Government of Canada

CANADIAN NON-PROFIT OFFERS FREE ACCESS TO THEIR SUPPORT PATHS FOR BLACK FOOD ENTREPRENEURS.

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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Now in its fourth year, the Advisor-Led Start and Scale Support Path project provides free access to industry experts ranging from accountants and branding professionals to chefs and food scientists throughout its guided nine-month program.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its fourth year, the Advisor-Led Start and Scale Support Path project provides free access to industry experts ranging from accountants and branding professionals to chefs and food scientists throughout its guided nine-month program.
  • More than a traditional incubator accelerator, the paths focus on removing systemic barriers, increasing access, forging community and centring the lived experience of BIPOC individuals.
  • ‘It is through food that communities connect and foster a sense of belonging,’ says Foodpreneur Lab founder Janice Bartley.
  • ‘The network, the experience, and the results have all been amazing,’ says Start Support Path participant Robert Robinson of Robinson Sauces.

Government of Canada to Establish Next Phase of Canada Greener Homes Initiative to Help More Canadians Save on Their Energy Bills

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Since launching the Canada Greener Homes Grant program three years ago, the federal government has helped over 165,000 Canadians upgrade their homes and save an average of $386 per year on their energy bills.

Key Points: 
  • Since launching the Canada Greener Homes Grant program three years ago, the federal government has helped over 165,000 Canadians upgrade their homes and save an average of $386 per year on their energy bills.
  • As the program continues, the Government of Canada expects to help over half a million Canadians upgrade their homes and save on their bills.
  • To date, the Canada Greener Homes Grant program has been successful in incentivizing Canadians to make the retrofits needed to reduce emissions and energy bills.
  • The next phase of the Canada Greener Homes Initiative will complement the suite of federal government initiatives available to Canadians to upgrade their homes and reduce their bills.

Pembina Pipeline Corporation Provides Notice of Series 3 Preferred Share Conversion Right and Announces Reset Dividend Rates

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina" or the "Company") (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) announced today that it does not intend to exercise its right to redeem the currently outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset Class A Preferred Shares, Series 3 ("Series 3 Shares") (TSX: PPL.PR.C) on March 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina" or the "Company") (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) announced today that it does not intend to exercise its right to redeem the currently outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset Class A Preferred Shares, Series 3 ("Series 3 Shares") (TSX: PPL.PR.C) on March 1, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240131875822/en/
    As a result of the decision not to redeem the Series 3 Shares, and subject to certain terms of the Series 3 Shares, the holders of the Series 3 Shares will have the right to elect to convert all or part of their Series 3 Shares on a one-for-one basis into Cumulative Redeemable Floating Rate Class A Preferred Shares, Series 4 of Pembina ("Series 4 Shares") on March 1, 2024 (the "Conversion Date").
  • Holders who do not exercise their right to convert their Series 3 Shares into Series 4 Shares will retain their Series 3 Shares.
  • The Floating Quarterly Dividend Rate will be reset on the first day of March, June, September and December in each year.

New release of Rodal Report in commitment to transparency

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the new release of the Rodal Report, which was originally prepared in support of the Commission of Inquiry on War Criminals in Canada (the Deschênes Commission), established in 1985.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the new release of the Rodal Report, which was originally prepared in support of the Commission of Inquiry on War Criminals in Canada (the Deschênes Commission), established in 1985.
  • This newly released version, following a request made under the Access to Information Act, reveals information that was previously withheld.
  • This new version of the report is now available on the Library and Archives Canada (LAC) website.
  • This release is one part of the Government of Canada's ongoing commitment to transparency, and to reviewing what additional historical records related to the investigation of war crimes can be released.

Two Quebecers convicted of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations by destroying the nests of endangered Bank Swallows

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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The individuals pleaded guilty to one count each of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.

Key Points: 
  • The individuals pleaded guilty to one count each of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • In so doing, they committed an offence under paragraph 6(a) of the Migratory Birds Regulations, punishable under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • The Bank Swallow is a protected species under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and its Regulations.
  • The Migratory Birds Regulations have been updated and the new Regulations came into force on July 30, 2022.

North West Redwater Partnership paid $280,428 to the Environmental Damages Fund as part of an environmental protection alternative measures agreement under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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As a result of an environmental protection alternative measures agreement with the Attorney General of Canada, CNR (Redwater) Limited and North West Refining Inc., operating as the North West Redwater Partnership, has paid a total of $280,428 to the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of an environmental protection alternative measures agreement with the Attorney General of Canada, CNR (Redwater) Limited and North West Refining Inc., operating as the North West Redwater Partnership, has paid a total of $280,428 to the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund.
  • The agreement was entered into as an alternative to prosecution for a charge laid by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
  • The Renewable Fuels Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 require primary fuel suppliers to meet a specific threshold of renewable fuel content when producing or importing fuel.
  • An environmental protection alternative measures agreement is an alternative to a prosecution after a charge has been laid.

A state funeral will be held in memory of the Honourable Ed Broadbent

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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A ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. on January 28, 2024, at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre in Ottawa.

Key Points: 
  • A ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. on January 28, 2024, at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre in Ottawa.
  • At the request of the family, there will be no lying in state.
  • In addition, any eminent Canadian may be offered a state funeral at the discretion of the Prime Minister.
  • Members of the public who wish to attend the ceremony are invited to register through the Broadbent Institute's webpage.

Operation Northern Fur leads to $20,000 in fines and a prohibition order for a Manitoba resident who illegally imported, exported, and transported wildlife

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Operation Northern Fur's goal was to dismantle a network of illegal wildlife trade activities both within Canada, and between Canada and the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Operation Northern Fur's goal was to dismantle a network of illegal wildlife trade activities both within Canada, and between Canada and the United States.
  • Operation Northern Fur resulted in charges for illegally importing, exporting, and transporting wildlife.
  • Created in 1995, the Environmental Damages Fund is a Government of Canada program administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
  • The Fund directs monies received from fines, penalties, court orders, and voluntary payments to projects that will repair environmental damage or benefit the environment.

Federal government announces funds for climate resilience research to strengthen infrastructure

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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The program is working with communities and beneficiaries to ensure that projects promote a consistent approach to climate change adaptation, increase resilience, and support informed decision-making for infrastructure and buildings across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The program is working with communities and beneficiaries to ensure that projects promote a consistent approach to climate change adaptation, increase resilience, and support informed decision-making for infrastructure and buildings across Canada.
  • "The safety and well-being of Canadians are priorities for our government as we already feel the impacts of climate change.
  • "Research plays a fundamental role in how we design, build and maintain our infrastructure, buildings and homes to withstand the effects of climate change.
  • From 2016 to 2028, the federal government has committed $160 million of funding through the Climate-Resilient Buildings and Core Public Infrastructure (CRBCPI), Climate Resilient Built Environment (CRBE), and Standards to Support Resilience in Infrastructure Program (SSRIP) initiatives.

Statement from Minister Champagne, Minister Holland and Minister LeBlanc on new measures to protect Canadian research

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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"That's why, today, our government is taking a key step in protecting Canada's world-class research.

Key Points: 
  • "That's why, today, our government is taking a key step in protecting Canada's world-class research.
  • "First, the Government of Canada is publishing a list of sensitive technology research areas that support the development and advancement of new technologies.
  • We also continue to encourage Canadian universities to implement a similar enhanced posture for all research partnerships and collaborations in sensitive technology research areas.
  • Researchers can visit the Safeguarding Your Research portal to access free research security training courses and guidance on conducting open source due diligence .