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  • MIL-OSI: Applied Releases Commercial Lines Premium Rate Index Findings for Year-End and Q4 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Toronto, ON., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Systems® today announced the final quarter 2023 results of the Applied Commercial Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index. Overall, the magnitude of rate increases was down across all lines relative to average premium renewals in the same quarter last year with 5.02% in Q4 2024, down from 7.55% in Q4 2023. All lines of business saw decreases compared to the same quarter last year.

    Quarter over quarter, Q4 2024 results showed average renewal rate change decreased across all lines of the most commonly placed Commercial Lines categories, including Real Estate Property, Construction, Hospitality Services, and Retail Services, with the exception of Business and Professional Services which experienced a slight quarterly increase.

    Significant findings include:

    • Business and Professional Services: Q4 2024 premium renewal rate change average was 5.48%, up from the Q3 2024 average of 5.30%.
    • Construction, Erection, and Installation Services: Premium renewal rate change average was 4.78% for the quarter, down from the Q3 2024 average of 5.36%.
    • Hospitality Services: Q4 2024 premium renewal rate change average was 3.79%, down from the Q3 2024 average of 5.77%.
    • Real Estate Property: Premium renewal rate change average was 4.59% for the quarter, down from the Q3 2024 average of 5.32%.
    • Retail Services: Premium renewal rate change averaged 6.84%, down relative to the Q3 2024 average of 7.53%.

    “This quarter’s results demonstrate a continued softening of the commercial lines market as premium renewal rates decrease quarter over quarter and compared to the average of last year’s same quarter,” said Steve Whitelaw, senior vice president and general manager, Canada, Applied Systems. “As we enter 2025, we will continue to watch as macro trends, such as increased competition in the commercial lines market, continues to impact rates.” 

    Access the complete quarterly report here.

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     Applied Commercial Index is a trademark of Applied Systems, Inc. All data is fully anonymized when aggregating and analyzing the Applied Commercial Index.

    About Applied Systems
    Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest provider of agency and brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most.

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  • MIL-OSI: Drone Operations Industry Substantially Expanding Usages, Transforming into A Billion Dollar Revenue Opportunity

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – Drones play many roles in every region of the globe… and they seem to be utilized in more situations every day! A report from MarketsAndMarkets said that the Commercial Drone market alone is projected to grow from USD 5.32 billion in 2024 to USD 9.34 Billion by 2030. The report added: “Drones are particularly important for inspecting difficult-to-reach locations at certain altitudes or in contaminated surroundings. The use of drones has modernized the telecommunication tower scrutiny as they can be used to carry out supervision of these towers cost-effectively and in less time. Drones can also be employed for aerial evaluation of buildings and other infrastructures, such as pipelines, electric grids, offshore plants, and solar plates. They can use thermal imaging cameras to detect hotspots on solar plates; spots where energy is not spreading evenly. This can enhance the productivity of solar power plants by the instant identification of potentially problematic areas… Drones can be used to deliver medical supplies in difficult terrains. Drones are considered the future of the last-mile delivery for consumer supplies since they will reduce cost per delivery, along with delivery time. As the wages of delivery persons persist to rise, autonomous delivery or human-less services will become gradually advantageous, especially in developed countries… Emerging economies lack access to roads, and this hampers speedy delivery of basic medical supplies such as blood, medicines, vaccines, drugs, etc. Air transportation of these supplies is costly.” Active Companies in the markets today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO), Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI).

    MarketsAndMarkets continued: “The success of drones in the fields of ecology and environment creates a trust factor that they can also be utilized in public health, especially to deliver medical couriers. The crucial aspect of using drones is that they reduce the travel time for diagnosis and treatment. Drones are a cost-effective replacement for road transportation in challenging terrains. Drones can be used in disaster relief processes for saving victims and delivering food, water, etc., to survivors and rescue teams. As drone technology advances, regulatory bodies globally are proactively shaping clearer and more supportive regulations to facilitate drone operations. This strategic initiative aims to lower operational barriers and enhance safety, thereby accelerating the adoption of drones across various sectors. Enhanced regulatory frameworks are anticipated to unlock significant business opportunities and drive innovation in drone applications.”

    ZenaTech (NASDAQ:ZENA) ZenaDrone Starts Testing its High-Density Batteries to Extend Flight Time for ZenaDrone 1000 Drone for US Defense Applications – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that ZenaDrone will commence testing work this quarter on a high density battery for the ZenaDrone 1000 multifunction AI drone designed for defense and commercial applications. High density batteries are lightweight and enable longer drone flight times, more reliability and endurance for longer defense missions, heavier payloads, and greater operational success of a wide range of military applications. ZenaDrone will use the batteries from ZenaTech’s affiliated company Galaxy Batteries Inc.

    “High density batteries are key to longer flight times and reliability in the harsh conditions of military defense operations such as cargo and resupply, intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. We will test to ensure these batteries will provide the customization, cost savings, supply chain control and superior performance we require. This is important to our goal to become a Blue UAS-certified supplier to sell to US defense branches and other military organizations,” said CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.

