CAV

Tax Tip - Reducing barriers to contacting the CRA with the new dedicated phone lines for video relay service (VRS) users

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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That is why the CRA, in partnership with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Service (CAV), has introduced new dedicated phone lines, with service in English and French, for video relay service (VRS) users.

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  • That is why the CRA, in partnership with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Service (CAV), has introduced new dedicated phone lines, with service in English and French, for video relay service (VRS) users.
  • We're proud to be the first Government of Canada department to integrate dedicated services for VRS users.
  • How to access the new VRS line:
    To use the new dedicated VRS lines, individuals will first need to ensure they are registered with Canada VRS .
  • Once registered, they can connect with a CRA agent by calling 1-800-561-6393 for service in English or 1-800-561-9332 for service in French.

HyperloopTT-Powered Joint Venture ‘Hyper Transfer’ Begins in Italy

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Transport, Other Construction & Property, Transportation, Construction & Property, Public Transport, Travel, Transfer, Growth, Certification, Safety, CAV, Webuild, Silicon, City, Creativity, RINA, Engineering, Renewable energy

The contract for the feasibility study was signed by CAV and Webuild, the project leader, officially kicking off the project.

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  • The contract for the feasibility study was signed by CAV and Webuild, the project leader, officially kicking off the project.
  • Following phase one, the tender includes two other phases: a detailed design and engineering phase and the subsequent final phase for construction, testing, and certification.
  • Hyper Builders also includes RINA, a firm that builds businesses in transport and infrastructure, and Hyperloop Italia - HyperloopTT’s licensee in Italy.
  • Italy stands poised to be at the forefront of this eco-friendly, high-speed transport revolution.”

Transurban and Partners Demonstrate the Future of Safer Travel with Connected Autonomous Vehicles on Virginia Express Lanes

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Public Policy, Government, Transportation, State, Local, Travel, Automotive, Trucking, General Automotive, Transport, Partnership, Express, Transurban, Commonwealth, VDOT, Safety, ADS, Cleveland, Law enforcement, USDOT, CAMP, Virginia Department of Transportation, CAV, Silicon, Research, Road

Transurban and our partners know we must continually innovate to keep travelers safer as technology enables the next generation of transportation,” said Mike Discenza, Acting President, Transurban North America.

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  • Transurban and our partners know we must continually innovate to keep travelers safer as technology enables the next generation of transportation,” said Mike Discenza, Acting President, Transurban North America.
  • “Smart roads, like Transurban’s Express Lanes, are leading the way in integrated infrastructure technology—and we are just getting started.
  • The trials and demonstrations on the 395 Express Lanes mark the twelfth such study, following previous research on fully and partially autonomous vehicles and driverless heavy trucking.
  • A new partnership with Silicon Valley’s Plus was launched earlier this year to further autonomous trucking research in Australia.

Scotiabank Launches Dedicated Phone Line to Enhance Accessibility for Customers using Video Relay Services

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank, in collaboration with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Services (CAV), has launched a dedicated phone line aimed at providing assistance to customers with hearing and/or speech impairments, who rely on Video Relay Service (VRS) for their remote banking needs.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank, in collaboration with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Services (CAV), has launched a dedicated phone line aimed at providing assistance to customers with hearing and/or speech impairments, who rely on Video Relay Service (VRS) for their remote banking needs.
  • Scotiabank's new service offering allows customers using the VRS application to call a dedicated phone number with American Sign Language (ASL) or langue des signes québécoise (LSQ).
  • "Our collaboration with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Services, an authority in VRS, has allowed us to refine a service for our deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired customers.
  • Scotiabank continues to embrace advancements in technology to foster a culture of accessibility and create a more level playing field for all customers.

Transurban and Plus Collaborate to Advance Level 4 Autonomous Trucks in Australia

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Technology, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Trucking, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Transport, Software, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce, Congestion, Partnership, Employment, Plus, IVECO, Culture, Monash Freeway, CityLink, Multimedia, Strategic Innovation Fund, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Movement, Silicon, Radar, Machine learning, CAV, City, Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem, Safety, Commerce, Iveco, Instrumentation, Road, Transurban

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822359257/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822359257/en/
    Transurban and Plus Collaborate to Advance Level 4 Autonomous Trucks in Australia (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The partnership will build on the success of Transurban’s first self-driving truck trial on CityLink and the Monash Freeway last year to explore how Plus’s Level 4 autonomous driving technology, combined with smart road infrastructure, could help make trucking safer, more efficient, and more sustainable in Australia.
  • Countries around the world are starting to explore the benefits of self-driving trucks on public motorways.
  • The combination of global and local expertise that enables smart roads to communicate with self-driving trucks through this partnership sets Victoria up to be an international leader in this space.
  • The partnership between Transurban and Plus will leverage Plus’s state-of-the-art autonomous driving software and global commercial deployment experience, which includes the cooperation with IVECO, the global commercial vehicle brand of Iveco Group, to co-develop self-driving trucks for Europe.

