41st Canadian Parliament

Former JUUL Executives to Host Webinar to Discuss Poda

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -PODA LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS LTD. ("Poda" or the "Company") (CSE: PODA)(FSE: 99L) (OTC: PODAF) is pleased to announce that two former JUUL Executives, along with the CEO of Poda, will be hosting a webinar to discuss the Company on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021, at 12 pm EDT.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -PODA LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS LTD. ("Poda" or the "Company") (CSE: PODA)(FSE: 99L) (OTC: PODAF) is pleased to announce that two former JUUL Executives, along with the CEO of Poda, will be hosting a webinar to discuss the Company on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021, at 12 pm EDT.
  • Michael was previously the president of JUUL Labs Canada, a division of JUUL Labs Inc. ("JUUL").
  • Altria Group, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, invested $12.8 billion into JUUL in December 2018, acquiring a 35 percent stake.
  • Michael was hired by JUUL to launch the product and business unit in Canada.

2019–20 Select Committee activity reviewed by Liaison Committee

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Friday, July 17, 2020
Articles, Global health, Pandemic, 41st Canadian Parliament

201920 has seen the implementation of the review of committees, the appointment of the Public Services Committee, improved internal communications and continued high levels of committee activity.

Key Points: 
  • 201920 has seen the implementation of the review of committees, the appointment of the Public Services Committee, improved internal communications and continued high levels of committee activity.
  • The emphasis on flexibility supported by the review of committees has proved particularly important in responding to the remote working arrangements necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as enabling the House of Lords to move quickly to set up a dedicated committee to investigate the long-term impact of the pandemic.

Procedure Committee welcomes planned extension of proxy voting pilot scheme

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Friday, July 17, 2020
Elections, Political philosophy, Corporate governance, Democracy, Direct democracy, Power of attorney, Proxy voting, Political systems, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Politics, Procedure Committee, 41st Canadian Parliament

The House of Commons Procedure Committee has welcomed the tabling by the Government of a motion to extend the duration of the Houses pilot scheme for proxy voting in divisions.

Key Points: 
  • The House of Commons Procedure Committee has welcomed the tabling by the Government of a motion to extend the duration of the Houses pilot scheme for proxy voting in divisions.
  • The brief extension is intended to allow the Procedure Committee to complete its review of the proxy voting pilot introduced in January 2019.
  • Chair of the Procedure Committee, Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP said:
    The Procedure Committee welcomes the decision from the Government to facilitate a short extension to the proxy voting pilot.
  • The proxy voting pilot was started in January 2019, initially for a period of 12 months, and the Procedure Committee was asked to review the pilot within this period.

Procedure Committee welcomes planned extension of proxy voting pilot scheme

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 17, 2020
Elections, Political philosophy, Corporate governance, Democracy, Direct democracy, Power of attorney, Proxy voting, Political systems, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Politics, Procedure Committee, 41st Canadian Parliament

The House of Commons Procedure Committee has welcomed the tabling by the Government of a motion to extend the duration of the Houses pilot scheme for proxy voting in divisions.

Key Points: 
  • The House of Commons Procedure Committee has welcomed the tabling by the Government of a motion to extend the duration of the Houses pilot scheme for proxy voting in divisions.
  • The brief extension is intended to allow the Procedure Committee to complete its review of the proxy voting pilot introduced in January 2019.
  • Chair of the Procedure Committee, Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP said:
    The Procedure Committee welcomes the decision from the Government to facilitate a short extension to the proxy voting pilot.
  • The proxy voting pilot was started in January 2019, initially for a period of 12 months, and the Procedure Committee was asked to review the pilot within this period.

2019–20 Select Committee activity reviewed by Liaison Committee

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 17, 2020
Articles, Global health, Pandemic, 41st Canadian Parliament

201920 has seen the implementation of the review of committees, the appointment of the Public Services Committee, improved internal communications and continued high levels of committee activity.

Key Points: 
  • 201920 has seen the implementation of the review of committees, the appointment of the Public Services Committee, improved internal communications and continued high levels of committee activity.
  • The emphasis on flexibility supported by the review of committees has proved particularly important in responding to the remote working arrangements necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as enabling the House of Lords to move quickly to set up a dedicated committee to investigate the long-term impact of the pandemic.

