Government of Canada

Investing in Canada's auto sector, its workers, and our clean future

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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We're building a world-class Canadian auto industry for generations to come, an innovative economy, and a clean, strong future for everyone.

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  • We're building a world-class Canadian auto industry for generations to come, an innovative economy, and a clean, strong future for everyone.
  • "Today is a big win for Canadian workers, the future of Canada's auto sector, and the entire Canadian economy.
  • "Canada has the opportunity to drive the clean energy future by building up our manufacturing of clean technologies like ZEVs.
  • Canada competes globally and in North America for these investments and this support ensures that the country's auto sector remains competitive, and is secured for the future.

Leonovus launches Torozo, an Ultra-Secure File Sharing, File Transfer and Cloud Storage Solution

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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OTTAWA, May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leonovus Inc. ("Leonovus") (TSXV: LTV) today launched its wholly-owned Torozo , a software as a service that meets the massive growing need for an all-in-one, simple-to-use, low-cost and hyper-secure file sharing, file transfer and cloud storage application.

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  • OTTAWA, May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leonovus Inc. ("Leonovus") (TSXV: LTV) today launched its wholly-owned Torozo , a software as a service that meets the massive growing need for an all-in-one, simple-to-use, low-cost and hyper-secure file sharing, file transfer and cloud storage application.
  • Torozo has unique Bring-Your-Own capabilities that provide codeless integrations for authentication, identity, communications, analytics and storage resources.
  • Taking advantage of a companys existing policies, procedures, and controls, Torozo slides in and blends seamlessly with the IT solution stack.
  • Torozo evolved from several years of product development the company undertook for the Government of Canada and its need for a hyper-secure file sharing and file transfer solution.

Husky Oil Operations Limited fined $600,000 for Fisheries Act offence

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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On April 29, 2022, Husky Oil Operations Limited was fined $600,000 in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan for contravening subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act.

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  • On April 29, 2022, Husky Oil Operations Limited was fined $600,000 in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan for contravening subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act.
  • The company pleaded guilty to one count of depositing a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish.
  • Process water is a by-product of oil and gas production and typically high in salt content.
  • The Environmental Offenders Registry contains information on convictions of corporations registered for offences committed under certain federal environmental laws.

Government of Canada launches second phase of consultations to modernize Employment Insurance program

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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That is why today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission's Commissioner for Workers, Pierre Lalibert, and the Canada Employment Insurance Commission's Commissioner for Employers, Nancy Healey, launched the second phase of consultations to modernize the EI program.

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  • That is why today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission's Commissioner for Workers, Pierre Lalibert, and the Canada Employment Insurance Commission's Commissioner for Employers, Nancy Healey, launched the second phase of consultations to modernize the EI program.
  • To help inform Canadians, the Government has also released a What We Heard report, which summarizes the key takeaways from the first phase of consultations.
  • The Government heard about the importance of reforming the EI program so that it is simpler, more responsive, inclusive and sustainable.
  • The Government will develop and release its long-term plan for the future of EIafter the second phase of consultations conclude in 2022.

Government of Canada takes critical step to rebuilding fish stocks

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Under Canada's Fisheries Act, modernized in 2019, the Government of Canada has taken steps to promote healthier marine ecosystems and more sustainable fish stocks across the country.

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  • Under Canada's Fisheries Act, modernized in 2019, the Government of Canada has taken steps to promote healthier marine ecosystems and more sustainable fish stocks across the country.
  • "It is absolutely critical that Canada's fish stocks be restored, and Canada has made it a legal requirement.
  • The Fish Stocks provisions currently apply to 30 major fish stocks, 16 of which require rebuilding.
  • Under the Fish Stocks provisions, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is required to develop and implement rebuilding plans for the following depleted stocks within the next 24-36 months: Atlantic cod (3 stocks), Atlantic herring, Chinook salmon (2 stocks), Coho salmon, Pacific Herring, American Plaice, Winter flounder, and White hake.

Public Health Notice: Outbreak of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses linked to raw oysters from British Columbia

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Investigation findings identified consumption of raw oysters from British Columbia as the source of the outbreak.

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  • Investigation findings identified consumption of raw oysters from British Columbia as the source of the outbreak.
  • As a result, some oyster harvesting areas in British Columbia that were associated with the outbreak were closed as a part of the investigation.
  • Some oyster harvest areas in British Columbia that were associated with illnesses in the outbreak were closed as a part of the investigation.
  • The U.S. CDC also investigated a multistate norovirus outbreak linked to raw oysters from British Columbia.

Series of penalties issued as part of Transport Canada's investigation into the Montréal-Cancun flight of December 30, 2021

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Following Transport Canada's investigation into the Montral-Cancun flight of December 30, 2021, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, announced today that the majority of non-compliant passengers have received penalties.

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  • Following Transport Canada's investigation into the Montral-Cancun flight of December 30, 2021, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, announced today that the majority of non-compliant passengers have received penalties.
  • Transport Canada has issued a total of 42 penalties to 37 of the 154 passengers, including 18 penalties for non-compliance of vaccination status, and 24 penalties for not respecting instructions to wear a mask.
  • The results of the investigation will determine if further sanctions will be issued in connection with this flight.
  • The December 30, 2021, flight from Montral to Cancun that Transport Canada is investigating carried a total of 154 passengers.

Government of Canada endorses the Declaration for the Future of the Internet

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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However, in recent years, the Internet has come under threat from bad actors seeking to undermine these benefits and cause harm.

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  • However, in recent years, the Internet has come under threat from bad actors seeking to undermine these benefits and cause harm.
  • That's why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting an Internet that is open, trusted, interoperable and secure for the benefit of all Canadians.
  • Today, the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced Canada is joining trusted partners in endorsing the Declaration for the Future of the Internet .
  • Canada is joining a diverse set of countries and partners from around the globe in endorsing the Declaration for the Future of the Internet.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Day of Mourning

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning:
    "Today, on the National Day of Mourning , we remember and honour every Canadian worker who has been killed or injured in the workplace.
  • Our thoughts are with all those who live with the pain of these tragedies every day.
  • "The past two years have been difficult, particularly for ourfront-line and essential workers, who played critical roles in helping us through the pandemic.
  • Let us honour them by continuing to make Canada a healthier and safer place to work and live."

Replenish Nutrients partners with industry leader to validate the ROI of its regenerative fertilizers

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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CALGARY, Alberta, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Replenish Nutrients (“Replenish”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of EarthRenew (CSE:ERTH; OTCQB:VVIVF; Frankfurt:WIMN), is announcing its latest field trial program. Replenish is pursuing a three-year project that will provide soil health improvement indicators and quantify on-farm costs associated with their products. With the new trial data, the company will evaluate the actual return on investment (ROI) of its fertilizers, especially for farmers curious about transitioning to more sustainable practices. The company will receive annual results at the end of each growing season.

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  • Replenish Nutrients has received financial and technical support from NRC-IRAP the primary national agency of the Government of Canada, dedicated to science and technology R&D.
  • CALGARY, Alberta, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Replenish Nutrients (Replenish), a wholly-owned subsidiary of EarthRenew (CSE:ERTH; OTCQB:VVIVF; Frankfurt:WIMN), is announcing its latest field trial program.
  • Replenish is pursuing a three-year project that will provide soil health improvement indicators and quantify on-farm costs associated with their products.
  • Replenish Nutrients delivers leading regenerative fertilizer solutions to support a farm system that puts healthy soils and grower profitability back on the table.