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Statement by Minister Ien and Minister Khera on International Youth Day: Celebrating solidarity across generations

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Friday, August 12, 2022

GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, and the Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement to commemorate this year's International Youth Day theme: Intergenerational Solidarity.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, and the Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement to commemorate this year's International Youth Day theme: Intergenerational Solidarity.
  • "Over these past two years, we have seen how both Canadian youth and seniors were disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
  • "On International Youth Day, with its themeIntergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages,we celebrate the significant contributions that both young people and seniors have made, and continue to make, to Canada's economy and its social fabric.
  • These strong examples of intergenerational solidarity remain an important part of our path to Reconciliation and a priority for our government.

Matrix360 Provides Key Insights to Improve Diversity

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

"Many businesses have created strategies to address diversity through narrow frames focused on representation within leadership levels.

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  • "Many businesses have created strategies to address diversity through narrow frames focused on representation within leadership levels.
  • Representation matters, but what continues to be ignored are the systemic changes that are required to address and transform the industry," said Chandran Fernando, managing partner of Matrix360.
  • For two decades, Matrix360 has been developing tailored solutions for commercial real estate and development firms to help promote inclusive workplaces.
  • "Matrix360 employs behavioural science techniques, emotional intelligence and inclusive systems to develop truly inclusive workplaces, where every employee can reach their potential," Fernando said.

Defense Metals Diamond Drilling Update - Infill and Exploration Drilling Complete And Pit Slope Geotechnical Drilling Underway

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The 2022 resource infill and exploration diamond drill campaign is now complete and pit slope geotechnical drilling underway.

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  • The 2022 resource infill and exploration diamond drill campaign is now complete and pit slope geotechnical drilling underway.
  • All materials, instrumentation, and technical personnel have now been mobilized to site to commence geotechnical drilling for the purpose of open pit slope design optimization.
  • A total of 5 geotechnical drill holes targeting the north, west, south, and east high walls of the Wicheeda PEA mine plan ultimate pit are planned (Figure 1).
  • Kristopher Raffle, P.Geo., Director and QP of Defense Metals commented: "Defense Metals is very pleased with the progress of the 2022 infill and exploration drilling to date, and we look forward to gathering important pit slope geotechnical data to support future Wicheeda REE Deposit advanced economic studies."

AltaLink’s commitment to sustainability shines

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Monday, August 8, 2022

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the release of its 2021 ESG Report – Powering a Grid for All – AltaLink continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability as it operates the transmission system that supplies millions of Albertans with electricity.

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  • Our customers, employees, and investors expect us to do the right thing as we deliver electricity to millions of Albertans, said Mr. Hart.
  • On June 30, 2022, with the release of our 2021 ESG Report, AltaLink continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability as it operates the transmission system that supplies millions of Albertans with electricity.
  • On July 21, 2022, DBRS reaffirmed its issuer rating on AltaLinks medium-term notes at A with a stable trend.
  • These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, those described in AltaLinks filings with the Canadian securities authorities.

Danone Institute North America Offers Training to Boost Local Efforts Toward More Sustainable Food Systems

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Monday, August 8, 2022

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Danone Institute North America, a not-for-profit established by Danone North America, recently hosted an in-person training program for grant winners from its "One Planet. One Health" Initiative. This initiative promotes resilient and sustainable local food systems by awarding five teams from the US and Canada with $30,000 USD to develop and execute their community-based sustainability projects and sponsoring their participation in a sustainability-focused training in Boulder, CO. The training featured national and local sustainability difference makers and included a communications workshop to help participants to spread the news about their work in their community. Participating teams represented four distinct communities in the United States and Canada: Lincoln City, Oregon; San Luis Obispo County, California; Edmonton, Alberta; and Nanaimo, British Columbia.

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  • One Health" Initiativehelps amplify sustainability efforts by empowering action among communities and individuals at the local level and using communications strategies to raise awareness," says Leslie Lytle, PhD, president, Danone Institute North America.
  • For more information on the Danone Institute North America, visit www.danoneinstitutena.org
    Launched in 1997, the Danone Institute North America fosters transdisciplinary, community-based work to promote sustainable food systems globally.
  • The Danone Institute North America is one of several Danone Institutes created worldwide by Danone, the ultimate parent company of Danone North America Public Benefit Corporation.
  • The nutrition scientists establish program direction, determine recipients of funding and are closely involved in all Danone Institute North America programs.

Aben Resources Announces Completion of First Phase of Field Exploration at the Slocan Graphite Project

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Monday, August 8, 2022

The facility is owned by Eagle Graphite Corporation, and is one of only two natural flake graphite production facilities in North America.

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  • The facility is owned by Eagle Graphite Corporation, and is one of only two natural flake graphite production facilities in North America.
  • Aben holds the exclusive right to earn a 100% interest, less 2% Net Production Royalty (NPR) in the road-accessible Slocan Graphite Project, located 34km northwest of Castlegar, British Columbia.
  • Aben Resources is a diversified Canadian gold and graphite exploration company with exploration projects in British Columbia, Ontario, and the Yukon Territory.
  • For further information on Aben Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: ABN ), visit our Companys website at www.aben resources.

Generation Mining Acquires Mills for Marathon Palladium Copper Project

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Overall, the reports have confirmed that the Mills are suitable for use on the Marathon Project.

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  • Overall, the reports have confirmed that the Mills are suitable for use on the Marathon Project.
  • Jamie Levy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gen Mining stated, With the procurement of the Mills, we continue to advance the Marathon Project and reduce some of the risk associated with the procurement, logistics and cost-uncertainty associated with long-lead items for the Project.
  • Gen Minings focus is the development of the Marathon Project, a large undeveloped palladium-copper deposit in Northwestern Ontario.
  • Gen Mining owns a 100% interest in the Marathon Project.

Canada and British Columbia invest $29.5 million in 11 projects to make B.C. communities more resilient to natural disasters

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

These projects are in addition to 18 other disaster mitigation-related projects that were announced last summer.

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  • These projects are in addition to 18 other disaster mitigation-related projects that were announced last summer.
  • The Government of Canada is investing more than $24.6 million in these 11 projects.
  • The projects announced today will create jobs, improve critical infrastructure across B.C., and help communities withstand natural disasters.
  • During that period, over $38 billion has been earmarked for communities across Canada to support world-class, modern public infrastructure, including over $4.9 billion for disaster mitigation projects.

Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 monthly update - August 2022

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Friday, August 5, 2022

Indigenous Services Canada remains available to assist in prevention and response efforts.

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  • Indigenous Services Canada remains available to assist in prevention and response efforts.
  • The Government of Canada is monitoring COVID-19 throughout the country, including the newest variants of concern, B.4 and B.5.
  • Vaccines for children:On July 14, 2022, Health Canada authorized the Moderna SPIKEVAX mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years of age.
  • On April 7, Budget 2022 committed an additional $190.5 million to the Indigenous Community Support Fund (ICSF).

Kingston East Community Centre to receive green energy improvements

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

"Residents of all ages and abilities have come to know and love the Kingston East Community Centre.

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  • "Residents of all ages and abilities have come to know and love the Kingston East Community Centre.
  • "Thank you to the federal government for investing in green energy retrofits at the Kingston East Community Centre.
  • This 22,000 square foot community centre offers a range of programs and services to the community and includes a full-size gymnasium, fitness centre, an indoor walking track, and youth and senior spaces.
  • Once completed, this project will provide residents in Kingston a modern, sustainable, and green community centre where they can continue to access important community and recreational programs and services for years to come.