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Minister O'Regan announces the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.

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  • Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.
  • From 2012 to 2014, she served as the Vice-President at Large of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada.
  • "The Canada Industrial Relations Board is trusted and respected by employers and unions right across this country.
  • Angela and Paul's appointment and reappointment to the Board will serve it well in the years to come."

Viral Nation Accelerates Growth Strategy with Key Executive Appointments

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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- Neil Desai, Executive Vice President of Viral Nation Technology.

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  • - Neil Desai, Executive Vice President of Viral Nation Technology.
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    “These appointments mark a transformative chapter in Viral Nation's journey,” said Joe Gagliese, co-founder and co-CEO at Viral Nation.
  • Distinguished for his ability to drive growth at technology companies, Desai, executive vice president of Viral Nation technology, is dedicated to commercializing the company's technology solutions for enterprise and government clients.
  • "Celebrating a new era at Viral Nation, these appointments embody our dedication to progress and innovation,” said Mat Micheli, co-founder and co-CEO at Viral Nation.

MEDIA RELEASE: How does Canada build a digital and data-driven healthcare system?

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Stemming from two roundtables of experts and stakeholders representing academia, healthcare, technology, government and business, the latest report highlights key discussions and recommendations for transitioning to an equitable, efficient and innovative digital healthcare model in Canada.

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  • Stemming from two roundtables of experts and stakeholders representing academia, healthcare, technology, government and business, the latest report highlights key discussions and recommendations for transitioning to an equitable, efficient and innovative digital healthcare model in Canada.
  • Canada has a window of opportunity right now to transform the way its health-care system operates, focusing on digitalization, to better meet the needs of patients.
  • The goal of our report is to share whats possible if Canadas public and private sectors collaborate to build a cohesive digital health system.
  • "As Canada advances its course in the digital health space, taking a thoughtful approach to systems, processes and standards is critical.

Alexandra Clyde appointed to Sequana Medical Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Ghent, Belgium 25 August 2022 Sequana Medical NV (Euronext Brussels: SEQUA) (the "Company" or "Sequana Medical"), a pioneer in the treatment of drug-resistant fluid overload in liver disease, heart failure and cancer, today announces the appointment of Alexandra Clyde as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.

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  • Ghent, Belgium 25 August 2022 Sequana Medical NV (Euronext Brussels: SEQUA) (the "Company" or "Sequana Medical"), a pioneer in the treatment of drug-resistant fluid overload in liver disease, heart failure and cancer, today announces the appointment of Alexandra Clyde as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.
  • Alex will be a critical member of our Board as Sequana Medical prepares to expand commercialization of the alfapump, said Pierre Chauvineau, Chairman of the Board at Sequana Medical.
  • With Doug and Alex now on the Board, I am confident that the Board is well positioned to guide Sequana Medical as it enters a period of potential exponential growth.
  • The appointment of Ms. Clyde is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors and will also be submitted for approval to the Companys next Meeting of Shareholders.

CANADA’S GAS SHOULD BECOME THE WORLD’S GAS

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Canadas natural gas is abundant and among the cleanest in the world in terms of carbon content, providing an important part of the solution to the global climate crisis, according to the new report A Leadership Blueprint for Canadas High-ESG Gas released today.

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  • Canadas natural gas is abundant and among the cleanest in the world in terms of carbon content, providing an important part of the solution to the global climate crisis, according to the new report A Leadership Blueprint for Canadas High-ESG Gas released today.
  • It comes as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to visit Canada next week to lobby for liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals on Canadas East Coast.
  • Gas offers us an opening to make the sort of disproportionate contribution to our allies and the global good that Canadians have always craved.
  • The report notes, too, the paradox faced by Canadians that developing Canadas gas to become the worlds gas puts pressure on domestic climate targets even as it contributes to lowering global emissions.

Minister Rodriguez announces conclusion of expert advisory group on online safety

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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The Minister shared that the discussion of the Citizens' Assembly will build upon the excellent and rigorous work of the expert advisory group on online safety that was launched on March 30 and concluded its weekly meetings on Friday, June 10.