    ZenaDrone 1000 is an autonomous multifunction drone offering stable flight, maneuverability, heavy lift capabilities, innovative software technology, sensors, AI, and purpose-built attachments, along with compact and rugged hardware engineered for military and industrial use. The company previously completed two paid trials with the US Air Force and the US Navy Reserve for logistics and transportation applications carrying critical cargo, such as blood, in the field.

    The company previously announced that its supply chain is fully NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) compliant and that it plans to apply for Green UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) followed by Blue UAS certification, an approved supplier list for drone companies.

    NDAA compliance refers to adhering to the provisions outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act, which is a set of US federal laws passed every year that specify the budget and expenditures for the Department of Defense (DoD) and address growing cybersecurity concerns. For a product to be NDAA compliant, it must not be produced by a set list of Chinese manufacturers, which extends to the chipsets, cameras, displays and other technology used.

    The Blue UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) program is a stringent government approved supplier list of drone companies that wish to do business with the US DoD; suppliers including ZenaDrone must meet strict NDAA cybersecurity and supply chain sourcing requirements. The Green UAS program is essentially the same as the Blue UAS program but has a more streamlined and faster certification process without the specifications on country of origin.   Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-zena/

    Other recent developments in the drone industry include:

    Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO), an award‑winning leader in drone solutions and systems development, recently confirmed through recent sales activities its positioning and preparedness to support the enhancement of border security amid evolving global trade and security uncertainties and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Highlighting recent sales activities with policing agencies, Draganfly continues to strengthen its position to support border security with advanced drone technology solutions.

    “Recent global trade challenges, tariff uncertainties, and security concerns underscore the critical importance of secure borders and resilient supply chains,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly Inc. “Our recent sales activities with policing agencies are a testament to our ability and readiness to provide drone technology and services in support of border security solutions.”

    Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, recently announced that it will host an Investor and Analyst Day on Thursday, February 27 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. eastern time at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City.

    The event will feature presentations by Jeff Thompson, Red Cat’s CEO; Geoffrey Hitchcock, Red Cat’s chief revenue officer and other members of the executive leadership team. Robert Imig, Head of USG Research and Development at Palantir Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLTR) will also present a roadmap for its recently announced strategic partnership with RedCat.

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, recently announced that Kratos Unmanned Systems Division successfully executed a multi-week demonstration of its self-driving truck platooning system technology with FPInnovations, a Canadian research and technology organization that assesses, adapts and delivers solutions to Canada’s forest industry’s total value chain.

    The Kratos developed self-driving system “kit”, which enables vehicles to be capable of autonomous driving, was deployed for evaluation in forestry operations in northern Québec, Canada. Deployment of this technology is intended to mitigate driver shortages, improve safety protocols, boost rural economic vitality, and contribute to the development of a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles. The automated platooning technology performed exceptionally well in the challenging forestry environment and hauled both unloaded and loaded timber trailers. The Kratos system demonstrated precision navigation in automated platooning mode along complex off-pavement roadways with degraded access to GPS, steep grades, severe visibility-limiting dust, sub-freezing temperatures, rain, and under variable day/night/twilight lighting conditions.

    Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing, recently announced that it has entered into a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NIBULON Ltd. (NIBULON) to cooperate on addressing Ukraine’s agriculture crisis which has sustained billions in damages and losses due to the ongoing war.

    Safe Pro will provide NIBULON with services and access to SpotlightAI™, its patented hyper-scalable AI-powered drone demining ecosystem running on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. The collaboration will focus on utilizing AI technology to drastically reduce the time and costs of manually surveying Ukrainian farmland potentially contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO).

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  • MIL-OSI: Enphase Energy Expands its Support for Grid Services Programs Across North America

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced today that it is expanding its support for grid services programs – or virtual power plants (VPPs) – in Puerto Rico, Colorado, and Nova Scotia, Canada, powered by the IQ® Battery 5P.

    Grid services programs are offered by electric utilities and often use energy stored in home batteries to help reduce load on the electric grid when it is needed most, like during periods of peak electricity demand. This reduces reliance on costly and polluting power plants for electricity and, in return, can provide incentives to homeowners from their utility company. Incentives may be provided as a discount on the purchase of an Enphase® Energy System with IQ® Batteries or as ongoing payments to participating homeowners. Homeowners are most recently eligible to enroll in the following programs:

    LUMA Energy Puerto Rico Customer Battery Energy Sharing Program: Participants in Puerto Rico enrolled in this program with three IQ Battery 5Ps are eligible to receive approximately $1,000 per year if the batteries deliver up to 80% of their energy capacity during each demand response event. Learn more about the details of the program on the Enphase website or by registering for the upcoming homeowner informational webinar (in Spanish).

    “We are thrilled that the IQ Batteries we deploy in our communities can go towards making the grid more reliable for everyone,” said Carlos Martínez Muñoz, CEO of Solar Roots, an installer of Enphase products in Puerto Rico. “Grid services programs will help home solar and storage systems contribute to a greater good.”

