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Canada Emerges as a Sustainable Event Leader Through Destination Canada Business Event Sustainability Plan

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Destination Canada is pleased to share that following the release of the 2023 annual Global Destination Sustainability-Index (GDS-Index) benchmarking results, there are now 20 Canadian destinations participating in the Index, representing the highest national concentration of GDS-Index destinations globally. Achieved in collaboration with the 16 Canadian cities already participating in Destination Canada's Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan, this milestone not only speaks to their commitment to be sustainable hosts for international events but signals the beginning of the final phase of the Plan.

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  • The Shaw Centre in downtown Ottawa is always thinking about the future with their Leave a Legacy program.
  • In the end, we had 16 destinations join the Plan – and that's really exciting," adds Virginie De Visscher, Acting Executive Director, Business Events, at Destination Canada.
  • Earlier this year, the Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan was named the winner of the 2023 IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award , acknowledging Destination Canada's commitment to driving sustainability and innovation.
  • When the Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan is complete, the 16 participating destinations will have a complete inventory of the sustainability programs available across the country.

Canada Emerges as a Sustainable Event Leader Through Destination Canada Business Event Sustainability Plan

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The Shaw Centre in downtown Ottawa is always thinking about the future with their Leave a Legacy program.

Key Points: 
  • The Shaw Centre in downtown Ottawa is always thinking about the future with their Leave a Legacy program.
  • In the end, we had 16 destinations join the Plan – and that's really exciting," adds Virginie De Visscher, Acting Executive Director, Business Events, at Destination Canada.
  • Earlier this year, the Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan was named the winner of the 2023 IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award , acknowledging Destination Canada's commitment to driving sustainability and innovation.
  • When the Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan is complete, the 16 participating destinations will have a complete inventory of the sustainability programs available across the country.

Statistical Announcement - February 2023 - World Statistics Conference 2023

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, March 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Statistics Canada is pleased to announce that the 64th World Statistics Congress (WSC) will be held in Ottawa, Canada, from July 16 to 20, 2023, at the Shaw Centre.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Statistics Canada is pleased to announce that the 64th World Statistics Congress (WSC) will be held in Ottawa, Canada, from July 16 to 20, 2023, at the Shaw Centre.
  • The WSC is the leading international statistics and data science event, held every two years by the International Statistical Institute (ISI) since 1887.
  • "I am excited to have the 64th World Statistics Congress visit Canada and look forward to the impact it will have on the industry.
  • Statistics Canada looks forward to welcoming experts in this field from around the world and taking part in presentations, panel discussions and more.

The Indigenous Economy of Tomorrow: AFOA Canada to Host More Than 1,100 Indigenous Professionals

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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OTTAWA, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tomorrow begins AFOA Canada’s 21st National Conference, where over 1,100 Indigenous professionals, Indigenous leaders, and representatives of Corporate Canada will discuss the Indigenous Economy of Tomorrow.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tomorrow begins AFOA Canada’s 21st National Conference, where over 1,100 Indigenous professionals, Indigenous leaders, and representatives of Corporate Canada will discuss the Indigenous Economy of Tomorrow.
  • “The Indigenous Economy of Tomorrow is about continually working towards social and economic equality for Indigenous peoples with broader Canadian society,” says Terry Goodtrack, President & CEO of AFOA Canada.
  • The ceremonies for the MNP-AFOA Canada Indigenous Community Excellence Award, the Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Award, and the Indigenous Leadership award will take place throughout the event.
  • AFOA Canada’s National Conference is the premiere event for the exchange of knowledge and information on Indigenous management, finance, and governance in Canada.

AFOA Canada to Host More Than 1,100 Indigenous Professionals in Ottawa

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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OTTAWA, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFOA Canada will host more than 1,100 Indigenous professionals, Indigenous leaders, and representatives from Corporate Canada to discuss The Indigenous Economy of Tomorrow at its 21st National Conference at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Ont.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFOA Canada will host more than 1,100 Indigenous professionals, Indigenous leaders, and representatives from Corporate Canada to discuss The Indigenous Economy of Tomorrow at its 21st National Conference at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Ont.
  • The ceremonies for the MNP-AFOA Canada Indigenous Community Excellence Award, the Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards, and the Indigenous Leadership award will take place throughout the event.
  • In June 2022, the National Indigenous Economic Development Board launched the National Indigenous Economic Strategy for Canada.
  • While growing capital within communities is important, parity also exists when working toward closing the wellbeing gap between Indigenous and non-indigenous people in Canada.

Celebrating 100 Years of Women Members of Parliament

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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To mark this occasion, Equal Voice is proud to be hosting a public exhibition today at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, to recognize the many ground-breaking women MPs over the past 100 years.

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  • To mark this occasion, Equal Voice is proud to be hosting a public exhibition today at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, to recognize the many ground-breaking women MPs over the past 100 years.
  • "Agnes Macphail's election in 1921 was truly the first of many firsts for women in politics, and Equal Voice is so proud to continue supporting women and other minorities as they seek political office," said Eleanor Fast, Executive Director of Equal Voice.
  • "The most recent federal election saw 103 women elected to the 44th Parliament, which is a record for Canada.
  • Founded in 2001, Equal Voice is a national, bilingual, multi-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to electing more women to all levels of political office in Canada.