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Fewer Canadians self-report drinking and driving over the legal limit, but risk-taking remains a concern even with lower traffic volumes

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Opinion poll, Psychometrics, Public opinion, Sampling, Survey Methodology, Road traffic safety, Articles, Drinking culture, Academic disciplines

The Road Safety Monitor (RSM) is an annual public opinion poll conducted by TIRF and co-sponsored by Beer Canada and Desjardins .

Key Points: 
  • The Road Safety Monitor (RSM) is an annual public opinion poll conducted by TIRF and co-sponsored by Beer Canada and Desjardins .
  • But, while fewer Canadians self-report this behaviour in 2020, it remains to be seen whether this decrease is a result of lower traffic volumes due to COVID-19 or whether this signals the beginning of an overall downward trend in drinking and driving.
  • Of concern, the percentage of drivers admitting this remains among the highest reported rates since 2004.
  • Still, it remains a concern that many of those who previously reported drinking and driving did not change their behaviour.

GaN Systems New Half-Bridge Designs Increase Output Power More Than 30%

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Electronics industry, Electrical engineering, Information and communications technology, Gallium nitride, Nitrides, Field-effect transistors, High-electron-mobility transistor, Transistor, Consumer electronics, Electric power system, Automotive electronics

GaN Systems launched its Insulated Metal Substrate (IMS3) platform for use with its GaN E-HEMTs in high power, high efficiency automotive, data center, and industrial applications.

Key Points: 
  • GaN Systems launched its Insulated Metal Substrate (IMS3) platform for use with its GaN E-HEMTs in high power, high efficiency automotive, data center, and industrial applications.
  • GaN Systems is the global leader in GaN power semiconductors with the largest portfolio of transistors that uniquely address the needs of todays most demanding industries including consumer electronics, data center servers and power supplies, renewable energy systems, industrial motors, and automotive electronics.
  • As a market-leading innovator, GaN Systems makes possible the design of smaller, lower cost, more efficient power systems.
  • By changing the rules of transistor performance, GaN Systems is enabling power conversion companies to revolutionize their industries and transform the world.

Ziegler Closes $38.5 Million Series 2020 Bonds For Ottawa University

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Ottawa, Ziegler, Cision, Companies, Economy, ONTARIO

CHICAGO, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the $38,525,000 Series 2020 Bonds for Ottawa University.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the $38,525,000 Series 2020 Bonds for Ottawa University.
  • Ottawa University (the "University") is a private, non-profit institution with multiple sites.
  • The Online, International, Professional and Graduate Studies unit of the University extends the Ottawa University name to the world.
  • Kevin Eichner, Chancellor for Ottawa University noted, "We were very pleased with the support, counsel and execution of the Ziegler team.

Ackroo pays off SOFII debt

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Mortgage, Payment systems, Principal balance, Payoff, Inc., Point of sale, Trade, Economy, Service industries

As of December 15th 2020 there was a remaining principal balance of $378,591.49 which Ackroo has paid off in full.

Key Points: 
  • As of December 15th 2020 there was a remaining principal balance of $378,591.49 which Ackroo has paid off in full.
  • There were no penalties from SOFII for early payoff and in turn Ackroo will save $52,601 in future interest costs.
  • We feel fortunate to have utilized the SOFII loan and even happier to have been in a position to pay off the balance early, said Steve Levely, CEO of Ackroo.
  • Ackroo also provides important marketing, payment and point-of-sale solutions as an extension of the Ackroo platform to drive even greater financial and operational results for their clients.

KWESST Extends Option to Acquire Non-Lethal Technology

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Lec, LEC Refrigeration Racing, Non-lethal weapon, Military science, Military technology, Auto racing

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 15, 2020) - KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (TSXV: KWE) ("KWESST" or "the Company") today announced it has extended until January 15, 2021 its option to acquire a proprietary non-lethal munitions technology system referred to as the Low Energy Cartridge technology ("LEC Technology").

Key Points: 
  • Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 15, 2020) - KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (TSXV: KWE) ("KWESST" or "the Company") today announced it has extended until January 15, 2021 its option to acquire a proprietary non-lethal munitions technology system referred to as the Low Energy Cartridge technology ("LEC Technology").
  • The owner of the LEC Technology is DEFSEC Corporation ("DEFSEC"), an Ottawa-based based private company owned by David Luxton the Executive Chairman of KWESST.
  • KWESST entered into a letter of intent with DEFSEC on June 6, 2020 to acquire the LEC Technology.
  • "We see the LEC Technology as a strong fit with KWESST's other smart ordnance technologies, like our Shot Counter system.