    Xcel Colorado Renewable Battery Connect Program: Homeowners who decide to install an Enphase IQ Battery and are Xcel Energy customers in Colorado are eligible to receive an upfront incentive of $350/kW, capped at $5,000 per site. Customers who decide to install three IQ Battery 5Ps could earn $4,032 upfront plus an annual payment of $100 over the five-year participation period. Learn more about the details of this program on the Xcel Energy Colorado webpage.

    “This program is a fantastic opportunity for Colorado homeowners to maximize the value of their Enphase IQ Batteries,” said Kevin Love, co-owner of Atlasta Solar Center, an installer of Enphase products based in Colorado. “Participants can earn meaningful incentives while supporting a more resilient and sustainable energy grid. It’s a win for both customers and our clean energy transition.”

    Efficiency Nova Scotia Eco Shift Pilot: Participants enrolled in this pilot are rewarded with $500 upfront, plus an average performance incentive of $300 per kW delivered per season. A typical 15 kWh Enphase IQ Battery system consisting of three IQ Battery 5Ps are eligible to receive up to $1,500 per year in performance incentives if the batteries deliver up to 80% of their energy capacity during each demand response event. Learn more about the details of the program on the Eco Shift Nova Scotia program website.

    “The Eco Shift program is a fantastic opportunity for Canadian homeowners to make the most of their Enphase home solar and battery systems while contributing to grid stability and efficiency,” said Tom Rendle, managing director at Watts Up Solar, an installer of Enphase products based in Nova Scotia. “As electrification increases and demand on the grid grows, we’re excited to expand deployments of IQ Batteries to support powering homes and a more resilient energy future for the community at large.”

    “Our cutting-edge solutions make it easy for homeowners to engage in grid services programs while maximizing the benefits of their Enphase systems,” said Ken Fong, senior vice president and general manager of the Americas and APAC Sales at Enphase Energy. “The IQ Battery 5P’s reliability and performance are key to providing homeowners with long-term value, and we’re excited to expand our efforts to support virtual power plants, offering a cleaner, more resilient energy future across North America.”

    For more information about grid services, please visit the Enphase website.

    About Enphase Energy, Inc.

    Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company based in Fremont, CA, is the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems that enable people to harness the sun to make, use, save, and sell their own power—and control it all with a smart mobile app. The company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology and builds all-in-one solar, battery, and software solutions. Enphase has shipped approximately 80.0 million microinverters, and approximately 4.7 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit https://enphase.com/.

    ©2025 Enphase Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. Enphase Energy, Enphase, the “e” logo, IQ, and certain other marks listed at https://enphase.com/trademark-usage-guidelines are trademarks or service marks of Enphase Energy, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Other names are for informational purposes and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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  • MIL-OSI: Calian Signs over $50M in Defence Contracts in Q1

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), announced today that it signed over $50 million in new and renewed multi-year defence contracts in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 highlighting the continued need for mission-critical defence solutions and the value Calian provides to Canada’s defence, NATO and our allies.  

    Of the almost 30 contracts, half will provide operational readiness training, including one for NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC). Under the terms of the agreement, Calian will serve as the prime contractor, providing the majority of JWC’s critical defence training in the form of military and civilian subject matter experts to support JWC in delivering on its mission to train NATO forces at the strategic and operational levels. This support will include helping ensure forces can work together efficiently in a crisis and increasing the effectiveness and readiness of NATO’s multinational forces.

    “The surge in global defence budgets underscores the demands of modern warfare and continued geopolitical instability,” said Kevin Ford, CEO of Calian. “As we look ahead, Calian recognizes our militaries need trusted, dependable partners to deliver mission-critical solutions. With capabilities that support personnel readiness, equipment reliability and secure, scalable operations, our goal is to ensure military forces are operation-ready so they can perform optimally in the most demanding, high-stakes environments.”

    With over 40 years of experience, Calian delivers defence readiness solutions supporting national and international security. Leveraging our innovative technologies and expertise, Calian drives operational excellence through military training, healthcare, cybersecurity, communications and systems integration—helping military forces stay prepared and resilient in today’s rapidly evolving security and technology landscape.

    Learn more about how Calian delivers confidence for military customers, no matter their needs: https://www.calian.com/defence/. 

    About Calian

    www.calian.com

    We keep the world moving forward. Calian® helps people communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives. Every day, our employees live our values of customer commitment, integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork to engineer reliable solutions that solve complex challenges. That’s Confidence. Engineered. A stable and growing 40-year company, we are headquartered in Ottawa with offices and projects spanning North American, European and international markets. Visit calian.com to learn about innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions.

    Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

    Media inquiries:

    media@calian.com

    613-599-8600

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    Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Such statements are generally accompanied by words such as “intend”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” or similar statements. Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, among other things: the impact of price competition; scarce number of qualified professionals; the impact of rapid technological and market change; loss of business or credit risk with major customers; technical risks on fixed price projects; general industry and market conditions and growth rates; international growth and global economic conditions, and including currency exchange rate fluctuations; and the impact of consolidations in the business services industry. For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, please see the Company’s most recent annual report and other reports filed by Calian with the Ontario Securities Commission. Calian disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. No assurance can be given that actual results, performance or achievement expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking statements within this disclosure will occur, or if they do, that any benefits may be derived from them.

