Provinces and territories of Canada

Ontario Liberals make it harder for smokers to quit, ignore scientific evidence: e-cigarette industry

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

In January, the Ontario government, led by Premier Kathleen Wynne, opened a public consultation on proposed regulations covering Bill 174, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017.

Key Points: 
  • In January, the Ontario government, led by Premier Kathleen Wynne, opened a public consultation on proposed regulations covering Bill 174, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017.
  • However, on April 23, the Liberals announced that the draft regulations would be implemented without any amendments.
  • This will have a detrimental effect on public health and harm the many small businesses that sell and manufacture e-cigarettes and related products in Ontario.
  • The CVA ( canadianvapingassociation.org ) is a registered national not-for-profit organization, established as the voice of Canada's burgeoning vaping industry.

Government of Canada announces investments to help workers in seasonal industries in Prince Edward Island

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Friday, April 27, 2018

That is why the Government of Canada is helping workers in Canada's seasonal industries have access to skills training and employment supports when they need them most.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada is helping workers in Canada's seasonal industries have access to skills training and employment supports when they need them most.
  • In addition, Budget 2018 proposes to provide $80 million in 201819 and $150 million in 201920 to assist seasonal workers.
  • In the coming months, the Government of Canada will continue to work with the Government of Prince Edward Island and other key provinces to ensure that workers in seasonal industries have access to skills training and employment supports when they need them most.
  • The Honourable Sonny Gallant, Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning, Government of Prince Edward Island

GoldMining to Acquire Additional Gold Claims Contiguous with its Yellowknife Gold Project

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

The Property includes the N1 and N2 claims, which cover a total area of 618 hectares and are contiguous with the southern boundary of the Company's Nicholas Lake-Ormsby property, one of the four properties that comprise the Yellowknife Gold Project ("YGP").

Key Points: 
  • The Property includes the N1 and N2 claims, which cover a total area of 618 hectares and are contiguous with the southern boundary of the Company's Nicholas Lake-Ormsby property, one of the four properties that comprise the Yellowknife Gold Project ("YGP").
  • Narrow Lake was part of the Morris Lake Project that was explored by Viking Gold Exploration Inc. from 2009 to 2010.
  • GoldMining is a public mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and development of gold assets in the Americas.
  • Additionally, GoldMining owns a 75% interest in the Rea Uranium Project, located in the Western Athabasca Basin of Alberta, Canada.

Federal and provincial governments support creation of biotech manufacturing facility in the Lower Mainland

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

VANCOUVER, April 25, 2018 /CNW/ -The Canadian and British Columbia governments are partnering with the country's largest biotechnology company to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will create 675 B.C.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, April 25, 2018 /CNW/ -The Canadian and British Columbia governments are partnering with the country's largest biotechnology company to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will create 675 B.C.
  • jobs by 2022, and up to 2,170 by 2031, as well as help establish Canada as a world leader in regenerative medicine.
  • The federal government and the province will each contribute $22.5 million.
  • that will allow us to create jobs for British Columbians and attract more talent and investment to our province.

QuadReal Property Group introduces Tom Sheraden as CTO

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

VANCOUVER, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Building on its commitment to be an industry leader in technology, QuadReal Property Group announced today that Tom Sheraden has been appointed Chief Technology Officer.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Building on its commitment to be an industry leader in technology, QuadReal Property Group announced today that Tom Sheraden has been appointed Chief Technology Officer.
  • At QuadReal, he will join the executive team and be responsible for using technology to drive competitive advantage.
  • Mr. Sheraden assumed his role at QuadReal on April 9, 2018 and is based in QuadReal's head office in Vancouver.
  • Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, QuadReal Property Group is a Canadian real estate investment, development and management company operating on a global scale.