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Melanin Gamers and The Watch Launch the First Rating System Identifying Online Gaming Toxicity

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Racism, Toxicity, Culture, Organization, ESRB, Pressure, Environment, Hope, Ipsos-Reid, CCO, Pejorative, Verbal abuse, The Watch, Video, Parent, Movement, Video game

TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Melanin Gamers , a digital community protecting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the video game industry announced today a toxicity rating system with a singular goal – to eliminate harmful and verbal abuse within gaming culture.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Melanin Gamers , a digital community protecting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the video game industry announced today a toxicity rating system with a singular goal – to eliminate harmful and verbal abuse within gaming culture.
  • Ideally The Watch rating would be paired with existing accepted ratings, to offer parents and players alike more information about what to expect beyond the storylines of the games.
  • To forge and inform The Watch, Melanin Gamers, Leo Burnett, and The Angus Reid Group, surveyed hundreds of gamers across some of the biggest gaming communities.
  • This toxicity rating is hopefully another step forward as we look to transform the gaming culture and promote an environment built on the tenets of inclusivity, kindness, and respect," said Annabel Ashalley-Anthony, founder of Melanin Gamers.

Melanin Gamers and The Watch Launch the First Rating System Identifying Online Gaming Toxicity

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Racism, Toxicity, Culture, Organization, ESRB, Pressure, Environment, Hope, Ipsos-Reid, CCO, Pejorative, Verbal abuse, The Watch, Video, Parent, Movement, Video game

TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Melanin Gamers, a digital community protecting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the video game industry announced today a toxicity rating system with a singular goal – to eliminate harmful and verbal abuse within gaming culture. Ideally The Watch rating would be paired with existing accepted ratings, to offer parents and players alike more information about what to expect beyond the storylines of the games.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Melanin Gamers , a digital community protecting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the video game industry announced today a toxicity rating system with a singular goal – to eliminate harmful and verbal abuse within gaming culture.
  • Ideally The Watch rating would be paired with existing accepted ratings, to offer parents and players alike more information about what to expect beyond the storylines of the games.
  • To forge and inform The Watch, Melanin Gamers, Leo Burnett, and The Angus Reid Group, surveyed hundreds of gamers across some of the biggest gaming communities.
  • This toxicity rating is hopefully another step forward as we look to transform the gaming culture and promote an environment built on the tenets of inclusivity, kindness, and respect," said Annabel Ashalley-Anthony, founder of Melanin Gamers.

New Canadian Cancer Society survey reveals the financial cost of cancer is one many in Canada cannot afford

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
Partnership, Family, Travel, Life, American Cancer Society, Immunotherapy, Immune system, Government, Research, Housing, Patient, Diagnosis, Hardship, CCS, Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Ipsos-Reid, Mental health, Canadian Cancer Society, Risk, Infection, Cancer, Letter, Health insurance

Despite having a universal healthcare system, there are still out-of-pocket costs to individuals going through a cancer diagnosis in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Despite having a universal healthcare system, there are still out-of-pocket costs to individuals going through a cancer diagnosis in Canada.
  • There are deep disparities in cancer risk, care and costs that can impact a person's cancer treatment, outcomes and overall experience.
  • "The Canadian Cancer Society is asking people to join us and call on governments across Canada to help make cancer care more affordable for those who need it."
  • Our Cancer Information Helpline is available nationwide and in 200 languages for anyone with questions about cancer, including financial questions (1-888-939-3333, [email protected] or live chat at cancer.ca ).

Pension or pay raise: do employers know what their employees want?

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Public affairs, St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index, Pension, Health care, Government, Workplace, News, Organization, Research, Ipsos-Reid, Senior, Risk, Retirement, HR, Mental health, Pension fund, Life insurance

In fact, previous HOOPP research has found that almost two-thirds (61%*) of Canadian workers would prefer a pension over a pay hike.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, previous HOOPP research has found that almost two-thirds (61%*) of Canadian workers would prefer a pension over a pay hike.
  • “Workers may want pensions even more than their employers know,” said Ivana Zanardo, Head of Plan Services, HOOPP.
  • Employers who offer retirement benefits consistently rank retention (64%) and recruitment (59%) as the top benefits of doing so.
  • Most employers are concerned about the effects of inflation (86%) and rising interest rates (82%) on their employees’ financial stress.

Switch Health Launches At-Home HPV Test, a First of Its Kind in Canada

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Cervical cancer, Gynaecology, University, Ipsos-Reid, Obstetrics, COVID-19, Woman, Pharmacy, Privacy, Associate, Risk, Anomaly, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Massachusetts General Hospital), Cancer, Motivation, HPV, Statistics Canada, Disease, Vaccine, Birth control, Health

TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Switch Health invites women across Canada to take control of their health with the introduction of the first-of-its-kind at-home HPV testing kit.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Switch Health invites women across Canada to take control of their health with the introduction of the first-of-its-kind at-home HPV testing kit.
  • The Switch Health HPV Collection Kit allows for prompt, routine HPV (human papillomavirus) testing from the privacy of their own home.
  • By focusing on HPV testing, we can reduce HPV diagnoses across the province, subsequently lowering the risk of future cervical cancer cases.
  • For more information about the Switch Health HPV at-home test kit, please visit www.switchhealth.ca/hpv to learn more or to purchase a test kit.

77% of Canadian pet owners would forgo their own meals rather than risk their pets going hungry

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Monday, September 25, 2023
Food, Ipsos-Reid, Meal, Humane Canada, Organization, Animal, BBB National Programs, Love, Pet, PetSmart, Ageing, Charitable organization, Bottled water

PetSmart Charities of Canada aims to bring attention to the issue of pet food insecurity with the first-ever Pet Hunger Awareness Day™ on Sept 26.

Key Points: 
  • PetSmart Charities of Canada aims to bring attention to the issue of pet food insecurity with the first-ever Pet Hunger Awareness Day™ on Sept 26.
  • PetSmart Charities of Canada , a leading funder of animal welfare in Canada, is stepping in to help bring awareness to pet food insecurity on the first-ever Pet Hunger Awareness Day™ on Tuesday, September 26th.
  • $300,000 will go to Humane Canada to help develop Canada's first national pet food banking network, which aims to serve over 21,000 pets throughout the country.
  • "The pet food banking program helps so many vital organizations implement and maintain pet food pantries in animal shelters and human social services agencies across Canada."

Consumers are spending less, but small businesses can adapt: BDC Top Consumer Trends report

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Certification, Marketing, SME, BDC, Research, Trust, Ipsos-Reid, Automation, Generation Z, Online shopping, Retail, Generation X

The study explores what increasingly cautious consumers expect, how and why they decide to purchase and, more importantly, how businesses can direct their efforts to adapt.

Key Points: 
  • The study explores what increasingly cautious consumers expect, how and why they decide to purchase and, more importantly, how businesses can direct their efforts to adapt.
  • "Today's prudent consumers have different expectations; it's important to keep these in mind when adjusting to shifts in their behaviour."
  • The study sheds light on three emerging trends with important implications for all businesses, regardless of size or industry.
  • Only one in ten businesses offer a way for consumers to purchase used, refurbished, or returned merchandise.

Canadian employers are most worried about staff retention and well-being, but solutions vary amid economic uncertainty: new research from HOOPP and Angus Reid Group

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
Public affairs, Research, Health care, Trustee, SVP, Pension, Service Employees International Union, Board, CUPE, Ipsos-Reid, Ontario Hospital Association, Probability, Government, Nursing, GLOBE, Hand, Value, SEIU, Senior, Foodservice, Angus Reid, 2011 New Year Honours (New Zealand), Trust, Commonwealth, British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union, Morale, Organization, International union, St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index, Montanile v. Board of Trustees of Nat. Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan, ONA, OHA, Plan, McCormick, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Retirement, OPSEU, Data, Solution, Pension fund, Management, Risk management

HOOPP commissioned Angus Reid Group to conduct a survey of 778 Canadian business owners and senior leaders with 20+ employees.

Key Points: 
  • HOOPP commissioned Angus Reid Group to conduct a survey of 778 Canadian business owners and senior leaders with 20+ employees.
  • On the positive side, there was evidence in the survey of some momentum towards improved retirement security outcomes.
  • And its encouraging to see there are some employers who are prioritizing retirement benefits as a way of supporting staff.
  • Offering a variety of research solutions to businesses, brands, governments, not-for-profit organizations and more, the Angus Reid team connects technologies and people to derive powerful insights that inform your decisions.

Repaying CEBA loans unlocks up to $20K for small businesses, but financial guidance needed, new study finds

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Risk management, Time, Loan, Risk, BDC, Woman, Hand, Organization, Research, Data, Senior, Obie Baizley, Partnership, DEI, Small business, Organic, Awareness, CEO, Ipsos-Reid, Angus Reid, Federation, Small Business Week, Solution, Federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Real estate, Credit, Bank, Public relations, BC, CEBA

To commemorate BDC's Small Business Week , JUDI.AI partnered with Angus Reid to conduct a survey exploring how lenders can better serve Canadian small businesses around CEBA.

Key Points: 
  • To commemorate BDC's Small Business Week , JUDI.AI partnered with Angus Reid to conduct a survey exploring how lenders can better serve Canadian small businesses around CEBA.
  • The survey reveals insights about CEBA loan recipients, their intentions for repaying CEBA loans and the implications for lenders.
  • The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program served as a key source of pandemic-related financial assistance, offering interest-free loans of up to $60,000.
  • Nearly 900,000 Canadian small businesses were approved for a total of $49 billion in CEBA funding.

Butterball Canada shares 2022 Thanksgiving and Holiday outlook report as hosts and guests prepare for celebrations

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
Industry, Meal, Millennials, Instagram, Food safety, Friends, Family, Holiday, Ipsos-Reid, Plant, Fair, Fur clothing, Nightclub, Mobile phone, HC Slovan Ústečtí Lvi, Butterball, Thanksgiving, Facebook, Generation X

Despite Canadians returning to festive celebrations, inflation and its impact on their grocery bills poses a new consideration for Thanksgiving and the holidays.

Key Points: 
  • Despite Canadians returning to festive celebrations, inflation and its impact on their grocery bills poses a new consideration for Thanksgiving and the holidays.
  • The majority of Canadians that are planning to celebrate expect price increases will impact their celebrations, as those surveyed noted inflation will be a consideration during Thanksgiving (74%) and holiday (77%) planning.
  • Though inflation is top of mind for both hosts and guests, understandably hosts are the most concerned about inflation's impact on their menus.
  • As an industry leader in quality, food safety and animal well-being, Butterball products are safely raised and proudly prepared in Canada.