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Cipher Neutron Honoured to Send a Delegate to Canada's Trade Mission to India

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 13, 2023) - Cipher Neutron Inc. ("Cipher Neutron" or "CN") is honoured to announce that is has been invited by the Government of Canada to send a delegate to Canada's official Trade Mission to India to be held from Monday, October 9 to Friday, October 13, 2023, in major cities of India including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 13, 2023) - Cipher Neutron Inc. ("Cipher Neutron" or "CN") is honoured to announce that is has been invited by the Government of Canada to send a delegate to Canada's official Trade Mission to India to be held from Monday, October 9 to Friday, October 13, 2023, in major cities of India including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi.
  • Gurjant Randhawa, President and CEO of Cipher Neutron, will represent the Company and its role in Green Hydrogen in Canada at these prestigious events.
  • The participation of Cipher Neutron in this Canada-India Trade Mission is seen by the Company to be an important opportunity to feature the Company's Green AEM Hydrogen Electrolysers to interested parties in India.
  • By participating in the trade mission, Cipher Neutron is expanding its presence in India and fosters the importance of interaction among business partners and government officials.

Acenzia Selected to join Team Canada Trade Mission to India

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVOS) (the “Company” or “Novo”), today announced that Acenzia, a nutraceutical manufacturer and a Canadian subsidiary of Novo, has been invited to join the Team Canada Trade Mission to India, led by the Honorable Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.

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  • Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVOS) (the “Company” or “Novo”), today announced that Acenzia, a nutraceutical manufacturer and a Canadian subsidiary of Novo, has been invited to join the Team Canada Trade Mission to India, led by the Honorable Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.
  • For Acenzia, being selected to be a member of this Canada-India Trade Mission is an honor and validates Acenzia’s dedication to introducing its high-quality evidenced-based dietary, nutraceutical, and food products to a rapidly growing consumer base.
  • Dr. Joseph Chalil, MD, MBA, FACHE, Novo’s Chief Medical Officer, will represent Novo and Acenzia as a member of the Team Canada delegation.
  • Robert Mattacchione, Novo’s CEO and Chairman of the Board, stated, “It is both an honor and significant opportunity for our company to have been selected to participate as an invited member of the Team Canada Trade Mission to India.

Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group selected as one of first participants in federal government’s Global Hypergrowth Project

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Mary Ng, federal Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.

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  • Mary Ng, federal Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.
  • And when they scale up around the world, they signal that Canada is open for business,” said Minister Ng.
  • “The GHP is an excellent opportunity for Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group to supercharge its growth, particularly in export markets, therefore creating more Canadian jobs," said Mélanie Therrien, Vice-President, Finance, of Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group.
  • “We can use the intellectual property that we developed and own to benefit more patients around the world while also creating economic success in Canada.”

Minister Ng announces first businesses to be part of Global Hypergrowth Project

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Monday, July 24, 2023

The Global Hypergrowth Project will provide each firm with dedicated wraparound support that is tailored to its needs.

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  • The Global Hypergrowth Project will provide each firm with dedicated wraparound support that is tailored to its needs.
  • Ultimately, by working with these firms and federal partners, Global Hypergrowth Project account executives will identify opportunities to create innovative pathways to help businesses grow.
  • This will enable our Global Hypergrowth Project firms to scale globally, while keeping their roots in Canada, creating good Canadian jobs and growing our economy.
  • The Global Hypergrowth Project will help these businesses grow into anchor firms by providing help in the areas of funding, international trade, navigating federal regulations and procurement, and streamlining access to mentorship.

Minister Ng announces appointments to BDC Board of Directors

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Today, The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the BDC, announced the appointment of Marie-Soleil Lacoursiere and Stéphane Therrien, and the reappointment of Suzanne Trottier, to the BDC's Board of Directors, effective June 22, 2023.

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  • Today, The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the BDC, announced the appointment of Marie-Soleil Lacoursiere and Stéphane Therrien, and the reappointment of Suzanne Trottier, to the BDC's Board of Directors, effective June 22, 2023.
  • "These candidates have a wealth of business experience from which BDC will benefit," said Minister Ng.
  • "Their experience will be invaluable to BDC as it continues to play a vital role in delivering critical advisory and financial supports to Canadian entrepreneurs.
  • Ms. Trottier, a BDC board member since 2019, has considerable senior management experience.