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  • MIL-OSI: AGF Management Limited – Normal Course Issuer Bid

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Management Limited (“AGF”) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has approved AGF’s notice of intention to renew its normal course issuer bid in respect of its Class B Non-Voting Shares (AGF.B).

    As at January 27, 2025, there were 65,291,5571 Class B Non-Voting Shares issued and outstanding and the public float consisted of 47,507,917 Class B Non-Voting Shares.

    Under the announced normal course issuer bid, AGF is permitted to purchase up to 4,750,792 Class B Non-Voting Shares, representing approximately 10% of the public float for such shares as of January 27, 2025. Purchases under the normal course issuer bid may commence on February 10, 2025 and continue until February 9, 2026, when the bid expires. Pursuant to the Articles of AGF, the Class B Non-Voting Shares may not be purchased by AGF at a price which exceeds more than 15% of the weighted average price at which the Class B Shares traded on the TSX during the ten trading days immediately preceding the date of any such purchase.

    AGF announced that it will be entering into an automatic purchase plan (the “Plan”) with a broker during the normal course issuer bid. The Plan is effective as of February 10, 2025 and should terminate together with the normal course issuer bid. The Plan allows for purchases by AGF of its Class B Non-Voting Shares, subject to certain parameters.

    Under the announced normal course issuer bid, purchases may be made through the facilities of TSX, alternative Canadian trading systems /other designated exchanges, or as otherwise permitted by the Canadian Securities Administrators or Ontario Securities Commission. The average daily trading volume (“ADTV”) of the Class B Non-Voting Shares (for the six-month period ended January 31, 2025) on the TSX was 93,109. Under the rules of the TSX, AGF is entitled to repurchase during the same trading day on the TSX up to 25% of the ADTV of its Class B Non-Voting Shares, being 23,277 except where reliance is placed on the TSX’s block purchase exemption.

    Class B Non-Voting Shares purchased under the NCIB will be canceled or purchased and held by the AGF Employee Benefit Trust for the settlement of equity settled incentive plans by AGF. The directors believe that the purchase for cancellation of Class B Non-Voting Shares represents a desirable use of capital when, if in the opinion of management, the value of the Class B Non-Voting shares is attractive relative to the trading price of said shares. Purchase for cancellation by AGF of outstanding Class B Non-Voting Shares may also be used to offset the dilutive effect of treasury stock released for the employee benefit trust and of shares issued through AGF’s stock option plans and dividend reinvestment plan.

    Under its existing normal course issuer bid, which expires on February 8, 2025, AGF sought and received approval from the TSX to purchase 4,735,269 Class B Non-Voting Shares. During the period from February 8, 2024 to February 5, 2025, AGF acquired 871,800 Class B Non-Voting Shares at a weighted average price of $8.12.

    About AGF Management Limited

    Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. Our companies deliver excellence in investing in the public and private markets through three business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners and AGF Private Wealth.

    AGF brings a disciplined approach, focused on incorporating sound, responsible and sustainable corporate practices. The firm’s collective investment expertise, driven by its fundamental, quantitative and private investing capabilities, extends globally to a wide range of clients, from financial advisors and their clients to high-net worth and institutional investors including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations.

    Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, AGF has investment operations and client servicing teams on the ground in North America and Europe. With over $54 billion in total assets under management and fee-earning assets, AGF serves more than 815,000 investors. AGF trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol AGF.B.

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    Amanda Marchment
    Director, Corporate Communications
    416-865-4160
    amanda.marchment@agf.com

    1 Includes treasury stock in the amount of 96,458

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  • MIL-OSI: Descartes Showcases Global Trade Intelligence Technology Innovations

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ATLANTA, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, is scheduled to showcase numerous technology innovations to its global trade intelligence software suite at Descartes’ Innovation Forum event, which takes place in Washington, DC from February 11-12, 2025. Innovations to Descartes’ solution suite help companies in diverse industries manage the cross-border trade of merchandise, commodities and services more securely and efficiently in the face of expanding compliance requirements, geopolitical volatility, and evolving tariffs and trade barriers.

    “The current environment of ever-changing and complex trade regulations is challenging to manage. Our solutions and trade data help simplify how our customers’ teams conduct business while helping them mitigate risk,” said Brian Hodgson, General Manager, Trade Intelligence at Descartes. “Our technology innovations are focused on helping companies build more agile, intelligent and resilient supply chain networks that allow them to keep pace with frequent and complex tariff and regulatory changes, secure better sources of supply, and acquire high quality competitive intelligence.”

