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EQS-News: African Energy Week Announces 2023 Dates - Road to Cape Town

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Sunday, November 27, 2022
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The African Energy Week 2023 conference and exhibition, which runs from October 16 20, will unite African energy policymakers, companies and investors with global partners to address the continents oil and gas industry challenges and embrace opportunities.

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  • The African Energy Week 2023 conference and exhibition, which runs from October 16 20, will unite African energy policymakers, companies and investors with global partners to address the continents oil and gas industry challenges and embrace opportunities.
  • The African Energy Chamber (AEC) the voice of the African energy sector is proud to announce that African Energy Week (AEW) ( https://AECWeek.com ) Africas premier event for oil and gas sector will return in 2023 from October 16 20 to drive Africas energy sector growth and make energy poverty history across the continent by 2030.
  • AEW 2023 aims to ensure Africa reduces its over-reliance on external funding and energy imports while meeting its growing energy needs leveraging local resources.
  • AEW 2023 unites African energy stakeholders with investors and international partners to drive industry growth and development and promote Africa as the destination for energy investments.

Economic Recovery of Canada’s Travel Sector Depends on Public-Private Partnership and Key Policy Changes, says Tourism Industry Association of Canada

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) says its own ambitious goals of a full recovery will take considerable work to achieve.

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  • The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) says its own ambitious goals of a full recovery will take considerable work to achieve.
  • We know that there are four key areas where a host of policy actions are needed, he said, during his Leadership Report that kicked off the Congress first day.
  • Among other bold ideas proposed to recover the sector, Seguin recommended the creation of a Tourism Policy Council of Ministers, led by the Minister of Tourism himself.
  • Founded in 1930 to encourage the development of tourism in Canada, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is the national voice and champion of the industry.

Economic Recovery of Canada’s Travel Sector Depends on Public-Private Partnership and Key Policy Changes, says Tourism Industry Association of Canada

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) says its own ambitious goals of a full recovery will take considerable work to achieve.

Key Points: 
  • The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) says its own ambitious goals of a full recovery will take considerable work to achieve.
  • We know that there are four key areas where a host of policy actions are needed, he said, during his Leadership Report that kicked off the Congress first day.
  • Among other bold ideas proposed to recover the sector, Seguin recommended the creation of a Tourism Policy Council of Ministers, led by the Minister of Tourism himself.
  • Founded in 1930 to encourage the development of tourism in Canada, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is the national voice and champion of the industry.

STATEMENT: CLIMATE PROOF CANADA APPLAUDS THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ON WORLD-LEADING NATIONAL ADAPTATION STRATEGY

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Climate Proof Canada congratulates the Government of Canada on the announcement of its first National Adaptation Strategy, Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Climate Proof Canada congratulates the Government of Canada on the announcement of its first National Adaptation Strategy, Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy.
  • The National Adaptation Strategy and corresponding National Action Plan reflect Climate Proof Canada's recommendation to set out a sequence of five-year action plans to address flood, wildfire and extreme heat.
  • Climate Proof Canada members look forward to continuing to support and strengthen the National Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, and stand ready to play an active role in working with the federal government to finalize targets.
  • The Canadian Red Cross applauds Ministers Guilbeault, Wilkinson and Blair for their leadership in launching Canada's first-ever National Adaptation Strategy.

Insurance Bureau of Canada statement: Government of Canada's National Adaptation Strategy

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada released its first-ever National Adaptation Strategy entitled, " Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy. "

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada released its first-ever National Adaptation Strategy entitled, " Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy. "
  • Following the release of the National Adaptation Strategy, Craig Stewart, Vice-President, Climate Change and Federal Issues, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), issued the following statement:
    "Canada's first National Adaptation Strategy is brave and ambitious.
  • The time to act is now and we're proud to see this National Adaptation Strategy present opportunity for action."
  • Insurance Bureau of Canada is the national industry association representing Canada's private home, auto and business insurers.

