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Environics Analytics Names Anil Arora Special Innovator of the Year

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environics Analytics (EA) today announced that Anil Arora, the Chief Statistician of Canada at Statistics Canada, is the recipient of its 2023 Special Innovator of the Year award.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environics Analytics (EA) today announced that Anil Arora, the Chief Statistician of Canada at Statistics Canada, is the recipient of its 2023 Special Innovator of the Year award.
  • His willingness to collaborate with private sector organizations has enabled businesses across the country to become more data-driven," said Jan Kestle, President of Environics Analytics.
  • The Special Innovator of the Year award was presented at the Environics Analytics 17th Annual User Conference, an in-person event that attracted over 900 participants representing every industry sector.
  • For more information on products and services from Environics Analytics, please visit www.environicsanalytics.com .

Government of Canada extends Chief Statistician of Canada's term

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Mr. Arora was first appointed Chief Statistician of Canada in September 2016, with his term renewed in June 2018 for another five years.

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  • Mr. Arora was first appointed Chief Statistician of Canada in September 2016, with his term renewed in June 2018 for another five years.
  • Mr. Arora will continue in this role until the end of March 2024, to enable the Government of Canada to identify and appoint a new Chief Statistician of Canada and support a seamless transition.
  • – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    "I am pleased to continue to serve as the Chief Statistician of Canada until March 2024, marking more than 35 years of public service.
  • The Statistics Act was amended in 2017 to give the Chief Statistician of Canada authority for decisions on statistical matters and to increase government transparency.