Regional Municipality of Peel

Government of Canada and FCM invest over $6.2 million in Ontario green projects to achieve net-zero targets

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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That's why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are supporting efforts to accelerate a transformation to resilient, net-zero communities.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are supporting efforts to accelerate a transformation to resilient, net-zero communities.
  • The new building will also utilize a rooftop solar photovoltaic system, designed to provide 100 per cent of the building's energy requirements.
  • GMF, administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, is funded through an endowment by the Government of Canada.
  • That work could not be possible without an endowment by the Government of Canada."

Evergreen partners with local Ontario conservation authority and Peel Region for next phase of AI for the Resilient City

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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The need to prepare for climate-related hazards from floods to fires, heat waves to rising sea levels has never been more urgent, saidGeoffCape, CEO & Founder of Evergreen.

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  • The need to prepare for climate-related hazards from floods to fires, heat waves to rising sea levels has never been more urgent, saidGeoffCape, CEO & Founder of Evergreen.
  • The Region of Peel owns and manages infrastructure valued at over $32 Billion to deliver critical services to our 1.5 million residents and over 88,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga.
  • As the temperatures increase and neighbourhoods continue to warm, the risk of more frequent or extended extreme heat events rise.
  • AI for the Resilient City is funded in part by the RBC Foundation through RBC Tech for Nature to help scale this program.

Information Release - The College of Family Physicians of Canada announces its new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 25, 2022 /CNW/ - The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CFPC and the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM), Dr. Lawrence Loh.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 25, 2022 /CNW/ - The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CFPC and the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM), Dr. Lawrence Loh.
  • The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is the professional organization that represents more than 42,000 members across the country.
  • It reviews and certifies continuing professional development programs and materials that enable family physicians to meet certification and licensing requirements.
  • The CFPC provides high-quality services, supports family medicine teaching and research, and advocates on behalf of the specialty of family medicine, family physicians, and the patients they serve.

UHF Names Oxiris Barbot, MD and Neera Chaudhary to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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She was the first Latina to become the commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene, a position she held from 2018 to 2020.

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  • She was the first Latina to become the commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene, a position she held from 2018 to 2020.
  • Previously, she was the first deputy commissioner at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and medical director of the Office of School Health.
  • Previously, she was global president of health care at Golin, served on Golin's global executive board, and led the Golin Health and Virgo Health brands.
  • We work to dismantle barriers in health policy and health care delivery that prevent equitable opportunities for health.

Premier Ford thanks volunteers and organizations for establishing Hockey Hub vaccination Centre in Region of Peel

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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The Region of Peel partnered with Bruce Power and a coalition of organizations, unions and businesses to establish and support the Hockey Hub, which is now open to the public.

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  • The Region of Peel partnered with Bruce Power and a coalition of organizations, unions and businesses to establish and support the Hockey Hub, which is now open to the public.
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited the facility and thanked the Region of Peel, hundreds of volunteers and the partner organizations, businesses and unions for providing logistical, financial and staffing support that made the opening of the centre possible.
  • The centre was established using the Hockey Hub model, developed by the Grey Bruce Health Unit.
  • These organizations coming together with public health to establish this hub is a demonstration of the true Ontario spirit.

Partnership to establish one of Canada’s largest Public Health vaccination centres in Peel Region

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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\xe2\x80\x9cWe are pleased to work with Peel Public Health and this partnership of organizations to stand up new capacity that could be one Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest vaccination centres to one of Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s hardest hit regions as quickly as possible.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe Hockey Hub model was developed by Dr. Ian Arra, Medical Officer of Health at the Grey Bruce Health Unit.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe are pleased to work with Peel Public Health and this partnership of organizations to stand up new capacity that could be one Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest vaccination centres to one of Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s hardest hit regions as quickly as possible.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe Hockey Hub model was developed by Dr. Ian Arra, Medical Officer of Health at the Grey Bruce Health Unit.
  • This innovation is yet another example of how Public Health saves lives.
  • We are thrilled to be part of this new partnership with Peel Public Health and Bruce Power to develop the Hockey Hub in Peel and the Greater Toronto Area.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe commend Bruce Power for taking the initiative to establish a large vaccination centre to protect communities,\xe2\x80\x9d said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones.
  • For more information about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca and follow us on Twitter @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.\n"

City of Mississauga Welcomes New National Research Council of Canada Research Facility

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Monday, November 16, 2020
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has opened a new advanced materials research facility in the City of Mississauga to serve as a national clean energy hub supporting research into new materials for industrial development and commercialization.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has opened a new advanced materials research facility in the City of Mississauga to serve as a national clean energy hub supporting research into new materials for industrial development and commercialization.
  • Mississauga is home to one of Canada's largest most diverse advanced manufacturing sectors," said Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga.
  • The City looks forward to working with and supporting the NRC and its key stakeholders as they conduct world-class innovative research right here in Mississauga."
  • "The opening of our new facility in Mississauga represents a major stepping stone for the National Research Council of Canada in advancing Canada's clean energy agenda," said Roger Scott-Douglas PhD, Acting President, National Research Council of Canada.

With 65% of Residents Concerned About Climate Change, Toronto Conservation Authority and Insolar Team Up on Sustainable Energy

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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That explains the growing number of distributed energy resources (DERs) in Canada, which prosumers (energy producer/consumers) are adding to the electric energy mix.

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  • That explains the growing number of distributed energy resources (DERs) in Canada, which prosumers (energy producer/consumers) are adding to the electric energy mix.
  • Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) is tasked with enhancing the well-being of local communities through environmental protection.
  • The Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) is a multi-agency program, led by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).
  • Leading enterprises, including Fortune Global 500 companies, select Insolar to help them build innovative products on Assured LedgerTM.

TELUS expands Health for Good™ program with new Mobile Health Clinic in Peel Region

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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BRAMPTON, Ontario, March 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, at a local community event in Peel Region, TELUS announced its commitment to expand the companys innovative Health for Good TM program with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Peel Dufferin Branch.

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  • BRAMPTON, Ontario, March 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, at a local community event in Peel Region, TELUS announced its commitment to expand the companys innovative Health for Good TM program with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Peel Dufferin Branch.
  • The CMHA Peel Dufferin Mobile Health Clinic powered by TELUS Health, a specially-equipped clinic on wheels, will provide essential primary medical care, mental health care and addiction supports directly to underserved citizens in Peel Region including Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.
  • We are proud and excited to provide these much needed services to Peel Region alongside our dedicated partner, CMHA Peel Dufferin Branch.
  • The Mobile Health Clinics are equipped with TELUS Healths electronic medical record (EMR) technology and TELUS LTE Wi-Fi network technology.

RIC Centre Expanding Impact to Peel Startups by Integrating into Brampton’s Growing Innovation District

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Friday, February 28, 2020
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PEEL REGION, Ontario , Feb. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 1st, The Research Innovation Commercialization (RIC) Centre will be expanding its facilities to Bramptons Innovation District, located in downtown Brampton at 6 George St.

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  • PEEL REGION, Ontario , Feb. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 1st, The Research Innovation Commercialization (RIC) Centre will be expanding its facilities to Bramptons Innovation District, located in downtown Brampton at 6 George St.
  • It is joining other startup ecosystem partners who are combining forces to make Peel Region (Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon) a competitive centre for startups with enhanced economic development potential.
  • In addition to Bramptons Entrepreneur Centre, Rogers Cyber Secure Catalyst, Ryerson-Brampton Innovation Zone, and the Centre for Innovation, the RIC Centre is a scale-up organization that helps entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level.
  • The RIC Centre plays a critical role in the incubation of startups with complex products to be market ready.