, EVP and Global Chief Investment Officer, Great-West Lifeco.
  • This new strategic partnership builds on previous collaboration between Power Sustainable and Lifeco, including Lifeco's group companies' more than $1 billion in commitments to the Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit , North American Agri-food Private Equity and Energy Infrastructure Equity strategies.

Latinas & Power Corp. Celebrates Successful Launch and Expansion of Latinas in Leadership Institute

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måndag, april 29, 2024
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HARTFORD, Conn., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latinas & Power Corp. announced the successful launch and expansion of the Latinas in Leadership Institute (LiLi), a groundbreaking virtual program designed to empower Latina professionals and entrepreneurs in Connecticut, Massachusetts and beyond. With generous financial support from private, government, and foundation sectors, Latinas & Power Corp. has been able to secure the necessary funding to establish and grow this transformative initiative. "This investment will build capacity for a meaningful development opportunity for Latina leaders around New England," said Braeden Mayrisch, VP, Equity and Impact at Voya Financial and VP, Voya Foundation, "The Latinas in Leadership Institute provides our participants with an opportunity to invest in skill-building for themselves and their employers, while finding meaningful ways to give back to the Hartford Region."

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latinas & Power Corp. announced the successful launch and expansion of the Latinas in Leadership Institute (LiLi), a groundbreaking virtual program designed to empower Latina professionals and entrepreneurs in Connecticut, Massachusetts and beyond.
  • Marilyn Alverio, Executive Director of the Institute and CEO of Latinas & Power Corp., stated "The impact has been tremendous."
  • Investing in expanding programs, reaching more beneficiaries, and launching new initiatives is crucial for the long-term sustainability of Latinas & Power Corp.
  • For more information about the Latinas in Leadership Institute and how to get involved, please visit Latinas in Leadership Institute or contact the program manager: [email protected]

Power Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 8, 2024

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fredag, april 19, 2024
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MONTRÉAL, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) (TSX: POW.PR.E) (Power Corporation) will release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after markets close.

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  • MONTRÉAL, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) (TSX: POW.PR.E) (Power Corporation) will release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after markets close.
  • R. Jeffrey Orr, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jake Lawrence, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the results in a conference call and live audio webcast on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).
  • To listen via telephone, please dial 1-844-763-8274 toll-free in North America or 1-647-484-8814 for international calls.
  • A webcast archive will also be available on Power Corporation's website.

IGM Financial Recognized as Top Employer by Mediacorp Across Multiple Categories

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tisdag, april 16, 2024
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Company identified as one of Canada's Greenest and Best Diversity Employers, as well as one of Manitoba's Top Employers

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  • Company identified as one of Canada's Greenest and Best Diversity Employers, as well as one of Manitoba's Top Employers
    WINNIPEG, MB, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ - IGM Financial Inc. (IGM) (TSX: IGM) today announced it has been recognized as a top employer for 2024 in multiple categories by Media Corp Canada Inc. (Mediacorp), including Canada's Greenest Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Manitoba's Top Employers.
  • These latest recognitions follow IGM having been recognized by Mediacorp as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024 last November.
  • Mediacorp compiles rankings in a number of special-interest and regional competitions, recognizing companies that provide their employees with an exceptional workplace.
  • "It's extremely encouraging to see that our ongoing commitment to make IGM an outstanding workplace is being recognized with these awards," said Cynthia Currie, Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer, IGM Financial.

Investing in London's Health & Homelessness Fund for Change

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måndag, april 15, 2024
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The Fund for Change supports solutions to address London's homelessness crisis by building transformative solutions in an effort to change the lives of hundreds of marginalized Londoners.

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  • The Fund for Change supports solutions to address London's homelessness crisis by building transformative solutions in an effort to change the lives of hundreds of marginalized Londoners.
  • "The Fund for Change is an incredibly important initiative for London that we're pleased to support," said Paul Mahon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life.
  • Those wishing to help support Health & Homelessness Movement for Change are encouraged to join this collective community effort and donate to the matching campaign " Fund for Change " at London Community Foundation where each dollar donated becomes two.
  • "London Community Foundation is honoured to accept this generous contribution to the Health & Homelessness Fund for Change in recognition of Jeff Macoun's tremendous tenure at Canada Life," said Diane Silva, Director of Philanthropy, London Community Foundation.

Trisura Group Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

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torsdag, april 4, 2024
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TORONTO, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trisura Group Ltd. (“Trisura” or “Trisura Group”) (TSX: TSU) today announced the appointment of Lilia Sham to its Board of Directors and the retirement of Greg Morrison.

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  • TORONTO, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trisura Group Ltd. (“Trisura” or “Trisura Group”) (TSX: TSU) today announced the appointment of Lilia Sham to its Board of Directors and the retirement of Greg Morrison.
  • In addition, Trisura today announced that Sacha Haque is expected to stand for election to the Board of Directors at this year’s Annual General Meeting.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Lilia Sham to our Board of Directors and look forward to the expected election of Sacha Haque to our Board of Directors at our Annual General Meeting on June 3, 2024.
  • We look forward to the guidance Ms. Sham and Ms. Haque will provide as Trisura continues to execute its strategy.” said George Myhal, Chair, Board of Directors, Trisura Group Ltd.
    Mr. Myhal continued, “We would also like to thank Greg Morrison for his many contributions to Trisura.

Impressive $3.3M investment in Basic Mental Health Research

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tisdag, mars 19, 2024
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Basic research is scientific research carried out primarily to expand knowledge and understanding rather than to directly address clinical or practical issues.

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  • Basic research is scientific research carried out primarily to expand knowledge and understanding rather than to directly address clinical or practical issues.
  • The Basics of Better Mental Health Program funds basic research that will provide insight into the causes and onset of mental health conditions, explore the neuropathological changes and information-processing deficits that may eventually lead to new directions for treatments and interventions, and explore the role of sex and gender in mental health.
  • "Brain research plays a critical role in increasing our understanding of the causes and onset of mental health conditions,” says the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
  • “I am thrilled to support the work being done through the Basics of Better Mental Health Program – this work will support better mental health for all Canadians.”
    “The inclusion of sex-specific biological considerations is instrumental in understanding the biological roots of mental health conditions,” says Dr. Viviane Poupon, President and CEO of Brain Canada.

IGM Financial Inc. to announce first quarter 2024 results on May 2, 2024

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torsdag, mars 21, 2024
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WINNIPEG, MB, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ - IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) will announce its first quarter 2024 results after markets close on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ - IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) will announce its first quarter 2024 results after markets close on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
  • A live webcast of IGM Financial's first quarter 2024 results conference call will be available at Quarterly reporting (igmfinancial.com) on Friday, May 3 at 7am CT/8am ET.
  • James O'Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer, IGM Financial Inc., Luke Gould, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mackenzie Investments, Damon Murchison, President and Chief Executive Officer, IG Wealth Management and Keith Potter, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, IGM Financial Inc., will participate in the call.
  • An archived version of the webcast will also be available on IGM Financial Inc.'s website.