    Descartes’ global trade intelligence innovation and enhancements include:

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled screening and classification to scale compliance operations. AI-driven screening for restricted, sanctioned and denied parties quarantines low-quality false positives and identifies when additional due diligence is required. AI-driven import/export classification accelerates product lookup capabilities in combination with other features such as regulations cross-referencing and landed cost calculations. Both innovations help companies more efficiently access and manage high volume, repetitive tasks without overloading existing compliance resources or adding new staff.
    • AI-based agent to speed complex global trade intelligence queries. Converse in multiple languages with an AI-based agent to answer common questions; quickly identify historical trade patterns, emerging trends, or specific data needs (e.g., commodities, companies, products); and receive text- and/or graph-based responses. This helps users define searches more precisely, ensuring they extract the most relevant global trade data and that it’s presented effectively. It makes global trade data content more accessible and actionable, while minimizing the training time required to build proficiency in developing optimal queries.
    • Expanded global trade content offerings to simplify more wholistic risk assessments. Combining traditional Harmonized System (HS)-based trade data content with both optional experience-based content, such as previously classified products, and timely innovative-based content, such as legislation and/or regulations, provides companies with a broader content ecosystem to facilitate efficient and effective risk assessment associated with product, party or shipment compliance.
    • Enhanced analytics to generate insights and inform strategic, evidence-based decision making. Advanced Microsoft Power BI-based analytics aggregates data from screening applications and other sources (e.g., visitor management, license management, other operational systems) to provide a single reporting view. Companies no longer need to rely on complicated integrations between applications to access sophisticated analytics that provide useful insight into their compliance activities, particularly in large enterprises.
    • Expanded capabilities to manage increasing export controls and complexities around export license management. Expanded set of East Asian countries for compliance checks and license determinations, in addition to enhanced workflows and data sharing capabilities for very complex controlled goods businesses (e.g., aerospace and defense), which help companies better manage compliance with local laws, international agreements and security protocols.

    Learn more about Descartes’ Global Trade Intelligence solutions.

    Descartes’ Innovation Forum events offer a unique opportunity for Descartes customers and United by Design partners worldwide to connect with the Descartes team. These forums aim to share best practices in using Descartes’ technologies, explore ways to enhance operations with Descartes’ expanding solutions, and gather valuable feedback on product development. More information on the Global Trade Intelligence event is available here.

    About Descartes

    Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, security and sustainability of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, track and help improve the safety, performance and compliance of delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

    Global Media Contact
    Cara Strohack                                                                     
    Tel: 226-750-8050                                 
    cstrohack@descartes.com  

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    This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”) that relate to Descartes’ global trade intelligence solution offerings and potential benefits derived therefrom; and other matters. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the factors and assumptions discussed in the section entitled, “Certain Factors That May Affect Future Results” in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Ontario Securities Commission and other securities commissions across Canada including Descartes’ most recently filed management’s discussion and analysis. If any such risks actually occur, they could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. In that case, the trading price of our common shares could decline, perhaps materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purposes of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. We do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.

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  • MIL-OSI: Sylogist Declares Quarterly Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sylogist Ltd. (TSX:SYZ) (“Sylogist” or the “Company”), a leading public sector SaaS company, is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.01 per share on Sylogist’s common shares to shareholders of record on February 28th, 2025, payable on March 12th, 2025.

    All dividends paid by Sylogist to holders of common shares in the capital of the Company will be treated as eligible dividends pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada).

    About Sylogist
    Sylogist provides mission-critical SaaS solutions to over 2,000 public sector customers globally across the government, nonprofit, and education verticals. The Company’s stock is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SYZ. Information about Sylogist, inclusive of full financial statements together with Management’s Discussion and Analysis, can be found at www.sylogist.com or at www.sedarplus.ca.

    For further information contact:

    Sujeet Kini, Chief Financial Officer
    Sylogist Ltd.

    (416) 491-8004
    ir@sylogist.com

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to Copernicus data reporting that January 2025 was the warmest on record globally

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Scientists comment on data published by Copernicus that shows January 2025 was the warmest on record globally.

    Dr Joel Hirschi, Associate Head of Marine Systems Modelling, UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC), said:

    “One should not infer too much out of one month temperature data, as temperature anomalies can vary a lot.  The global temperatures for 2024 and now early 2025 have been tracking the record temperatures we saw in 2023 (and 2024) quite closely.  The last few months of 2024 were slightly cooler than in 2023 and January 2025 is now just warmer than January 2024.

    “Despite La Niña conditions having developed in the tropical Pacific, global temperatures remain very high.  This pattern is similar to what we observed after the El Niño events of 2015/16 and 2019/20 when global temperatures remained close to record warm levels even after the onset of La Niña conditions.

    “Global sea surface temperatures are a bit lower than in 2024 and will likely remain lower as we move further into 2025.”

    Prof Richard Allan, Professor of Climate Science, University of Reading, said:

    “Human caused warming of the ocean is accelerating and this is dominating to an ever greater extent over the natural year to year fluctuations in climate.  Although the swing from moderate El Niño to a weak La Niña during 2024 had a small cooling effect on the surface of the ocean, heat continues to flood into the climate system as atmospheric greenhouse gases continue to rise and the reflective haze of aerosol particle pollution diminishes in some regions following clean air regulation.  Aside from a cooler than average equatorial band in the eastern Pacific due to the weak La Niña conditions, much of the rest of the global sea surface remains remarkably warm in early 2025, primarily a result of human-caused warming of climate.