Electric Power Systems Selected as Electric Aviation Battery Provider for Elfly’s Cutting-Edge Research Seaplane Demonstrator

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Other Energy, Batteries, Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Energy, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Diamond, Aircraft, Nexus, Advanced Air Mobility, Bell, Partnership, Travel, Electric energy consumption, Multimedia, FAA, Projection, Boeing Cargo Air Vehicle, Diamond Aircraft Industries, CAV, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, EPS, Longevity, EAA, VoltAero Cassio, Safety, Beyond Zero Emissions, Rare-earth element, Renewable energy, Boeing

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2023 — Electric Power Systems (EP Systems) , a leading provider of advanced energy storage solutions, today announced it has been selected as the battery provider for Elfly’s highly anticipated all-electric seaplane.

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  • EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2023 — Electric Power Systems (EP Systems) , a leading provider of advanced energy storage solutions, today announced it has been selected as the battery provider for Elfly’s highly anticipated all-electric seaplane.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230725978293/en/
    Electric Power Systems (EP Systems) has been selected as the battery provider for Elfly’s highly anticipated all-electric seaplane.
  • EPS’s state-of-the-art battery systems have demonstrated unparalleled performance, safety, and longevity, making them an ideal choice for Elfly’s research objectives.
  • “We are thrilled to collaborate with Elfly on its pioneering research project,” said Nathan Millecam, CEO of Electric Power Systems.

UNICO National 100th Annual Convention & Italian American Awards Gala July 27 - 30, 2023 Fort Myers, Florida, Recognizing Business, Military, and Public Service Leaders

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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FAIRFIELD, N.J., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sal Paolantonio, ESPN national correspondent who primarily covers the National Football League, will host the Italian American Awards Gala on July 29, 2023. The black-tie gala, hosted by UNICO National, features hundreds of prominent Italian Americans from across the nation who come together to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Italian Americans in the United States. The nation's more than 16 million Italian Americans are interwoven into the fabric of the U.S. and have significantly contributed to the arts, entertainment, sports, business, law, science, medicine, technology, national defense, public service and more.

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  • Mr. Moglia joins James Pitaro, ESPN Chairman, as the honorary chairmen of the UNICO 100th Anniversary Convention and are past UNICO National honorees recognized for their distinguished leadership.
  • "The UNICO National 100th Annual Convention celebrates the important contributions Italian Americans have made to the United States.
  • They are proven leaders who have succeeded at the highest level and are shining examples of the Italian American community," said incoming UNICO National President Cav.
  • This year's award recipients join a distinguished group of UNICO honorees who exemplify the best of the Italian American community.

The Marini's Group - a decade in business

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cavaliere Modesto Marini, the founder of The Marini's Group, has been on an extraordinary culinary journey for almost three decades.

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  • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cavaliere Modesto Marini, the founder of The Marini's Group, has been on an extraordinary culinary journey for almost three decades.
  • The restaurateur's love for food and cooking has seen him create award-winning luxury brands in the Malaysian dining and entertainment industry.
  • Marini recently won HAPA®'s "Elite Entrepreneur of the Year" award while his establishments scored 11 industry accolades.
  • For information on The Marini's Group, visit www.marinisgroup.com .

ISHLT and ISHLT Foundation Fund Research and Career Development with Grants

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Saturday, April 22, 2023
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The grants were funded by the ISHLT Foundation, and announced at the 43rd ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, held 19-22 April in Denver.

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  • The grants were funded by the ISHLT Foundation, and announced at the 43rd ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, held 19-22 April in Denver.
  • These grants are the first of two 2023 ISHLT grant cycles.
  • “I am truly grateful for the strong industry support of our ISHLT research grants,” said Kathleen Grady, PhD, RN, MS, FAAN, Chair of the ISHLT Grants and Awards Committee, “which contribute to scientific breakthroughs in the areas of advanced heart and lung disease across the lifespan and career development of new investigators.
  • For more information about ISHLT and ISHLT Foundation Research Grants, visit ishlt.org/research-data/grants-awards/research-grants .

Electric Battery Aviation Leader Electric Power Systems Announces Strategic Partnership with Regent Craft

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Electric Power Systems (EP Systems) , a leading global electric powertrain supplier for the aviation industry, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Regent Craft , where it will supply EP Systems' power integration technology for the manufacturing of REGENT’s all-electric seagliders.

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  • Electric Power Systems (EP Systems) , a leading global electric powertrain supplier for the aviation industry, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Regent Craft , where it will supply EP Systems' power integration technology for the manufacturing of REGENT’s all-electric seagliders.
  • REGENT has already obtained $8 billion in orders from major airlines and leading ferry operators in five different continents.
  • “We are pleased to have EP Systems on board as our battery provider for our full-scale prototype seaglider," said REGENT's CEO Billy Thalheimer.
  • “EP Systems is thrilled to partner with REGENT to provide the Energy Storage System and the power management system for this innovative Wing in Ground effect vehicle,” said Nathan Millecam, CEO of EP Systems.