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Russ August & Kabat Announces Its New Texas Office Location Headed By Former Clerk to Judge Albright

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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DALLAS, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Russ August & Kabat is pleased to announce the opening of its new Texas office space. Peter Tong will head the office.

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  • Russ August & Kabat is pleased to announce the opening of its new Texas office space.
  • DALLAS, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Russ August & Kabat is pleased to announce the opening of its new Texas office space.
  • "The firm is excited to expand into Texas with the opening of our Dallas office.
  • Peter Tong joined Russ August & Kabat as a partner after completing a clerkship with the Honorable Judge Alan D. Albright in the Western District of Texas.

Advisory panel report on federal research support system published

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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That is why in October 2022 , the government launched the Advisory Panel on the Federal Research Support System to provide independent, expert advice on the structure and governance of the federal system supporting research and talent.

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  • That is why in October 2022 , the government launched the Advisory Panel on the Federal Research Support System to provide independent, expert advice on the structure and governance of the federal system supporting research and talent.
  • That is why we requested this report by experts and will thoroughly consider the report's recommendations as we advance our efforts to strengthen the federal research support system."
  • – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    "The expert advisory panel has delivered a report with recommendations for a path forward in modernizing Canada's federal research support system.
  • – The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health
    The Advisory Panel on the Federal Research Support System was launched in October 2022 with seven members , including the Chair.

Government of Canada confirms support for Quebec's transition to net zero at Americana 2023

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, outlined the Government of Canada's support for a net-zero emissions economy in Quebec while speaking at Americana 2023, one of the largest environmental events in North America.

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  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, outlined the Government of Canada's support for a net-zero emissions economy in Quebec while speaking at Americana 2023, one of the largest environmental events in North America.
  • The Government of Canada is helping foster economic environmentalism through a range of policies, including the launch of the independent Net-Zero Advisory Body, to provide advice on the most likely pathways for Canada to reach net zero.
  • The Minister noted newly announced funding to support five new Quebec-based research projects selected by the Net-Zero Advisory Body to inform the Advisory Body's efforts.
  • By investing in clean technology and gathering insight on how to reach net zero, the Government of Canada is moving in the right direction to the ultimate destination of a clean and prosperous Canada.

Canada announces support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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Now, we are also taking steps to make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada to extend their stay.

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  • Now, we are also taking steps to make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada to extend their stay.
  • Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new immigration measures to support Turkish and Syrian temporary residents in Canada who may be unable to return home at this time due to the destruction caused by the earthquakes in the region.
  • An open work permit pathway will be made available for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada.
  • These measures will make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals who wish to extend their temporary status in Canada and to move between temporary streams.

Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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The PGWP Program allows international graduates to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work experience.

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  • The PGWP Program allows international graduates to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
  • Starting April 6, 2023, these measures will allow PGWP holders who wish to stay longer to opt in to a facilitative process to extend their work permit and will allow Canada to retain high-skilled talent.
  • Public policies previously adopted in 2021 and 2022 provided the opportunity for an additional work permit for those with expiring PGWPs.
  • At the end of 2022, more than 286,000 international graduates were in Canada with a valid post-graduation work permit.

Canada supports caribou conservation in Nunavut

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Partnerships and collaboration are essential to monitor and conserve the caribou herds across Nunavut's vast and varied landscapes and seascapes.

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  • Partnerships and collaboration are essential to monitor and conserve the caribou herds across Nunavut's vast and varied landscapes and seascapes.
  • The investment also supports ongoing engagement activities in communities throughout Nunavut in partnership with regional wildlife and hunting organizations.
  • Peary Caribou are the smallest of all caribou subspecies and are found farther north than other subspecies of caribou in Canada in the Arctic.
  • Dolphin and Union Caribou are found only in Canada and migrate twice annually between the mainland and Victoria Island.

WBE Canada secures funding from WES to fast track Women Entrepreneurs in corporate and government Supply Chains

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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"This International Women's Day, we're celebrating the incredible talent and achievements of women and the concrete action our government is taking to make sure every woman counts.

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  • "This International Women's Day, we're celebrating the incredible talent and achievements of women and the concrete action our government is taking to make sure every woman counts.
  • Time and again, Canadian women have proven themselves to be hard-working and dedicated entrepreneurs, yet many still face barriers to reaching their full entrepreneurship potential.
  • As announced by Minister Ng, the WES Ecosystem Fund focuses on supporting not-for-profit organizations who provide business support for women entrepreneurs to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Canada.
  • The fund prioritizes projects in areas of strength for women, as well as projects providing services to women entrepreneurs in rural and remote areas of the North.

Flushing Bank attends Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) Ribbon Cutting

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), attended the Manhattan Neighborhood Network Ribbon Cutting on March 15, 2023.

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  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), attended the Manhattan Neighborhood Network Ribbon Cutting on March 15, 2023.
  • This event marks the completion of the new office space located at 509 West 38th Street.
  • The bond was used to purchase and renovate the commercial condominiums located on the 3rd and 4th floors of 509 West 38th Street.
  • This new facility will allow MNN to continue our legacy of media inclusion and equity,” Dan Coughlin, MNN President & CEO.

Indian Minister Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurates Truecaller's new office in India

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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The office was virtually inaugurated by the Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

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  • The office was virtually inaugurated by the Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
  • The launch of the Bengaluru office marks a significant milestone in Truecaller's journey in India.
  • Since Truecallers entry in India a decade ago, Truecaller has today grown to 338 million monthly active users, of which about 246 million are from India.
  • While inaugurating the office, Hon'ble Minister of State, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Electronics, Information and Technology, Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, "office in India is representative of the growth of India as a trusted technology partner to the world.

Legacy Housing Corporation Names Max Africk as General Counsel

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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BEDFORD, Texas, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Housing Corporation (the "Company," NASDAQ: LEGH) announced today that Max Africk has joined the Company as General Counsel.

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  • BEDFORD, Texas, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Housing Corporation (the "Company," NASDAQ: LEGH) announced today that Max Africk has joined the Company as General Counsel.
  • Duncan Bates, Chief Executive Officer, stated: “I am excited for Max to join our team as General Counsel.
  • Mr. Africk (33) most recently served as an attorney at King & Spalding LLP, where his practice focused on complex commercial litigation.
  • Prior to joining King & Spalding, Mr. Africk served as an attorney at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Petrillo Klein & Boxer LLP.