Honorifics

New high commissioners and ambassadors welcomed to Canada

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Monday, March 29, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, March 29, 2021 /CNW/ - His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed two new high commissioners and five new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony on Monday, March 29, 2021.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 29, 2021 /CNW/ - His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed two new high commissioners and five new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony on Monday, March 29, 2021.
  • The following new high commissioners and ambassadors presented their credentials:
    New high commissioners and ambassadors, along with their families, are normally welcomed to Canada at a ceremony at Rideau Hall.To protect the health and safety of all participants, the presentations are currently taking place virtually.
  • A key responsibility of the governor general is to represent Canada at home and abroad.
  • The governor general must officially welcome to Canada both high commissioners from countries of which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is not the head of State and ambassadors before they can carry out their duties.

Administrator welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

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Monday, March 22, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, March 22, 2021 /CNW/ - His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed one high commissioner and four new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony on Monday, March 22, 2021.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 22, 2021 /CNW/ - His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed one high commissioner and four new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony on Monday, March 22, 2021.
  • A key responsibility of the governor general is to represent Canada at home and abroad.
  • The governor general must officially welcome each high commissioner and ambassador to Canada before they can carry out their duties.
  • A high commissioner represents a country of which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the head of State.

Governor General Welcomes New Heads of Mission during Virtual Ceremony

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 13, 2020 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of six new heads of mission during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 13, 2020 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of six new heads of mission during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
  • The following new heads of mission presented their credentials:
    To ensure the health and safety of the new heads of mission, their families and government officials, the format of these presentationswhich usually occur in person at Rideau Hallhas been adapted to take place virtually.
  • Upon their arrival in Canada, and before they can carry out their duties as heads of mission, new ambassadors, as well as new high commissioners of countries for which Her Majesty QueenElizabeth II is not head of State, must be officially welcomed by the governor general of Canada.
  • Photos of the virtual ceremony can be provided for publication upon request.

Katherine P. Taylor, MD, Ph.D., is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, September 18, 2020

As a distinguished family practitioner, Dr. Taylor has garnered six years of vast knowledge and professional experience in the medical field.

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  • As a distinguished family practitioner, Dr. Taylor has garnered six years of vast knowledge and professional experience in the medical field.
  • Before the beginning of her medical career, Dr. Taylor earned her BS, MS, and Ph.D. in electrical engineering all from Georgia Tech.
  • To further her education, she went on to complete her Family Practice residency at Floyd Medical Center (Rome, GA).
  • In recognition of her contributions to the medical field, Dr. Taylor is an awardee of 2020 Top Doctor.

Mayors to President Trump: Cities Need Direct Financial Assistance Now

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter to President Donald Trump, reiterating a previous request for $250 billion in urgently needed direct, flexible assistance for cities of all sizes.

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  • Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter to President Donald Trump, reiterating a previous request for $250 billion in urgently needed direct, flexible assistance for cities of all sizes.
  • Led by USCM President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, and the organization's leadership, USCM Vice President Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and USCM Second Vice President Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez, 290 mayors signed the letter.
  • To date, just 38 American cities have qualified for any direct aid, and those that did qualify are unable to use those resources to offset pandemic-driven budget shortfalls.
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors--The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Governor General Welcomes New Heads of Mission in Virtual Ceremony

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Monday, July 20, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, July 20, 2020 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of two new heads of mission during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 20, 2020 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of two new heads of mission during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
  • The following new heads of mission presented their credentials:
    To ensure the health and safety of the new heads of mission, their families and government officials, the format of these presentations which usually occur in person at Rideau Hall was adapted to take place virtually.
  • Upon their arrival in Canada, and before they can carry out their duties as heads of mission, new ambassadors, as well as new high commissioners of countries for which Her Majesty QueenElizabeth II is not head of State, must be officially welcomed by the governor general of Canada.
  • Photos of the virtual ceremony can be provided for publication upon request.

Khawaja Holdings Begins Expansion After Success in Indian Market

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Saturday, June 20, 2020

Khawaja Holdings , a multinational holding company, plans to expand its operations in the Indian market by providing its services to new industries.

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  • Khawaja Holdings , a multinational holding company, plans to expand its operations in the Indian market by providing its services to new industries.
  • Khawaja Holdings is owned by an Indian dynasty family and led by its heir, Ahmad Khawaja.
  • Ahmad Khawaja and Khawaja Holdings plan to immediately explore other industries apart from real estate and take on new investments/partnerships.
  • Khawaja Holdings is a multinational holding company with operations and plans for expansion in nearly every continent.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Nationwide Protests

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Saturday, May 30, 2020

Mayors are united in the condemnation of the brutality and discrimination that black Americans continue to experience day after day, year after year in this country.

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  • Mayors are united in the condemnation of the brutality and discrimination that black Americans continue to experience day after day, year after year in this country.
  • In the last few days we have seen leadership from mayors, police chiefs and citizens alike.
  • Mayors will be a force for uniting this country in pursuit of that mission."
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors--The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Pasha Brands Announces Name Change

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pasha Brands Ltd. (the Company or Pasha) (CSE: CRFT) (OTC:CRFTF) (FSE:ZZD1) announces that pursuant to a directors resolution, it will change its name to BC Craft Supply Co. Ltd.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pasha Brands Ltd. (the Company or Pasha) (CSE: CRFT) (OTC:CRFTF) (FSE:ZZD1) announces that pursuant to a directors resolution, it will change its name to BC Craft Supply Co. Ltd.
  • The CUSIP number assigned to Pashas shares following the name change is 07335D102 (ISIN: CA07335D1024).
  • No action is required to be taken by shareholders with respect to the name change.
  • Outstanding share and warrant certificates are not affected by the name change and do not need to be exchanged.

Pasha Reconstitutes Board of Directors

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Friday, March 27, 2020

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pasha Brands Ltd. (the Company or Pasha) (CSE: CRFT) (OTC:CRFTF) (FSE:ZZD) is pleased to announce that is has appointed Mathew Watters and Kevin Taylor to its board of directors.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pasha Brands Ltd. (the Company or Pasha) (CSE: CRFT) (OTC:CRFTF) (FSE:ZZD) is pleased to announce that is has appointed Mathew Watters and Kevin Taylor to its board of directors.
  • Following the appointments, the new board now consists of Patrick Brauckmann, Kevin Taylor and Matthew Watters.
  • In the interim, Patrick Brauckmann will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer, and Theo Van Der Linde will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Kevin Taylor is a seasoned executive with 30 years of operating experience in Fortune 500 companies throughout North and South America.