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Minister MacAulay announces support for Animal Health Canada's work to prevent and prepare for animal disease outbreaks

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Today the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1,697,850 to Animal Health Canada to support their role in foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness efforts in Canada, including for African swine fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

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  • Today the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1,697,850 to Animal Health Canada to support their role in foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness efforts in Canada, including for African swine fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
  • Animal Health Canada brings together the agriculture industry, and federal, provincial and territorial partners to provide input on a cohesive, functional and responsive farmed animal health and welfare system in Canada.
  • Animal Health Canada's coordination role with partners and stakeholders has been key to Canada's animal disease prevention, and to ensuring our livestock sector is ready in the event of an outbreak.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "We're pleased we are continuing our collaboration with industry and government to not only prevent and control African swine fever in Canada, but other foreign animal disease outbreaks."

Minister MacAulay opens Canada's first-ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

While in Manila, Philippines, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined Canadian stakeholders, government partners, and dignitaries to officially open Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) and begin a new chapter for Canada's engagement in the region.

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  • While in Manila, Philippines, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined Canadian stakeholders, government partners, and dignitaries to officially open Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) and begin a new chapter for Canada's engagement in the region.
  • "I'm so pleased to be in Manila to open Canada's first-ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "Today's opening of the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in Manila marks an exciting milestone in Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy!
  • This office will expand our trade network at home and abroad, and create opportunities for Canadian businesses working in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

Government of Canada announces investment to further strengthen Canada's position in the global pork sector

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The Cluster seeks to enhance Canada's leading position in the global pork sector by conducting strategic research initiatives that will advance sustainability, resilience and growth opportunities.

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  • The Cluster seeks to enhance Canada's leading position in the global pork sector by conducting strategic research initiatives that will advance sustainability, resilience and growth opportunities.
  • "With this funding, we're making sure our pork producers have the tools they need to continue to be leaders in the agriculture sector.
  • This will create opportunities for innovation so we can meet the growing global demand for our world-renowned Canadian pork."
  • Swine Innovation Porc is comprised of the Canadian Pork Council and eight provincial pork organizations.

Imraan Soomra Appointed as CEO of EASE Holdings BV

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

African Asset Finance Company (AAFC), a provider of cost-effective access to cutting-edge equipment in emerging and frontier markets through leasing, asset finance, and Equipment-as-a-Service (EASE®), announces the appointment of Imraan Soomra as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Board Member of EASE Holdings BV.

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  • African Asset Finance Company (AAFC), a provider of cost-effective access to cutting-edge equipment in emerging and frontier markets through leasing, asset finance, and Equipment-as-a-Service (EASE®), announces the appointment of Imraan Soomra as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Board Member of EASE Holdings BV.
  • These early successes have led AAFC to group all EASE® activities and programs under EASE Holdings BV.
  • The AAFC board has full confidence Imraan can take EASE® to new heights”.
  • He added: "We are delighted to appoint Imraan as CEO of EASE Holdings; his track record and his background uniquely positions him to usher EASE® into an era of rapid growth."

AAFC Launches EASE® Healthcare Program in South Africa

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Monday, January 8, 2024

African Asset Finance Company (AAFC) today announced the expansion of its groundbreaking EASE® (Equipment as a Service) Healthcare program in Southern Africa and opened a subsidiary in Johannesburg, EASE® South Africa (Pty) Limited.

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  • African Asset Finance Company (AAFC) today announced the expansion of its groundbreaking EASE® (Equipment as a Service) Healthcare program in Southern Africa and opened a subsidiary in Johannesburg, EASE® South Africa (Pty) Limited.
  • The Southern Africa regional expansion marks an important step in EASE®’s geographic footprint, which launched last year in Ghana and Nigeria.
  • “Opening EASE® South Africa is a tremendous milestone in our healthcare practice,” said Kanyinsola Oyeyinka, VP of Healthcare, demand for health services continues to increase annually.
  • Expressing optimism about the launch, Daniel Doetz, Business Development Manager for EASE Healthcare in South Africa stated, "the introduction of our pay-per-scan model in Southern Africa creates an opportunity to expand access to healthcare in the region.

