Officers of the Order of Canada

Canada's Premier Music Mentorship Program Increases Opportunities in 2021 Including Prizing Valued at More Than $100,000 and Mentorship with a Canada's Walk of Fame Inductee

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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Song submissions are accepted today through toSunday, August 22, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

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  • Song submissions are accepted today through toSunday, August 22, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
  • Canada's Walk Fame CEO Jeffrey Latimer describes the Program as a catalyst for breakthroughs in Canada's renowned music landscape.
  • Joining the mentors this year is Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, 12-time JUNO winner and 2012 Canada's Walk of Fame InducteeSarah McLachlan.
  • The winners will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of music industry experts and will be announced in the fall.

Greene Report 'reset' will hurt workers and impede economic recovery

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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JOHN\'S, NL, May 6, 2021 /CNW/ - The slash-and-burn \'reset\' recommendations in the Greene Report would hurt Newfoundland and Labrador workers, cut vital social services and impede a post-pandemic economic recovery if implemented.\n"Greene\'s Big Reset is a Big Failure, lacking imagination or a vision for the future that includes good jobs and strong public services," said Unifor Regional Director Linda MacNeil.

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  • JOHN\'S, NL, May 6, 2021 /CNW/ - The slash-and-burn \'reset\' recommendations in the Greene Report would hurt Newfoundland and Labrador workers, cut vital social services and impede a post-pandemic economic recovery if implemented.\n"Greene\'s Big Reset is a Big Failure, lacking imagination or a vision for the future that includes good jobs and strong public services," said Unifor Regional Director Linda MacNeil.
  • "A framework that starts with balancing the budget and ends with privatization is not a reset, it\'s a step backwards.
  • "\nThe report by the Premier\'s Economic Recovery Team (PERT), headed by former Canada Post CEO Moya Greene, was mandated to review government expenditures, fiscal capacity, delivery of services and areas of economic growth.\n"The \'old fashioned economics\' in this report are textbook austerity measures that have proven to fail time and time again," said MacNeil.
  • Workers in low wage sectors need higher income to boost the economy from the bottom up.

Loblaw rakes in first-quarter profits while denying workers pandemic pay

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
George Weston Limited, S&P/TSX 60, Loblaw Companies, Officers of the Order of Canada, Galen Weston, Jerry Dias, Economy of Canada, ONTARIO, Unifor, Trade unions

b'TORONTO, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ -Loblaw Companies Ltd. has raked in a 30% increase in first-quarter profits while the company continues to deny grocery workers pandemic pay.\n"Profits are rising faster than overpriced bread, but Loblaw refuses to fairly compensate frontline workers who put their health at risk to do their jobs everyday," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.

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  • b'TORONTO, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ -Loblaw Companies Ltd. has raked in a 30% increase in first-quarter profits while the company continues to deny grocery workers pandemic pay.\n"Profits are rising faster than overpriced bread, but Loblaw refuses to fairly compensate frontline workers who put their health at risk to do their jobs everyday," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.
  • "Increased pandemic profits have been very good to the corporate bottom line and to shareholder payouts, yet Galen Weston has the nerve to begrudge grocery workers $2 an hour pandemic pay.
  • "\nToday Loblaw reported a $313 million Q1 profit , up from $240 million a year ago, with a total revenue of $11.87 billion, up from $11.80 billion last year.
  • The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.\n'

Unifor calls Loblaw 'appreciation bonus' an insult to frontline workers

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Friday, April 30, 2021
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"This paltry payment to frontline grocery workers, who are keeping us fed throughout this pandemic, is nothing short of a disgrace.

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  • "This paltry payment to frontline grocery workers, who are keeping us fed throughout this pandemic, is nothing short of a disgrace.
  • Loblaw has also promised some \'company-store\' employee discount events.\n"Loblaw seems determined to keep workers in its bread line rather than pay them a living wage, all while company executives are living in luxury," said Dias.
  • "It\'s time Galen Weston was held accountable for his contemptable treatment of workers.
  • "\nIn her final weekly email to employees, outgoing Loblaw CEO Sarah Davis wrote, "We\'re all facing real consequence of this third wave."

Transat A.T. Inc. - Election of Board members

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Officers of the Order of Canada, Transat, Raymond Bachand, Simoneau, Bachand, Politics of Quebec, QUEBEC, Canadian people, Transat A.T.

b"MONTREAL, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ - At the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders today, the eleven candidates for the Transat director positions were elected by a majority of votes cast by shareholders or their proxies attending the Meeting.

