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BlackBerry Officially Opens Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Malaysia

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

CYBERJAYA, Malaysia, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) officially opened a world-class Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Kuala Lumpur today at a ceremony officiated by Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, The Honorable Mary Ng, and BlackBerry CEO, John Giamatteo. The new CCoE will deliver exceptional cybersecurity training and cyber threat intelligence to help Malaysia and partners in the region better prevent, deter, and respond to cyber threats facing governments and organizations in the Indo-Pacific region.

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New BlackBerry Cybersecurity Curriculum marks major milestone in the company's long-term deal with the Government of Malaysia, establishing the nation as a regional hub of excellence
CYBERJAYA, Malaysia, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) officially opened a world-class Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Kuala Lumpur today at a ceremony officiated by Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, The Honorable Mary Ng, and BlackBerry CEO, John Giamatteo.
The company also announced its new BlackBerry Cybersecurity Curriculum is now available for the first time through the new facility, offering a wide range of globally recognized course offerings and certifications to help grow a skilled cybersecurity workforce and ecosystem in Malaysia and the region.
The new Cybersecurity Center of Excellence stands as a testament to how nations and technology leaders can work together to address the dual challenge of cybercrime and skills shortages.
For more information on the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and the courses available, please visit here .

Government of Canada tabled its response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts report on emergency management in First Nations communities

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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On March 22, 2024, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, tabled the Government of Canada's response to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts' report titled Report 8, Emergency Management in First Nations communities – Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2022 Reports 5 to 8 of the Auditor General of Canada.

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On March 22, 2024, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, tabled the Government of Canada's response to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts' report titled Report 8, Emergency Management in First Nations communities – Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2022 Reports 5 to 8 of the Auditor General of Canada.
In doing so, Minister Hajdu tabled actions the government will take to implement the recommendations, in partnership with First Nations.
To that end, a steering committee comprised of First Nation emergency management experts was formed in October 2023 in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations.
We will continue to work alongside First Nations to support the health, safety and well-being of their communities, and to enhance their emergency management capacity.

Cronos Group Inc. Ontario Securities Class Action Notice

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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Toronto, March 25, 2024 – Important legal notice authorized by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice about a securities class action.

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Toronto, March 25, 2024 – Important legal notice authorized by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice about a securities class action.
Class members who want to participate in the Ontario Cronos Class Action are automatically included and need not do anything at this time.
Class members who do not want to be bound by the outcome of the Ontario Cronos Class Action must "opt-out", meaning that they must exclude themselves from the Ontario Cronos Class Action.
You can contact the lawyers representing the plaintiff in the Ontario Cronos Class Action by emailing [email protected] or calling (647) 969-4472.

Regional parks in British Columbia's Central Okanagan join Canada's national conservation network, conserving nature and combatting climate change

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Regional District of Central Okanagan in British Columbia for its contribution to biodiversity conservation in Canada.

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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Regional District of Central Okanagan in British Columbia for its contribution to biodiversity conservation in Canada.
The Regional District has officially recognized 25 regional parks as part of Canada's national conservation network, further solidifying the Regional District of Central Okanagan's commitment to nature conservation.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is a trailblazer for reporting its locally protected and conserved areas directly in the national database.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is one of 27 regional districts, a government structure unique to the province of British Columbia.

Government of Canada Tables Final Report of the Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ - In 2018, the Government of Canada introduced the Cannabis Act , which put into place a legal framework that takes a comprehensive public health approach to cannabis.

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OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ - In 2018, the Government of Canada introduced the Cannabis Act , which put into place a legal framework that takes a comprehensive public health approach to cannabis.
In accordance with the Act, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health and the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health released the final report of the Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act.
This final report is the result of the extensive work conducted by the independent Expert Panel, chaired by Morris Rosenberg, that led the review over the last 18 months.
"I would like to thank Chair Rosenberg and the members of the Expert Panel for their enormous effort and dedication in leading the first-ever Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act.

Government of Canada appoints interim Chief Statistician

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the appointment of André Loranger as interim Chief Statistician of Canada, replacing Anil Arora, who retires on March 31.

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Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the appointment of André Loranger as interim Chief Statistician of Canada, replacing Anil Arora, who retires on March 31.
Mr. Loranger will remain in this role for six months, until the current process to appoint a new Chief Statistician of Canada is completed.
I am confident that André Loranger will fulfill the role of interim Chief Statistician as the Government of Canada seeks to fill this important position on a permanent basis.
– Anil Arora, outgoing Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada
Mr. Loranger holds a Master of Arts (Economics) degree from Ottawa University.

Minister Champagne wraps up his participation at G7 meeting of industry, technology and digital ministers in Italy

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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Artificial intelligence (AI) was prominent in the discussions, with a particular focus on its safe, secure and responsible development, deployment and use.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) was prominent in the discussions, with a particular focus on its safe, secure and responsible development, deployment and use.
Minister Champagne reiterated Canada's position that building trust in so-called frontier technologies is key to its adoption and use by both consumers and businesses.
The G7 ministers agreed to support the adoption of AI by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to help make their business processes more effective and efficient.
Canada will also continue to work alongside its G7 partners and other industrialized democracies to make our supply chains more resilient."

Keeping Canadians safe and tracking severe weather: Government of Canada completes 33 state-of-the-art radar modernization projects across Canada

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Friday, March 15, 2024

That is why, since 2016, Canada has invested $180.4 million to install 32 state-of-the-art weather radars, and one training radar, across Canada.

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That is why, since 2016, Canada has invested $180.4 million to install 32 state-of-the-art weather radars, and one training radar, across Canada.
Weather radars are the primary tool used by our meteorologists to issue more precise and timely severe weather warnings.
Investing in radars that are resilient and contemporary is not just a necessity, it's a cornerstone in keeping Canadians safe."
The Government of Canada released its first National Adaptation Strategy on June 27, 2023, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

English River First Nation and the Government of Canada sign agreement on Canada's failure to uphold the cows and ploughs promise in Treaty 10

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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The members of English River First Nation voted to accept the settlement agreement on October 13, 2023.

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The members of English River First Nation voted to accept the settlement agreement on October 13, 2023.
This settlement agreement is an important step to improve the economic and labour resources for English River's present and future generations.
"English River First Nation has waited over a century for Canada to live up to its promises in Treaty 10.
Canada failed to uphold the cows and ploughs promise in Treaty 10 and acted without considering the economic and historical implications.

Government of Canada announces funding to study potential for radicalization to violence across gaming platforms

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

It will aim to provide a more comprehensive understanding of potentially harmful socialization processes on gaming and gaming-adjacent platforms.

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It will aim to provide a more comprehensive understanding of potentially harmful socialization processes on gaming and gaming-adjacent platforms.
This investment is made through Public Safety's Community Resilience Fund (CRF), which supports partnerships and innovation in countering radicalization to violence.
Our project partners look forward to strengthening Canada's resilience by contributing to violence prevention strategies, especially tailored for gaming spaces."
The Extremism and Gaming Research Network is a leading international initiative researching the nexus between extremism and gaming, while implementing activities that tackle the misuse of video games and gaming platforms by extremist actors.