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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court of Appeal

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • I am confident he will serve Canadians well as a member of the Federal Court of Appeal."
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • John C. Cotter, Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto, is appointed an associate judge of the Federal Court.
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Dominion Lending Centres Inc. Responds to Competition Bureau Inquiry

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX:DLCG) (“DLCG” or the “Corporation”) acknowledges receipt of a court order to produce certain documents, records and data in connection with an inquiry by the Competition Bureau.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX:DLCG) (“DLCG” or the “Corporation”) acknowledges receipt of a court order to produce certain documents, records and data in connection with an inquiry by the Competition Bureau.
  • DLC competes with many other franchisors and providers of technology solutions and support services to mortgage brokers in Canada.
  • DLC does not believe it is dominant in any market and does not believe it has engaged in any anti-competitive conduct.
  • As noted by the Bureau, they are conducting an investigation and they have not reached any conclusions at this time.”

Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance an investigation of Dominion Lending Centres

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, May 19, 2023 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance a civil investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct by Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (DLC).

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  • GATINEAU, QC, May 19, 2023 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance a civil investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct by Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (DLC).
  • The Bureau requires more information to determine if the alleged conduct is harming competition in Canada's mortgage brokerage industry.
  • This includes examining certain practices that limit mortgage brokers' ability to use the technology solutions of their choice.
  • The order, granted by the Federal Court of Canada on May 16, 2023, requires DLC to produce records and written information that are relevant to the Bureau's investigation.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • I am confident she will serve Canadians well as a member of the Federal Court."
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance an investigation of competition in the Quebec real estate services market

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance an investigation into conduct by the Quebec Professional Association for Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) and its subsidiary, Société Centris, related to real estate data sharing restrictions.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance an investigation into conduct by the Quebec Professional Association for Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) and its subsidiary, Société Centris, related to real estate data sharing restrictions.
  • Quebec real estate brokers use the MLS as part of their brokerage services.
  • The Bureau is investigating whether the QPAREB has engaged in certain practices that harm competition in the real estate brokerage services market or that prevent the development of innovative online brokerage services in Quebec.
  • In 2016, the Competition Tribunal ruled in favour of the Bureau in its case against the Toronto Real Estate Board relating to anti-competitive conduct that restricted real estate brokers' and consumers' access to historical home sales data and novel real estate services.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • Michael D. Crinson, Partner at Crinson Law LLP in Toronto, is appointed an associate judge of the Federal Court.
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Minister Rodriguez announces the appointment of Guy Pratte, C.M. as Chair of the National Arts Centre Board of Trustees

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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GATINEAU, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Guy Pratte, C.M.

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  • GATINEAU, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Guy Pratte, C.M.
  • as Chairperson of the National Arts Centre (NAC) Board of Trustees for a four-year term, effective January 27.
  • "The expertise and experience of Guy Pratte will certainly be a great asset in his new role as new Chair of the National Arts Centre's Board of Trustees.
  • The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts.

Medexus Announces Another Record Quarter with Fiscal Q3 2023 Revenue of US$28.7 Million, a 35% Increase Over Fiscal Q3 2022

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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TORONTO and CHICAGO, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medexus Pharmaceuticals (Medexus) (TSX: MDP) (OTCQX: MEDXF) today announced its operating and financial results and provided a business update for the company’s third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2022 (the company’s fiscal Q3 2023). All dollar amounts in this press release are in United States dollars unless specified otherwise.

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  • Record total revenue of $28.7 million, a year-over-year increase of 35%, and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 4%.
  • Record Adjusted EBITDA* of $5.2 million, a year-over-year improvement of $3.3 million and a quarter-over-quarter increase of $1.0 million.
  • Cash and cash equivalents of $9.3 million (with $10.1 million of total available liquidity) at end of fiscal Q3 2023.
  • Medexus will host a conference call at 8:00 AM Eastern Time on Thursday, February 9, 2023, to discuss the company’s operating and financial results and corporate updates for fiscal Q3 2023.

Lithium Americas Receives Favorable Ruling on Record of Decision for Thacker Pass

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) received a favorable ruling from the US District Court, District of Nevada (“Federal Court”) on February 6, 2023, for the appeal filed against the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) for the issuance of the Record of Decision (“ROD”) relating to the Company’s 100%-owned Thacker Pass project (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”) located in Humboldt Country, Nevada.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) received a favorable ruling from the US District Court, District of Nevada (“Federal Court”) on February 6, 2023, for the appeal filed against the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) for the issuance of the Record of Decision (“ROD”) relating to the Company’s 100%-owned Thacker Pass project (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”) located in Humboldt Country, Nevada.
  • The Federal Court has declined to vacate the ROD for the mining Plan of Operations (the “Federal Permit”).
  • The favorable ruling by the Federal Court confirms the permitting process for Thacker Pass was conducted thoroughly and responsibly, and results in there being no impediment to commencing construction.
  • “We are pleased that the Federal Court has recognized the BLM’s decision to issue the Federal Permit, reflecting our considerable efforts to ensure Thacker Pass is developed responsibly and for the benefit of all stakeholders,” said Jonathan Evans, President and CEO.