CPTPP

Almaden Provides Corporate Update

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Accordingly, on March 14, 2024, Almaden delivered to Mexico written notice of its intention to submit a claim (“Claim”) to arbitration against Mexico (the “Notice”) in accordance with Article 9.19.3 of the CPTPP.

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  • Accordingly, on March 14, 2024, Almaden delivered to Mexico written notice of its intention to submit a claim (“Claim”) to arbitration against Mexico (the “Notice”) in accordance with Article 9.19.3 of the CPTPP.
  • This Notice has been delivered by Almaden together with Almadex Minerals Ltd., on behalf of themselves and their Mexican subsidiaries.
  • The damages relating to the Almaden and Almadex Claim will be for no less than US$200 million, in the aggregate.
  • Although Almaden has requested consultations with Mexico under the CPTPP, to date Mexico has not proposed a date for these consultations.

2024 Government Work Report lists Shanghai's achievements

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SHANGHAI, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn:

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  • SHANGHAI, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn:
    Shanghai has played and will continue to play a crucial and leading role in China's industrial innovation and upgrading, as well as in deepening reform and opening-up, according to China's 2024 Government Work Report.
  • Government Work Report: China achieved a nearly 30-percent increase in exports of the "new trio", electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, and photovoltaic products.
  • Government Work Report: Promoted the establishment of high-end talent hubs and platforms for attracting and gathering talents.
  • Government Work Report: To continue to advance the 10-year fishing ban in the Yangtze River.

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

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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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.

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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.

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Lead Canadian Women-only Business Mission to Taiwan and Vietnam

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, with strong support from the public and private sectors, is pleased to announce that it will lead a Canadian Women-only Business Mission to Taiwan and Vietnam in the fall of 2024.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, with strong support from the public and private sectors, is pleased to announce that it will lead a Canadian Women-only Business Mission to Taiwan and Vietnam in the fall of 2024.
  • Supported by the Government of Canada through the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund , this mission is part of the Foundation’s 2023-2025 business mission series, Northeast X Southeast: Advancing Partnerships Between Canada and Asia.
  • The Canadian Women-only Business Mission to Taiwan and Vietnam will feature public conferences with high-level speakers from Canada, Taiwan, and Vietnam to discuss bilateral and regional trade issues, gender inclusion in the economy with the goal of women’s economic advancement, and SME supports.
  • The Canadian Women-only Business Mission to Taiwan and Vietnam is generously supported by contributions from the Government of Canada through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada .

Almaden requests consultations with Mexico under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information.

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  • All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information.
  • These assumptions include: stability and predictability in Mexico’s consultation process under the CPTPP; stability and predictability in the application of the CPTPP and arbitral decisions thereon; and continued respect for the rule of law in Mexico.
  • There can be no assurance that our forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate.
  • Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.

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

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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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.

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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."

Statement by the Prime Minister on the formation of a new government in New Zealand

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Sunday, November 26, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the formation of a new government in New Zealand:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the formation of a new government in New Zealand:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Christopher Luxon on his appointment as Prime Minister and on the formation of a new government in New Zealand.
  • "Canada and New Zealand are close, like-minded partners who believe in the importance of the rules-based international order and the rule of law.
  • We also work closely together as members of the Five Eyes, the United Nations, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and the Commonwealth.
  • "I thank outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins for his partnership over the past year, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavours."

EQS-News: EcoGraf Limited: Strategic Collaboration to Evaluate BAM Facility

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Subject to successful completion of the study on the Vietnam facility, VinES and EcoGraf to enter

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  • Subject to successful completion of the study on the Vietnam facility, VinES and EcoGraf to enter
    EcoGraf is pleased to jointly evaluate with VinES the development of a localised battery anode material (BAM) facility in Vietnam.
  • EcoGraf will evaluate the potential to combine a localised graphite material supply in Vietnam with future feedstock from its Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania.
  • If positive, the parties will enter into commercial arrangements for development, construction and operation of the new BAM facility.
  • EcoGraf is also engaged in evaluating other locations to support the expected transition to new manufacturing hubs in North America, Europe and Asia.

Minister MacAulay launches new program to support the Canadian dairy sector

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Through the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund, Canadian dairy processors will have access to support for medium to large-scale projects that will help the sector better manage the surplus of SNF in Canada.

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  • Through the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund, Canadian dairy processors will have access to support for medium to large-scale projects that will help the sector better manage the surplus of SNF in Canada.
  • This Fund will help the sector manage the growing surplus of solids non-fat, create more opportunities for dairy processors and farmers, and build a more sustainable dairy sector."
  • The new Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund, originally announced in Budget 2023, will provide Canadian dairy processors with non-repayable contributions to help the dairy sector better manage the structural surplus of solids non-fat in Canada.
  • The Canadian Dairy Commission will deliver the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Government of Canada announces investment in Dairy Farmers of Canada to support sustainability

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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WINNIPEG, MB, July 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is announcing over $7.5 million to Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) to help support sustainable development in the dairy industry.

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, July 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is announcing over $7.5 million to Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) to help support sustainable development in the dairy industry.
  • The Government of Canada is also announcing new information regarding the fifth compensation payment for dairy producers under the Dairy Direct Payment Program (DDPP).
  • The Government of Canada will continue to provide the support and tools needed to keep the industry well-positioned for the future.
  • It works to enhance the revenue and image of Canadian dairy farmers and contribute to the growth of the Canadian dairy market.