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Minister O'Regan appoints Industrial Inquiry Commission on longshoring disputes at Canada's West Coast ports

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
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Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced the appointment of an Industrial Inquiry Commission on the underlying issues in longshoring labour disputes at Canada's West Coast ports.

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  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced the appointment of an Industrial Inquiry Commission on the underlying issues in longshoring labour disputes at Canada's West Coast ports.
  • The Commission will be chaired by Vincent Ready and will include Amanda Rogers as a Member of the Commission.
  • The Commission will present its findings and recommendations in a report to the Minister in Spring 2025.
  • They concluded that the West Coast ports represent a unique case study that requires deeper examination.

OBSI announces new board members

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星期五, 三月 1, 2024
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TORONTO, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) is pleased to announce four appointments to the board:

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  • TORONTO, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) is pleased to announce four appointments to the board:
    Mary Condon has joined the board as a Consumer Interest Director.
  • Previously, she was a board member of the Capital Markets Authority Implementation Organization, and Commissioner and board member of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), where she was also a Vice-Chair.
  • All directors have a fiduciary duty to OBSI and do not advocate for or represent any outside interest while engaged in OBSI governance.
  • If a consumer has a complaint against an OBSI participating bank or investment firm that they are not able to resolve with the bank or firm, OBSI will investigate at no cost to the consumer.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments to the Federal Court

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星期一, 二月 12, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • Julie L. Blackhawk, General Counsel at the Department of Justice Canada in Ottawa, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court.
  • This includes 64 appointments since the Honourable Arif Virani became Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on July 26, 2023.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Innovate BC Announces Peter Cowan as New President and CEO

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星期一, 一月 29, 2024
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VANCOUVER, B.C., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovate BC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Peter Cowan will become Innovate BC’s next President and CEO, effective February 5.

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  • VANCOUVER, B.C., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovate BC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Peter Cowan will become Innovate BC’s next President and CEO, effective February 5.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Peter Cowan to Innovate BC,” said Andrew Petter, Innovate BC Board Chair.
  • "Peter understands that innovation is key to creating good jobs and building an inclusive, sustainable economy for the benefit of all British Columbians.
  • “Innovate BC has a proven track record of strengthening our innovation ecosystem and creating opportunities for innovators, industries and other stakeholders.

Element Announces Board Appointment of Kathleen Taylor, Who Will Assume Role of Chair following 2024 AGM

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星期二, 十一月 21, 2023
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She will succeed the Company’s current Board Chair, David Denison, who will retire from the Board at the Meeting after completing his five-year term as Chair.

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  • She will succeed the Company’s current Board Chair, David Denison, who will retire from the Board at the Meeting after completing his five-year term as Chair.
  • She is also Vice Chair of the Adecco Group AG, and a director of Air Canada and Mattamy Asset Management.
  • Ms. Taylor recently concluded her tenure as a director and chair of the Board of the Royal Bank of Canada and as a director of CPP Investments.
  • Taylor brings a wealth of C-suite leadership and board experience gained from her time at a number of prominent organizations.

Capital Markets Tribunal announces appointment of two new Adjudicators

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星期三, 十月 4, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Capital Markets Tribunal is today announcing the appointment of two new Adjudicators.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Capital Markets Tribunal is today announcing the appointment of two new Adjudicators.
  • Mary Condon is a Professor of Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, where she teaches Securities Regulation and Advanced Securities Law.
  • Most recently, she served as Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School from 2019 to 2023.
  • Jane is a member of the Financial Services Tribunal and was a hearing committee member at the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization/IIROC.

KPMG strengthens services to clients with cross-border needs

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星期三, 九月 20, 2023
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A practicing lawyer and accountant, Mr. Feigenbaum's new role as Partner will also involve working closely with KPMG Family Office.

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  • A practicing lawyer and accountant, Mr. Feigenbaum's new role as Partner will also involve working closely with KPMG Family Office.
  • "Having spent my early career with KPMG's cross-border tax practice, I am delighted to rejoin the KPMG family," says Mr. Feigenbaum, Partner, KPMG in Canada.
  • "There is a strong appetite for integrated services that help mobile individuals and families navigate their complex tax, legal, wealth and estate planning needs.
  • KPMG Law LLP is the law firm affiliated with KPMG in Canada.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court of Appeal

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星期四, 六月 1, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • I am confident he will serve Canadians well as a member of the Federal Court of Appeal."
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Bragg Gaming Nominates Kent Young, Don Robertson, and Ron Baryoseph to Board of Directors, Adding Significant Gaming Industry Experience

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星期五, 五月 26, 2023
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In addition, the Company also announced that there will be three new nominees for election to its board of directors (the "Board").

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  • In addition, the Company also announced that there will be three new nominees for election to its board of directors (the "Board").
  • An entrepreneur, Kent successfully founded, built, and sold two gaming technology companies – True Blue Gaming and Spin Games.
  • Ron Baryoseph is a gaming industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in the North American regulated land based and online gaming sectors.
  • Yaniv Sherman, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bragg, said, “We are delighted to welcome Kent Young, Don Robertson, and Ron Baryoseph to the Board.

Institute of Corporate Directors appoints Gigi Dawe as Vice President, Policy & Research

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星期三, 五月 24, 2023
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TORONTO, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) announced the appointment of Gigi Dawe, LL.M, as Vice President of Policy & Research, effective June 5, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) announced the appointment of Gigi Dawe, LL.M, as Vice President of Policy & Research, effective June 5, 2023.
  • "A recognized leader in Canadian corporate governance, Gigi has extensive knowledge of governance structure and is an authority on board performance, strategy, and risk oversight," says Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO.
  • "In this role, Gigi will bring her wealth of experience in corporate governance and sustainability to help lead the organization's thought leadership in corporate governance."
  • "The ICD is in an enviable position with more than 17,000 corporate governance leaders across the country," says Dawe.