Osler

Calgary's economy in 2024: resiliency driven by population growth, commodities and consumer spending

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

"To future-proof our city, we must be proactive in understanding the economic dynamics that impact us," stated Jyoti Gondek, Mayor of Calgary.

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  • "To future-proof our city, we must be proactive in understanding the economic dynamics that impact us," stated Jyoti Gondek, Mayor of Calgary.
  • By coming together to explore what's in store for 2024, we are taking an essential step to secure a prosperous future for our city."
  • This will be based on new, preliminary research findings of these perceptions, which will be revealed at the event.
  • "Diversification of our local businesses and industry sectors is pivotal to the sustainable growth of Alberta and Calgary's economy.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court of Appeal

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Friday, June 23, 2023

The Honourable Monica Biringer, a Judge of the Tax Court of Canada, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal.

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  • The Honourable Monica Biringer, a Judge of the Tax Court of Canada, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal.
  • I am confident she will serve Canadians well as a member of the Federal Court of Appeal."
  • At the time of her appointment to the Tax Court of Canada, Justice Biringer was practising tax law at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • John C. Cotter, Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto, is appointed an associate judge of the Federal Court.
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Osler's market-leading emerging companies practice gains strength with the addition of two leading partners in Montréal

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Christian Jacques specializes in venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions for high growth emerging companies while Jean-Nicolas Delage specializes in intellectual property strategy for high growth and emerging technology companies.

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  • Christian Jacques specializes in venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions for high growth emerging companies while Jean-Nicolas Delage specializes in intellectual property strategy for high growth and emerging technology companies.
  • Jean-Nicolas has over 25 years of experience working with emerging and high growth companies and their investors on intellectual property issues and transactions.
  • They have been instrumental in building out Montréal's modern startup ecosystem," says Chad Bayne, partner, and Co-Chair of Osler's Emerging and High Growth Companies Group.
  • Osler has the leading emerging and high growth companies practice in Canada.

Osler recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2023)

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

"We are honoured to be recognized by Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the commitment we have made as a firm to making Osler a welcoming and supportive workplace for all."

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  • "We are honoured to be recognized by Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the commitment we have made as a firm to making Osler a welcoming and supportive workplace for all."
  • Osler was recognized by Canada's Best Diversity Employers for our internal and external diversity initiatives including our Legal Professional Resource Groups.
  • Driven by our people and supported by leadership, these groups include the Osler Asia-Pacific Affinity Network, Osler Black Lawyer's Network, Osler Pride Network, Osler South Asian Network and the Osler Women Lawyers' Network and our Regional Diversity Committees in Calgary, Montréal and Vancouver.
  • To learn more about the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion, read the seventh annual Diversity at Osler: 2022 Year in Review .

Reputational Risk is a Growing Priority, but the Service Focus Remains Overwhelmingly on Remediation, According to ALM's New Pacesetter Report

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New analysis from Law.com Compass Pacesetter Research, previously known as ALM Intelligence Pacesetter Research, has found that the number of reputational risk management-related services has continued to climb since the pandemic and the resulting global political and economic volatility, underscored by the rise of social media. Furthermore, stakeholders are increasingly holding organizations more accountable for their conduct. The service emphasis among innovators in professional services has moved toward a more proactive approach. This is achieved by incorporating reputation risk into a more holistic, enterprise-wide risk management strategy.

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  • This is achieved by incorporating reputation risk into a more holistic, enterprise-wide risk management strategy.
  • "Reputational risk, a risk grounded in perception, has involuntarily become a growing priority for organizations," said Ruth Sierra, Analyst, Law.com Compass Pacesetter Research.
  • "Professional services providers are predominately remediation-focused, with only a limited number of Innovators offering strategic, proactive-focused approaches to reputational risk."
  • To learn more about the reputational risk research or obtain the full version of the report, go to: https://www.alm.com/intelligence/pacesetter-research-2/reputational-risk/ .

Wildix to Exhibit at MSP EXPO Florida 2023

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Wildix , the first UC&C company 100% focused on sales, announced today that it will be showcasing its UC solutions at MSP EXPO , held February 14-17, 2023, at the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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  • Wildix , the first UC&C company 100% focused on sales, announced today that it will be showcasing its UC solutions at MSP EXPO , held February 14-17, 2023, at the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
  • Collocated with ITEXPO , #TECHSUPERSHOW MSP EXPO is The Premier Conference and Networking Summit for MSPs - where MSP business owners and technology specialists share strategies to grow their managed services businesses.
  • Meet Wildix at MSP EXPO at booth #611 to learn more about Wildix’s strategy for UCaaS.
  • For the latest MSP EXPO news, updates and information follow the event on Twitter at @MSPEXPO .

PyroGenesis Ranks 7th on Deloitte Canada’s Prestigious Clean Technology list as part of the 2022 Technology Fast 50™ Awards

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

As such, in recognition of being one of Canadas top clean tech innovators providing processes, goods, or services that reduce environmental impact, Deloitte has ranked PyroGenesis 7 th on its Clean Technology list as part of the Technology Fast 50 award .

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  • As such, in recognition of being one of Canadas top clean tech innovators providing processes, goods, or services that reduce environmental impact, Deloitte has ranked PyroGenesis 7 th on its Clean Technology list as part of the Technology Fast 50 award .
  • PyroGenesis ranked 7th, with a 518% in revenue growth from 2018 to 2021, on this prestigious list.
  • The Technology Fast 50 list runs alongside the broader Deloitte North American Technology Fast 500 list, with Fast 50 winners automatically eligible for this elite ranking.
  • The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program is Canadas pre-eminent technology awards program.

Osler Diagnostics Raises $85 Million in Series C Financing

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Oxford, UK 7th November 2022:

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  • Oxford, UK 7th November 2022:
    Osler Diagnostics (Osler), a medical diagnostic company aiming to transform global healthcare by providing lab-quality diagnostic testing to anyone, anywhere, at any time, today announced that it has raised $85 million in a Series C financing.
  • This investment will support Osler in advancing its breakthrough Osler Origin product through regulatory activities, and towards market launch.
  • Connor Campbell, Co-Founder and CEO of Osler Diagnostics, said: The Osler Origin platform has the potential to transform healthcare by enabling anyone, anywhere, to access, understand, and act on their healthcare information.
  • Osler has developed the Osler Origin a 'portable lab' that can provide lab-quality diagnostics to anyone, anywhere, at any time.

William Osler Health System in Canada scales into an enterprise imaging agreement with Sectra

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

LINKPING, Sweden, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Linkping, Sweden and Mississauga, ON November 3, 2022 International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) and William Osler Health System (Osler) have signed a contract to expand their orthopaedic solution to include radiology imaging, breast imaging, and Sectra's vendor-neutral archive (VNA), scaling into a new enterprise imaging agreement.

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  • LINKPING, Sweden, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Linkping, Sweden and Mississauga, ON November 3, 2022 International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) and William Osler Health System (Osler) have signed a contract to expand their orthopaedic solution to include radiology imaging, breast imaging, and Sectra's vendor-neutral archive (VNA), scaling into a new enterprise imaging agreement.
  • With Sectra Enterprise Imaging, Osler will be able to access images from various diagnostic areas, which will increase teamwork across specialties.
  • William Osler Health System Foundation seeks to create a healthier community through giving by inspiring its communities to invest in exceptional health care close to home.
  • CEO and President Sectra AB,
    Executive Vice President Sectra AB and President Sectra Imaging IT Solutions,
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