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Prison Fellowship’s Statement After Biden Administration Declares April 2024 as Second Chance Month

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Washington, D.C., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship , the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. proclaimed April 2024 as Second Chance Month.

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  • Washington, D.C., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship , the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. proclaimed April 2024 as Second Chance Month.
  • “We are grateful that the White House has once again issued a presidential proclamation addressing the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated individuals,” said Heather Rice-Minus , president and CEO of Prison Fellowship.
  • “We support fair legislation that provides formerly incarcerated individuals who have served their sentences with the opportunity to rebuild their lives, strengthen family bonds, and contribute to society.”
    To view the 2024 Presidential Proclamation, click here .
  • Prison Fellowship is the nation's largest outreach to prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, and a leading voice for criminal justice reform.

Partners Value Investments L.P. Announces 2023 Annual Results

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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The investment in Brookfield Corporation consists of 121 million Corporation shares with a quoted market value of $40.12 per share as at December 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $31.46).

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  • The investment in Brookfield Corporation consists of 121 million Corporation shares with a quoted market value of $40.12 per share as at December 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $31.46).
  • The investment in Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. consists of 31 million Manager shares with a quoted market value of $40.17 per share as at December 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $28.67).
  • In connection with the re‐organization of the Partnership on November 24, 2023, the General Partner’s interest was reduced to $1 from $1 thousand in the prior year.
  • The Partnership cautions that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive.

Partners Value Split Corp. Announces 2023 Annual Results

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Brookfield Corporation is a leading global investment firm focused on building long‐term wealth for institutions and individuals around the world.

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  • Brookfield Corporation is a leading global investment firm focused on building long‐term wealth for institutions and individuals around the world.
  • The Corporation is listed on the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges under the symbol BN and BN.TO respectively.
  • We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive.
  • Reference should be made to the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form for a description of the major risk factors.

Partners Value Investments Inc. Announces 2023 Annual Results

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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The investment in Brookfield Corporation consists of 121 million Corporation shares with a quoted market value of $40.12 per share as at December 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $31.46).

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  • The investment in Brookfield Corporation consists of 121 million Corporation shares with a quoted market value of $40.12 per share as at December 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $31.46).
  • The investment in Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. consists of 31 million Manager shares with a quoted market value of $40.17 per share as at December 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $28.67).
  • Note: This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian provincial securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities regulations.
  • The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive.

The Breakthrough Institute Endorses the EMIT LESS Act, A Step Toward Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Targeting enteric fermentation in livestock production represents an opportunity to curb nearly one-quarter of U.S. methane emissions.

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  • Targeting enteric fermentation in livestock production represents an opportunity to curb nearly one-quarter of U.S. methane emissions.
  • Reducing enteric methane emissions can be both a climate win, and an economic imperative by reducing the cost of cattle feed.
  • The legislation directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand domestic capacity to develop and increase the adoption of enteric methane solutions.
  • Furthermore, the bill would make enteric methane reduction products and practices eligible for cost-share under several USDA conservation programs.

G&A INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES 2024 PATHFINDER WEBINAR SERIES: Navigating the New Regulatory Environment for Corporate Sustainability Disclosures

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A), a leader in corporate sustainability consulting and research, is pleased to announce its 2024 Pathfinder Webinar Series.

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  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A), a leader in corporate sustainability consulting and research, is pleased to announce its 2024 Pathfinder Webinar Series.
  • Participants will dive into an ocean of knowledge, with the G&A team and guest experts helping to demystify the shifting tides of sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • The Pathfinder Webinar Series is designed to inform and empower corporate reporters with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of both domestic and international sustainability reporting.
  • G&A invites you to join us on this journey through the new regulatory environment for sustainability disclosures.

Li-FT Closes $10.1 Million In Flow-Through Share Financings

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li-FT Power Ltd. (“LIFT” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LIFT) (OTCQX: LIFFF) (Frankfurt: WS0) is pleased to announce it has closed the previously announced marketed public offering (the “Public Offering”) of 1,179,500 common shares of the Company issued on a “flow-through” basis (each a “Flow-Through Share”) at a price of $6.05 per Flow-Through Share. The Public Offering generated aggregate gross proceeds of $7,135,975. The Flow-Through Shares will qualify as “flow-through shares” (within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)).

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  • The Flow-Through Shares will qualify as “flow-through shares” (within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)).
  • The Public Offering was led by Canaccord Genuity Corp. on behalf of a syndicate of agents, including SCP Resource Finance LP.
  • The Base Shelf Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
  • The Private Placement Flow-Through Shares will qualify as “flow-through shares” (within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)).

TRREB: The Province is Hearing Our Housing Calls – the New Ontario Budget

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The release of the 2024 Ontario Budget provides critical support to the province’s effort to save the Canadian dream of homeownership.

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  • The release of the 2024 Ontario Budget provides critical support to the province’s effort to save the Canadian dream of homeownership.
  • Ontario is moving ahead with critical funding to connect developable land to water, sewer and other housing enabling infrastructure.
  • Modular homes are built quickly and are a cost-effective option that will help Ontario meet its housing supply targets.
  • The budget signals the province’s strong commitment to using modular housing and more innovative technologies to help solve the housing affordability crisis.

Vayana TradeXchange partners with Arqit to transform trade finance

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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LONDON, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW) (Arqit), and Vayana TradeXchange announce a partnership to use Arqit’s TradeSecure™ digital negotiable instrument technology to transform international supply chains.

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  • LONDON, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW) (Arqit), and Vayana TradeXchange announce a partnership to use Arqit’s TradeSecure™ digital negotiable instrument technology to transform international supply chains.
  • Vayana TradeXchange is a global marketplace facilitating the financing of cross-border trade, headquartered in GIFT City and operating under license from the International Financial Services Authority in India (IFSCA).
  • It is part of the Vayana Group which operates India’s largest regulated network for domestic supply chain finance.
  • Vayana TradeXchange revolutionises cross-border trade finance by making working capital available seamlessly across geographies.

Capital Power signs large-scale virtual power purchase agreement with Saputo Inc.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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EDMONTON, Alberta, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Power (TSX: CPX) has entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP).

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Power (TSX: CPX) has entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP).
  • The agreement pertains to Capital Power’s Canadian-based wind facility (Halkirk 2 Wind) currently under construction.
  • Subject to final regulatory approvals and once operational, the portion of the wind facility contracted by Saputo will generate approximately 206,300 MWh of renewable electricity per year.
  • The new VPPA will ultimately cut down Saputo’s global CO2 footprint by 13 per cent (against its fiscal 2020 baseline).