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Minister St-Onge announces the appointment of Sylvain Lafrance as Chairperson of Telefilm Canada

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024
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Sylvain Lafrance, a communications and media management expert, becomes Telefilm Canada's Chairperson for a five-year term

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  • Sylvain Lafrance, a communications and media management expert, becomes Telefilm Canada's Chairperson for a five-year term
    GATINEAU, QC, May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Sylvain Lafrance as Chairperson of Telefilm Canada.
  • With a career spanning more than three decades at CBC/Radio-Canada, Sylvain Lafrance has made his mark as an expert in the fields of media management and communications.
  • Under his leadership, Telefilm Canada rose to the many challenges presented by the pandemic, for which we are grateful."
  • Under the Telefilm Canada Act, the chairperson is appointed by the Governor in Council.

Prem Watsa Named 2024 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024
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The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named Prem Watsa, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited , the 2024 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate.

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  • The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named Prem Watsa, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited , the 2024 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate.
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    Prem Watsa, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, has been named the 2024 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate by the International Insurance Society.
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    The Insurance Hall of Fame recognizes leaders who have made a broad, encompassing, and lasting contribution to the insurance industry.
  • “As the 2024 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate, Mr. Prem Watsa's legacy of excellence, ingenuity and integrity continues to inspire future generations in the insurance industry and beyond,” says Josh Landau, President of the International Insurance Society.

Skyharbour and JV Partner Orano Commence 2024 Exploration Programs at the Preston Uranium Project

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星期三, 四月 3, 2024
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Location Map of Preston Project:

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  • Location Map of Preston Project:
    The 2024 field programs mark the first exploration programs carried out by Orano since 2020.
  • The ML-TEM survey will cover Preston West where there is a known conductor, and Preston Far West as a reconnaissance survey.
  • CAD $850,000 with Orano as the operator and Skyharbour as a minority, participating partner in the project.
  • Preston 2024 Field Programs – Geophysical Surveys:
    Jordan Trimble, President and CEO of Skyharbour, stated: “We are very much looking forward to the findings of these exploration programs this year at Preston with our strategic partner Orano.

Skyharbour and JV Partner Orano Commence 2024 Exploration Programs at the Preston Uranium Project 

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星期三, 四月 3, 2024
SGH, JV, Project, News, PLN, National instrument, Radon, SHG, Arrow, Soil, CAD, Silt, Canada Dry, Automotive industry

Location Map of Preston Project:

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  • Location Map of Preston Project:
    The 2024 field programs mark the first exploration programs carried out by Orano since 2020.
  • The ML-TEM survey will cover Preston West where there is a known conductor, and Preston Far West as a reconnaissance survey.
  • CAD $850,000 with Orano as the operator and Skyharbour as a minority, participating partner in the project.
  • Preston 2024 Field Programs - Geophysical Surveys:
    Jordan Trimble, President and CEO of Skyharbour, stated: “We are very much looking forward to the findings of these exploration programs this year at Preston with our strategic partner Orano.

Concorde Group Corp. Mourns the Passing of Founder Leslie (Les) Dubé

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
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SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is with profound sadness that Concorde Group Corp. announces the passing of its founder, Leslie (Les) Dubé C.M.

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  • SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is with profound sadness that Concorde Group Corp. announces the passing of its founder, Leslie (Les) Dubé C.M.
  • Les was a self-made success story whose generosity and commitment to making a difference has left a lasting impact.
  • Together with his wife Irene, he built several successful businesses in various jurisdictions, inspiring countless individuals along the way.
  • Reflecting on his father's legacy, L. David Dubé, President & CEO of Concorde Group Corp., shared these words:
    "My father's commitment to philanthropy and community building has left an indelible mark on all of us.

Prime Minister announces state funeral for the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that a state funeral will be held for the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada, who passed away on February 29, 2024.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that a state funeral will be held for the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada, who passed away on February 29, 2024.
  • The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney was an extraordinary statesman and a distinguished politician, lawyer, and businessman who devoted his career to serving Canadians.
  • As Canada's 18th Prime Minister, he made significant progress on important issues here at home and around the world.
  • In addition, any eminent Canadian may be offered a state funeral at the discretion of the Prime Minister.

Canada is connecting more than 150 Northwest Territories households to high-speed Internet and bringing mobile connectivity to remote areas

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星期五, 三月 1, 2024
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That is why the Government of Canada is bringing high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to underserved communities across the country.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada is bringing high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to underserved communities across the country.
  • This funding is provided through the Universal Broadband Fund , a program designed to ensure that Canadians in rural, remote and Indigenous communities have access to reliable Internet and mobile connectivity.
  • Today, 94.8% of Canadian households have access to high-speed Internet, compared to just 79% in 2014.
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested $80 million in connectivity projects in the Northwest Territories.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney

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星期五, 三月 1, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney:
    "I learned with great sadness today of the death of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada.
  • After a distinguished business and legal career, he became Prime Minister in 1984 and made significant progress on important issues here at home and around the world.
  • He negotiated the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement and, later, the expanded North American Free Trade Agreement with the United States and Mexico.
  • Mr. Mulroney never stopped working for Canadians, and he always sought to make this country an even better place to call home.

Prime Minister announces the appointment of the Honourable Konrad von Finckenstein as Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

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星期四, 二月 29, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Konrad von Finckenstein as Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Konrad von Finckenstein as Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
  • He is a recipient of the Order of Canada and served as interim Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
  • The Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner is an Agent of Parliament appointed for a term of seven years.
  • The Commissioner administers the Conflict of Interest Act, which sets out clear conflict of interest and post-employment rules applicable to public office holders.

Op-Ed Submission: Alberta’s Alarming Rise in Dementia

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星期二, 二月 6, 2024
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In January, we learned about the latest population trends of dementia in Alberta with the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s release of The Landmark Study – Report 2: The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada.

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  • In January, we learned about the latest population trends of dementia in Alberta with the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s release of The Landmark Study – Report 2: The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada.
  • By 2050, the number of Indigenous Peoples living with dementia in Alberta is expected to rise by 283 per cent, similar to the projected 286 per cent rise projected in the overall population in the province.
  • More importantly, they represent faces of people who are impacted differently by dementia, each in their unique ways.
  • Dementia can affect a person’s daily life in multiple ways, including the abilities to remember, understand, communicate, and complete tasks.