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Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
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OTTAWA, June 21, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day:

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  • OTTAWA, June 21, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day:
    "Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day , we celebrate the unique heritage and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis peoples, and the tremendous contributions they make to this country.
  • "As we celebrate Indigenous cultures and communities, we also acknowledge the oppression and discrimination Indigenous peoples have experienced for centuries.
  • Our government is working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis peoples to advance meaningful reconciliation and build a future where Indigenous peoples succeed and prosper.
  • Together, we can shape a more just, more equal, and more inclusive Canada for Indigenous peoples and for all of us."

School's out, summer is here; Agoda shares where independent travelers are heading

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
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SINGAPORE, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Agoda, one of the fastest growing online travel agents (OTA), today revealed the top trending summer travel spots, globally, for independent travelers in 2018.

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  • SINGAPORE, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Agoda, one of the fastest growing online travel agents (OTA), today revealed the top trending summer travel spots, globally, for independent travelers in 2018.
  • In Europe, independent travelers are seeking out the historical and contemporary sights and sounds of the region's great cities with cosmopolitan London (England), Paris (France), and Rome (Italy) taking the top three spots.
  • Agoda's top Central and South American hotspots are Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Cusco (Peru), Lima (Peru), Nassau, (Bahamas) and Buenos Aires, (Argentina).
  • "Worldwide, we are seeing that the diversity and vibrancy offered by cities holds real appeal for independent travelers this summer.

School's out, summer is here; Agoda shares where independent travelers are heading

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
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SINGAPORE, June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Agoda, one of the fastest growing online travel agents (OTA), today revealed the top trending summer travel spots, globally, for independent travelers in 2018.

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  • SINGAPORE, June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Agoda, one of the fastest growing online travel agents (OTA), today revealed the top trending summer travel spots, globally, for independent travelers in 2018.
  • In Europe, independent travelers are seeking out the historical and contemporary sights and sounds of the region's great cities with cosmopolitan London (England), Paris (France), and Rome (Italy) taking the top three spots.
  • Agoda's top Central and South American hotspots are Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Cusco (Peru), Lima (Peru), Nassau, (Bahamas) and Buenos Aires, (Argentina).
  • "Worldwide, we are seeing that the diversity and vibrancy offered by cities holds real appeal for independent travelers this summer.

Lanier Trial Academy Proceeds to Benefit Guatemala SANA Children's Project

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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HOUSTON, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Lanier Law Firm has announced that proceeds from this year's Lanier Trial Academy will once again benefit Guatemala SANA Children's Project, a nonprofit that provides health care and education services to children in Guatemala.

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  • HOUSTON, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Lanier Law Firm has announced that proceeds from this year's Lanier Trial Academy will once again benefit Guatemala SANA Children's Project, a nonprofit that provides health care and education services to children in Guatemala.
  • Now in its third year, the Lanier Trial Academy provides training to help plaintiffs' attorneys sharpen their skills and become better trial lawyers.
  • Guatemala SANA Children's Project was founded in 2008 by Dr. Rafael Espada, a Houston heart surgeon who was vice president of Guatemala from 2008 to 2012.
  • The Lanier Trial Academy provides lawyers the opportunity to learn courtroom strategies from Mr. Lanier, who was selected to the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame in 2017.

Statement from Douglas Throckmorton, M.D., deputy center director for regulatory programs in FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, on the agency's response to ongoing drug shortages for critical products

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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Ensuring access to the drugs patients need means finding creative responses to shortages while also addressing the root causes of the shortage issue.

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  • Ensuring access to the drugs patients need means finding creative responses to shortages while also addressing the root causes of the shortage issue.
  • For example, using a range of available tools, the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research worked with manufacturers to prevent 145 drug shortages in 2017.
  • While many of the shortages that occurred in 2017 have been resolved, unfortunately there are some that we are still working with companies to resolve.
  • The 2017 hurricane season devastated Puerto Rico and impacted many of the drug and device manufacturers on the island.

On July Fourth, ACEP Says Safety First

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Monday, June 18, 2018
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If fireworks are legal in your area, ACEP strongly urges you to avoid using them near residential areas.

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  • If fireworks are legal in your area, ACEP strongly urges you to avoid using them near residential areas.
  • Some additional firework safety tips:
    Avoid purchasing or using illegal fireworks.
  • ACEP is committed to advancing emergency care through continuing education, research and public education.
  • Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ACEP has 53 chapters representing each state, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.

Planet Fitness to Present at the Jefferies 2018 Global Consumer Conference

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Monday, June 18, 2018
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HAMPTON, N.H., June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) today announced that the Company will participate in the Jefferies 2018 Global Consumer Conference.

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  • HAMPTON, N.H., June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) today announced that the Company will participate in the Jefferies 2018 Global Consumer Conference.
  • Management is scheduled to present on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • As of March 31, 2018, Planet Fitness had approximately 11.8 million members and 1,565 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic and Panama.
  • More than 95% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

Statement - Minister Carolyn Bennett Welcomes the Final Report of the Interim Board of Directors for the National Council for Reconciliation

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
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On behalf of the Government of Canada, I want to thank Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild, Max FineDay, Mike DeGagn, Clint Davis, Edith Cloutier and Jean Teillet for their dedication and hard work as the Interim Board members.

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  • On behalf of the Government of Canada, I want to thank Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild, Max FineDay, Mike DeGagn, Clint Davis, Edith Cloutier and Jean Teillet for their dedication and hard work as the Interim Board members.
  • When I appointed them this past December, I knew they would provide me with meaningful recommendations on how best to address these Calls to Action.
  • They went above and beyond to engage with Indigenous people and stakeholders across Canada to make sure we address these Calls to Action in the correct and most inclusive way.
  • I look forward to reading and giving careful consideration to their recommendations, as we continue to make progress on implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and work to include all Canadians inthe journey of reconciliation."

Statement Of Solidarity With Teamsters Canada On Canada-U.S. Trade Issues

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
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The Teamsters believe that the ongoing negotiations to replace NAFTA provide an opportunity to raise the living standards and improve the lives of workers throughout North America.

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  • The Teamsters believe that the ongoing negotiations to replace NAFTA provide an opportunity to raise the living standards and improve the lives of workers throughout North America.
  • The U.S. had an $8.7 billion trade surplus with Canada in 2017 including a $518 million surplus in the dairy industry.
  • The implementation of these tariffs and the inevitable retaliatory tariffs by Canada will immediately harm workers in both nations.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Despite Political Uncertainty, Discover Corps Launches New Cuba Trip for Families

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
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SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --San Diego-based tour company, Discover Corps, launches a new 6-day itinerary to Cuba.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --San Diego-based tour company, Discover Corps, launches a new 6-day itinerary to Cuba.
  • Called the Cuba: Family Island Exploration , the trip allows travelers to enter Cuba on a "Support for the Cuban People" visa.
  • For a limited time, Discover Corps is offering free roundtrip flights to Havana from Miami International Airport on all Discover Corps Cuba itineraries below.
  • Discover Corps also vows that in the event the Trump Administration ends legal travel to Cuba, all trips are 100% refundable.