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The 2021 Organic Leadership Awards Winners Revealed!

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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b'OTTAWA, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) is pleased to announce the winners of this year\xe2\x80\x99s Organic Leadership awards.

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  • b'OTTAWA, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) is pleased to announce the winners of this year\xe2\x80\x99s Organic Leadership awards.
  • This year, awards were presented during the 5th annual Organic Leadership Awards Ceremony held virtually on Wednesday, May 5th.\nWith $6.9 billion in annual sales and 3.2% market share, Canada is regarded worldwide as an organic market leader.
  • Each of these leaders has demonstrated exceptional work in advancing the organic industry and supporting organic education in Canada.
  • "\nAward winner in the leadership in organic science category, Dr. Martine Dorais continues to be an outstanding leader and facilitator in organic horticultural research.

Laurentian Bank Recognizes the Exceptional Contribution of Mr. Claude Castonguay

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Monday, December 14, 2020
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We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Claude Castonguay.

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  • We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Claude Castonguay.
  • His time at the Bank marked an important milestone in the development of our institution, and we are grateful for his exceptional contribution to the creation of Laurentian Bank, said Rania Llewellyn, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Founded in 1846, Laurentian Bank Financial Group is a diversified financial services provider whose mission is to help its customers improve their financial health.
  • The Laurentian Bank of Canada and its entities are collectively referred to as Laurentian Bank Financial Group (the Group or the Bank).

Stikeman Elliott appoints Karen Fellowes to lead Western Canadian Restructuring & Insolvency Group

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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CALGARY, AB, July 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Stikeman Elliott is pleased to announce that Karen Fellowes, Q.C.

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  • CALGARY, AB, July 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Stikeman Elliott is pleased to announce that Karen Fellowes, Q.C.
  • has joined the firm as the Western Canadian Leader for its National Restructuring & Insolvency Group.
  • "Karen is a leading lawyer in her field and we are thrilled she has joined Stikeman Elliott in the Calgary office.
  • "I am very excited to join the National Restructuring & Insolvency Group at Stikeman Elliott," Karen stated.

Bruce Power launches COVID-19 Retooling and Economic Recovery Council

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
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TIVERTON, ON, April 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bruce Power announced today it is establishing the Bruce Power Retooling and Economic Recovery Council to leverage the provinces robust nuclear supply chain and assist in Ontarios fight against COIVD-19 and to help aid economic recovery.

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  • TIVERTON, ON, April 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bruce Power announced today it is establishing the Bruce Power Retooling and Economic Recovery Council to leverage the provinces robust nuclear supply chain and assist in Ontarios fight against COIVD-19 and to help aid economic recovery.
  • Greg Rickford, the Minister of Energy, Mines, Northern Development, and Minister of Indigenous Affairs, said the launch of the Retooling and Economic Recovery Council is consistent with Ontarios focus to fight COVID-19 as a top priority and a look ahead to our economic recovery.
  • Highlights on the Council include:
    The Council will be formed for the duration of the pandemic and inclusive of all of Bruce Powers Ontario-based suppliers.
  • Formed in 2001, Bruce Power is an electricity company based in Bruce County, Ontario.

Desjardins Group announces changes in Canadian prime rate

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Saturday, March 28, 2020
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MONTREAL, March 28, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ -Desjardins Group announces that effective March 30th, 2020, the Fdration des caisses Desjardins du Qubec CAN prime rate will drop from 2.95% to 2.45%.

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MONTREAL, March 28, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ -Desjardins Group announces that effective March 30th, 2020, the Fdration des caisses Desjardins du Qubec CAN prime rate will drop from 2.95% to 2.45%.

Desjardins Group announces changes in Canadian prime rate

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Monday, March 16, 2020
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MONTREAL, March 16, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ -Desjardins Group announces that effective March 17th, 2020, the Fdration des caisses Desjardins du Qubec CAN prime rate will drop from 3.45% to 2.95%.

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MONTREAL, March 16, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ -Desjardins Group announces that effective March 17th, 2020, the Fdration des caisses Desjardins du Qubec CAN prime rate will drop from 3.45% to 2.95%.

Desjardins Group announces changes in American prime rate

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Monday, March 16, 2020
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MONTREAL, March 16, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ -Desjardins Group announces that effective March 17th, 2020, the Fdration des caisses Desjardins du Qubec U.S. prime rate will drop from 4.75% to 3.75%.

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MONTREAL, March 16, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ -Desjardins Group announces that effective March 17th, 2020, the Fdration des caisses Desjardins du Qubec U.S. prime rate will drop from 4.75% to 3.75%.

SNC-Lavalin appoints Ian L. Edwards as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
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MONTREAL, Oct. 31, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., (TSX: SNC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Ian L. Edwards as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 31, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., (TSX: SNC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Ian L. Edwards as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Edwards was previously appointed as SNC-Lavalin's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer on June 11, 2019.
  • The Company was reorganized into two separate lines of business, SNCL Engineering Services and SNCL Projects.
  • Mr. Lynch added, "We believe Ian is the right leader, at the right time, to take the Company forward, and on behalf of the Board of Directors of SNC-Lavalin, we are very pleased to appoint him as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company."

Prime Minister announces advisory board to select the next Supreme Court justice

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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Under Canada's Constitution, at least three of the Supreme Court judges are to be appointed from among the judges of the Quebec Court of Appeal or Superior Court, or among advocates of the province.

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  • Under Canada's Constitution, at least three of the Supreme Court judges are to be appointed from among the judges of the Quebec Court of Appeal or Superior Court, or among advocates of the province.
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, also announced the members of the Advisory Board for Quebec, who will recommend candidates to fill the vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Justice Clment Gascon.
  • The Advisory Board for Quebec will review applications and submit a shortlist of highly qualified candidates for consideration by the Prime Minister.
  • The Honourable Louis LeBel Member retired justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and resident judge at the Faculty of Law at Laval University.

Prime Ministers Series' Inaugural Event Features the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
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Brian Mulroney, will take place in Ottawa on March 5, 2019, in the Trillium Room at the Shaw Centre.

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  • Brian Mulroney, will take place in Ottawa on March 5, 2019, in the Trillium Room at the Shaw Centre.
  • The Prime Ministers Seriesa partnership between the University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute and the Canada School of Public Servicehighlights policy initiatives from Canadian prime ministers.
  • Jean Chrtien, Canada's 20th Prime Minister, will be the next distinguished speaker to motivate the leaders of tomorrow.
  • The Prime Ministers Seriesa partnership between the University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute and the Canada School of Public Servicehighlights policy initiatives of Canadian prime ministers.