    “Changing weather patterns from week to week can rapidly alter temperatures over continental regions, which warm up and cool down more quickly than the oceans.  Based upon the most up to date, state of the art Copernicus data, large areas of Europe, Canada and Siberia experienced less cold weather than is normal for January but parts of South America, Africa, Australia and Antarctica also experienced above average temperatures which contributed along with the balmy oceans to the unexpected record global temperatures at the beginning of 2025.  As industrial activity continues to spew greenhouse gases into the air, this growing heating effect is tipping the balance toward record warmth and worsening hot, dry and wet extremes.”

    Prof Bill McGuire, Emeritus Professor of Geophysical & Climate Hazards, UCL, said:

    “The fact that the latest robust Copernicus data reveals the January just gone was the hottest on record – despite an emerging La Nina, which typically has a cooling effect – is both astonishing and, frankly terrifying.  Having crashed through the 1.5C limit in 2024, the climate is showing no signs of wanting to dip under it again, reflected by the fact that this is the 18th of the last 19 months to see the global temperature rise since pre-industrial times top 1.5C.  On the basis of the Valencia floods and apocalyptic LA wildfires, I don’t think there can be any doubt that dangerous, all-pervasive, climate breakdown has arrived.  Yet emissions continue to rise, while fossil fuel corporations seek to expand operations. Grim doesn’t even begin to describe our prospects.”

    Dr Friederike Otto, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Environmental Policy and co-lead of World Weather Attribution, Imperial College London, said: 

    “This January is the hottest on record because countries are still burning huge amounts of oil, gas and coal.

    “Sure, El Niño and La Niña add or take off a tiny bit of warming, but the reason we’ve broken another record is the continued burning of fossil fuels.

    “The LA wildfires were a stark reminder that we have already reached an incredibly dangerous level of warming.  We’ll see many more unprecedented extreme weather events in 2025.

    “If politicians really care about people’s lives and their children’s futures, transitioning away from fossil fuels would need to be top of their agenda, to make the world safer and fairer.

    “This data shows very clearly what hundreds of other high-quality analyses have shown in recent decades – more burning of fossil fuels leads to more emissions that lead to more warming.”

    Declared interests

    Dr Joel Hirschi: “No conflicts of interest.”

    Prof Richard Allan: “No conflicting interests.”

    Dr Friederike Otto: “No DOIs.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: ‘Ne Zha 2’ smashes China box office records, becomes top-grossing film

    Source: China State Council Information Office 3

    “Ne Zha 2” shattered Chinese box office records on Thursday, becoming the highest-grossing domestic film ever just nine days after its release.

    A new poster marks “Ne Zha 2’s” record as the highest-grossing film in Chinese cinema history. [Image courtesy of Coloroom Pictures]

    The animated feature, directed by Yang Yu, better known as Jiaozi, earned 5.8 billion yuan ($796 million) by Feb. 6, surpassing the previous record holder “The Battle at Lake Changjin,” which earned 5.78 billion yuan, according to Maoyan Pro, a top box office tracking platform. “Ne Zha 2” achieved this milestone in eight days and five hours, setting over 70 box office records and becoming 2025’s top-grossing film worldwide.

    The sequel to 2019’s “Ne Zha,” which earned 5 billion yuan, continues to explore stories from the Ming dynasty novel “Investiture of the Gods.” It follows Ne Zha and Ao Bing, who return in lotus-formed bodies after a catastrophe. The plot involves threats from dragon kings and their armies, while a powerful god schemes to maintain control over immortals, demons and other beings.

    Wang Changtian, president of Enlight Media, described the film as a comedic and visually stunning animated feature crafted for the big screen. Developed over five years with over 4,000 Chinese animation professionals, it features new characters, battle sequences and 1,900 visual effects shots.

    “This film must go to the extreme,” director Jiaozi said in a video released by IMAX China. “We spared no effort right up to the last day when some scenes were finally completed. I believe the super-level scenes are worthy of being presented on IMAX screens.” IMAX China reported “Ne Zha 2” led the Spring Festival season with $36 million in IMAX format earnings.

    The film’s climactic battle features 200 million characters, a scale that presented unprecedented challenges for the production team. “The super-level shots are something nobody has ever seen before,” Jiaozi said. “We had to push every boundary to achieve what we envisioned.” He added that the sequel’s theme evolved during its five-year development to reflect societal changes while maintaining sincerity, which he said resonates most profoundly with audiences.

    A combination image shows congratulatory posters from filmmakers behind the top-grossing Chinese blockbusters — “The Battle at Lake Changjin,” “Wolf Warrior 2,” “Hi, Mom,” “The Wandering Earth,” “Full River Red” and “Detective Chinatown 3” — after “Ne Zha 2” surpassed their films. [Image provided to China.org.cn]

    Maoyan Pro analyst Lai Li stated that the exceptional performance of the film has energized Chinese cinema, the animation sector and creators. “Both the booming Spring Festival period and rising box office ceiling demonstrate the strong resilience and enormous growth potential of the Chinese film market,” he said.

