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

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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The Honourable Monica Biringer, a Judge of the Tax Court of Canada, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal.

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  • The Honourable Monica Biringer, a Judge of the Tax Court of Canada, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal.
  • I am confident she will serve Canadians well as a member of the Federal Court of Appeal."
  • At the time of her appointment to the Tax Court of Canada, Justice Biringer was practising tax law at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Minister Rodriguez announces the appointment of Guy Pratte, C.M. as Chair of the National Arts Centre Board of Trustees

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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GATINEAU, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Guy Pratte, C.M.

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  • GATINEAU, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Guy Pratte, C.M.
  • as Chairperson of the National Arts Centre (NAC) Board of Trustees for a four-year term, effective January 27.
  • "The expertise and experience of Guy Pratte will certainly be a great asset in his new role as new Chair of the National Arts Centre's Board of Trustees.
  • The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts.

KPMG Law expands to better serve charities and not-for-profits in Canada

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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"Charities and not-for-profits are addressing some of the most pressing social and environmental issues and face increasing demands from donors and the public," says Justin Kutyan, Senior Partner, KPMG Law.

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  • "Charities and not-for-profits are addressing some of the most pressing social and environmental issues and face increasing demands from donors and the public," says Justin Kutyan, Senior Partner, KPMG Law.
  • He has represented clients at the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
  • "By joining the KPMG Law family, we are able to combine our many years of specialized practice with KPMG's extensive service offering and trusted brand.
  • KPMG LLP is the law firm affiliated with KPMG in Canada.

Statement from the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Michael Moldaver

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 2, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The HonourableDavidLametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today issued the following statement on the retirement of the Honourable Michael Moldaver,judge of the Supreme Court of Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 2, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The HonourableDavidLametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today issued the following statement on the retirement of the Honourable Michael Moldaver,judge of the Supreme Court of Canada.
  • "I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude, on behalf of all Canadians, to Justice Michael Moldaver for his service on the Supreme Court of Canada.
  • His contributions to the criminal law are enormous, and his wisdom and collegiality have brightened the Court for almost eleven years.
  • He was appointed to the Court of Appeal for Ontario in 1995 and to the Supreme Court of Canada in 2011.

TRAFFIX hires Scott Goodman as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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MILTON, ON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TRAFFIX has hired Scott Goodman to fill a new role in the company, Chief People Officer (CPO).

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  • MILTON, ON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TRAFFIX has hired Scott Goodman to fill a new role in the company, Chief People Officer (CPO).
  • Mr. Goodman is tasked with maintaining and developing the people-focused culture that has been engrained in TRAFFIX since its inception in 1979.
  • "I'm very excited to continue TRAFFIX' tradition of prioritizing the human element in a field where it adds so much customer value", says Scott Goodman.
  • The TRAFFIX executive team created the role of Chief People Officer as part of its mission to become the best employer in the transportation industry.

American Aires Announces Resignation and Appointment of Director and Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2021) - American Aires Inc. (CSE: WIFI) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jacinto Vieira as a Director of the Company, effective December 24, 2021 and Mr. Christoffer Guajala as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2022.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2021) - American Aires Inc. (CSE: WIFI) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jacinto Vieira as a Director of the Company, effective December 24, 2021 and Mr. Christoffer Guajala as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2022.
  • In connection with the foregoing, the Company announces the resignation of Igor Serov as Director of the Company, effective immediately, and the resignation of Yan Namer as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective Janaury 1, 2022.
  • Mr. Guajala commented, "My true passion for this technology and business started seven years ago as a wholesaler of American Aires products.
  • American Aires Inc. ("Aires") is Canadian-based nanotechnology company which has developed proprietary silicon-based microprocessors that reduce the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR).

Stikeman Elliott expands community partnerships in support of Black and Indigenous law students

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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MONTRAL, Dec. 17, 2021 /CNW/ -Stikeman Elliott is pleased to announce that the firm has expanded its community partnerships in support of Black and Indigenous students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in law.

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  • MONTRAL, Dec. 17, 2021 /CNW/ -Stikeman Elliott is pleased to announce that the firm has expanded its community partnerships in support of Black and Indigenous students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in law.
  • This program is designed to provide Black undergraduate students with real-world legal industry experience and the opportunity to build their resumes and grow their professional network.
  • Stikeman Elliott also established twoscholarshipsto support Black and Indigenous students in Qubec who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in law:
    The Stikeman Elliott Scholarship for Black and Indigenous Students in partnership with the Universit de Montral will be awarded to a first year law student, each year for a three-year term.
  • Stikeman Elliott LLP is a global leader in Canadian business law, offering creative solutions to clients across Canada and around the world.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of the Honourable Josée Forest-Niesing

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Saturday, November 20, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 20, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Jose Forest-Niesing, Senator for Ontario:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 20, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Jose Forest-Niesing, Senator for Ontario:
    "It is with sadness that I learned today of the passing of Jose Forest-Niesing, Senator for Ontario.
  • "A proud Franco-Ontarian of Mtis heritage, Senator Forest-Niesing was called to the Ontario Bar in 1990.
  • For nearly 20 years, she ledcases through trial, in her hometown of Sudbury and other communities, specializing in family law, estate law, and employment law.
  • She was inducted into the University of Ottawa's Common Law Honour Society in 2013 and had been appointed to the Ontario Arts Council in 2018.

Eat Well Group Announces Results of Annual General Meeting

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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Eat Well Group (CSE:EWG) (OTC:EWGFF) (FRA:6BC0), (the Company or Eat Well Group) has released the results of its annual general meeting (AGM) held on October 20, 2021.

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  • Eat Well Group (CSE:EWG) (OTC:EWGFF) (FRA:6BC0), (the Company or Eat Well Group) has released the results of its annual general meeting (AGM) held on October 20, 2021.
  • The Company further announces the appointment of Mathew Fish and Desmond Balakrishnan to the Board of Directors of Eat Well.
  • David Doherty and Marc Cernovitch did not seek re-election at the Annual General Meeting.
  • Eat Well Group is a publicly-traded investment Company primarily focused on high-growth companies in the agribusiness, food tech, plant-based and ESG (environmental, social and governance) sectors.