International organizations

LTFN Chief Demands Pope Visit Canada Soon and Accept Responsibility for Attempted Annihilation of Kids at Residential Schools

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Monday, July 5, 2021

In recent weeks, the remains of hundreds of children have been found at the sites of two residential schools in BC and one in Saskatchewan.

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  • In recent weeks, the remains of hundreds of children have been found at the sites of two residential schools in BC and one in Saskatchewan.
  • Indigenous leaders say more discoveries of children who died while in the care of staff at Catholic-Church-run and Crown-sanctioned residential schools are expected.
  • Here we are in 2021 having a chosen few visit the leader of Catholic Church who has shown no intent of accepting responsibility for what happened to indigenous kids at Catholic residential schools!
  • The Monarchy and Canada allowed and continued to allow this to happen until the last residential school closed in 1996.

Article - Coming up: citizens’ rights in Hungary, Slovenian presidency, rule of law

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Friday, July 2, 2021

The debate follows a vote last month by the Hungarian parliament to ban LGBTIQ content from being featured in school educational materials or TV shows for minors.

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  • The debate follows a vote last month by the Hungarian parliament to ban LGBTIQ content from being featured in school educational materials or TV shows for minors.
  • Parliament will also discuss the priorities of the incoming Slovenian presidency of the Council with Prime Minister Janez Jana.
  • The six-month presidency is expected to focus on facilitating the recovery and making the EU more resilient.
  • Also on the agenda are the EUs 2030 environmental priorities and measures to help the aviation industry recover from the pandemic.

Cities and regions want more support for regional airports struggling from the pandemic

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Friday, July 2, 2021

In October 2020, nearly 200 airports in Europe were facing

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  • In October 2020, nearly 200 airports in Europe were facing
    connectivity of many regions, especially outermost or
    transport are not available.
  • We need a more flexible
    regional airports during and after the pandemic.
  • Financial assistance should
    be in line with the conditions set up in the European Regional Development Fund and the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility .
  • The mobility strategy was presented by the European Commission at the end of
    sector, cutting its emissions by 90% by 2050.

Government of Canada Continues to Support Heritage Organizations and Access to Canada's Heritage Collections

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The government will continue to support this shift to increase access to Canada's heritage and digital collections for Canadians across the country.

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  • The government will continue to support this shift to increase access to Canada's heritage and digital collections for Canadians across the country.
  • It builds on the $53 million provided by the government as part of the COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Heritage Organizations in support to organizations with heritage collections.
  • In addition, the Government of Canada is also investing $23 million over three years to help museums across the country digitize information and collections.
  • That is why the government continues to support the Young Canada Works (YCW) Heritage program.

India Tech Thematic Research Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The "India Tech - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "India Tech - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • India is one of the fastest-growing economies globally, with an average annual growth rate of 7% between 2014 and 2019.
  • These factors make it an increasingly important market for technology, media, and telecom (TMT) companies.
  • This report looks at the state of India's TMT sector as well as its tech-driven automobile sector.

Mexico Construction Market Trends and Opportunities Report 2021-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The "Construction in Mexico - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Construction in Mexico - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to the Johns Hopkins University, Mexico had 1,711,283 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 146,174 fatalities as of January 22.
  • This report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into Mexico's construction industry, including -
    Mexico's construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
    Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in Mexico's construction industry
    Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.
  • Historical (2016-2020) and forecast (2021-2025) valuations of the construction industry in Mexico, featuring details of key growth drivers.

Press release - EU Asylum Agency: press conference on agreement reached with the Council

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

After years of complicated negotiations, the co-legislators have reached an agreement on upgrading the current EU Asylum Support Office (EASO) into a stronger EU Asylum Agency, with increased capabilities and responsibilities.

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  • After years of complicated negotiations, the co-legislators have reached an agreement on upgrading the current EU Asylum Support Office (EASO) into a stronger EU Asylum Agency, with increased capabilities and responsibilities.
  • When: Tuesday 29 June, at 15.30 CEST

    Where: European Parliament (Brussels), Anna Politkovskaya press room (SPAAK 0A50)

    You can follow the press conference live via European Parliament webstreaming and EbS.

  • Entering Parliament wearing so-called community masks or other masks made of textiles will not be allowed.
  • Journalists who have never used Interactio before are asked to connect 30 minutes before the start of the press conference to perform a connection test.

Allied Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second-Quarter Financial Results

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

TORONTO, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Allied)(TSX:AP.UN) will hold a conference call and live audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, to discuss financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

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  • TORONTO, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Allied)(TSX:AP.UN) will hold a conference call and live audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, to discuss financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • The financial results will be released on Monday, July 26, 2021, after the markets close.
  • The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1(800)437-2398 or (647)792-1240.
  • Allied is a leading owner, manager and developer of (i) distinctive urban workspace in Canadas major cities and (ii) network-dense urban data centres in Toronto that form Canadas hub for global connectivity.

Canada Goose Commits to Going Fur Free

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Today, Canada Goose announced that it will end the use of all fur in its products.

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  • Today, Canada Goose announced that it will end the use of all fur in its products.
  • Through a phased approach, Canada Goose will end the purchase of fur by the end of 2021 and cease manufacturing with fur no later than the end of 2022.
  • As well, Canada Goose products are warranted for their lifetime, another example of the brands commitment to reducing its impact on the environment.
  • Canada Goose is inspired by relentless innovation and uncompromised craftsmanship, recognized as a leader for its Made in Canada commitment.

Highlights - Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

However, it proposed recommendations on the budgetary situation of the Member States in 2021 as envisaged under the Stability and Growth Pact.

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  • However, it proposed recommendations on the budgetary situation of the Member States in 2021 as envisaged under the Stability and Growth Pact.
  • The 2021 guidelines remain unchanged and aim to boost the demand for labour, enhance labour supply and improve access to employment, skills and competences, enhance the functioning of labour markets and the effectiveness of social dialogue, promote equal opportunities for all, enhance social inclusion and fight poverty.
  • In 2020 the guidelines were aligned to integrate elements related to the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis, the green and digital transitions, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.