Procedure Committee welcomes planned extension of proxy voting pilot scheme

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 17, 2020
Elections, Political philosophy, Corporate governance, Democracy, Direct democracy, Power of attorney, Proxy voting, Political systems, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Politics, Procedure Committee, 41st Canadian Parliament

The House of Commons Procedure Committee has welcomed the tabling by the Government of a motion to extend the duration of the Houses pilot scheme for proxy voting in divisions.

Key Points: 
  • The House of Commons Procedure Committee has welcomed the tabling by the Government of a motion to extend the duration of the Houses pilot scheme for proxy voting in divisions.
  • The brief extension is intended to allow the Procedure Committee to complete its review of the proxy voting pilot introduced in January 2019.
  • Chair of the Procedure Committee, Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP said:
    The Procedure Committee welcomes the decision from the Government to facilitate a short extension to the proxy voting pilot.
  • The proxy voting pilot was started in January 2019, initially for a period of 12 months, and the Procedure Committee was asked to review the pilot within this period.

Urgent question: Civil liability claims against MoD from British troops overseas

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
British MPs, Legislatures, Westminster system, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Military of the United Kingdom, Ministry of Defence, British Armed Forces, 41st Canadian Parliament, John Healey, Parliament of Singapore, Official Opposition

Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey asked Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State if he will update the House on the impact of the Overseas Operation Bill on the rights of British troops serving overseas to make civil liability claims against the Ministry of Defence and its implications for the Armed Forces Covenant.

Key Points: 
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey asked Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State if he will update the House on the impact of the Overseas Operation Bill on the rights of British troops serving overseas to make civil liability claims against the Ministry of Defence and its implications for the Armed Forces Covenant.
  • The Bill does this by introducing a 'long-stop', which restricts an absolute maximum of six years the time limit for bringing civil claims or human rights acts claims for personal injury or death in connection to overseas operations.
  • He told the House that the Bill does not change how the time limit is calculated.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter and @UKHouseofCommons on Instagram, for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber and more.

Urgent question: Civil liability claims against MoD from British troops overseas

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
British MPs, Legislatures, Westminster system, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Military of the United Kingdom, Ministry of Defence, British Armed Forces, 41st Canadian Parliament, John Healey, Parliament of Singapore, Official Opposition

Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey asked Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State if he will update the House on the impact of the Overseas Operation Bill on the rights of British troops serving overseas to make civil liability claims against the Ministry of Defence and its implications for the Armed Forces Covenant.

Key Points: 
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey asked Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State if he will update the House on the impact of the Overseas Operation Bill on the rights of British troops serving overseas to make civil liability claims against the Ministry of Defence and its implications for the Armed Forces Covenant.
  • The Bill does this by introducing a 'long-stop', which restricts an absolute maximum of six years the time limit for bringing civil claims or human rights acts claims for personal injury or death in connection to overseas operations.
  • He told the House that the Bill does not change how the time limit is calculated.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter and @UKHouseofCommons on Instagram, for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber and more.

Department of National Defence fined $175,000 under Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
Natural environment, Nature, Articles, Environmental law, Environmental social science, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Environmental Protection Act, 41st Canadian Parliament, Environmental protection, United States Environmental Protection Agency

On June22, 2020, the Department of National Defence pleaded guilty to one charge of contravening the Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations.

Key Points: 
  • On June22, 2020, the Department of National Defence pleaded guilty to one charge of contravening the Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations.
  • The Department was sentenced in the Provincial Court of Alberta in St.Paul and fined $175,000 for committing an offence under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act,1999.
  • The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is an important part of Canada's federal environmental legislation aimed at preventing pollution and protecting the environment and human health.
  • Created in 1995, the Environmental Damages Fund is a Government of Canada program administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Prime Minister announces extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
French Quebecers, Justin Trudeau, Pierre Trudeau, Canadian people, 41st Canadian Parliament, QUEBEC, French Canada

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the government is extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by eight weeks, to ensure Canadians have the help they need as they transition back to work.

Key Points: 
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the government is extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by eight weeks, to ensure Canadians have the help they need as they transition back to work.
  • This extension will make the benefit available to eligible workers for up to a total of 24 weeks.
  • By extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, Canadians will be able to continue to buy groceries and pay their billsaswe work together to safely and effectively restart the economy."
  • "Since the launch of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit in April, the Canada Revenue Agency has helped deliver urgently-needed financial aid to millions of Canadians who were impacted by COVID-19.