Select Committee of the House of Commons on the Civil Government of Canada

Coalition of leading industry stakeholders voice continued support for vital Canadian Payments Act amendments

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Expanded membership eligibility is essential to broaden safe access and participation on Payments Canada's infrastructure. By broadening access to include payment service providers, credit union locals, and operators of financial market infrastructures that meet regulatory and legislative requirements, the Government of Canada will foster competition and innovation and help ensure the future of digital payments happens within -- and not outside -- the regulatory system.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Leaders across Canada's payments industry continue to demonstrate unified support for amendments to the Canadian Payments Act to expand Payments Canada's membership.
  • "Payments are changing at an unprecedented rate," said Tracey Black, President and Chief Executive Officer of Payments Canada.
  • Interac supports updating the Canadian Payments Act to enable broadened participation in national payments infrastructure and will continue to work with industry stakeholders to advance opportunities for increased access on our network and products."
  • The amendments to the Canadian Payments Act are long overdue and necessary to enable non-bank access to the payment system.

Statement - Minister Mendicino receives final report from the Mass Casualty Commission

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

"In April 2020, the lives of countless Nova Scotians were forever changed in the worst mass shooting in our country's history.

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  • "In April 2020, the lives of countless Nova Scotians were forever changed in the worst mass shooting in our country's history.
  • "Today, the Commission delivered its final report.
  • We are committed to working together with different levels of government to review the report and address its recommendations.
  • "It is now up to us to begin the next phase of the work that is laid out by the Commission in the final report.

Equifax Releases 2022 Security Annual Report

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

ATLANTA, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today released its 2022 Security Annual Report, highlighting the year's accomplishments and future challenges for the industry in cybersecurity. The third annual report reflects Equifax's enhanced security transparency measures, expansion of the company's public-private security partnerships, and joint innovation with vendors to augment its security toolset and bring new capabilities to the broader market.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX) today released its 2022 Security Annual Report , highlighting the year's accomplishments and future challenges for the industry in cybersecurity.
  • The third annual report reflects Equifax's enhanced security transparency measures, expansion of the company's public-private security partnerships, and joint innovation with vendors to augment its security toolset and bring new capabilities to the broader market.
  • "In 2022, we shifted from an era of building the Equifax Cloud™ to securely leveraging the Cloud for innovation and growth," said Mark W. Begor, CEO of Equifax.
  • To view the full 2022 Security Annual Report, please visit Equifax.com .

Canadian Bankers Association Launches Fraud Prevention Toolkits to Help Canadians Combat Scams

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

TORONTO, March 9, 2023 /CNW/ - In recognition of Fraud Prevention Month in March, the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) is launching fraud prevention toolkits to help Canadians protect themselves against common and emerging scams.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 9, 2023 /CNW/ - In recognition of Fraud Prevention Month in March, the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) is launching fraud prevention toolkits to help Canadians protect themselves against common and emerging scams.
  • "In our increasingly connected world, fraud is on the rise and poses a growing threat to Canadians' financial security," says Anthony G. Ostler, President & CEO, CBA.
  • "Our fraud prevention toolkits are designed to provide practical, accessible information that Canadians can use in their daily lives to protect themselves and their finances from scams and fraud."
  • It includes a fraud prevention checklist and tips to avoid ruses such as phone fraud, the grandparent scam, and tech support scams.

Space Traffic Management Global Market Report 2022: Introduction of Reusable Rockets and Adoption of Smallsats and Cubesats Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 2, 2022

The "Space Traffic Management Market Research Report by Type, Orbit, Application, End Use, Region - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Space Traffic Management Market Research Report by Type, Orbit, Application, End Use, Region - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Space Traffic Management Market is projected to grow with a significant CAGR in the forecast period.
  • Further, the patterns associated with domestic production, import and export, and consumption have helped market participants to analyze and capitalize on potential opportunities.
  • Besides, the qualitative and quantitative parameters provided in the report with detailed analysis highlights the driving and restraining factors of the Global Space Traffic Management Market.

Providence Therapeutics Presents Phase 2 Data on its mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate PTX-COVID19-B at the 2022 World Vaccine & Immunotherapy Congress

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Monday, November 28, 2022

This data is a strong scientific and developmental validation of the work that has been accomplished at Providence.

Key Points: 
  • This data is a strong scientific and developmental validation of the work that has been accomplished at Providence.
  • We look forward to initiating a Phase 3 trial in a booster setting following these encouraging safety and immunogenicity results.
  • The presentation highlights positive top-line data from the PRO-CL-002 Phase 2 study evaluating the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of Providences mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate, PTX-COVID19-B.
  • Providence is a Canadian clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering mRNA therapeutics and vaccines with operations in Calgary, Alberta and Toronto, Ontario.

Providence Announces Positive Top-Line Data from Phase 2 Primary Immunization Trial of its mRNA Vaccine Candidate PTX-COVID19-B in Adults

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Based on the positive safety and immunogenicity results, Providence will initiate a Phase 3 trial in a booster setting.

Key Points: 
  • Based on the positive safety and immunogenicity results, Providence will initiate a Phase 3 trial in a booster setting.
  • To our knowledge, this is the first clinical trial directly comparing a candidate vaccine to an approved mRNA vaccine.
  • The PRO-CL-002 Phase 2 study recruited 565 participants aged 18 to 64 years at multiple sites in Canada and South Africa.
  • PTX-COVID19-B is an mRNA vaccine candidate designed to generate potent neutralizing antibodies against the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 and promote immunity to COVID-19.

Minister announces renewed External Advisory Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of Treasury Board, announced the launch of the renewed External Advisory Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of Treasury Board, announced the launch of the renewed External Advisory Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness.
  • Funding was announced through Budget 2021 to maintain momentum on strengthening Canada's regulatory systems, renew the External Advisory Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness and continue targeted regulatory reviews.
  • The first External Advisory Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness was announced in the Fall Economic Statement 2018 and concluded its initial term in March 2021.
  • External Advisory Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness members are appointed by the President of the Treasury Board.