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Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and Palantir Partner to Create Safe Conditions for In-Person Education in Schools

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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The Ministry of Education and Science, along with Palantir (NYSE:PLTR), a leading provider of AI systems, have signed an agreement.

Key Points: 
  • The Ministry of Education and Science, along with Palantir (NYSE:PLTR), a leading provider of AI systems, have signed an agreement.
  • The main goal is to facilitate qualitative transformations in the field of education and ensure the maximum number of children have access to safe in-person learning.
  • The agreement, initially for 12 months, will support the Government’s official School Offline initiative which aims to provide 300,000 more Ukrainian pupils with safe access to a school.
  • Research estimates that more than 40 percent of children in Ukraine are relying on online or hybrid learning due to the war.

Fishery officers make 39 arrests and seizures at rivers for unauthorized elver fishing

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The elver fishery is not open for 2024 in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, therefore any harvesting is unauthorized.

Key Points: 
  • The elver fishery is not open for 2024 in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, therefore any harvesting is unauthorized.
  • Since March 6, 2024 in separate incidents across Southwest Nova Scotia, fishery officers arrested a total of 39 individuals who are under investigation for infractions of the Fisheries Act and Maritimes Provinces Fishery Regulations for the unauthorized harvest of elver.
  • Fishery officers are patrolling rivers, facilities and export points to deter and disrupt unauthorized elver harvest, sale and export from the region.
  • DFO continues to work on the management changes necessary to provide a sustainable and orderly elver fishery for all harvesters.

Fishery officers make 26 arrests and seizures at rivers for unauthorized elver fishing

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The elver fishery is not open for 2024 in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, therefore any harvesting is unauthorized.

Key Points: 
  • The elver fishery is not open for 2024 in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, therefore any harvesting is unauthorized.
  • Fishery officers also seized a total of six vehicles, seven fyke nets, 59 dip nets, elver fishing equipment, one firearm, and approximately 6.54 kg of elver, which were released live back into their river of origin.
  • Fishery officers are patrolling rivers, facilities and export points to deter and disrupt unauthorized elver harvest, sale and export from the region.
  • DFO continues to work on the management changes necessary to provide a sustainable and orderly elver fishery for all harvesters.

Call for applications for the next Environment and Climate Change Youth Council: A chance to help shape our environmental future

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Climate change, Government, Environment, Youth council, Federation, Policy, Gender identity, Biodiversity, Biodiversity loss, Council, Minister, Cultural diversity, Hearing, NS, Tourism

Conserving biodiversity, protecting the environment, preventing pollution, and taking climate change action are top priorities for many young people.

Key Points: 
  • Conserving biodiversity, protecting the environment, preventing pollution, and taking climate change action are top priorities for many young people.
  • Since 2022, the Environment and Climate Change Youth Council has provided opportunities for youth in Canada to participate in meaningful discussions with the federal government on the key challenges of our time.
  • Youth Council members are appointed by the Minister for two years to provide non-partisan advice to the Minister and Environment and Climate Change Canada to help shape Canada's environment and climate policies.
  • The Environment and Climate Change Youth Council provides an opportunity for youth in Canada to make their voices heard.

Thiozen Announces Participation at CERAWeek 2024

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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PASADENA, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thiozen, the first company ever to produce clean hydrogen from "sour gas" waste streams, today announced that the company's CEO, Ryan Gillis, will participate at CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global – the world's preeminent energy conference.

Key Points: 
  • PASADENA, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thiozen , the first company ever to produce clean hydrogen from "sour gas" waste streams, today announced that the company's CEO, Ryan Gillis, will participate at CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global – the world's preeminent energy conference.
  • "I'm excited to join other technology leaders as we discuss new ways to drive discovery, innovation, and collaboration – both within Thiozen's focus area and beyond," said Gillis.
  • "Thiozen is dedicated to transforming the energy industry by developing a next-generation hydrogen production platform that we believe will both cut costs and decarbonize global oil and gas production."
  • CERAWeek: Multidimensional Energy Transition: Markets, Climate, Technology and Geopolitics brings together global leaders to advance new ideas, insight and solutions to the biggest challenges facing the future of energy, the environment, and climate.

