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THE MÉTIS NATIONAL COUNCIL EXPRESSED CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR BILL C-53, PROVIDES UPDATE ON WORK OF EXPERT PANEL

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Ottawa, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Métis National Council (MNC) continues to publicly support Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

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  • Ottawa, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Métis National Council (MNC) continues to publicly support Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
  • President Caron will continue to support the Métis governments’ pursuit of Riel’s vision of self-government.
  • This bill lays the path for Section 35 based Treaties providing jurisdiction over internal matters of Métis governance, such as Métis citizenship, Métis elections, Métis government structures, and Métis child and family services.
  • Since 1983, the Métis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Métis Nation within Canada.

Prime Minister welcomes the new Speaker of the House of Commons

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed the election of the Honourable Greg Fergus as the new Speaker of the House of Commons.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed the election of the Honourable Greg Fergus as the new Speaker of the House of Commons.
  • Elected by fellow Members of Parliament through a secret ballot, the Speaker of the House of Commons oversees the sittings and proceedings of the House, maintaining order and decorum in the chamber, providing impartial interpretation of its rules, and defending the rights and privileges of its members.
  • The Honourable Greg Fergus is the 38th Speaker of the House of Commons.
  • The Speaker also oversees the House of Commons administration, serves as its spokesperson in its relations with the Senate, the Crown, and other bodies outside Parliament, and fulfills various ceremonial and diplomatic duties.

MS Canada celebrates the passage of the monumental Canada Disability Benefit Act

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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TORONTO, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MS Canada applauds the passage of the Canada Disability Benefit Act framework legislation to create a federal income benefit for Canadians who live with a disability.

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  • TORONTO, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MS Canada applauds the passage of the Canada Disability Benefit Act framework legislation to create a federal income benefit for Canadians who live with a disability.
  • The Canada Disability Benefit Act, Bill C-22, passed through the House of Commons and the Senate of Canada and today received Royal Assent, officially passing the bill into law.
  • In 2022, an MS Canada digital petition in support of the Canada Disability Benefit received close to 10,000 signatures within 24 hours of launch, signaling widespread support for the benefit.
  • A representative from MS Canada also testified during a Parliamentary committee study on the bill, securing a key change to include episodic disability under the definition of disability in the criteria that will be used to determine eligibility for the Canada Disability Benefit.

National Léger Survey Reveals Canadians’ Trail Use on the Rise in 2023

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Sunday, April 16, 2023
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MONTREAL, April 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new national Léger survey commissioned by Trans Canada Trail (TCT) confirms that Canadians’ trail use continues to increase.

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  • MONTREAL, April 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new national Léger survey commissioned by Trans Canada Trail (TCT) confirms that Canadians’ trail use continues to increase.
  • 70% of Canadians are concerned about the impact that the changing climate will have on their trail use and their enjoyment of trail activities.
  • We saw Canadians’ trail use increase significantly during the pandemic, and this data confirms that trail use will continue to rise.
  • With trail use on the rise, the return – when it comes to investing in trails and in destination development – is quite clear.

Workers Mobilize to Parliament Hill Urging Action on Polycrisis

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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OTTAWA, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hundreds of workers and labour leaders from across Canada are mobilizing to Parliament Hill today to sound the alarm about the mounting issues facing workers.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hundreds of workers and labour leaders from across Canada are mobilizing to Parliament Hill today to sound the alarm about the mounting issues facing workers.
  • At the same time, public services are being pushed to their limits and our care systems are in crisis.
  • Meanwhile workers’ rights are under attack as wealthy CEOs prioritize profits over workers’ well-being, and communities are still grappling with the effects of climate change,” added Bruske.
  • Promised anti-scab legislation will ensure a fairer bargaining process that can help unionized workers make gains that benefit all workers — if the legislation is strong enough.

Unifor federal lobby calls for worker-centered policies and action on affordability

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Lana Payne called for urgent action to address the affordability crisis and for enactment of policies that will bolster and support workers and their families as she outlined the union's 2023 federal budget priorities to start the union's lobby week.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Lana Payne called for urgent action to address the affordability crisis and for enactment of policies that will bolster and support workers and their families as she outlined the union's 2023 federal budget priorities to start the union's lobby week.
  • Payne spoke at a media conference alongside Len Poirier, Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer, Daniel Cloutier, Unifor Quebec Director and Matthew Green, NDP MP for Hamilton Centre.
  • "These are challenging times for workers, who are dealing with economic uncertainty and the continued impact of the pandemic.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Organizations for Health Action Announce Fall Policy Priorities

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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"Organizations for Health Action (HEAL), represent the interests of 40 national health organizations who represent thousands of healthcare professionals across Canada," began Alison Dantas, Co-Chair of HEAL.

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  • "Organizations for Health Action (HEAL), represent the interests of 40 national health organizations who represent thousands of healthcare professionals across Canada," began Alison Dantas, Co-Chair of HEAL.
  • The four integral policy recommendations HEAL will promote this Fall are:
    To address the current labour shortage in the healthcare sector, we are recommending that the federal government fund and provide leadership to a regionalized national Health Human Resource Plan, including health providers working in the public and private sectors, to meet population health needs.
  • Organizations for Health Action (HEAL) is a coalition of 40 national health organizations dedicated to improving the health of Canadians and the quality of care they receive.
  • Our members are professional associations of regulated healthcare providers and organizations of health charities that provide a range of healthcare services across Canada.

Fraser Valley real estate market continues to stabilize heading into fall season

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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In September, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 897 sales on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS), a decrease of 11.8 per cent compared to last month and a 51.9 per cent decrease compared to this time last year.

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  • In September, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 897 sales on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS), a decrease of 11.8 per cent compared to last month and a 51.9 per cent decrease compared to this time last year.
  • Theres no question that interest rates continue to be a primary factor in the market trends over the past six months or so, said Sandra Benz, President of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.
  • Adequate supply is a key underpinning of a vibrant and equitable housing market not just in the Fraser Valley, but throughout the province.
  • The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board is an association of 4,895 real estate professionals who live and work in the BC communities of Abbotsford, Langley, Mission, North Delta, Surrey, and White Rock.

Canadian aid organizations demand government action on Afghanistan sanctions

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - A coalition of leading Canadian aid organizations will be extending the Aid for Afghanistan Campaign following the Government of Canada's disheartening lack of urgency in acting to remove the barriers so lifesaving humanitarian assistancecan immediately reachthe people of Afghanistan.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - A coalition of leading Canadian aid organizations will be extending the Aid for Afghanistan Campaign following the Government of Canada's disheartening lack of urgency in acting to remove the barriers so lifesaving humanitarian assistancecan immediately reachthe people of Afghanistan.
  • The coalition continues to maintain an open and constructive dialogue with the Government of Canada and understands the complexities and challenges regarding Afghanistan.
  • To re-instate critical humanitarian aid and save countless lives in Afghanistan, Canadian aid organizations are urgingthe Ministersof Justice, Public Safety, Foreign Affairs and International Development to put into action the findings of the House of Commons Special Committee on Afghanistan and to address the following:
    Revise the Sanctions Regulations to clarify the inapplicability of sanctions to humanitarian assistance and lifesaving aid and align with steps taken by other G7 nations such as Australia.
  • More than 8,000 Canadians who have shown their support for the campaign, the coalition of aid organizations, and the Afghan community demand that the Government of Canada take immediate action for the people in Afghanistan.

Introducing Metavault.Trade, the Next Generation DEX

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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