Generation Mining Reaches Community Benefits Agreement with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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Generation Mining Limited (TSX: GENM) (OTCQB: GENMF) (Gen Mining or the Company) announces that Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (BN) has approved a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) in respect of the Marathon Palladium Copper Project (the Project) owned by the Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, Generation PGM Inc. (Generation PGM).

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  • Generation Mining Limited (TSX: GENM) (OTCQB: GENMF) (Gen Mining or the Company) announces that Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (BN) has approved a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) in respect of the Marathon Palladium Copper Project (the Project) owned by the Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, Generation PGM Inc. (Generation PGM).
  • The CBA between Generation PGM and BN, which was ratified through a BN membership vote completed on November 12, 2022, describes the benefits the BN community will receive from the Project and details how the Projects impacts on the community will be mitigated.
  • The Project is on the Exclusive Aboriginal title territory of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, and the CBA reflects the strong partnership between Generation PGM and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg.
  • We encourage other companies who seek to work on our territory to follow the Generation PGM example in consulting with us at all stages of project development.

OSC publishes updated fee structure for market participants

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2022 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced that, pending Ministerial approval, new fee rules will be in place for market participants effective April 3, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2022 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced that, pending Ministerial approval, new fee rules will be in place for market participants effective April 3, 2023.
  • Certain market participants that are the most active in Ontario's over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market will be subject to a new fee, while the vast majority of Ontario market participants will benefit from a reduction in certain fees.
  • The updated fee structure reflects the growth and complexity of capital market activities and the OSC's systemic risk-related mandate.
  • The fee reductions are in addition to approximately $1.7 million in fee savings resulting from lower volumes of regulatory filings from policy-driven burden reduction initiatives.

HOW DOES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S REJECTION OF BAFFINLAND'S MINING EXPANSION PROJECT HELP CANADA'S SHRINKING ECONOMY?

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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"Following the decision by Minister Vandal, we're left questioning whereDeputy Prime MinisterChrystia Freeland's comments about the global economy being at a turning point applies," Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher said.

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  • "Following the decision by Minister Vandal, we're left questioning whereDeputy Prime MinisterChrystia Freeland's comments about the global economy being at a turning point applies," Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher said.
  • "Losing well-paid skilled jobs when the cost of living has skyrocketed right across the country makes this news even harder to accept."
  • "Where can we relocate all these lost jobs if the mine cannot sustain its operation without growth?"
  • Members of Local 793 operate mobile cranes, tower cranes, concrete pumps, bulldozers, excavators, graders, tractor loader backhoes and many other types of heavy equipment.

Solving labour shortages in key sectors like health care, construction, and transportation: Workers from 16 new occupations now eligible for permanent residence

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Using the new NOC categories will allow Canada to bring in global talent in high-demand sectors like health care, construction, and transportation.

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  • Using the new NOC categories will allow Canada to bring in global talent in high-demand sectors like health care, construction, and transportation.
  • Through this update, 16 occupations that were not previously eligible can now benefit from expanded pathways to permanent residency.
  • "We are using all of the tools at our disposal to tackle labour shortages, particularly in key sectors like health care, construction, and transportation.
  • Foreign nationals with work experience in the following 16 occupations are now eligible to apply through Express Entry:

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault laying the groundwork at COP27 to achieve strong nature commitments in Montréal at COP15

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Minister Guilbeault has also been conducting many bilateral meetings with partner countries with the message that conserving nature and haltingthe alarming biodiversity loss are fundamental in mitigating and adapting to climate change.

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  • Minister Guilbeault has also been conducting many bilateral meetings with partner countries with the message that conserving nature and haltingthe alarming biodiversity loss are fundamental in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
  • Delegates from 196 countries are expected to gather in Montral for COP15.
  • The Government of Canada invested $1.3 billion into the Nature Legacy Program in Budget 2018, and $2.3 billion for the Enhanced Nature Legacy Program in Budget 2021.
  • One of the focus areas of its implementation is nature-based solutions and biodiversity.