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ACEC-BC Announces Release of Provincial Government Standard Architectural and Engineering Contracts

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The contracts - based on national standard form agreements - support fairness, transparency, and efficiency for architectural and engineering consultants and government.

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  • The contracts - based on national standard form agreements - support fairness, transparency, and efficiency for architectural and engineering consultants and government.
  • The resulting contracts are expected to support fairness, transparency, and efficiency in contracting architectural and engineering consultants.
  • Architectural Agreement - The new standard architectural agreement is based on RAIC Doc 6 2022.
  • "The release of standard form contracts is a significant outcome for design consulting firms of all sizes.

Canadian Association for Long Term Care strengthens resources to support personal care providers

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

OTTAWA, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC) proudly shares the on-going work to advance the National Occupational Standard (NOS) for Personal Care Providers (NOS), as part of the wider stewardship initiative it is currently undertaking.

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC) proudly shares the on-going work to advance the National Occupational Standard (NOS) for Personal Care Providers (NOS), as part of the wider stewardship initiative it is currently undertaking.
  • As part of the stewardship, a dedicated website designed to engage audiences like personal care providers, educators and employers has been launched.
  • “The work of personal care providers in long-term care is incredibly important and represents the largest group of employees in long-term care homes.
  • Personal care providers are mostly unregulated workers known by over 60 different job titles across Canada including personal support workers, continuing care assistants, health care aides, and resident care workers.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® installs 2024 Leadership team

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Monday, November 20, 2023

has installed its 2024 Leadership Team.

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  • has installed its 2024 Leadership Team.
  • At the national level, Barker has been active with the National Association of REALTORS®' Board of Directors since 2012.
  • She then was 2008 and 2015 president of that local Association, which merged with the Fresno Association of REALTORS® in 2016.
  • At the state level, Peterson has served as a State Director for the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® since 2001.

Optimizing Return to Work through Successful Early Intervention

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Individuals and employers supported through this initiative can expect compassionate and professional assistance in identifying concrete options designed to successfully maintain employment for the disabled individual whenever possible.

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  • Individuals and employers supported through this initiative can expect compassionate and professional assistance in identifying concrete options designed to successfully maintain employment for the disabled individual whenever possible.
  • Individuals and employers supported through this initiative can expect compassionate and professional assistance in identifying concrete options designed to successfully maintain employment for the disabled individual whenever possible.
  • This could include the provision of direct health care support such as occupational therapy or physiotherapy services, etc., as well as assistive technology or ergonomic solutions amongst other options.
  • For additional details as they become available, please monitor the NIDMAR website as follows: www.nidmar.ca

Government of Canada supports seniors in Long Term Care by helping to ensure they access safe and quality care

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

On February 7, 2023, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $198.6 billion over 10 years to improve health care services for Canadians.

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  • On February 7, 2023, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $198.6 billion over 10 years to improve health care services for Canadians.
  • Helping Canadians age with dignity, closer to home, with access to home care or safe long-term care (LTC) remains a priority.
  • Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors, reiterated the Government's commitment to help ensure quality, safe and respectful care for seniors in LTC homes across Canada.
  • "All seniors deserve to live in dignity with access to home care or safe and quality care in a long-term care facility.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® installs 2023 Leadership team

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Monday, November 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (C.A.R.)

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (C.A.R.)
  • At the local level, she served as the 2014 President of the Bay East Association of REALTORS.
  • She then was 2008 and 2015 president of that local Association, which merged with the Fresno Association of REALTORS in 2016.
  • At the local level, Ozur served as the 2010 and 2011 president of California Desert Association of REALTORS and as secretary of Greater Palm Springs Association of REALTORSfrom 2015-2018.

Public Review of Proposed National Occupational Standard for Cybersecurity Workforce

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

The draft national standard, CAN/CIOSC 112- National Occupational Standard for Cybersecurity Workforce , will be available on the CIO Strategy Council website until October 21st 2022.

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  • The draft national standard, CAN/CIOSC 112- National Occupational Standard for Cybersecurity Workforce , will be available on the CIO Strategy Council website until October 21st 2022.
  • After the public review period closes, Technical Committee 3: Digital Skills will review and disposition all comments received.
  • You are invited to comment on the proposed National Standard of Canada that will help support the future of the digital economy.
  • It will outline a framework for describing the national occupational standards for core cybersecurity work for the Canadian labour market and will positively affect the lives of connected Canadians.

USC Consulting Group Strikes Gold in Its Mining & Metals Practice with Seasoned New Hire

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eureka! Global operations management firm USC Consulting Group (USCCG) bolsters its Mining & Metals vertical by hiring seasoned mining professional Hratch Jabrayan. Well known in the Mining & Metals industry, Hratch strengthens an already robust M&M division at the consulting firm.

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  • Global operations management firm USC Consulting Group (USCCG) bolsters its Mining & Metals vertical by hiring seasoned mining professional Hratch Jabrayan.
  • Well known in the Mining & Metals industry, Hratch strengthens an already robust M&M division at the consulting firm.
  • Hratch will oversee USCCG's Mining and Metals division globally where he will support current and new clients in achieving excellence in execution.
  • USC Consulting Group (USCCG) is an operations management consulting firm helping clients improve performance relative to earnings with a focus on operational excellence.

Toronto Police Association Responds to Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Review Released by Toronto Police Service

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

TORONTO, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to a report released by the Toronto Police Service regarding Workplace Harassment and Discrimination, the Toronto Police Association continues to take action and do its part to support members and advocate for meaningful changes in policing.

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  • TORONTO, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to a report released by the Toronto Police Service regarding Workplace Harassment and Discrimination, the Toronto Police Association continues to take action and do its part to support members and advocate for meaningful changes in policing.
  • The Toronto Police Association has long held the position that harassment or discrimination, on any basis, is inappropriate and toxic to the workplace.
  • Recognizing that workplace harassment and discrimination are issues that extend beyond policing in Toronto, the Toronto Police Association will add the topic to its fall meeting of the Big 10.
  • The Toronto Police Association represents approximately 8,000 full-time and part-time uniform and civilian members of the Toronto Police Service.

A Statement about Race-based Data from the Toronto Police Association

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The findings will be presented at the meeting of the Toronto Police Services Board on June 22, 2022.

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  • The findings will be presented at the meeting of the Toronto Police Services Board on June 22, 2022.
  • Societal failures tend to fall at the feet of officers who police where and when they are directed.
  • Our Toronto Police Association members have the heaviest oversight of any profession in the country.
  • To be clear, the Toronto Police Association condemns any form of racism, in any aspect of policing, and so do our members.