Readout of SBA Administrator Guzman’s Visit to Paris

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Friday, June 30, 2023

PARIS, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, June 27-28, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman led the U.S. delegation to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SMEs) and Entrepreneurship Ministerial Meeting in Paris, France.

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  • PARIS, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, June 27-28, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman led the U.S. delegation to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SMEs) and Entrepreneurship Ministerial Meeting in Paris, France.
  • During her visit, Administrator Guzman participated in a Plenary Session on fostering the contribution of SMEs and entrepreneurs to green and digital transitions.
  • Additionally, Administrator Guzman moderated a breakout session on rebooting start-up and scale-up policies to create new opportunities for small business owners.
  • For follow-up interview requests for Administrator Guzman, please contact Mila Myles at [email protected].

Chinese Canadian Museum officially opens to the public on July 1

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Friday, June 30, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chinese Canadian Museum is pleased to officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Located in the historic Wing Sang Building at 51 East Pender Street in Vancouver Chinatown, the Chinese Canadian Museum provides a meaningful and transformative experience for all, connecting everyone to the diverse and eclectic stories and contributions of generations of Chinese Canadians.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chinese Canadian Museum is pleased to officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
  • “We are so proud to officially open the Chinese Canadian Museum and welcome visitors to explore, discover and learn about the stories and journeys of so many Chinese Canadians who sacrificed so much to help build the country into what it is today,” says Grace Wong, Board Chair for the Chinese Canadian Museum.
  • The Journeys Here, a painted wall mural by Chinese Canadian artist Marlene Yuen, highlighting Chinese Canadian journeys and experiences past to present.
  • “The Chinese Canadian Museum is opening doors for Canadians to learn about the incredible contributions and history of the Chinese Canadian community, whose stories are woven into the fabric of our country.

Parliamentary Secretary Virani participates in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Small Business and Entrepreneurship ministerial meeting

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Today, Parliamentary Secretary Arif Virani wrapped up his participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's first SME and Entrepreneurship ministerial meeting in Paris, which he attended on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.

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  • Today, Parliamentary Secretary Arif Virani wrapped up his participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's first SME and Entrepreneurship ministerial meeting in Paris, which he attended on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.
  • During the two-day event, Parliamentary Secretary Virani highlighted the Canadian government's efforts in growing an inclusive, green and digital economy.
  • In his meeting with the U.S. Small Business Administrator, the Parliamentary Secretary highlighted the benefits of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) for Canadian exporters.
  • – Arif Virani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
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Zafin Recognized as the Winner of 2023 Microsoft Financial Services Global Partner of the Year Award

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zafin today announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft Financial Services Global Partner of the Year Award.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zafin today announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft Financial Services Global Partner of the Year Award.
  • The Financial Services Global Partner of the Year Award was awarded to Zafin for providing an outstanding and innovative platform built on the Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services to banks globally.
  • “Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards!” said Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft.
  • The Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Awards are announced annually prior to the company’s global partner conference, Microsoft Inspire, which will take place on July 18-19, 2023.

Canada expands Taiwan market for Canadian beef

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Friday, June 16, 2023

In 2003, Taiwan imposed import restrictions on both under-thirty month and over-thirty month Canadian beef, following the discovery of Canada's first domestic case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

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  • In 2003, Taiwan imposed import restrictions on both under-thirty month and over-thirty month Canadian beef, following the discovery of Canada's first domestic case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
  • Canada regained Taiwan market access for under-thirty month beef in July 2016.
  • This regained access will offer an opportunity to expand Canadian beef exports to Taiwan and diversify export markets in the Indo-Pacific region, while contributing to global food security, benefiting global consumers with access to high-quality beef products.
  • -  The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "This is great news for our Canadian beef farmers, as it provides an opportunity for expanded exports of Canadian beef to Taiwan, a key market in the Indo-Pacific region.