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Lafarge Canada Launches Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program, Empowering Students Across Eastern Canada

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Additionally, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) will match the Lafarge awards, resulting in a total scholarship amount of $8,000 annually for two TMU students.

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  • Additionally, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) will match the Lafarge awards, resulting in a total scholarship amount of $8,000 annually for two TMU students.
  • "At Lafarge, our mission is to build progress, and we believe in the power of education as the foundation to drive it," said David Redfern, president and CEO, Lafarge Canada (East).
  • In collaboration with Indspire, Lafarge will also support indigenous students pursuing higher education in various fields.
  • "We appreciate Lafarge Canada for this great initiative," said Gabrielle Blackburn, Director of Development, Faculty of Engineering, Universite de Sherbrooke.

GenoTher Biocluster Designation Bolsters French Leadership in Gene Therapy

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Genethon, a pioneer in gene therapy, said today the French government’s support of the GenoTher Biocluster validates the efforts of its founding organizations in creating a global center of excellence in gene therapy and establishes their work and dedication as a national priority for advancing gene therapies to treat both rare and common diseases.

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  • Genethon, a pioneer in gene therapy, said today the French government’s support of the GenoTher Biocluster validates the efforts of its founding organizations in creating a global center of excellence in gene therapy and establishes their work and dedication as a national priority for advancing gene therapies to treat both rare and common diseases.
  • Spark Therapeutics, a U.S. gene therapy company and subsidiary of Switzerland-based Roche, participates to the Biocluster as one of GenoTher founding members.
  • “GenoTher’s designation as a national biocluster indicates the French government has established gene therapy as a priority for new drug development and a strategic asset for research and industrial development,” said Genethon CEO Frederic Revah.
  • The founders and partners of the GenoTher Biocluster have identified the following objectives:
    Development of a highly attractive and efficient gene therapy ecosystem delivering innovative therapies, including those based on DNA, RNA and gene editing.

Publicis Groupe : First Quarter 2023 Revenue

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Both Epsilon and Publicis Sapient were again accretive to the country’s growth this quarter.

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  • Both Epsilon and Publicis Sapient were again accretive to the country’s growth this quarter.
  • Epsilon posted +10% organic growth, while Publicis Sapient grew +8% organically on top of +16% in Q1 last year.
  • On January 10, 2023, Publicis announced the acquisition of Advertise BG, one of the leading performance marketing agencies in Bulgaria.
  • Publicis Groupe urges you to carefully consider the risk factors that may affect its business, as set out in the Universal Registration Document filed with the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and which is available on the website of Publicis Groupe ( www.publicisgroupe.com ).

Launch of collaboration to develop biodiversity indicators for Québec investors

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Once created, they will allow a first in Canada: mobilizing players in conservation, biodiversity, research and finance to rally around protecting Qubec's biodiversity.

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  • Once created, they will allow a first in Canada: mobilizing players in conservation, biodiversity, research and finance to rally around protecting Qubec's biodiversity.
  • Investors represent a critical lever for quickly transforming the economy to reverse the loss of biodiversity.
  • The indicators created by this project will establish a shared framework to assess the impact investments have on biodiversity and improve decision-making.
  • "This unique project will provide shared indicators specific to Qubec that investors like CDPQ can leverage to have a positive impact on society and nature.

Appia Appoints Dr. Irvine R. Annesley as VP Exploration

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 15, 2022) - Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp.(CSE: API) (OTCQX: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (FSE: A0I.F) (FSE: A0I.MU) (FSE: A0I.BE) (the "Company" or "Appia") further to the Company's press release of September 6, 2022, Dr. Irvine R. Annesley has been appointed Vice-President Exploration for Appia, effective November 15, 2022.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 15, 2022) - Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp.(CSE: API) (OTCQX: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (FSE: A0I.F) (FSE: A0I.MU) (FSE: A0I.BE) (the "Company" or "Appia") further to the Company's press release of September 6, 2022, Dr. Irvine R. Annesley has been appointed Vice-President Exploration for Appia, effective November 15, 2022.
  • Dr. Annesley has served as a part-time technical advisor and consultant to the Company since 2016.
  • In 2015, Dr. Annesley was co-awarded the Barlow Medal by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum ("CIM"); in recognition of best geological paper.
  • Dr. Annesley received his Ph.D. degree in geology (University of Ottawa, 1990) and is a registered professional geologist in Saskatchewan ("APEGS").

