Provinces and territories of Canada

Statement from Minister Blair on recent acts of violence in Nova Scotia

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Saturday, October 17, 2020
Provinces and territories of Canada, Government of Canada, Government, Public Safety Canada, Gendarmerie, Mounted police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, NOVA SCOTIA, Nova Scotia attacks

The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, made the following statement today:

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  • The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, made the following statement today:
    OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - The recent acts of violence in Nova Scotia are unacceptable and I strongly condemn them.
  • The Nova Scotia RCMP have increased their police presence in the affected area each day.
  • More details will be released by the Nova Scotia RCMP and provincial authorities as they become available.
  • I am confident the unacceptable acts of violence will be thoroughly investigated, and the perpetrators will be held to account.

OMERS Infrastructure Announces Sale of Interest in Detroit River Tunnel Partnership to Canadian Pacific

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Friday, October 16, 2020
Detroit River, ONTARIO, Economy of Ontario, OMERS, Provinces and territories of Canada, Regions of the United States, Metro Detroit, Omer, Detroit, Windsor station, Windsor, Ontario, Michigan

DRTP is the owner of the Detroit River Rail Tunnel, which passes under the Detroit River between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan.

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  • DRTP is the owner of the Detroit River Rail Tunnel, which passes under the Detroit River between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan.
  • An important infrastructure asset, and cross-border rail gateway, the tunnel has been continuously operated by CP during the period of OMERS investment.
  • We are very proud of the value we have created with this investment for OMERS members, said Michael Ryder, Senior Managing Director and Head of Americas for OMERS Infrastructure.
  • TD Securities Inc. acted as financial advisor to OMERS Infrastructure, andTorysLLP acted as legal advisor.

K92 Mining Conditionally Approved to Graduate to TSX

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Economy of Toronto, Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, Economy of Canada, Provinces and territories of Canada, Provinces of Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K92 Mining Inc. (K92 or the Company) (TSX-V: KNT; OTCQX: KNTNF) is pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to graduate from the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) and list its common shares on the TSX.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K92 Mining Inc. (K92 or the Company) (TSX-V: KNT; OTCQX: KNTNF) is pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to graduate from the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) and list its common shares on the TSX.
  • John Lewins, K92 Chief Executive Officer and Director, stated, Graduating to the TSX is a significant milestone for K92 and our stakeholders.
  • Final approval of the listing is subject to the Company fulfilling certain customary conditions required by the TSX.
  • K92 will issue a statement once the TSX confirms the date on which trading on the TSX will commence.

The Government of Canada announces supplemental top-up Safe Restart funding to the Northwest Territories

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Friday, October 9, 2020
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, Provinces and territories of Canada, House of Commons of Canada, Politics of Canada, Canada

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, announced over $12.2 million in top-up funding for the Northwest Territories.

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  • Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, announced over $12.2 million in top-up funding for the Northwest Territories.
  • "Since the beginning of the pandemic, the federal government has been working hand in hand with territories and provinces.
  • On July 16, the government of Canada announced the Safe Restart Agreementan investment of more than $19 billion to help provinces and territories safely restart their economies.
  • Safe Restart funding top-ups for Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut
    When the Safe Restart Agreement was finalized in July, First Ministers recognized that smaller jurisdictions face distinct challenges and circumstances.

TMX Group, Plurilock Security, C-Suite at The Open

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Friday, October 9, 2020
Economy of Toronto, Economy of Canada, Toronto Stock Exchange, TMX Group, TSX Venture Exchange, TMX, Password, ONTARIO, Provinces and territories of Canada

TORONTO, Oct. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Ian L. Paterson, CEO, Plurilock Security Inc. (TSXV: PLUR), shares hiscompany'sstory in an interview with TMX Group.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Ian L. Paterson, CEO, Plurilock Security Inc. (TSXV: PLUR), shares hiscompany'sstory in an interview with TMX Group.
  • The C-Suite at The Open video interview series highlights the unique perspectives of listed companies on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange.
  • To see the latest C-Suite at The Open videos visit https://www.tmxmoney.com/en/csuite.html .
  • Plurilock is an innovative, identity-centric cybersecurity company that reduces or eliminates the need for passwords, extra authentication steps, and cumbersome authentication devices.

