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Mission Efficiency unveils Call to Action and pledges for driving progress on energy efficiency

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE , Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28 in Dubai, Mission Efficiency announced it has secured an initial series of pledges in support of its Call to Action for doubling annual energy efficiency improvement and tripling annual energy efficiency investment.

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  • DUBAI, UAE , Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28 in Dubai, Mission Efficiency announced it has secured an initial series of pledges in support of its Call to Action for doubling annual energy efficiency improvement and tripling annual energy efficiency investment.
  • Beyond simply advocating for these targets, the Mission Efficiency Call to Action encouraged those joining to submit concrete pledges or UN Energy Compacts for how they will contribute to energy efficiency progress.
  • "Momentum is clearly growing for world leaders to increase ambition and adopt a target for more than doubling energy efficiency progress and tripling energy efficiency investment.
  • BCSE is proud to sign the Mission Efficiency Call to Action and submit its pledge to work with governments to adopt energy efficiency policies."

Mission Efficiency unveils Call to Action and pledges for driving progress on energy efficiency

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28 in Dubai, Mission Efficiency announced it has secured an initial series of pledges in support of its Call to Action for doubling annual energy efficiency improvement and tripling annual energy efficiency investment.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28 in Dubai, Mission Efficiency announced it has secured an initial series of pledges in support of its Call to Action for doubling annual energy efficiency improvement and tripling annual energy efficiency investment.
  • Beyond simply advocating for these targets, the Mission Efficiency Call to Action encouraged those joining to submit concrete pledges or UN Energy Compacts for how they will contribute to energy efficiency progress.
  • "Momentum is clearly growing for world leaders to increase ambition and adopt a target for more than doubling energy efficiency progress and tripling energy efficiency investment.
  • BCSE is proud to sign the Mission Efficiency Call to Action and submit its pledge to work with governments to adopt energy efficiency policies."

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart:
    "Today, it is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart, a sitting Senator and a former Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to Cabinet.
  • "Even in the face of unprecedented global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Shugart was a pillar of stability.
  • Senator Shugart was a role model for public servants, and indeed an inspiration for all Canadians.
  • I owe him a great deal, and my thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time."

TD Bank Group Releases 2023 Report - TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Today TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank") released its TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada – 2023 Report , outlining the Bank's commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and sharing its approach to supporting the social and economic inclusion and equity of Indigenous Peoples.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Today TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank") released its TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada – 2023 Report , outlining the Bank's commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and sharing its approach to supporting the social and economic inclusion and equity of Indigenous Peoples.
  • "At TD, we know reconciliation is multifaceted and continuous, for each of us as individuals and collectively as a Bank," said Doris Bear, Vice President of Indigenous Banking at TD Bank Group.
  • The TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada – 2023 Report summarizes TD's collaborations with and support for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit people and communities between 2020 and early 2023.
  • In 2023, the Bank announced the first cohort of 25 recipients of the TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples.

"WESTERN CANADIAN ENERGY COMPANIES PARTNER WITH CLASSROOM CHAMPIONS RAISING $3.6M AND COUNTING"

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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This inspiring student experience also includes customized programming created in partnership with Indigenous communities, Knowledge Keepers, youth and role models.

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  • This inspiring student experience also includes customized programming created in partnership with Indigenous communities, Knowledge Keepers, youth and role models.
  • "What the energy industry has done for their communities through The Collective is simply unprecedented.
  • "We are a chosen partner of hundreds of communities and schools to proactively support the mental health and academic outcomes for kids.
  • "We are honoured to partner with Classroom Champions in support of empowering children to thrive academically, socially and emotionally."

Residential Schools National Monument will be built on the west side of Parliament Hill in Ottawa

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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The Residential Schools National Monument will be a meeting place where Indigenous people and all Canadians can gather to honour Survivors and all the children who were lost to their families and communities.

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  • The Residential Schools National Monument will be a meeting place where Indigenous people and all Canadians can gather to honour Survivors and all the children who were lost to their families and communities.
  • "We worked in collaboration with the Algonquin people to decide that the Residential Schools National Monument will be located on Parliament Hill.
  • "Having Inuit input into the location of this National Monument is of great importance to our communities and the Inuit people who suffered greatly in residential schools.
  • The selected site, near West Block on Parliament Hill, will be able to accommodate ceremonies, commemorations and special events.

True Reconciliation Lies in the Hands of Senators

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The oversight body is a "Call to Action" from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 2015 report.

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  • The oversight body is a "Call to Action" from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 2015 report.
  • "Senators now have the opportunity to make reconciliation inclusive for all Indigenous Peoples," says CAP National Chief Elmer St. Pierre.
  • CAP is encouraging all Senators to use practical sense and ensure CAP has a permanent seat on the board of directors.
  • After centuries of colonialism, racism and exclusion, CAP is calling on Senators to change direction and make reconciliation inclusive for all Indigenous Peoples.

Government Must Not Use Reconciliation As A Tool For Assimilation

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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The oversight body is a "Call to Action" from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 2015 report.

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  • The oversight body is a "Call to Action" from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 2015 report.
  • It is vital that urban Indigenous voices and CAP have a seat at the table, and therefore Senators must make an amendment allowing us to take part.
  • "There are five National Indigenous Organizations, but for some reason the Liberal Government is playing partisan politics excluding CAP and the voices of urban Indigenous peoples."
  • "The government is attempting to divide and conquer, choosing who they consider Indigenous," says CAP National Vice-Chief Kim Beaudin.

Task Force Members on 21st Century Policing Call for Action on the Third Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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On the third anniversary of the death of George Floyd, a Renewed Call to Action from the President's Task Force.

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  • On the third anniversary of the death of George Floyd, a Renewed Call to Action from the President's Task Force.
  • The President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing, was first convened by President Obama in 2014 and ended in May 2015.
  • Recommendations in the Renewed Call to Action included:
    Establish a holistic role and mission of policing to help define community safety.
  • The recommendations have a series of action steps that when implemented, could better define community expectations and create accountability with police.

ADHD Expert Consortium Hosts Second Annual Meeting to Expand on ADHD Care

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The ADHD Expert Consortium, a diverse group of ADHD professionals, held its second annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., to expand on its calls to action for improved ADHD diagnosis and care in the United States.

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  • The ADHD Expert Consortium, a diverse group of ADHD professionals, held its second annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., to expand on its calls to action for improved ADHD diagnosis and care in the United States.
  • In addition to its 12 founding members, the ADHD Expert Consortium added six new members this year, offering additional perspectives on improving the care pathway for ADHD patients.
  • The ADHD Expert Consortium is comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, neuropsychologists, coaches and patient advocates, all passionate about improving the standard of care for this complex and often misunderstood condition.
  • We must act now.”
    Members of the ADHD Expert Consortium actively use FDA-cleared objective ADHD testing measures in their practices and businesses to provide more comprehensive ADHD care in clinics and via telehealth.