MNP

National Veterinary Association Calls on Federal Government to Address Severe Workforce Shortage

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Establishment of a National Testing Centre for Internationally Educated Veterinarians Needed

Key Points: 
  • The veterinary profession in Canada faces pressing challenges that demand immediate attention from the federal government.
  • "Given the severe workforce shortage in our profession, Canada needs a veterinary workforce enhancement program that supports expansion and innovation of clinical teaching, training, and research to develop the next generation of veterinarians in response to societal demands."
  • The workforce shortage poses a significant threat to the veterinary profession and its ability to provide quality care for its patients and clients.
  • The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is the national and international voice for Canada's veterinarians, providing leadership and advocacy for veterinary medicine.

MNP Consumer Debt Index Rebounds Significantly (Up 8 Points) as Interest Rate Concerns Ease and Debt Perceptions Improve, Yet Repayment Anxiety Persists for Majority

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Monday, April 8, 2024

A quarter say they are much better equipped to absorb an interest rate increase of one percentage point (25%, +3pts) or an extra $130 in interest payments (24%, +5pts).

Key Points: 
  • A quarter say they are much better equipped to absorb an interest rate increase of one percentage point (25%, +3pts) or an extra $130 in interest payments (24%, +5pts).
  • Canadians are more confident about their current debt situation, expected debt situation, and ability to absorb interest rate increases.
  • Those with poor personal debt ratings are significantly more concerned with the 'social squeeze' (75%), given their already precarious financial position.
  • The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index aligns with the four-year mark since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amcomri Granted Management Cease Trader Order

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amcomri Entertainment Inc. (the “Company”) (Cboe CA: AMEN) (Frankfurt: 25YO) (OTC: AMNNF) announces that its principal regulator, the British Columbia Securities Commission, has accepted the Company's application for, and has granted, a management cease trade order (the “MCTO”) dated April 3, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amcomri Entertainment Inc. (the “Company”) (Cboe CA: AMEN) (Frankfurt: 25YO) (OTC: AMNNF) announces that its principal regulator, the British Columbia Securities Commission, has accepted the Company's application for, and has granted, a management cease trade order (the “MCTO”) dated April 3, 2024.
  • The Company’s board of directors and its management are working expeditiously to meet the Company’s obligations relating to the filing of the Annual Filings.
  • At this time, the Company anticipates being able to complete the Annual Filings on or about April 15, 2024.
  • The Company also confirms that there are no other material developments concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed.

Interfield Global Software Inc. Announces Delay in Filing of Annual Filings and Director Resignation

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Monday, April 1, 2024

As a result, the Company will also be delayed in filing of its Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “AIF”).

Key Points: 
  • As a result, the Company will also be delayed in filing of its Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “AIF”).
  • The Company has made all efforts and allocated all available resources to the preparation, completion and filing of the Annual Filings.
  • The Company’s auditors have also made significant efforts to complete their audit of the annual financial statements.
  • Upon filing its Annual Filings, the Company will also file its AIF.

Titan Medical Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Results

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Friday, March 29, 2024

TORONTO, Ontario, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Medical Inc. (“Titan” or the “Company”) (TSX: TMD; OTC: TMDIF), today reported financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Ontario, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Medical Inc. (“Titan” or the “Company”) (TSX: TMD; OTC: TMDIF), today reported financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
  • On August 21, 2023, the Company announced a licensing agreement with Auris Health, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson MedTech Company.
  • On October 18, 2023, the Company announced it had changed its auditor from BDO Canada LLP to MNP LLP.
  • As of December 31, 2023, Titan had cash of $7.5 million, compared to $3.3 million on December 31, 2022.

Urgent Action Needed for Commercial Truck Driver Training

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) commissioned MNP, one of Canada's leading professional services firms, to identify the key factors impacting the cost of insurance for commercial truck operators.

Key Points: 
  • Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) commissioned MNP, one of Canada's leading professional services firms, to identify the key factors impacting the cost of insurance for commercial truck operators.
  • MNP found drivers with less training and experience are more likely to be involved in collisions and make costly claims than drivers with more training and experience.
  • To identify best practices in truck driver training, MNP conducted a review of driver training programs in various Canadian and international jurisdictions.
  • Other recommendations in the report include piloting the use of telematics to provide feedback to commercial truck drivers, and adopting a graduated or progressive licensing system.

Public Statement Regarding Administration of CleanBC Grant Program

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Monday, April 8, 2024

in our grant management service line acted in the capacity as both the administrator and grant application consultant on the CleanBC grant program.

Key Points: 
  • in our grant management service line acted in the capacity as both the administrator and grant application consultant on the CleanBC grant program.
  • Many firms provide grant administration and grant writing services to assist clients.
  • Our program administration work on behalf of CleanBC is no different.
  • MNP is committed to full transparency and accountability for every public program we administer, and we welcome a government-initiated program review.

NEO Battery Materials Announces Change of Auditor to MNP LLP

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

TORONTO, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (“NEO” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NBM) (OTC: NBMFF), a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, is pleased to announce that it has changed its auditors from DeVisser Gray LLP (“Former Auditor”) to MNP LLP (“Successor Auditor”), effective March 19, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (“NEO” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NBM) (OTC: NBMFF), a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, is pleased to announce that it has changed its auditors from DeVisser Gray LLP (“Former Auditor”) to MNP LLP (“Successor Auditor”), effective March 19, 2024.
  • NEO Battery’s board of directors accepted the resignation of DeVisser Gray LLP and appointed MNP LLP as the new auditor of the Company, effective March 19, 2024, until the Company’s next annual general meeting of shareholders.
  • There were no reservations in the Former Auditor’s audit reports for any financial period during which the Former Auditor was the Company’s auditor.
  • There are no “reportable events” (as the term is defined in National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations) between the Company and the Former Auditor.

Western Resources Reports AGM Results

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Shuai Wei and Xiao Xing were appointed as Board Observers, and Jack Xue as Corporate Secretary.

Key Points: 
  • Shuai Wei and Xiao Xing were appointed as Board Observers, and Jack Xue as Corporate Secretary.
  • Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
  • There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
  • For more information on the contents of this release please contact Jack Xue, Corporate Secretary, at 306-924-9378.

STLLR Gold Appoints Successor Auditor

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Monday, March 25, 2024

STLLR Gold Inc. (TSX: STLR) (OTCQX: STLRF) (FSE: O9D) (“STLLR” or the “Company”) announces that it has changed its auditor from BDO Canada LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants (the “Former Auditor”) to MNP LLP (the “Successor Auditor”).

Key Points: 
  • STLLR Gold Inc. (TSX: STLR) (OTCQX: STLRF) (FSE: O9D) (“STLLR” or the “Company”) announces that it has changed its auditor from BDO Canada LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants (the “Former Auditor”) to MNP LLP (the “Successor Auditor”).
  • At the request of the Company, the Former Auditor resigned as the auditor of the Company effective March 19, 2024, and the Board of Directors of the Company appointed the Successor Auditor as the Company’s auditor effective March 19, 2024, until the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.
  • The resignation of the Former Auditor as auditor of the Company has been approved by the Company's Audit Committee and its Board of Directors.
  • In accordance with NI 51-102, the notice of change of auditor, together with the required letters from the Former Auditor and the Successor Auditor, have been reviewed by the Board of Directors of the Company and filed on SEDAR+ www.sedarplus.ca