Government of Canada announces funding for research project to improve Canada's resilience to flooding

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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That is why the Government of Canada is making investments to strengthen Canada's resilience to climate change and reduce the impact of flooding on our communities.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada is making investments to strengthen Canada's resilience to climate change and reduce the impact of flooding on our communities.
  • "Flooding, and the risk of repeat flooding, can have a significant impact on our sense of security.
  • The Strategy represents a shared vision for climate resilience in Canada, supports improving resilience to flooding, and complements investments in this research project.
  • Of the over $585,000 in federal funding announced today:
    $270,000 will come from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

BLEUFEU welcomes its new CEO - Nicolas Racine heads the team behind the Festival d'été de Québec

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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"I am very excited and honoured to be appointed to lead a dynamic and bold organization like BLEUFEU.

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  • "I am very excited and honoured to be appointed to lead a dynamic and bold organization like BLEUFEU.
  • The Festival d't de Qubec is a flagship event with a storied history, but it's also a powerful economic driver for our region.
  • I'll have the privilege of leading an experienced team that delivers events and experiences that showcase the Quebec City region year after year.
  • The BLEUFEU team is excited about Mr.Racine's arrival at the head of its organization and extends him a warm welcome!

Stellar Solutions Names Agnès Lahure-Lecompte as Director of Stellar Solutions Aerospace France

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stellar Solutions Inc., the global aerospace engineering services leader, has named Dr. Agnès Lahure-Lecompte as Director of Stellar Solutions Aerospace France (SSAF). Dr. Lahure-Lecompte joins SSAF after 28 years in the industry, 21 of those with Airbus Defence & Space, where she held numerous critical management and business development positions. Stellar Solutions Aerospace France is engaged across the global market for satellite communications, remote sensing, launch, and on-orbit capabilities.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stellar Solutions Inc., the global aerospace engineering services leader, has named Dr. Agns Lahure-Lecompte as Director of Stellar Solutions Aerospace France (SSAF).
  • Stellar Solutions Aerospace France is engaged across the global market for satellite communications, remote sensing, launch, and on-orbit capabilities.
  • Under her leadership, Stellar Solutions Aerospace France will support manufacturing and deployment of critical space capabilities that connect and inform friends and allies across the globe," said Stellar Solutions CEO Janet Grondin.
  • About Stellar Solutions, Inc.: Stellar Solutions, Inc. is a global aerospace and systems engineering services provider to commercial, defense, intelligence, civil and international sectors.

Google Canada opens doors to new office in downtown Montréal and commits $2.75 million towards Québec's tech ecosystem & digital skills training

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Support will also be provided to increase successful participation of students and faculty from underrepresented groups in computing research careers.

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  • Support will also be provided to increase successful participation of students and faculty from underrepresented groups in computing research careers.
  • "Since 2013, Digital Moment has been working with schools, school boards and communities across Quebec to bring digital skills into youth's education," says Kate Arthur, Founder & CEO, Digital Moment.
  • Since Google Canada opened doors in Montral in 2004, giving back to our local community has always been a core part of our mission.
  • Through its free in-demand digital and professional skills training programs, NPower Canada connects job seekers to employers who are looking for junior IT/tech talent.

Propelling quantum research across continents

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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The HyperSpace project is the result of this strategic collaboration and aims to develop a quantum communication network between continents.

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  • The HyperSpace project is the result of this strategic collaboration and aims to develop a quantum communication network between continents.
  • The overarching goal of HyperSpace is to further develop satellite-based quantum communications by appropriate experiments into scalable global quantum networks.
  • This global quantum network will interconnect a wide range of quantum processors using a variety of quantum channels, just as in the conventional Internet.
  • This project is part of a larger funding initiative of three research and innovation projects, from the EU and Canada, to support fundamental research in quantum technologies.