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Xinhua Silk Road: Suzhou, Revitalize the ancient city with industrial upgrade

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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-- Reshape innovation with industrial upgrade

Key Points: 
  • Home to the first and the only national historical and cultural city-level protection area in China, Suzhou is now stepping up efforts to build an industrial innovation hub with global influence.
  • Recently, Suzhou Historical and Cultural Protection Area (Protection Area), Gusu District released the Action Plan for Industrial Development of the Protection Area and Gusu District (2023-2025), which proposed a "1+2" industrial system.
  • The plan aims to further strengthen one pillar industry integrating culture, commerce and tourism, and develop two emerging industries of digital creativity and high-tech service.
  • To protect ancient buildings and old houses and put them to good use, the Gusu District launched "One House, One Policy", an initiative for the protection and renewal of the ancient city, unveiled 26 specific projects, and signed agreements with 12 enterprises.

Xinhua Silk Road: Suzhou, Revitalize the ancient city with industrial upgrade

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
World Database on Protected Areas, Tourism, Action plan, Culture, Committee, Multimedia, Industrialisation, Yangtze Delta, Commerce, City, Policy, Transport, House, Gusu District

-- Reshape innovation with industrial upgrade

Key Points: 
  • Home to the first and the only national historical and cultural city-level protection area in China, Suzhou is now stepping up efforts to build an industrial innovation hub with global influence.
  • Recently, Suzhou Historical and Cultural Protection Area (Protection Area), Gusu District released the Action Plan for Industrial Development of the Protection Area and Gusu District (2023-2025), which proposed a "1+2" industrial system.
  • The plan aims to further strengthen one pillar industry integrating culture, commerce and tourism, and develop two emerging industries of digital creativity and high-tech service.
  • To protect ancient buildings and old houses and put them to good use, the Gusu District launched "One House, One Policy", an initiative for the protection and renewal of the ancient city, unveiled 26 specific projects, and signed agreements with 12 enterprises.

Scientists from the Public Health Agency of Canada make a major breakthrough on HIV genetic research

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - HIV is a significant public health concern in Canada and around the world.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - HIV is a significant public health concern in Canada and around the world.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to conducting and supporting research and other efforts to support the global goal of ending sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STBBI), including HIV, as a public health concern by 2030.
  • This is the first new genetic variant discovered in nearly 30 years of HIV research.
  • It is a major breakthrough in our understanding of the virus and may lead to new HIV treatment and prevention strategies.

La Maison de la francophonie de Victoria becomes reality

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, was in Victoria to highlight more than $1 million in funding for la Société francophone de Victoria to acquire and renovate la Maison de la francophonie de Victoria.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, was in Victoria to highlight more than $1 million in funding for la Société francophone de Victoria to acquire and renovate la Maison de la francophonie de Victoria.
  • La Maison de la francophonie will serve as a hub for French activities, providing a place for all Francophones and Francophiles in the region to meet and connect.
  • The creation of la Maison de la Francophonie de Victoria will promote the French language and culture, while allowing members of the community to strengthen the ties that unite them."
  • La Maison de la francophonie de Victoria will allow all of us to come together and thrive under one roof, where mutual support will be strengthened.

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments Jointly Release the Pan-Canadian Action Plan on AMR

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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AMR can spread across geographical borders and between humans, animals, and their shared environments.

Key Points: 
  • AMR can spread across geographical borders and between humans, animals, and their shared environments.
  • Moving forward, the Government of Canada will continue to build on the collaborative work with provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous Peoples, industry stakeholders, and with partners across One Health sectors.
  • Through this Action Plan, together with provinces and territories we can protect the health of humans, animals and the environment against AMR."
  • The Action Plan builds on the 2017 Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Use: A Pan-Canadian Framework for Action , which was developed in collaboration with federal, provincial and territorial governments.

Métis National Council Joins Announcement of the Release of UNDRIP Action Plan

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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“Today’s release by Canada of the Action Plan to advance Métis rights and needs indicates the potential for reconciliation and better days moving forward.

