University of Ottawa Faculty of Law

Minister O' Regan announces reappointments to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Elizabeth Cameron has been serving as a full-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2021.

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  • Elizabeth Cameron has been serving as a full-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2021.
  • She held the positions of Vice-President, Labour Relations at NAV CANADA, where she served as chief labour relations negotiator under numerous collective agreements.
  • Richard Brabander has been a full-time member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2013.
  • Barbara Mittleman has been serving as a part-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2016.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • Justice Ngo replaces Justice R. Barnes, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective November 22, 2020.
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin:
    "I was saddened today to hear of the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin, a respected teacher, academic, former Cabinet minister, and trailblazer for Canadian women.
  • She was appointed Minister of National Revenue and then Minister of Health and Welfare.
  • "After more than 10 years in politics, Ms. Bégin returned to her teaching roots and entered academia.
  • On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones."

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court

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Monday, August 28, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • Negar Azmudeh, Assistant Deputy Chairperson at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada in Vancouver, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court.
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Perry N. Dellelce Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Ottawa

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2023) - The University of Ottawa conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Perry N. Dellelce at a Special Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2023) - The University of Ottawa conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Perry N. Dellelce at a Special Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada.
  • Perry is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Wildeboer Dellelce LLP, one of Canada's preeminent corporate finance law firms.
  • This is Perry's third Honorary Doctorate degree.
  • In addition to the University of Ottawa's Honorary Doctorate, in 2017, Perry received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Laurentian University at its Convocation Ceremony in Sudbury, Canada and in 2022, Perry received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Western University at its Convocation Ceremony in London, Canada.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario

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Monday, May 15, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, May 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • At the time of his appointment to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in 2017, Justice Monahan was Deputy Attorney General for the Province of Ontario (2012-17).
  • In 2008, he was awarded the Mundell Medal for excellence in legal writing by the Attorney General of Ontario.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Davie announces funding for the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (CANADA) to expand the Arctic Corridors and Northern Voices Program

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

LÉVIS, Quebec, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie), Canada’s largest shipbuilder and home to the National Icebreaker Centre, today announced funding of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (CANADA) for the expansion of the Arctic Corridors and Northern Voices program.

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  • LÉVIS, Quebec, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie), Canada’s largest shipbuilder and home to the National Icebreaker Centre, today announced funding of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (CANADA) for the expansion of the Arctic Corridors and Northern Voices program.
  • The Arctic Corridors and Northern Voices program, a recipient of the Governor General’s Innovation Award, trains Inuit communities in advanced technologies to map culturally sensitive areas in order to inform policy and planning for Arctic marine use and oceans governance.
  • As such, bridging the gap between the marine industry and conservation efforts is a natural fit for the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (CANADA).
  • “The Nunatsiavut Government appreciates the support of Davie to the Nunatsiavut portion of the Arctic Corridors and Northern Voices program,” says Terry Vincent.

BELINDA STRONACH APPOINTS KEVIN GILMORE AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

TORONTO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Belinda Stronach, Chairwoman, Chief Executive Officer and President of The Stronach Group announces the appointment of Kevin Gilmore as the group's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • TORONTO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Belinda Stronach, Chairwoman, Chief Executive Officer and President of The Stronach Group announces the appointment of Kevin Gilmore as the group's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • In the capacity of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Stronach Group, Kevin Gilmore will work directly with Belinda Stronach on corporate objectives and key strategic initiatives, including with matters relating to The Stronach Group's 1/ST business – North America's preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company.
  • He will work closely with the 1/ST executive leadership team to drive growth and performance and to achieve strategic objectives.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Kevin Gilmore to The Stronach Group and look forward to working with him to further strengthen our company's innovative and forward-thinking businesses," said Belinda Stronach.

CAPREIT Announces Appointment of New Board of Trustee Member and Resignation of Trustee

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

CAPREIT has also announced that Jamie Schwartz has stepped down from the Board, effective as of February 22, 2023, to focus on his other endeavors.

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  • CAPREIT has also announced that Jamie Schwartz has stepped down from the Board, effective as of February 22, 2023, to focus on his other endeavors.
  • Mr. Schwartz served as a trustee of CAPREIT since his appointment to the Board in 2018.
  • Ms. Stoddart is a strategic advisor in the Privacy and Cybersecurity Group at Fasken LLP, where she advises on privacy matters.
  • Previously, she was the Chair of the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec from 2000 to 2003.

ORBA: Mario Villeneuve Elected as President, Ontario Road Builders’ Association

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Mississauga, Ont., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) would like to announce and congratulate Mario Villeneuve on his election as President of the Association.

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  • Mississauga, Ont., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) would like to announce and congratulate Mario Villeneuve on his election as President of the Association.
  • “Now is the time to work together as an Association and seize the opportunities facing us and the challenges that confront us,” said Mario Villeneuve, President of ORBA.
  • Kevin’s efforts strengthened the Association and have positioned ORBA well to advocate on behalf of the industry during the busy period ahead.
  • Background on ORBA: The Ontario Road Builders’ Association is proud to represent the transportation infrastructure sector in Ontario.