Federal Ombudsperson launches systemic investigation into treatment of survivors of sexual assault in Canadian Justice System

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) announces the launch of a systemic investigation on the experiences of survivors of sexual assault within the Canadian criminal justice system.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) announces the launch of a systemic investigation on the experiences of survivors of sexual assault within the Canadian criminal justice system.
  • Dr. Benjamin Roebuck, Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime, underscored the imperative for change, stating, "The treatment of survivors of sexual assault within Canada's criminal justice system demands urgent improvement.
  • We have normalized the idea that the criminal justice system will be a painful experience for survivors of sexual violence."
  • The investigation will cover survivors' interactions with law enforcement and the justice system from the point of initial contact through to post-sentencing.

Press release - Court of Auditors: European Parliament endorses new Italian member

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Court of Auditors: European Parliament endorses new Italian member

Key Points: 
  • Court of Auditors: European Parliament endorses new Italian member
    On Thursday MEPs supported the candidacy of Carlo Alberto Manfredi Selvaggi, nominated by the Italian government, for the EU Court of Auditors (ECA).
  • Background
    Carlo Alberto Manfredi Selvaggi has been serving in the Italian Court of Auditors since 1997, as Substitute Prosecutor General until 2005, and Deputy Prosecutor General until 2021.
  • The mandate of the previous Italian ECA member Mr Pietro Russo expired on 29 February.
  • Under the EU Treaty, each member state can propose its candidate for the European Court of Auditors.

Poland Construction Market Forecast Report: Average Annual Growth Rate of 3.4% is Predicted During 2025-2027, Under the Kolej Plus Program, the Government Plans to Spend PLN6.6 billion by 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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The construction industry in Poland was forecast to grow by 1.3% in real terms in 2023, owing to government efforts to increase investment in transport and energy infrastructure projects.

Key Points: 
  • The construction industry in Poland was forecast to grow by 1.3% in real terms in 2023, owing to government efforts to increase investment in transport and energy infrastructure projects.
  • In June 2023, the country received PLN4.4 billion ($906.8 million) in funding from the European Union's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to implement transport infrastructure projects.
  • Under the Kolej Plus program, the government plans to spend PLN6.6 billion ($1.7 billion) by 2028 to develop railway infrastructure in cities that currently do not have access to railway transport.
  • It provides -
    Historical (2018-2022) and forecast (2023-2027) valuations of the construction industry in Poland, featuring details of key growth drivers.

Yin Hejun: Building a Sci-tech Powerhouse, Supporting Young Talents

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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In recent years, a batch of young sci-tech talents have been undertaking major sci-tech projects.

Key Points: 
  • In recent years, a batch of young sci-tech talents have been undertaking major sci-tech projects.
  • MOST is working tirelessly on the implementation, Yin said, citing measures such as boldly entrusting young people, enhancing their cultivation, and providing corresponding services and guarantees.
  • He pointed out that, 80 percent of the projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China are undertaken by young talents under 45 years old.
  • Efforts will be made to enable young sci-tech talents to settle down to their research, and invigorate their creativity, so as to let them display their talents and fulfill their dreams in the great undertaking of building a sci-tech powerhouse, Yin concluded.

Joint Statement from Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Meloni

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Saturday, March 2, 2024
Minister, G20, Indo-Pacific, Economic development, Artificial intelligence, Instability, Roadmap, Growth, Biodiversity, Digital technology, Aggression, European, Sustainable Development Goals, Health, Climate change, Council, UN, Food security, Research, Environment, Partnership, Renewable energy

As trading nations, Canada and Italy understand the importance of an effective rules-based order, and the benefits that derive from predictable, transparent, and accessible business environments.

Key Points: 
  • As trading nations, Canada and Italy understand the importance of an effective rules-based order, and the benefits that derive from predictable, transparent, and accessible business environments.
  • We welcome our strong and growing economic partnership that generates sustainable economic growth, jobs, and innovation in both our countries.
  • Today, we also discussed Italy's G7 Presidency priorities and our joint commitment to addressing pressing global challenges and advancing our common objectives.
  • Canada and Italy continue to support a free and open Indo-Pacific, which is inclusive, prosperous, secure, and based on the rule of law.