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Canadian Women’s Foundation calling for action for gender equality in new ‘Count Me In’ initiative
TORONTO, ONMarch 26, 2024 – Women and gender-diverse individuals account for more than half of Canada’spopulation yet continue to face significant barriers and inequalities. This includes underrepresentation in leadership positions, pay gaps, and high risk of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, with a recent study revealing that two-thirds of people in Canada (65 per cent) […]
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Read MoreA Series of Artworks Created by Students at Iguarsivik School Wins a Distinction in the Essor Recognition Awards
Montréal (Quebec) March 25, 2024 – We are very proud to announce that the series of artworks entitled Tarratuutiq I Taima, created by 25 students from the Iguarsivik School in Puvirnituq, has won an Initiative Prize, a distinction of the Essor Recognition Awards. These prizes are awarded jointly each year by the ministère de l’Éducation and […]
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Read MoreA roadmap to improving healthcare disparities in northern Quebec
Mar 25, 2024 Indigenous communities in northern Quebec face significant hurdles to healthcare access. The Nunavik region is remote, with limited transportation options and extreme weather conditions. As a result, its population faces lower life expectancy and poorer health outcomes. New findings from McGill University provide a blueprint to address Nunavik’s urgent healthcare needs by […]
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Read MoreFirst Phosphate Reports Published Research Studies for its Lac à l’Orignal, Mirepoix and Bégin-Lamarche Properties in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region of Quebec, Canada
Saguenay, Quebec – March 26, 2024 – First Phosphate Corp. (“First Phosphate” or the “Company”) (CSE: PHOS) (OTC: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is pleased to announce that two peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and one research report have been published on its phosphate properties at Lac à l’Orignal, Mirepoix and Bégin-Lamarche in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region of […]
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Read MoreDavie Awarded First Contract for Design of Icebreaker Fleet Under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy
Lévis, Canada – March 26, 2024 – Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) today announced it has been awarded its first National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contract by the Government of Canada for the design of the six-ship fleet of Canada’s future Program Icebreakers. This major milestone marks the beginning of Davie’s NSS work package to replenish […]
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Read MoreCN Releases New Indigenous Policy in Support of its Commitment to Reconciliation
MONTREAL, March 26, 2024 — (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) Building upon its commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement, CN today released its new Indigenous Relations Policy for the company. In this Policy, CN is building a foundation that rests on five guiding principles: Cultural Awareness and Employee Engagement People and Employment Community Engagement and Relationships […]
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Read MoreNorthvolt lawsuit receives notice of Case Management Judge appointment
(Kahnawake – 25, Enniskó:wa/March 2024) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community of updates in the lawsuit filed with the Quebec Superior Court in January 2024, which demanded that the federal and provincial governments respect their duty to consult on the Northvolt Project. First, notice was received to advise the Mohawk […]
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Read MoreFederal Government and Indigenous Businesses Event
March 25, 2024 The federal government is one of the largest buyers of goods and services in Canada. Join Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, Procurement Assistance Canada and Indigenous Services Canada for this free session to learn about how you can tap into this huge potential market and contribute to the future of policy during this engagement […]
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Read MoreCRTC launches consultation to co-develop Indigenous broadcasting policy and creates Indigenous Relations Team
From: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to gather views on how to support Indigenous broadcasters and content creators, and to ensure Indigenous stories and voices are represented, easily found, and shared across all platforms. This consultation is the second phase of a co-development process that will result […]
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Read MoreMCK: Emergency Planning Underway for Rare Total Solar Eclipse
March 22, 2024 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne are working together to share information with the community and plan for any potential emergencies related to the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse. The eclipse event will last approximately two hours from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., with totality (full eclipse, […]
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