Minister MacAulay announces inaugural Executive Director of new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

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Monday, December 4, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the appointment of Diedrah Kelly as Executive Director of Canada's new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) in Manila, Philippines.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the appointment of Diedrah Kelly as Executive Director of Canada's new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) in Manila, Philippines.
  • Ms. Kelly has 20 years of international experience with Global Affairs Canada, including numerous assignments abroad.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "We launched the Indo-Pacific Strategy to position Canada for long-term growth and prosperity that benefits everyone.
  • The appointment of Ms. Kelly as the Executive Director of the new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office demonstrates Canada's continued commitment to enhancing and diversifying our trade and economic partnerships with Indo-Pacific economies and growing opportunities for our world-class businesses."

AAFC Board Appoints Imraan Soomra as an Officer of the Corporation Following Expansion of EASE® Healthcare in Africa

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Imraan has over 30 years of executive experience, bringing with him significant global business acumen and local market expertise.

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  • Imraan has over 30 years of executive experience, bringing with him significant global business acumen and local market expertise.
  • Since January of this year, he has been Chief Operations Officer of AAFC.
  • Prior to joining AAFC, Imraan also served as an advisor to the Harambee Youth Accelerator project, providing strategic advice on addressing youth unemployment in South Africa.
  • As Chief Operating Officer of AAFC, Imraan is responsible for the overall management and operation of EASE® – overseeing the expansion of each of its sector programs, including healthcare and ICT.

Government of Canada moves forward on commitments to strengthen the pesticide review process

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring responsible pesticide management across the country.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring responsible pesticide management across the country.
  • These proposed amendments are a result of the 2022 consultations on targeted review of the Pest Control Products Act.
  • Following consultation with stakeholders to better understand Canadians' expectations about the pesticide regulatory review process and its transparency, Health Canada has restarted the science-based process of evaluating acceptable increases to pesticide residue limits, in line with international guidelines.
  • Additionally, the Government of Canada is eliminating the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes on federal lands through amendments to the Greening Government Strategy (GGS), led by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS).

EASE® Expands Its Healthcare Program in Africa With Signing of New Customer HTS Diagnostic Centre

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Monday, June 12, 2023

EASE®, a subsidiary of African Asset Finance Company (AAFC), today announces the signing of its first customer – HTS Diagnostic Centre (HTS) - and the launch of its Healthcare program in Nigeria.

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  • EASE®, a subsidiary of African Asset Finance Company (AAFC), today announces the signing of its first customer – HTS Diagnostic Centre (HTS) - and the launch of its Healthcare program in Nigeria.
  • By providing “equipment-as-a-service”, the EASE® Healthcare program is supporting medical organisations like HTS to deliver the highest standards of care to their patients by making access to the latest medical technology more cost-effective.
  • “We are thrilled to bring the latest low-helium MRI technology to a promising diagnostic centre in Lagos, Nigeria,” said Kanyinsola Oyeyinka, AAFC’s VP Healthcare, responsible for AAFC’s EASE® Healthcare program across the continent.
  • The new diagnostic centre will be able to offer MRI services to HTS’ growing patient population in Lagos state.

Fortem Technologies Sponsors and Demos Airspace Awareness Radar Technology at 2023 Armed Forces Cycling Classic

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortem Technologies, a leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense, today announced it is sponsoring the annual Armed Forces Cycling Classic (AAFC), the D.C. region's premier cycling event in Arlington, Virginia on June 3-4, 2023. The company will present its airspace awareness radar technology for spectators and will also take part in the event activities throughout the weekend.

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  • The company will present its airspace awareness radar technology for spectators and will also take part in the event activities throughout the weekend.
  • The company will exhibit their airspace awareness radar tracking solutions , highlighting capabilities for the counter unmanned aircraft system (counter-UAS) and advanced air mobility market sectors.
  • "As we expand our footprint in the D.C. area, we look forward to connecting with local organizations and demonstrating our airspace security technology.
  • The Armed Forces Cycling Classic is the D.C. region's premier cycling event with opportunities to participate for cyclists of all abilities.