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Publication of the Commissioner of Canada Elections' 2021 Annual Report

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Friday, June 17, 2022

The report provides an overview of the Office's activities during the year, including the ongoing work related to the 2021 general election and previous elections.

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  • The report provides an overview of the Office's activities during the year, including the ongoing work related to the 2021 general election and previous elections.
  • It includes a summary of compliance and enforcement measures taken in 2021, as well as statistics on complaints and referrals received by the Office.
  • This report marks the last annual report from Commissioner Yves Ct.
  • The Commissioner of Canada Elections is the independent officer responsible for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the Canada Elections Act and the federal Referendum Act.

Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Appoints New Commissioner of Canada Elections

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Monday, June 13, 2022

GATINEAU, QC, June 13, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Mr. StphanePerrault, is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline J. Simard asCommissioner of Canada Elections.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, June 13, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Mr. StphanePerrault, is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline J. Simard asCommissioner of Canada Elections.
  • The Commissioner is responsible for enforcement under the Canada Elections Act and operates independently from Elections Canada in conducting investigations and other enforcement activities.
  • By law, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) appoints the Commissioner after consultation with the Directorof Public Prosecutions.
  • "It is my pleasure to welcome Caroline J. Simard as the new Commissioner of Canada Elections," said Mr. Perrault.

CHAIR Renewal and Enhanced Strategic Direction

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Over the past 8 years, with the help of its leadership and members, CHAIR has completed many milestones with successful accomplishments.

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  • Over the past 8 years, with the help of its leadership and members, CHAIR has completed many milestones with successful accomplishments.
  • Over the past sixmonths, CHAIR (Coalition for Healthcare Acquired Infection Reduction) has been going through a thoughtful and comprehensive renewal with the assistance of LIFT Impact Partners and several stakeholderworkshop meetings.
  • CHAIRs new Strategic Roadmap for 2022 - 2026 will be led by Steve Reinecke, selected as the new Interim Executive Director.
  • We are excited about the new mission and focus for CHAIR, and the leadership Steve Reinecke brings to this organization, said Richard Dixon, cofounder of CHAIR.

Air Canada Management Proxy Circular Now Available

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Friday, February 25, 2022

MONTREAL, Feb. 25, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today filed its Notice of 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Management Proxy Circular.

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  • MONTREAL, Feb. 25, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today filed its Notice of 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Management Proxy Circular.
  • The circular confirms Air Canada's compliance with the Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) program, under which Air Canada obtained access to Government of Canada support in April 2021, limiting the pay of each Named Executive Officer to $1 million.
  • In January 2021, Air Canada received APEX's Diamond Status Certification for the Air Canada CleanCare+ biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only airline in Canada to attain the highest APEX ranking.
  • For more information, please visit: aircanada.com/media , follow Air Canada on Twitter and LinkedIn , and join Air Canada on Facebook .

California housing market remains resilient in January despite rising interest rates, C.A.R. reports

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of444,540 in January, according to information collected by C.A.R.

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  • Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of444,540 in January, according to information collected by C.A.R.
  • "The buoyant housing market continues in 2022 as buyers returned from the holiday season to take advantage of the still favorable lending environment before interest rates climb further," said C.A.R.
  • California home prices continued to decelerate as a shift in the mix of sales toward less expensive homes and seasonal slowdown continued.
  • "It's encouraging to see the market momentum from the last two years being carried forward into 2022 and the economy continuing to recover.

A National Canadian Telecommunications Company & Xyleme Win 2021 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Award

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Friday, February 4, 2022

In 2020, the content development team at the National Canadian Telecommunications company identified new opportunities for innovation within Xyleme's structured authoring platform.

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  • In 2020, the content development team at the National Canadian Telecommunications company identified new opportunities for innovation within Xyleme's structured authoring platform.
  • "The innovation the content team at the National Canadian Telecommunications company has brought to our platform is amazing, and this award is proof of that," says Xyleme Chief Strategy Officer Leslie Farinella.
  • A National Canadian Telecommunications company and Xyleme's joint win was announced on December 9, 2021.
  • Brandon Hall Group has also launched professional certifications for business and human capital management professionals to upskill themselves and gain credentials for career advancement.

Air Canada Exits Government of Canada Financial Support as Industry Recovery Continues

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Friday, November 19, 2021

MONTREAL, Nov. 19, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced that due to its improved liquidity position and ongoing recovery from the pandemic it is withdrawing from further Government of Canada financial support.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 19, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced that due to its improved liquidity position and ongoing recovery from the pandemic it is withdrawing from further Government of Canada financial support.
  • Air Canada also issued to the government about 14.6 million 10-year warrants for the purchase of an equal number of Air Canada shares, at a price of approximately $27.27 per share.
  • In January 2021, Air Canada received APEX's Diamond Status Certification for the Air Canada CleanCare+ biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only airline in Canada to attain the highest APEX ranking.
  • For more information, please visit: aircanada.com/media , follow Air Canada on Twitter and LinkedIn , and join Air Canada on Facebook .

Air Canada Announces Agreement by Unions and Pionairs to Repurpose the 2009 Pension Share Trust

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Friday, November 12, 2021

MONTREAL, Nov. 12, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced that its Canadian unions and the Air CanadaPionairs have agreed in principle to repurpose about 17.6 million Air Canada shares originally issued to a trust established in 2009.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 12, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced that its Canadian unions and the Air CanadaPionairs have agreed in principle to repurpose about 17.6 million Air Canada shares originally issued to a trust established in 2009.
  • Air Canada and its Canadian unions, namely ACPA, CALDA, CUPE, the IAMAW and Unifor, and its retirees' organization, the Air Canada Pionairs, worked together to help address this solvency deficit.
  • In return for their cooperation at that time, a total of 17,647,059 Air Canada Class B voting shares were issued to a share trust.
  • For more information, please visit: aircanada.com/media , follow Air Canada on Twitter and LinkedIn , and join Air Canada on Facebook .

NAFTA Baby Personal Care Industry Guide 2021 - Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The "Baby Personal Care North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide - Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Baby Personal Care North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide - Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The NAFTA Baby Personal Care industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information, including market share and market size (value and volume 2015-19, and forecast to 2024).
  • The baby personal care industry within the NAFTA countries had a total market value of $29,259.3 million in 2019.
  • Within the baby personal care industry, Mexico is the leading country among the NAFTA bloc, with market revenues of $21,595.9 million in 2019.

Binswanger Continues International Industrial Momentum With Sale of 2,600,000 SF of Oradel Industrial Complex in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

In late 2020, Binswanger was named exclusive agent to market the Oradel Industrial and Rail Park Portfolio.

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  • In late 2020, Binswanger was named exclusive agent to market the Oradel Industrial and Rail Park Portfolio.
  • Most deals like this, offering border access to the US market, border California, not Texas, said Luis Manuel Gerard, Chairman, Binswanger Mexico.
  • Oradels proximity to the NAFTA Highway affords international companies in Mexico more efficient access to customers on the eastern seaboard than California.
  • Oradel represents one of the most important Class-A industrial properties in Mexico.