FedDev Ontario supports expansion of Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners Programming

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Friday, October 9, 2020
Provinces and territories of Canada, Economy of Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, ONTARIO, Ministry of Economic Development, Toronto, Canada

Toronto, ON, Oct. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario ( FedDev Ontario ) announced a FedDev Ontario contribution of $6.5 million to Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP).

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  • Toronto, ON, Oct. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario ( FedDev Ontario ) announced a FedDev Ontario contribution of $6.5 million to Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP).
  • This commitment is made by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario through the Regional Innovation Ecosystem stream.
  • Based in Toronto, Ontario, TIAP is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2008.
  • TIAP is tremendously pleased thatthe Government of Canada has recognized the importance of our role in creating health science ventures in Ontario.

2020 Third Quarter Results

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Provinces and territories of Canada, Eastern Canada, The Maritimes, Edmundston, NEW BRUNSWICK, Boeing 737, Acadia, Provinces and territories of Canada, Eastern Canada, The Maritimes, Edmundston, NEW BRUNSWICK, Boeing 737, Acadia

EDMUNDSTON, New Brunswick, Oct. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- You are invited to participate in Acadian Timber Corp.'s 2020 third quarter conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 1:00p.m.

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  • EDMUNDSTON, New Brunswick, Oct. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- You are invited to participate in Acadian Timber Corp.'s 2020 third quarter conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 1:00p.m.
  • These results will be released after market close on October 28, 2020 and will be available on our website at www.acadiantimber.com under Press Releases.
  • For those unable to participate, a taped rebroadcast will be available until 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) November 28, 2020.
  • If you have any questions about the third quarter conference call, please contact Adam Sheparski, Chief Financial Officer at +1-506-737-2345 ext.

New commitment to battery-electric vehicle manufacturing in Ontario

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Countries, Provinces and territories of Canada, Ford Motor Company, Justin Trudeau, Oakville Assembly, ONTARIO, Doug Ford, Canada, Electric vehicle

This work will help ensure we can become a leading destination for the design, development, and manufacturing of the sustainable technologies of the future.

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  • This work will help ensure we can become a leading destination for the design, development, and manufacturing of the sustainable technologies of the future.
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, today announced their commitment to Ford Motor Company of Canada's investment in its Oakville Assembly Complex.
  • Electrification will allow us to position the innovative Canadian automotive industry as a global leader in BEV manufacturing.
  • "This investment will position Canada as a global leader in battery-electric vehicle manufacturing and secures 5,400 good, green, middle class jobs for thousands of Canadian autoworkers.

Protecting Canada's Forests From the Mountain Pine Beetle

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Scolytinae, Regions of the United States, Effects of global warming, Woodboring beetles, Insects, Climate change in Canada, Mountain pine beetle, Provinces and territories of Canada, Alberta, Dendroctonus, Rocky Mountains, Environmental issues in Alberta

The organizations will work together to address the challenges posed by the spread of the mountain pine beetle, one of the most damaging pests in western Canada.

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  • The organizations will work together to address the challenges posed by the spread of the mountain pine beetle, one of the most damaging pests in western Canada.
  • The mountain pine beetle outbreak has had significant negative effects on Alberta pine forests.
  • "The mountain pine beetle outbreak has negatively impacted forests across Alberta and British Columbia, including our treasured national parks.
  • Parks Canada is pleased to work with Natural Resources Canada and the Province of Alberta to combat the mountain pine beetle and mitigate mountain pine beetlerelated wildfire risk in the Rocky Mountain national parks."

In Quebec City, the number of properties for sale is falling while price increases accelerate

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Auctioneers, Real estate broker, Provinces and territories of Canada, Quebec City, QUEBEC, Broker, Geography of Canada, Economy

The South Shore of Quebec City also saw an impressive increase in transactions, as sales grew by 78 per cent (187transactions).

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  • The South Shore of Quebec City also saw an impressive increase in transactions, as sales grew by 78 per cent (187transactions).
  • The increase in sales was just as exceptional in the agglomeration of Quebec City, with a 66 per cent jump in sales (648transactions).
  • The median price of single-family homes across the Quebec City CMA jumped by 9 per cent compared to September 2019, reaching $282,500.
  • The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) is a non-profit association that brings together more than 13,000 real estate brokers and agencies.