CCSA

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Scott Elliott to its Board of Directors

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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“Scott is known for his efforts in tackling substance use health issues and finding unique, powerful solutions.

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  • “Scott is known for his efforts in tackling substance use health issues and finding unique, powerful solutions.
  • Mr. Elliott is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dr. Peter Centre in Vancouver, B.C.
  • The Centre provides clinical, social and psychological support to marginalized community members living with HIV, complex medical conditions, mental illness, and substance use and addictions.
  • “People in Canada will benefit from Scott’s understanding of community building and the diverse experiences across substance use health.”
    Mr. Elliott joins 12 other directors to complete CCSA’s volunteer Board of Directors.

Statement by Dr. Alexander Caudarella on the creation of the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence in Alberta

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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As many know, the mental health and substance use landscape in Canada is diverse.

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  • As many know, the mental health and substance use landscape in Canada is diverse.
  • Regional and community differences result in community-specific challenges and should lead to evidence-based, community-specific solutions that are informed and delivered by the people who live there.
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    CCSA was created by Parliament to provide national leadership to address substance use in Canada.
  • The views of CCSA do not necessarily represent the views of the Government of Canada.

Government of Canada announces appointment to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Scott Elliott is appointed as a Director of the CCSA Board of Directors, for a term of three years.

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  • Scott Elliott is appointed as a Director of the CCSA Board of Directors, for a term of three years.
  • He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Dr. Peter Centre (DPC) in Vancouver, British Columbia.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates to best serve the interests of Canadians.
  • "I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Elliott to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction.

CCSA to Use AuditSoft for All COR Audits

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The Continuing Care Safety Association (CCSA), a trusted leader for health, safety and wellness in Alberta's continuing care sector, will use AuditSoft for all Certificate of Recognition (COR) audits as of today.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The Continuing Care Safety Association (CCSA), a trusted leader for health, safety and wellness in Alberta's continuing care sector, will use AuditSoft for all Certificate of Recognition (COR) audits as of today.
  • AuditSoft, Canada's most trusted COR auditing software, is already used by many auditors with CCSA.
  • Moving forwards, every COR audit with the CCSA will be carried out and submitted via AuditSoft's software.
  • "We are thrilled to be working with CCSA to help them streamline the COR auditing process, and unlock greater value from their program," said Peter Spence, VP of Partnerships at AuditSoft.

State Leaders Join Dimension Renewable Energy to Celebrate Virginia’s First Shared Solar Projects

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231120611851/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231120611851/en/
    The project, called Waynesboro Bridge Solar, is one of 12 solar facilities developed, owned, and operated by Dimension that will be first to go live under the state’s shared solar program.
  • Unlike utility scale or rooftop solar, shared solar, or community solar, allows renters, small businesses, and homeowners who lack adequate roof space or cannot afford their own solar panels to subscribe to the shared solar facility, and lower their electric bills.
  • CHP is an affordable housing provider that partners with Dimension to offer “CHP Solar Savings,” a shared solar subscription available exclusively to their residents.
  • “Shared Solar is launching with the completion of these projects and the thousands of households they will serve, but we need legislative action to bring Shared Solar to more Virginians.

ZTE hosts 5G Summit & User Congress 2023 in Thailand, unveiling the digital future with the theme "Embrace the Digital Nexus"

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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BANGKOK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, has inaugurated its annual 5G Summit & User Congress 2023 in Thailand.

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  • BANGKOK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, has inaugurated its annual 5G Summit & User Congress 2023 in Thailand.
  • The digital force uplifts all industries, propelling human civilization to break barriers and ascend in these transformative times continuously.
  • John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., said, "5G networks, 5G Advanced, and the technologies they enable, will revolutionize the world.
  • In the "Wireless Everything" area, ZTE demonstrated strategies to modernize existing 4G networks for future 5G success.

ZTE hosts 5G Summit & User Congress 2023 in Thailand, unveiling the digital future with the theme "Embrace the Digital Nexus"

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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BANGKOK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, has inaugurated its annual 5G Summit & User Congress 2023 in Thailand.

Key Points: 
  • BANGKOK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, has inaugurated its annual 5G Summit & User Congress 2023 in Thailand.
  • The digital force uplifts all industries, propelling human civilization to break barriers and ascend in these transformative times continuously.
  • John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., said, "5G networks, 5G Advanced, and the technologies they enable, will revolutionize the world.
  • In the "Wireless Everything" area, ZTE demonstrated strategies to modernize existing 4G networks for future 5G success.

Enghouse Delivers New IPTV Service to Saskatchewan Community

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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MARKHAM, ON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Enghouse Networks today announced it has delivered its new IPTV service to Île-à-la-Crosse Communications Society Inc. (ICSI) in Saskatchewan, Canada.

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  • MARKHAM, ON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Enghouse Networks today announced it has delivered its new IPTV service to Île-à-la-Crosse Communications Society Inc. (ICSI) in Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • In August 2023 Enghouse was approached by ICSI, which provides TV services in northwestern Saskatchewan.
  • The signal provider for their cable TV service planned to shut down the service in six weeks for economic reasons, and ICSI needed an alternative solution immediately.
  • "We had a tight timeline and evacuations because of wildfires to manage, but ICSI, CCSA, and Enghouse combined to achieve what seemed impossible".

Enghouse Delivers New IPTV Service to Saskatchewan Community

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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MARKHAM, ON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enghouse Networks today announced it has delivered its new IPTV service to Île-à-la-Crosse Communications Society Inc. (ICSI) in Saskatchewan, Canada. The service was created and launched despite wildfires that have threatened telecommunications infrastructure throughout the region.

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  • MARKHAM, ON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enghouse Networks today announced it has delivered its new IPTV service to Île-à-la-Crosse Communications Society Inc. (ICSI) in Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • In August 2023 Enghouse was approached by ICSI, which provides TV services in northwestern Saskatchewan.
  • The signal provider for their cable TV service planned to shut down the service in six weeks for economic reasons, and ICSI needed an alternative solution immediately.
  • "We had a tight timeline and evacuations because of wildfires to manage, but ICSI, CCSA, and Enghouse combined to achieve what seemed impossible".

Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and PEI Premier to Speak at National Family and Prevention Summit Dinner

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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OTTAWA, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being are pleased to announce that the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of PEI, will be speaking at a dinner to kick off the National Family and Prevention Summit in Charlottetown, PEI, on Thurs., Oct. 12.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being are pleased to announce that the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of PEI, will be speaking at a dinner to kick off the National Family and Prevention Summit in Charlottetown, PEI, on Thurs., Oct. 12.
  • Taking place on Fri., Oct. 13, the summit is part of a series entitled Strategies to End Substance Use Crises.
  • The summits are designed to develop tangible short-term deliverables, such as specific calls to action and recommendations to guide governments at all levels.
  • “We know how closely intertwined mental health and substance use issues are and the critical role family can play in preventing harm,” said Karen Cumberland, Executive Director of the Alliance.