Key Points: 
  • “Today’s release by Canada of the Action Plan to advance Métis rights and needs indicates the potential for reconciliation and better days moving forward.
  • While the Action Plan is not perfect, the Métis National Council recognizes the work Canada has done to draft the Action Plan working with Indigenous governments and representative institutions.
  • The Action Plan is a “living document” and the Métis National Council (MNC) will continue to work with Canada to implement the measures set out in the Action Plan.
  • Since 1983, the Métis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Métis Nation within Canada.

Governments of Canada and Ontario announce construction of a public primary school and daycare service for the Francophone community in Barrhaven and Manotick

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Today, Chandra Arya, federal Member of Parliament (Nepean), announced $700,000 in funding to the Province of Ontario for the construction of a French-language public primary school and daycare service for in Barrhaven and Manotick.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Chandra Arya, federal Member of Parliament (Nepean), announced $700,000 in funding to the Province of Ontario for the construction of a French-language public primary school and daycare service for in Barrhaven and Manotick.
  • This project involves the construction of a new public primary school to serve the French-speaking community of Barrhaven and Manotick, south of Ottawa.
  • The new school will be able to accommodate up to 475 students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 and will offer daycare services for 49 children.
  • "We are pleased to begin construction of the Barrhaven-Manotick public elementary school, which will include a daycare centre.

KPMG in Canada releases its Inclusion, Diversity & Equity report, reflecting a commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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"At KPMG, we are on a journey to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace that's built on trust and respect," says Elio Luongo, CEO and Senior Partner of KPMG in Canada and Co-Chair of the firm's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Council.

Key Points: 
  • "At KPMG, we are on a journey to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace that's built on trust and respect," says Elio Luongo, CEO and Senior Partner of KPMG in Canada and Co-Chair of the firm's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Council.
  • "This report not only highlights our commitment to transparency but holds us accountable for our progress and governance, in alignment with our ESG commitments.
  • While we are proud of what we've accomplished so far, we know more has yet to be done."
  • "To understand and serve the needs of our clients, it is critical our workforce reflects Canada's diverse population," says Rob Davis, Chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer with KPMG in Canada.

NWAC Issues Federal Government a Failing Grade for Continued Inaction on its MMIWG2S+ National Action Plan

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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OTTAWA, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- If it was a school report card, the federal government would be given an ‘F’ for fail. That is the conclusion of a detailed analysis by the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) in its annual review of the progress made by the federal government on the implementation of its National Action Plan (NAP). The analysis also assesses action taken by NWAC on its independent National Action Plan, Our Calls, Our Actions, which receives a much higher score.

Key Points: 
  • That is the conclusion of a detailed analysis by the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) in its annual review of the progress made by the federal government on the implementation of its National Action Plan (NAP).
  • The analysis also assesses action taken by NWAC on its independent National Action Plan, Our Calls, Our Actions, which receives a much higher score.
  • NWAC’s National Action Plan Our Calls, Our Actions was released at the same time as the government’s plan with more than double the number of proposed actions.
  • “It’s time for the federal government to recognize and take accountability for the fact that their National Action Plan was fundamentally flawed from the outset.

Government of Canada Improves Access to Health Services for Official Language Minority Communities

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The Government of Canada is committed to removing the barriers that continue to exist across official language minority communities (OLMCs), including Francophones outside Quebec and English-speaking communities in Quebec.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is committed to removing the barriers that continue to exist across official language minority communities (OLMCs), including Francophones outside Quebec and English-speaking communities in Quebec.
  • Launched in 2003, Health Canada's Official Languages Health Program (OLHP) works to improve access to health services in the official language of choice for people in OLMCs.
  • The OLPH supports recipients whose projects will improve access to health services for Francophones living in a minority setting in Northern Ontario and promote the active offer of health services in French.
  • "Access to necessary health services is a right of every Canadian; every person should have access to health services where and when they need them.