NAV CANADA reports November traffic figures

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Air navigation service providers, Musicians, Nav Canada, Aviation, Air traffic management, Air traffic control, NAV

OTTAWA, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of November 2020, as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the last fiscal year.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of November 2020, as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the last fiscal year.
  • Traffic in November 2020 decreased by an average of 53.4 per cent compared to the same month in 2019.
  • NAV CANADA is a private, not-for-profit company, established in 1996, providing air traffic control, airport advisory services, weather briefings and aeronautical information services for more than 18 million square kilometres of Canadian domestic and international airspace.
  • Air traffic management systems developed by NAV CANADA are used by air navigation service providers in countries worldwide.

Mental Health Commission of Canada and iMD Health Global announce partnership to get credible online mental health resources into the hands of care providers and their patients

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Articles, Health Canada, Mental Health Commission of Canada, Health, Mental health

OTTAWA, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) announced an important partnership with iMD Health Global (iMD) a software company focused on health education to get relevant mental health resources, tools, and information into the hands of health-care providers and their patients.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) announced an important partnership with iMD Health Global (iMD) a software company focused on health education to get relevant mental health resources, tools, and information into the hands of health-care providers and their patients.
  • Improving communication and understanding between patients and care providers will mean better mental health outcomes for people in Canada.
  • Already used in examination rooms, at hospital bedsides, and during pharmacy consultations, iMD is the trusted source for verified medical information.
  • The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians.

Taleam announcing robotic technology for Afghanistan’s peace solution

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Robotics, Land mine

OTTAWA, Dec. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Canadian tech business Taleam Systems says they are working on a new technology to help expedite the peace process and stability in Afghanistans longest war.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Dec. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Canadian tech business Taleam Systems says they are working on a new technology to help expedite the peace process and stability in Afghanistans longest war.
  • Taleam Systems CEO is voicing concerns about the on-going failure of peace talks which requires business participation and civil society role to achieve the talks.
  • Taleam Systems is working on a new technology to detect and remove landmines in war-torn countries such as Afghanistan using autonomous robotics.
  • Taleam Systems is a technology business based in Ottawa-Canada which has been developing technologies and involved in Afghan peace issue since long.

Canada’s unions welcome federal government commitments on climate change

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Sustainable transport, Government procurement, California Air Resources Board

Canadas unions welcome the governments emphasis on domestic manufacturing, including developing Canadian supply chains for low-emission building materials, clean tech, and aerospace and automotive investments, and leveraging the power of public procurement.

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  • Canadas unions welcome the governments emphasis on domestic manufacturing, including developing Canadian supply chains for low-emission building materials, clean tech, and aerospace and automotive investments, and leveraging the power of public procurement.
  • Additionally, unions are noting the crucial commitments made today towards bringing Indigenous communities into the process.
  • Todays commitments towards public transit, including the domestic procurement of ZEV public transit and school buses, demonstrate progress, added Yussuff.
  • As for increases on the price of carbon, unions are urging the government to ensure that the burden is fairly distributed, with low- and modest-income families protected.

CIRA Canadian Shield reaches 100,000 user milestone in only 7 months

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Cybercrime, Computer network security, Computer security, Cyberwarfare, Computing, CIRA, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Cyberattack, Internet privacy, Threat, Akamai Technologies

Since launch, CIRA Canadian Shield has experienced 100% uptime and blocked approximately one malicious domain per user every day, protecting them from cyber-attacks.

Key Points: 
  • Since launch, CIRA Canadian Shield has experienced 100% uptime and blocked approximately one malicious domain per user every day, protecting them from cyber-attacks.
  • The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security provides CIRA Canadian Shield with its Canadian threat feed which has blocked more than 50,000 malicious domains since launch.
  • CIRA Canadian Shield is built on a combination of public and private threat feeds including those from our partners: Akamai, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
    To confirm CIRAs commitment to privacy for its users, Deloitte LLP was recently contracted to conduct a full privacy audit of CIRA Canadian Shield.
  • The audit found that CIRA Canadian Shield service is suitably designed to support the achievement of CIRAs privacy commitments."