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Apache Industrial Holdings promotes Delin Manuel, EVP of Business Development and Sales

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

HOUSTON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apache Industrial, a leading provider of industrial contracting services including scaffolding, coatings, fireproofing, insulation, and technical maintenance services has announced the promotion of Delin Manuel to Executive Vice President of Business Development and Sales.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apache Industrial, a leading provider of industrial contracting services including scaffolding, coatings, fireproofing, insulation, and technical maintenance services has announced the promotion of Delin Manuel to Executive Vice President of Business Development and Sales.
  • Throughout his career, Delin has experienced success in Sales & Marketing, Customer Relationships, Operations, Estimating, and Project Management.
  • In his new role, Delin will lead all Business Development and Sales for the organization, focusing on market strategy, account management, and customer relationships while expanding the sales organization into new verticals and geographies.
  • The soft craft industrial services leader has experienced incredible growth and success under Hillier, Apache's Chief Executive Officer since 2022.

McHappy Day® raises more than $4.5 million in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) and local children's charities across Canada

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Friday, September 24, 2021

"The results from McHappy Day this year are truly remarkable," said Jacques Mignault, President and CEO, McDonald's Canada.

Key Points: 
  • "The results from McHappy Day this year are truly remarkable," said Jacques Mignault, President and CEO, McDonald's Canada.
  • For the first time, a portion of the proceeds from every menu item sold at participating restaurants supported Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and other children's charities.
  • "McHappy Day holds a special place in the hearts of Canadians, and we couldn't be more grateful for the support we received this year," said Cathy Loblaw, CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada.
  • The funds from McHappy Day are critical to maintaining RMHC program operations across Canada in support of families with sick children.

General Rick Hillier, Former Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff, to Lead KWESST International Advisory Council

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Monday, January 25, 2021

General Hillier served as Canada's Chief of Defence Staff ("CDS") CDS from February 4, 2005, to July 1, 2008.

Key Points: 
  • General Hillier served as Canada's Chief of Defence Staff ("CDS") CDS from February 4, 2005, to July 1, 2008.
  • In November 2020, Ontario Premier Doug Ford appointed General Hillier to oversee the province's vaccination task-force in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • KWESST Executive Chairman, David Luxton, commented that, "We are delighted and honoured that General Hillier, one of Canada's most revered and universally respected Chiefs of Defence Staffs, has accepted this lead advisory role at KWESST, and we look forward to his wise counsel."
  • The Company stated that, in consultation with General Hillier, it intends to announce other notable members of the International Advisory Council in the coming weeks.

Chair reacts to renationalisation of the probation sector

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Friday, May 17, 2019

Chair comments on the renationalisation of the probation sector

Key Points: 
  • Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Meg Hillier MP, said:
    The Government has finally recognised the failure of the Grayling changes to probation services.
  • It was always a risky venture and the PAC has repeatedly highlighted the flaws in the model, the management of the contracts and the lack of resilience.
  • It's heartening to hear the Secretary of State speak about more work with specialist providers including in the voluntary sector.
  • We highlighted this loss of expertise as one of our concerns about the system.

Chair reacts to renationalisation of the probation sector

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 17, 2019

Chair comments on the renationalisation of the probation sector

Key Points: 
  • Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Meg Hillier MP, said:
    The Government has finally recognised the failure of the Grayling changes to probation services.
  • It was always a risky venture and the PAC has repeatedly highlighted the flaws in the model, the management of the contracts and the lack of resilience.
  • It's heartening to hear the Secretary of State speak about more work with specialist providers including in the voluntary sector.
  • We highlighted this loss of expertise as one of our concerns about the system.

Chair reacts to renationalisation of the probation sector

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 17, 2019

Chair comments on the renationalisation of the probation sector

Key Points: 
  • Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Meg Hillier MP, said:
    The Government has finally recognised the failure of the Grayling changes to probation services.
  • It was always a risky venture and the PAC has repeatedly highlighted the flaws in the model, the management of the contracts and the lack of resilience.
  • It's heartening to hear the Secretary of State speak about more work with specialist providers including in the voluntary sector.
  • We highlighted this loss of expertise as one of our concerns about the system.

Brexit: Readiness of traders a significant ‘no deal’ risk

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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Committee publishes National Audit Office memorandum

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  • The Committee has published as evidence a National Audit Office memorandum, The UK border: preparedness for EU exit update.
  • Committee Chair Meg Hillier said:
    The NAOs memorandum shows that with the clock ticking down there remain serious questions about whether the UK will be prepared at the border if there is no deal and what this would mean for individuals and businesses.
  • It is alarming that six of the eight critical IT systems needed are in danger of not being ready in time and that government assesses readiness of traders as one of its most significant risks.

Brexit: Readiness of traders a significant ‘no deal’ risk

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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Committee publishes National Audit Office memorandum

Key Points: 
  • The Committee has published as evidence a National Audit Office memorandum, The UK border: preparedness for EU exit update.
  • Committee Chair Meg Hillier said:
    The NAOs memorandum shows that with the clock ticking down there remain serious questions about whether the UK will be prepared at the border if there is no deal and what this would mean for individuals and businesses.
  • It is alarming that six of the eight critical IT systems needed are in danger of not being ready in time and that government assesses readiness of traders as one of its most significant risks.

Services threatened by flaws in Government planning and spending decisions

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Friday, February 8, 2019

Committee warns of threats to services, because of flaws in planning and spending decisions

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  • Progress on improving governments planning and spending framework is an ongoing challenge for the Treasury and the Cabinet Office, although some progress has been made since this Committee last reported in 2016.
  • However, we remain concerned that planning and spending are treated as disparate.
  • Comment from PAC Chair Meg Hillier MP:
    "The interests of users should be paramount in the delivery of public services.
  • But progress on improving the Governments planning and spending framework has been slow; published single departmental business plans remain inconsistent and short on meaningful detail.

Ministry of Defence must act now on unaffordable equipment plan

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Friday, February 1, 2019

Government must urgently take decisions on defence priorities

Key Points: 
  • In May 2018 we reported that the Ministry of Defence (the Department) did not have enough money to buy and support the equipment it needs.
  • It now estimates a most likely affordability gap between its budget and its forecast costs of 7 billion across its Plan over the next ten years.
  • Comment from PAC Chair Meg Hillier MP:
    In terms of poor financial planning, the Ministry of Defence is a repeat offender.
  • The Departments progress with addressing the concerns set out in our last report on the Defence Equipment Plan has been woeful.