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  • b"MONTREAL, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ - At the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders today, the eleven candidates for the Transat director positions were elected by a majority of votes cast by shareholders or their proxies attending the Meeting.
  • The Transat Board of Directors consists of Mr. Raymond Bachand (Lead Director since 2018), Mr. Louis-Marie Beaulieu, Ms. Lucie Chabot, Mr. W. Brian Edwards, Ms.Susan Kudzman, Mr.Jean-YvesLeblanc, Mr. Ian Rae, Mr.Jacques Simoneau, Ms. Louise St-Pierre, Mr.Philippe Sureau, and Mr.Jean-Marc Eustache, Co-Founder of Transat, and its Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer.\nFollowing are the results of the vote:\n"

Canada Post applauds illustrious careers of two ballet legends

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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b"OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ -Canadian ballet legends Karen Kain and Fernand Nault take centre stage as the subjects of two commemorative stamps Canada Post issued today.\nRecognized as one of the most gifted classical dancers of her era, Karen Kain joined The National Ballet of Canada in 1969.

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  • b"OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ -Canadian ballet legends Karen Kain and Fernand Nault take centre stage as the subjects of two commemorative stamps Canada Post issued today.\nRecognized as one of the most gifted classical dancers of her era, Karen Kain joined The National Ballet of Canada in 1969.
  • She was promoted to Principal Dancer in 1971 after her debut as the Swan Queen in Swan Lake and went on to perform many of ballet's greatest roles over her illustrious career.
  • In 2019, Kain celebrated her 50thanniversary with the National Ballet.
  • For more than 25 years, he added a diverse range of works to the company's repertoire and often contributed as guest choreographer abroad.

Canadian Museum of History expresses its condolences on the passing of W. Galen Weston

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'GATINEAU, QC, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ -The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Canadian entrepreneur and patron of the arts, W. Galen Weston.\nIn 2017, as Chairman of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, W. Galen Weston and his family generously donated $2 million to support the successful completion of the Canadian Museum of History\'s signature exhibition, the Canadian History Hall.

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  • b'GATINEAU, QC, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ -The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Canadian entrepreneur and patron of the arts, W. Galen Weston.\nIn 2017, as Chairman of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, W. Galen Weston and his family generously donated $2 million to support the successful completion of the Canadian Museum of History\'s signature exhibition, the Canadian History Hall.
  • This gallery explores modern Canada, from 1914 to the present a period that mirrors many of the significant events associated with the Weston family\'s own history.\n"The Weston family\'s story is very much a Canadian one," said Caroline Dromaguet, Acting President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum.
  • "\nThe Canadian History Hall presents Canada\'s story through the diverse experiences and perspectives of the real people who lived it.
  • This signature exhibition illuminates the enduring legacy of Canada\'s past a legacy that is alive, relevant and continually unfolding.\nThe Canadian Museum of History operates the Canadian Museum of History, the Canadian War Museum and the Virtual Museum of New France.

CAE's Chair, the Honourable John P. Manley, P.C., O.C., receives Institute of Corporate Directors Fellowship Award

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
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MONTREAL, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) CAE is pleased to announce that its Chair of the Board, the Honourable John Manley, P.C., O.C., has been named a recipient of the 2021 Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Fellowship Award.

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  • MONTREAL, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) CAE is pleased to announce that its Chair of the Board, the Honourable John Manley, P.C., O.C., has been named a recipient of the 2021 Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Fellowship Award.
  • The ICD Fellowship Award is the highest distinction for corporate directors in Canada and it is presented annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Canadian enterprises by bringing sound corporate governance leadership to boardrooms across the country.
  • "Mr. Manley's wisdom and vast experience in the public and private sectors have been instrumental in creating the right conditions for CAE to thrive.
  • The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) is a not-for-profit, member-based organization in operation since 1981, which promotes the effectiveness of Canadian directors and boards.

Tamara Vrooman appointed as new Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara Vrooman as Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, effective January 27, 2021.

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  • Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara Vrooman as Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, effective January 27, 2021.
  • "Tamara is an excellent choice for Chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
  • "I'm honoured to be asked by Minister McKenna to serve as Chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
  • Ms. Vrooman replaces former CIB Chairperson Michael Sabia, who was appointed Deputy Minister of Finance by the Prime Minister in December 2020.

Indigo Launches New 'Well Said' Podcast on the Art and Science of Living Well

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Hosted by Indigo CEO and Chief Booklover Heather Reisman and journalist Shivani Persad, Well Said invites listeners into meaningful conversations about the art and science of living well.

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  • Hosted by Indigo CEO and Chief Booklover Heather Reisman and journalist Shivani Persad, Well Said invites listeners into meaningful conversations about the art and science of living well.
  • "Now, more than ever, we can and need to take care of ourselves and one another.
  • Indigo believes in real books, in living life fully and generously, in being kind to each other and that stories big and little connect us.
  • For more information on Indigo, visit indigo.ca
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