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  • The Minister shared that the discussion of the Citizens' Assembly will build upon the excellent and rigorous work of the expert advisory group on online safety that was launched on March 30 and concluded its weekly meetings on Friday, June 10.
  • The Minister encouraged the participants at the Citizens' Assembly to reflect on the outcome of the expert advisory group discussions on online safety in Canada as they are undertaking their own deliberations.
  • "I would like to thank the expert advisory group for their work in studying online harms.
  • The expert advisory group was mandated to provide advice on a legislative and regulatory framework that best addresses harmful content online.

MEDIA RELEASE - Canada in a room: 45 citizen volunteers are providing advice on combatting online hate speech

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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The groupcalled the Citizens Assembly on Democratic Expressionis part of the Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression .

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  • The groupcalled the Citizens Assembly on Democratic Expressionis part of the Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression .
  • It is composed of a Commission, a Citizens Assembly led by MASS LBP, and an independent research program led by the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at McGill University.
  • Following the conclusion of the Citizens Assembly, final recommendations will be shared with the Government of Canada on Sunday, June 19.
  • They have advised on critical topics, such as how to reduce harmful content online without impairing free speech and how to increase online platforms' transparency and accountability.

MEDIA RELEASE: Public Policy Forum releases second report from its Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression initiative

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Ottawa, Canada, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ottawa, ON (May 5, 2022) The Public Policy Forum has released its second report from its Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression initiative.

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  • Ottawa, Canada, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ottawa, ON (May 5, 2022) The Public Policy Forum has released its second report from its Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression initiative.
  • Canadians live in a free, democratic and rights-based society where free expression is an essential principle, says Commissions Co-Chair, The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, PC, CC.
  • Led by the Public Policy Forum, the Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression is a three-year initiative that examines the state of Canadas democracy in relation to digital communication technologies and sets out policy recommendations annually for how these platforms can be strengthened for the public good.
  • PPF is an independent, non-partisan charity, whose members are a diverse group of private, public and non-profit organizations.

TELUS congratulates the Honourable John P. Manley on Public Policy Forum Testimonial Honour Award

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS proudly congratulates one of the longest-serving members of its Board of Directors, the Honourable John P. Manley, P.C., O.C., for receiving the Public Policy Forum s 2022 Testimonial Honour Award.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS proudly congratulates one of the longest-serving members of its Board of Directors, the Honourable John P. Manley, P.C., O.C., for receiving the Public Policy Forum s 2022 Testimonial Honour Award.
  • This Award recognizes Mr. Manley as a Policy Champion for his leadership on such issues as open borders between Canada and the United States.
  • This honour from the Public Policy Forum is a reflection of the tremendous dedication John has exemplified throughout his impressive career in respect of improving public policy, whilst bridging the divide between the public and private sector.
  • Currently the Chair of TELUS Corporate Governance Committee, Mr. Manley has been a member of TELUS Board of Directors since 2012.

MEDIA RELEASE - Canada’s government, business and academic leaders gather for PPF’s Canada Growth Summit

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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TORONTO, ON, April 26, 2022 The Public Policy Forum (PPF) is bringing together Canadas top government and business leaders on April 28, in Toronto, for its sixth annual Canada Growth Summit .

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  • TORONTO, ON, April 26, 2022 The Public Policy Forum (PPF) is bringing together Canadas top government and business leaders on April 28, in Toronto, for its sixth annual Canada Growth Summit .
  • As Canadas economy moves to a long-term growth orientation, we need to build up the physical, intangible and human assets that will shape our economy for decades to come, said Edward Greenspon, PPFs President and CEO.
  • Franois-Philippe Champagne, Canadas Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry will discuss Canadas economic transition with BNN Bloombergs Amanda Lang.
  • This session will be moderated by Anjum Sultana, PPFs Fellow and the inaugural Director of Youth Leadership and Policy Advocacy at Plan International Canada.