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Catholic Teachers to Hold Province-wide Strike Vote

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) has released the following statement from President René Jansen in de Wal, announcing that OECTA will conduct a province-wide strike vote on October 18 and 19.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) has released the following statement from President René Jansen in de Wal, announcing that OECTA will conduct a province-wide strike vote on October 18 and 19.
  • Catholic teachers have been bargaining with representatives of the Government of Ontario and Catholic school boards for more than a year – with the goal of realizing a fair, negotiated agreement that supports all students, educators, and families.
  • To continue making progress, it has become necessary to conduct a strike vote to demonstrate our Association’s solidarity and resolve.
  • Bargaining will continue while the strike vote is being conducted.

Minister MacAulay concludes successful outreach to Saskatchewan and Alberta

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded productive meetings with key industry and provincial agriculture and agri-food stakeholders during his outreach to Saskatchewan and Alberta this week.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded productive meetings with key industry and provincial agriculture and agri-food stakeholders during his outreach to Saskatchewan and Alberta this week.
  • During his visit to Saskatchewan, Minister MacAulay delivered remarks during the official opening of the thirty-second meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord, which was held in Saskatoon from August 14-16.
  • On the margins of the Tri-National Accord meeting, Minister MacAulay met with Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, David Marit, to discuss the priorities for Saskatchewan's agricultural sector, including challenges related to extreme weather.
  • This is the first ministerial outreach to Saskatchewan and second visit to Alberta by Minister MacAulay since his reappointment as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food on July 26, 2023.

Medical Thought Leaders to Convene in Ukraine for Collaborative Summit

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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COLUMBUS, OH, July 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - An International Healthcare Summit has been scheduled in Kyiv, Ukraine for Nov. 7-9, 2023.

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  • COLUMBUS, OH, July 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - An International Healthcare Summit has been scheduled in Kyiv, Ukraine for Nov. 7-9, 2023.
  • August Mission, a humanitarian non-profit agency, and JANZ Corporation, a global medical equipment supplier, will be hosting the Summit through the approval of the Kyiv Regional State and Military Administration.
  • This three-day Summit will feature discussions on medical innovation, education, and medical expertise, in various fields and modalities with an emphasis on military-related injuries and rehabilitation.
  • Summit logo in top center
    Discussion Tracks will include Battlefield Trauma (Hemorrhagic Shock, Traumatic BrainInjuries, Transport and etc.

Mongolian Culture Minister chosen to lead body representing female political leaders in the Asia-Pacific

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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The 7th meeting of ICAPP's Women's Wing has been taking place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, over recent days.

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  • The 7th meeting of ICAPP's Women's Wing has been taking place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, over recent days.
  • We want examples of women leaders in government, business and wider society to become the norm, rather than the exception."
  • The Minister also highlighted in her speech the work being done to enhance gender equality in Mongolia.
  • The next Chair of the Women's Wing will be chosen by the country hosting the meeting of the ICAPP's Women's Wing in 2025.

Saudi Fund for Development Signs a USD $75 Million Loan Agreement in Saint Lucia to Reconstruct and Rehabilitate St. Jude Hospital

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today SFD’s first development loan agreement worth USD $75 million with the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon.

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  • Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today SFD’s first development loan agreement worth USD $75 million with the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon.
  • Philip Joseph Pierre, to fund the “Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of St. Jude Hospital Project” in Saint Lucia, through SFD.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230804295858/en/
    (holding the agreement from left to right): The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E.
  • We may have a small population, but St. Jude Hospital lies at the heart of our nation, serving approximately 50,000 people annually.”

Enviva Reports 2Q 2023 Results and Provides Progress Update on Cost and Productivity Improvement Initiatives

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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As a result, Greenwood is on a path to reach its target production level and cost position during fourth-quarter 2023.

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  • As a result, Greenwood is on a path to reach its target production level and cost position during fourth-quarter 2023.
  • Enviva continues to advance cost-reduction and productivity initiatives designed to improve the financial and operating performance of its fully contracted assets.
  • During second-quarter 2023, management was able to reduce DAP cost by approximately $3 per MT as compared to first-quarter 2023, and reduced DAP cost by $9 per MT from first-quarter 2023 to June 2023.
  • Enviva will host a webcast and conference call on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss second-quarter results and the Company’s outlook.

‘Hang up, report them to us – you don’t owe nuisance callers your time’

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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This week, Government Ministers announced plans to consult on a ban on cold calls to sell financial products including mortgages, insurance and crypto currency.

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  • This week, Government Ministers announced plans to consult on a ban on cold calls to sell financial products including mortgages, insurance and crypto currency.
  • The ICO has the power to fine organisations making nuisance calls up to £500,000.
  • The ICO has issued more than £2,440,000 million in fines against companies responsible for nuisance calls, texts and emails in since April 2022.
  • Report any nuisance calls to the ICO using our online reporting tool.

President of Ukraine instructs the Government to review the reasons behind the sanctions against Parimatch in response to the public petition

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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KYIV, Ukraine, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 25th, the President of Ukraine officially responded to a petition signed by over 25 thousand Ukrainians, calling for a review of the decision to impose sanctions on Parimatch.

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  • KYIV, Ukraine, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 25th, the President of Ukraine officially responded to a petition signed by over 25 thousand Ukrainians, calling for a review of the decision to impose sanctions on Parimatch.
  • In a notable move, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not only addressed the petition itself but also set out a practical approach to the next steps.
  • The public response to the petition and the initiated additional review is an unprecedented step that clearly shows strength and courage behind the President's commitment to transparent and fair decisions.
  • Parimatch trusts that the review will result in an eventual cancellation of the decision on sanctions.

President of Ukraine instructs the Government to review the reasons behind the sanctions against Parimatch in response to the public petition

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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KYIV, Ukraine, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 25th, the President of Ukraine officially responded to a petition signed by over 25 thousand Ukrainians, calling for a review of the decision to impose sanctions on Parimatch.

Key Points: 
  • KYIV, Ukraine, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 25th, the President of Ukraine officially responded to a petition signed by over 25 thousand Ukrainians, calling for a review of the decision to impose sanctions on Parimatch.
  • In a notable move, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not only addressed the petition itself but also set out a practical approach to the next steps.
  • The public response to the petition and the initiated additional review is an unprecedented step that clearly shows strength and courage behind the President's commitment to transparent and fair decisions.
  • Parimatch trusts that the review will result in an eventual cancellation of the decision on sanctions.

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to support a competitive and sustainable agriculture and agri-food sector

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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In view of this, Ministers committed to continuous improvement of BRM programs to support farmers and ranchers.

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  • In view of this, Ministers committed to continuous improvement of BRM programs to support farmers and ranchers.
  • In order to ensure timeliness, simplicity and predictability of AgriStability, Ministers agreed to the implementation of an optional new model.
  • Ministers support the importance of traceability measures and stated the necessity of ensuring that measures are designed to reflect operational realities.
  • Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors.