Public service

Canada Post officially opens the Albert Jackson Processing Centre

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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SCARBOROUGH, ON, Sept. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Canada Post officially opened today the Albert Jackson Processing Centre, a leading-edge parcel sorting facility built to improve service for Canadians and businesses and fuel ecommerce in Canada for decades to come.

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  • SCARBOROUGH, ON, Sept. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Canada Post officially opened today the Albert Jackson Processing Centre, a leading-edge parcel sorting facility built to improve service for Canadians and businesses and fuel ecommerce in Canada for decades to come.
  • "The Albert Jackson Processing Centre is much more than a building – it is a generational investment in the future of our country," says Doug Ettinger, President and CEO of Canada Post.
  • "With the opening of the Albert Jackson Processing Centre, Canada Post will have the capacity it needs to enable future ecommerce growth and the transformation of our retail economy."
  • Canada Post was honoured to have several members of the Jackson family, including one who currently works for the company, attend the grand opening ceremony.

Huawei Releases the White Paper on Architecture for Intelligent Transformation of Public Services

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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At the event, Huawei released the White Paper on Architecture for Intelligent Transformation of Public Services, and global public services pioneers shed light on intelligent transformation trends and implementation directions, to make public services more inclusive and well-targeted.

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  • At the event, Huawei released the White Paper on Architecture for Intelligent Transformation of Public Services, and global public services pioneers shed light on intelligent transformation trends and implementation directions, to make public services more inclusive and well-targeted.
  • The White Paper on Architecture for Intelligent Transformation of Public Services released.
  • Hong-Eng Koh, Chief Scientist of Huawei Global Public Sector, noted: the Architecture for Intelligent Transformation of Public Services consists of Intelligent Sensing, Intelligent Connectivity, Intelligent Foundation, Intelligent platforms, AI Large Models, and Intelligent Applications.
  • Huawei intelligent transformation of public services focuses on four scenarios:
    Intelligent education: The intelligent transformation brings about education that knows no boundaries and provides proactive and intelligent teaching services, extending school education from a classroom-bound experience to learning at anytime, anywhere.

STATEMENT - The Canada Revenue Agency reaches a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada for the Audit, Financial and Scientific Group

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - On September 16, 2023, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada for the Audit, Financial and Scientific Group (PIPSC-AFS Group) reached a tentative agreement for approximately 16,000 CRA employees.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - On September 16, 2023, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada for the Audit, Financial and Scientific Group (PIPSC-AFS Group) reached a tentative agreement for approximately 16,000 CRA employees.
  • As per established protocol, the PIPSC-AFS Group will provide more information on the tentative agreement and ratification process, as well as prepare a ratification package for PIPSC-AFS Group members.
  • In the coming weeks, the PIPSC-AFS Group will explain the terms of the tentative agreement and hold ratification votes for its members.
  • If a majority of the PIPSC-AFS Group members vote in support of the tentative agreement, it will become the new collective agreement for the PIPSC-AFS Group, once it is signed.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names FTC Chair Lina Khan September 2023 Porker of the Month

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan its September 2023 Porker of the Month for requesting a massive 37 percent budget increase.

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  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan its September 2023 Porker of the Month for requesting a massive 37 percent budget increase.
  • Her anti-capitalist views and anti-business policies have upended more than 100 years of antitrust law enforcement based on the consumer welfare standard.
  • Chair Khan’s heavy-handed effect on the FTC expands beyond agency actions.
  • For more than two decades, Porker of the Month is a dubious honor given to lawmakers and government officials who have shown a blatant disregard for the taxpayers.

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Jean-François Tremblay, currently Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development, becomes Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, effective September 18, 2023.
  • Paul Thompson, currently Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, becomes Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development, effective September 18, 2023.

MULTIPLYING GOOD ANNOUNCES 51ST ANNUAL JEFFERSON AWARDS CELEBRATING SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiplying Good is thrilled to announce its 51st Annual Jefferson Awards, an illustrious event that will pay tribute to the extraordinary dedication and selflessness of service-minded individuals across our nation. On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 7:30 PM ET at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, this year's event promises to be a spectacular evening, filled with inspiring stories, recognition of notable public figures and outstanding Multiplying Good program participants culminating in a celebration of the power of giving back.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiplying Good is thrilled to announce its 51st Annual Jefferson Awards, an illustrious event that will pay tribute to the extraordinary dedication and selflessness of service-minded individuals across our nation.
  • Celebrating the power of service, the evening will honor notable public figures and Multiplying Good program participants.
  • The Jefferson Awards will bring together supporters, past award recipients, and service champions.
  • The Jefferson Awards is the nation's largest and longest-running awards ceremony honoring public service.

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Chris Forbes, currently Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, becomes Deputy Minister of Finance, effective September 11, 2023.
  • Sony Perron, currently President of Shared Services Canada, becomes President of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, effective September 11, 2023.
  • Scott Jones, currently Executive Vice-President of Shared Services Canada and, concurrently, Associate Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, becomes President of Shared Services Canada, effective September 11, 2023.
  • Suzy McDonald, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, effective September 11, 2023.

Arizona residents get paid to beat the heat

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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PHOENIX, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona is experiencing record high temperatures, lasting not just days but weeks, forcing many to crank up their air conditioners with the unintended effect of straining the region's electrical grid. This summer and fall, Arizonans have the opportunity to join demand response programs that support the grid and receive substantial compensation for participating, including cash and free or discounted smart thermostats.

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  • Some utilities are even giving away free smart thermostats, helping customers participate, save energy, and keep comfortable during the summer.
  • Arizona demand response programs are simple, and utility customers can always stop participating in a demand response event at any time by adjusting their thermostat setpoint.
  • "Arizona utilities are using this type of flexibility program to help keep the grid reliable and their customers comfortable and safe."
  • What if instead of appealing to goodwill, utilities just paid people to reduce their power use during peak hours?

Avangrid Pilots New Technology to Increase Grid Capacity in New York to Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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This critical data and visibility could aid in linking more renewable energy resources into New York’s electrical grid and supporting the state’s clean energy goals.

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  • This critical data and visibility could aid in linking more renewable energy resources into New York’s electrical grid and supporting the state’s clean energy goals.
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    The amount of energy that electric transmission lines can safely carry is variable.
  • This results in more informed grid operations and increased carrying capacity of the transmission lines without needing to make any large grid upgrades.
  • Our technology has helped our utility customers identify between 25-40% additional capacity on existing lines which helps accelerate a transition to renewables.

Melissa Hathaway joins Operation Homefront's National Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- operationhomefront.org, the national nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military families, has elected Melissa Hathaway, President of Hathaway Global Strategies, to its national board of directors.

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  • The newest member of Operation Homefront's Board of Directors consults Fortune 500 companies on cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, and technology assessment.
  • SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- operationhomefront.org , the national nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military families, has elected Melissa Hathaway, President of Hathaway Global Strategies, to its national board of directors.
  • "On behalf of our entire board, I want to welcome Melissa to Operation Homefront," said Uli Correa, chair of Operation Homefront's board of directors.
  • "I am thrilled Melissa will be joining our very talented board of directors," said Brig Gen (ret) John I. Pray, Jr., President and CEO of Operation Homefront.