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OBSI announces new board members

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Friday, March 1, 2024

TORONTO, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) is pleased to announce four appointments to the board:

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  • TORONTO, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) is pleased to announce four appointments to the board:
    Mary Condon has joined the board as a Consumer Interest Director.
  • Previously, she was a board member of the Capital Markets Authority Implementation Organization, and Commissioner and board member of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), where she was also a Vice-Chair.
  • All directors have a fiduciary duty to OBSI and do not advocate for or represent any outside interest while engaged in OBSI governance.
  • If a consumer has a complaint against an OBSI participating bank or investment firm that they are not able to resolve with the bank or firm, OBSI will investigate at no cost to the consumer.

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

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Monday, February 12, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • Julie L. Blackhawk, General Counsel at the Department of Justice Canada in Ottawa, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court.
  • This includes 64 appointments since the Honourable Arif Virani became Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on July 26, 2023.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Innovate BC Announces Peter Cowan as New President and CEO

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Monday, January 29, 2024

VANCOUVER, B.C., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovate BC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Peter Cowan will become Innovate BC’s next President and CEO, effective February 5.

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  • VANCOUVER, B.C., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovate BC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Peter Cowan will become Innovate BC’s next President and CEO, effective February 5.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Peter Cowan to Innovate BC,” said Andrew Petter, Innovate BC Board Chair.
  • "Peter understands that innovation is key to creating good jobs and building an inclusive, sustainable economy for the benefit of all British Columbians.
  • “Innovate BC has a proven track record of strengthening our innovation ecosystem and creating opportunities for innovators, industries and other stakeholders.

Element Announces Board Appointment of Kathleen Taylor, Who Will Assume Role of Chair following 2024 AGM

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

She will succeed the Company’s current Board Chair, David Denison, who will retire from the Board at the Meeting after completing his five-year term as Chair.

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  • She will succeed the Company’s current Board Chair, David Denison, who will retire from the Board at the Meeting after completing his five-year term as Chair.
  • She is also Vice Chair of the Adecco Group AG, and a director of Air Canada and Mattamy Asset Management.
  • Ms. Taylor recently concluded her tenure as a director and chair of the Board of the Royal Bank of Canada and as a director of CPP Investments.
  • Taylor brings a wealth of C-suite leadership and board experience gained from her time at a number of prominent organizations.

Capital Markets Tribunal announces appointment of two new Adjudicators

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Capital Markets Tribunal is today announcing the appointment of two new Adjudicators.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Capital Markets Tribunal is today announcing the appointment of two new Adjudicators.
  • Mary Condon is a Professor of Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, where she teaches Securities Regulation and Advanced Securities Law.
  • Most recently, she served as Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School from 2019 to 2023.
  • Jane is a member of the Financial Services Tribunal and was a hearing committee member at the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization/IIROC.

KPMG strengthens services to clients with cross-border needs

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

A practicing lawyer and accountant, Mr. Feigenbaum's new role as Partner will also involve working closely with KPMG Family Office.

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  • A practicing lawyer and accountant, Mr. Feigenbaum's new role as Partner will also involve working closely with KPMG Family Office.
  • "Having spent my early career with KPMG's cross-border tax practice, I am delighted to rejoin the KPMG family," says Mr. Feigenbaum, Partner, KPMG in Canada.
  • "There is a strong appetite for integrated services that help mobile individuals and families navigate their complex tax, legal, wealth and estate planning needs.
  • KPMG Law LLP is the law firm affiliated with KPMG in Canada.

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

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 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, June 1, 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.
  • I am confident he will serve Canadians well as a member of the Federal Court of Appeal."
  • 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.

Bragg Gaming Nominates Kent Young, Don Robertson, and Ron Baryoseph to Board of Directors, Adding Significant Gaming Industry Experience

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Friday, May 26, 2023

In addition, the Company also announced that there will be three new nominees for election to its board of directors (the "Board").

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  • In addition, the Company also announced that there will be three new nominees for election to its board of directors (the "Board").
  • An entrepreneur, Kent successfully founded, built, and sold two gaming technology companies – True Blue Gaming and Spin Games.
  • Ron Baryoseph is a gaming industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in the North American regulated land based and online gaming sectors.
  • Yaniv Sherman, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bragg, said, “We are delighted to welcome Kent Young, Don Robertson, and Ron Baryoseph to the Board.

Institute of Corporate Directors appoints Gigi Dawe as Vice President, Policy & Research

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

TORONTO, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) announced the appointment of Gigi Dawe, LL.M, as Vice President of Policy & Research, effective June 5, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) announced the appointment of Gigi Dawe, LL.M, as Vice President of Policy & Research, effective June 5, 2023.
  • "A recognized leader in Canadian corporate governance, Gigi has extensive knowledge of governance structure and is an authority on board performance, strategy, and risk oversight," says Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO.
  • "In this role, Gigi will bring her wealth of experience in corporate governance and sustainability to help lead the organization's thought leadership in corporate governance."
  • "The ICD is in an enviable position with more than 17,000 corporate governance leaders across the country," says Dawe.

Colliers Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

TORONTO, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (TSX and NASDAQ: CIGI) ("Colliers") announced today that after more than 33 years of service, Peter F. Cohen has retired from the Colliers Board of Directors.

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  • TORONTO, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (TSX and NASDAQ: CIGI) ("Colliers") announced today that after more than 33 years of service, Peter F. Cohen has retired from the Colliers Board of Directors.
  • Concurrent with his retirement, John (Jack) P. Curtin, Jr., a member of the Board since 2015, will assume the role of Lead Director.
  • Colliers also announced that Edward Waitzer has been appointed to the Board, effective today.
  • “On behalf of the entire Board and the shareholders of Colliers, I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Peter Cohen for his tireless service over the last three decades,” said Jay Hennick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Colliers.