Executive Schedule

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."

Cupertino Union School District Announces Solar and EV Charging Stations Districtwide in Collaboration with ENGIE

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Cupertino, Calif. and HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), in collaboration with ENGIE North America (ENGIE), today announced a sustainability infrastructure project aimed at reducing the CUSD’s carbon footprint while enhancing educational opportunities for students.

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  • Cupertino, Calif. and HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), in collaboration with ENGIE North America (ENGIE), today announced a sustainability infrastructure project aimed at reducing the CUSD’s carbon footprint while enhancing educational opportunities for students.
  • The project includes the installation of 5.1 megawatts of solar photovoltaic, 72 level two electric vehicle charging stations, and the implementation of two emergency generators for backup at the District Office and maintenance yard.
  • The anticipated net lifetime savings from the solar and EV charging infrastructure is more than $36 million dollars.
  • ENGIE is proud to collaborate with Cupertino on this transformative journey.”

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15 Through December 7: Beware of Scams During This Time Period

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

"Watch out for scams during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period as you look for your best health coverage options, don't forget to keep an eye open for fraudsters!

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  • "Watch out for scams during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period as you look for your best health coverage options, don't forget to keep an eye open for fraudsters!
  • Open Enrollment can quickly become an "Open Season" for scammers," announced Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of StateWide.
  • Medicare Open Enrollment is an annual period during which Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their health and prescription drug plans.
  • Alvarez advises seniors to beware of the following typical Medicare Enrollment Scams:
    Watch out for people who: Claim they work with Medicare, are an "official Medicare agent" or "represent Medicare".

Social Engineering: The New York StateWide Senior Action Council's "Medicare Fraud of the Month" for September

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Scammers are using Social Engineering tactics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chatbots, and Robocalls to commit Medicare Fraud.

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  • Scammers are using Social Engineering tactics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chatbots, and Robocalls to commit Medicare Fraud.
  • The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
  • Then they must quickly leave the conversation before suspicion sets in," said Maria Alvarez, StateWide's Executive Director in announcing this month's Medicare Fraud.
  • View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/social-engineering-the-new-york...
    SOURCE New York StateWide Senior Action Council, Inc.

Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit and EV Festival

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Monday, September 18, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted in partnership with The Georgia Institute of Technology, Southface Institute, Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light, and Georgia Chamber, the Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit will provide opportunities to build public-private partnerships and talk about successes and benefits of clean transportation, including biofuels, electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane, both within Georgia and the region.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted in partnership with The Georgia Institute of Technology, Southface Institute, Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light, and Georgia Chamber, the Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit will provide opportunities to build public-private partnerships and talk about successes and benefits of clean transportation, including biofuels, electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane, both within Georgia and the region.
  • 's National Clean Cities Network's 30th Anniversary, and Clean Cities Georgia as the first coalition founded in 1993.
  • The Summit is on Wednesday, September 27th at the Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. with a reception following.
  • Additionally, be sure to join Clean Cities Georgia, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, EV Club of the South, Archdiocese of Atlanta, and the Center for Sustainable Communities on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, for a National Drive Electric Week Event.

Government of Canada providing additional resources to combat wildfires in British Columbia

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

The Government of Canada's Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and provincial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in British Columbia.

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  • The Government of Canada's Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and provincial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in British Columbia.
  • "In communities across the province, British Columbians continue to be seriously impacted by wildfires, with some residents losing everything.
  • We will continue to provide the necessary resources to combat these wildfires and bring the situation under control.
  • The Government of Canada's Government Operations Centre is responsible for coordinating the Government of Canada's response to emergency events.

Statement from President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness regarding wildfires in Northwest Territories

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Our thoughts are with residents who are being asked to evacuate and those who have already left their communities.

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  • Our thoughts are with residents who are being asked to evacuate and those who have already left their communities.
  • This is a very difficult time, and I would like to assure those affected that all orders of government are working together to deliver the required help.
  • Other federal support is being provided by Public Services and Procurement Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Canadian Coast Guard.
  • Residents of the Northwest Territories and evacuees can call 8-1-1 in the territory and 1-844-259-1793 out of territory if they have questions about evacuations or visit https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety-1 .

Government of Canada providing assistance to the Northwest Territories in response to wildfires

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and territorial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in the Northwest Territories.

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  • The Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and territorial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in the Northwest Territories.
  • "We are working closely with the Government of the Northwest Territories to ensure communities have the support they need.
  • "As multiple communities across the Northwest Territories are dealing with serious wildfires, the Government of Canada is providing much-needed support to the local firefighting efforts.
  • The Government Operations Centre is responsible for coordinating the Government of Canada's response to emergency events.

Unsolicited Diabetes Supplies: The New York StateWide Senior Action Council's "Medicare Fraud of the Month" for July

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol, the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.

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  • The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol, the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
  • "Senior Medicare Patrols across the country report diabetic supply charges found on Medicare statements when the beneficiary doesn't have diabetes," announced Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of the New York StateWide Senior Action Council.
  • The NYS Senior Medicare Patrol has a hotline for people who believe they have been a victim of any Medicare fraud.
  • View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/unsolicited-diabetes-supplies-t...
    SOURCE New York StateWide Senior Action Council, Inc.

Paul Fensterer Named Vice President to Lead Wilson & Company’s Federal Program

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Working out of Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects’ Albuquerque headquarters, Paul Fensterer will lead and focus on growing the company’s federal program.

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  • Working out of Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects’ Albuquerque headquarters, Paul Fensterer will lead and focus on growing the company’s federal program.
  • "I am excited to announce the appointment of Paul Fensterer as Vice President of our Federal Program,” said Jim Brady, PE, president and CEO at Wilson & Company.
  • Fensterer has also supported various Department of Defense programs, Department of Homeland Security Border Infrastructure programs and other federal agency programs.
  • Wilson & Company’s federal program offers planning, design and construction services for federal clients.