    Rao Shuguang, president of the China Film Critics Association, called “Ne Zha 2” a significant milestone for the Chinese film industry. “The box office trajectory of ‘Ne Zha 2’ indeed exceeded prior estimates, primarily because it draws from Chinese mythology while incorporating more modern expressions, satisfying the emotional and psychological needs of contemporary audiences,” he told Chia.org.cn. “Its success primarily stems from compelling storytelling and sets new standards in animation, special effects, and audiovisual quality in Chinese cinema. Beyond narrative strength, it delivers imaginative storytelling and unique character development while conveying healthy, positive modern values.”

    Analysts project the film could reach 9.5 billion yuan ($1.3 billion), which would surpass the single-market record of $937 million set by “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” in North America. “Ne Zha 2” begins its global rollout on Feb. 13 through distributor CMC Pictures in Australia and New Zealand, followed by North America (U.S. and Canada) on Feb. 14. Other international territories will be handled by separate foreign or overseas Chinese distributors.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: The Government of Canada invests in port infrastructure for Atlantic Canada

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced an investment of up to $25 million for the Halifax Port Authority. This investment bolsters both environmental sustainability and supply chain efficiency, while actively supporting decarbonization efforts in the transportation sector and strengthening infrastructure resiliency.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on new action to lower the cost of housing for Canadians

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    I’d like to start by talking about the good news on inflation. Inflation was two per cent in October. That means for the past 10 months inflation in Canada has been within the Bank of Canada’s target range.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister announcing $1.2 billion for Toronto, enabling purchase of new Line 2 subway cars

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    I would like to start by pointing out that we have some good news regarding the economy. Now in October, inflation was at two per cent. For 10 months inflation was within the Bank of Canada’s target range. This is good news for all Canadians, for all the people who live in Toronto. Because of this, it is now possible for interest rates to come down.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Vicky Eatrides to the Public Interest Advocacy Centre

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    That is why we are taking action to empower Canadians when it comes to Internet and cellphone services. Because ensuring that Canadians have the ability to make informed choices goes a long way to helping ensure a healthy, vibrant and competitive communications system.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Federal Provincial Territorial Health Ministers’ Meeting

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    The annual meeting of Canada’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Health was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia from January 29 to 30, 2025. Ministers discussed shared priorities within the health sector, including the health workforce, digital health and health data, mental health and substance use, public health, and pharmaceuticals.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada supports women-led organizations in southern Ontario

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier, announced a combined investment of nearly $4.2 million to support five women-led organizations to scale-up, modernize their ventures, and grow.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Biography – Marie-Josée Houle

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Ms. Houle was appointed as Canada’s first Federal Housing Advocate in 2022, marking a new chapter in a career defined by her work in the affordable housing and homelessness sector. Ms. Houle is an experienced leader who is recognized for her community activism, expertise in human rights, and extensive knowledge of the housing and homelessness system.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Drugs for Rare Diseases – Ontario Agreement

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Today, the Governments of Canada and the province of Ontario signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $535 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for Ontario residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister of Transport and Internal Trade to make an important announcement at the Port of Halifax

    Source: Government of Canada News

    HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, will make an announcement related to Canada’s supply chain infrastructure and green shipping corridors. She will be accompanied by Fulvio Fracassi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Halifax Port Authority.

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  • MIL-OSI: International Petroleum Corporation to release 2024 Year-End Financial and Operational Results and to hold Capital Markets Day on February 11, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    International Petroleum Corporation (IPC) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) will publish its financial and operating results and related management’s discussion and analysis for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 07:30 CET, followed by an audiocast at 10:00 CET (09:00 GMT). IPC’s annual Capital Markets Day will also be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 as a webcast at 15:00 CET (14:00 GMT).

    Follow the 2024 year-end financial and operating results presentation starting at 10:00 CET (09:00 GMT) live on www.international-petroleum.com or using the link below:

    Presentation Link: https://ipc.videosync.fi/2025-02-11-q4

    Follow the Capital Markets Day presentation at 15:00 CET (14:00 GMT) live on www.international-petroleum.com or using the link below:

    Presentation Link: https://ipc.videosync.fi/2025-02-11-cmd

    International Petroleum Corp. (IPC) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a high quality portfolio of assets located in Canada, Malaysia and France, providing a solid foundation for organic and inorganic growth. IPC is a member of the Lundin Group of Companies. IPC is incorporated in Canada and IPC’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Nasdaq Stockholm under the symbol “IPCO”.

    For further information, please contact:

    Rebecca Gordon
    SVP Corporate Planning and Investor Relations
    rebecca.gordon@international-petroleum.com
    Tel: +41 22 595 10 50    		  

    Or

    		 Robert Eriksson
    Media Manager
    reriksson@rive6.ch
    Tel: +46 701 11 26 15

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains statements and information which constitute “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (within the meaning of applicable securities legislation). Such statements and information (together, “forward-looking statements”) relate to future events, including the Corporation’s future performance, business prospects or opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, unless otherwise indicated. IPC does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

    All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, forecasts, guidance, budgets, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “forecast”, “predict”, “potential”, “targeting”, “intend”, “could”, “might”, “should”, “believe”, “budget” and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be “forward-looking statements”.

