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Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin:
    "I was saddened today to hear of the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin, a respected teacher, academic, former Cabinet minister, and trailblazer for Canadian women.
  • She was appointed Minister of National Revenue and then Minister of Health and Welfare.
  • "After more than 10 years in politics, Ms. Bégin returned to her teaching roots and entered academia.
  • On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones."

Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Names 105 Outstanding Women for 2022 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

We have a lot to celebrate in this milestone year, Stevens said.

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  • We have a lot to celebrate in this milestone year, Stevens said.
  • Winners who were recognized at WXNs virtual Top 100 events in 2020 and 2021 will also be recognized on stage.
  • Women's Executive Network (WXN), a member-based organization, is North Americas #1 and only organization that meaningfully propels and celebrates the advancement of professional women at all levels, in all sectors, and of all ages.
  • WXN delivers this advancement through training, events, mentoring, networking, and award and recognition programs for members and partners.

CAJ mentorship program matches 108 journalists with mentors

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

TORONTO, May 4, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is pleased to announce the 108 successful applicants for the fifth round of its Mentorship Program for Journalists.

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  • TORONTO, May 4, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is pleased to announce the 108 successful applicants for the fifth round of its Mentorship Program for Journalists.
  • Mentorship matches were based on the specific skills, projects the applicants wanted help with, and the mentor's ability to volunteer their time.
  • Mentors had the option to be able to work with mentees for a full six-week mentorship, or have a one-hour conversation.
  • The CAJ board of directors offers a sincere thanks to all the mentors who have made this program possible.

CAJ sounds alarm over continued rise in attacks against Canadian journalists

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Saturday, February 5, 2022

TORONTO, Feb. 4, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of journalists (CAJ) is deeply concerned about the alarming rise in harassment and threats against journalists covering the Ottawa occupation protests and similar demonstrations across the country.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 4, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of journalists (CAJ) is deeply concerned about the alarming rise in harassment and threats against journalists covering the Ottawa occupation protests and similar demonstrations across the country.
  • "We welcome thoughtful criticism and discussion of journalists' work but threatening , harassing , physically intimidating , or throwing objects at journalists reporting on these protests has no place in a free country like Canada and is completely unacceptable," said CAJ president Brent Jolly.
  • Journalists in the field have frequently been unable to record an interview or news item without being interrupted, threatened, or assaulted.
  • The Canadian Association of Journalists is a professional organization with more than 1,200 members across Canada.

Ondine Biomedical appoints new Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian life sciences company, Ondine Biomedical, has appointed a new Board of Directors with considerable medtech and pharma expertise following its listing on the London AIM market.

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  • Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian life sciences company, Ondine Biomedical, has appointed a new Board of Directors with considerable medtech and pharma expertise following its listing on the London AIM market.
  • Carolyn Cross, Founder and CEO of Ondine, and Nicolas G. Loebel, PhD, President and Chief Technology Officer, will remain on the Board.
  • Ondine is at the forefront of development of photodisinfection-based therapies to address the large and growing need for solutions to a broad spectrum infections, including drug-resistant strains.
  • Steriwave has been deployed in Canadian hospitals for over ten years and has contributed to significant reductions in infection rates.