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  • MIL-OSI: International Petroleum Corporation to release 2024 Year-End Financial and Operational Results and to hold Capital Markets Day on February 11, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Petroleum Corporation (IPC) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) will publish its financial and operating results and related management’s discussion and analysis for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 07:30 CET, followed by an audiocast at 10:00 CET (09:00 GMT). IPC’s annual Capital Markets Day will also be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 as a webcast at 15:00 CET (14:00 GMT).

    Follow the 2024 year-end financial and operating results presentation starting at 10:00 CET (09:00 GMT) live on www.international-petroleum.com or using the link below:

    Presentation Link: https://ipc.videosync.fi/2025-02-11-q4

    Follow the Capital Markets Day presentation at 15:00 CET (14:00 GMT) live on www.international-petroleum.com or using the link below:

    Presentation Link: https://ipc.videosync.fi/2025-02-11-cmd

    International Petroleum Corp. (IPC) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a high quality portfolio of assets located in Canada, Malaysia and France, providing a solid foundation for organic and inorganic growth. IPC is a member of the Lundin Group of Companies. IPC is incorporated in Canada and IPC’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Nasdaq Stockholm under the symbol “IPCO”.

    For further information, please contact:

    Rebecca Gordon
    SVP Corporate Planning and Investor Relations
    rebecca.gordon@international-petroleum.com
    Tel: +41 22 595 10 50    		 Or Robert Eriksson
    Media Manager
    reriksson@rive6.ch
    Tel: +46 701 11 26 15
         

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains statements and information which constitute “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (within the meaning of applicable securities legislation). Such statements and information (together, “forward-looking statements”) relate to future events, including the Corporation’s future performance, business prospects or opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, unless otherwise indicated. IPC does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

    All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, forecasts, guidance, budgets, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “forecast”, “predict”, “potential”, “targeting”, “intend”, “could”, “might”, “should”, “believe”, “budget” and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be “forward-looking statements”.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: The Government of Canada announces an appointment to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the appointment of Éric Michaud to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI), the Crown corporation responsible for the operation of five federal transportation corridors in the Montreal area, and the Québec Bridge.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Sajjan inaugurates the new B Jetty at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt 

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, marked the opening of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt’s new B Jetty, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Quebec Lieutenant.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Department of Finance Canada hosts briefing with industry stakeholders on the Canada-U.S. economic relationship

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Yesterday, Chris Forbes, Deputy Minister of Finance, hosted the third briefing with Canadian industry and labour stakeholders, and provincial and territorial representatives on Canada-U.S. economic issues. Arun Alexander, Canada’s Deputy Ambassador to the United States of America, and Shannon Grainger, Assistant Deputy Minister, Portfolio Affairs and Communications, Public Safety Canada, also joined the call.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Department of Finance Canada officials host second briefing with industry stakeholders on the Canada-U.S. economic relationship

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Yesterday, Chris Forbes, Deputy Minister of Finance, hosted a second briefing with Canadian industry and labour stakeholders, and provincial and territorial representatives on Canada-U.S. economic issues. Canada’s Deputy Ambassador to the United States of America, Arun Alexander, also joined the call.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Lebouthillier meets with Nova Scotia Fisheries Minister

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, met with the Nova Scotia Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, the Honourable Kent Smith, to discuss mutual interests in protecting the local economies of coastal communities, and ensuring our fisheries are sustainable for years to come.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: New oyster movement rules in Prince Edward Island to help prevent further spread of MSX

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    On July 11, 2024, Prince Edward Island (PEI) first detected multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) – an oyster disease caused by the Haplosporidium nelsoni parasite. Since that time, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and the Province of PEI have increased sampling and testing of oysters in PEI.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Joint statement: Four years on from the Military Coup in Myanmar

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    January 31, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

    “Today marks 4 years since the Myanmar military regime overthrew the democratically elected government in Myanmar, creating one of the largest crises in the Indo-Pacific. Since the coup, the people of Myanmar remain subject to military rule that has deprived many of their rights, democratic aspirations and, for thousands, their liberty and their lives.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on delivering a tax break for all Canadians and cracking down on short-term rentals

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Inflation was two per cent in October. This means that inflation has been within the Bank of Canada’s target range for the past ten months, or the entire year. Notably, interest rates have already declined four times, and Canada was the first G7 country to cut interest rates.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister regarding Bill C-78, the Tax Break for All Canadians Act

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Bill C-78 proposes a two-month tax break to all Canadians, from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. With a GST/HST exemption across the country, Canadians will be able to buy essentials like groceries, prepared foods, snacks, and kids’ clothing—all tax-free.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Gaspé

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Daniel Côté, Mayor of Gaspé and Daniel Bernier, President of the Board of Directors, Comité Centre Artistique de Cap-aux-Os.

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