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Category: Canada

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Investments in Indigenous Child Maltreatment and Youth Dating Violence Prevention

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Backgrounder

    The Government of Canada is investing more than $5 million over five years to fund five Indigenous focused projects aimed at preventing child maltreatment and youth dating violence. These projects will help over 1,270 Indigenous children, youth, and families, as well as service providers, across Canada by providing them with the tools to build safe, supportive relationships.

    September 2024

    The Government of Canada is investing more than $5 million over five years to fund five Indigenous focused projects aimed at preventing child maltreatment and youth dating violence. These projects will help over 1,270 Indigenous children, youth, and families, as well as service providers, across Canada by providing them with the tools to build safe, supportive relationships.

    This funding will support a variety of initiatives across Canada, each focusing on cultural identity, healing, and promoting healthier relationships in Indigenous communities. The projects are designed to meet the unique needs of Indigenous youth and their families, while also addressing the intergenerational trauma and cycles of violence caused by colonization, racism, and the Residential School System.

    To prevent and address youth dating violence:

    • Infinity Women Secretariat Inc. is receiving $601,959 to explore and promote the use of Red River Métis culture in building healthy relationships among youth. This project will reach 210 Métis youth in Manitoba, helping them feel a sense of belonging and improving their confidence.
    • Legacy of Hope Foundation is receiving $555,015 to develop an online toolkit aimed at preventing dating violence. The toolkit will include Indigenous voices and perspectives and will feature online workshops for 300 Indigenous youth across Canada, creating safe spaces for conversations about healthy relationships.
    • Nunavut Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society is receiving $1.35 million to develop a dating violence prevention program for 320 Inuit youth with disabilities across Nunavut. The project will focus on teaching these youth about healthy relationships and how to prevent dating violence in a way that is culturally and developmentally appropriate.

    To prevent and address child maltreatment:

    • ILITAQSINIQ is receiving over $1.6 million to deliver two family strengthening programs in six communities across Nunavut. These programs will provide knowledge and skills on topics such as parenting, communication, and handling family dynamics, with the goal of helping 192 children and their caregivers.
    • Martin Family Initiative is receiving close to $1 million to adapt, deliver and evaluate their health and family well-being resources across Canada to better support over 250 early childhood professionals aimed at promoting positive parenting and contributing to the reduction of child maltreatment in the Indigenous communities they serve.

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Global: How the ‘New Right’ in Latin America differs from other emerging far-right movements

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Juan Manuel Morales, PhD Candidate, Political Science, Université de Montréal

    Following the end of the progressive wave of the 2000s and 2010s in Latin America, the right has reinvented itself and regained political space.

    There is the self-styled libertarianism of Javier Milei in Argentina, the protests against leftist president Gustavo Petro in Colombia and the increasingly authoritarian government of Nayib Bukele in El Salvador.

    There’s also a plethora of influencers and media personalities that vociferously defend conservative positions in the region.

    “New Right” candidates are running in municipal elections in Chile and general elections in Uruguay in October.

    What is the New Right?

    Research defines the New Right as “a diverse set of individuals and organizations aiming to maintain societal hierarchies that are perceived as traditional or natural.”

    Whereas the traditional right often showed no interest in democracy and was more concerned with economic issues and fighting communism, the new right uses the tools of democracy to obtain power and govern, and focuses more on cultural issues.

    Chief among these issues is the control of sexuality and gender, which differentiates the new Latin American right from its western counterparts, which are prioritizing the issue of migration.



    Read more:
    Why the ideology of the ‘New Right’ is so dangerous

    The issues

    Researchers have observed the focus on sexuality in the new Latin American right. While conducting field work last year in Colombia with right-wing activists, it became clear to me that groups as diverse as economic libertarians, evangelical anti-abortionists and security hardliners with military backgrounds shared a desire to control the sexuality of others.

    Earlier this year, El Salvador’s Bukele ordered gender-related content removed from the public education system. Argentina’s Milei routinely attacks women’s reproductive rights, and the Peruvian government defined transgender identities as a “mental health problem.”

    These varied efforts seek to maintain heterosexual and binary gender models at the top of the social hierarchy, while people with diverse identities are marginalized. These authoritarian tendencies are aligned with another of the new right’s favourite issues: a tough-on-crime approach to security.

    Bukele has become an inspiration on this matter.



    Read more:
    ‘Bukelism,’ El Salvador’s flawed approach to gang violence, is no silver bullet for Ecuador

    The Argentine and Ecuadorian governments have expressed an interest in building Bukele-style mega-prisons to curb crime.

    Likewise, politicians in different countries market themselves as the local Bukele to win votes.

    Sexuality, crime

    Except for a few countries, migration is not a particularly relevant issue for adherents of the New Right in Latin America.

    This is not due to a lack of migration. More than six million Venezuelans have migrated to other countries in the region as of 2023; several Latin American countries are transit points for migrants trying to reach the United States; internal migration and forced displacement are an ongoing issue for some countries.

    Nevertheless, anti-migrant and nativist views are not commonplace. There is, however, an effort by the New Right to preserve white and white/mixed-race populations as well as western Christian values at the top of the social hierarchy — to the detriment of Latin America’s Indigenous and Black communities.

    The strategies

    The traditional right in Latin America resorted to coups d’état and military dictatorships as part of its repertoire of action. This happened in particular before the 1990s, but it’s also occurred in the last three decades.

    Conversely, the New Right prefers to leverage the tools of democracy to erode the democratic system from within and prolong its grip on power.

    New Right figures now become leaders by winning elections. But once in office, they often try to concentrate power in the executive branch by undermining the separation of powers.

    Bukele, for example, controls the legislative and judicial branches in El Salvador. Jair Bolsonaro took a similar path in Brazil but was ultimately thwarted by the victory of leftist Lula da Silva in 2022.

    The New Right has also become adept at using judicial activism to advance its agenda and curtail the rights of marginalized citizens.

    Grassroots organizing and social activism — tactics traditionally associated with the left — are now part of the New Right’s playbook in Latin America. Social movements were instrumental in the fall of Brazil’s Dilma Roussef and the subsequent 2018 victory of Bolsonaro.

    Right-wing social movement entities have systematically taken to the streets in Colombia to protest the leftist government.

    Evangelical churches have also taken on a more visible role within the New Right, disputing the traditional leadership of the Catholic Church among conservatives. While evangelicals have long been an important electoral force in places like Brazil, they have had more mixed results in other countries.

    Future implications

    The New Right continues to influence the public debate and society at large in Latin America through street and social media activism, as well as institutional politics.

    In 2025, the New Right could make further electoral gains in countries like Chile and Ecuador.

    Because many existing New Right governments regularly undermine democracy and the rights of marginalized communities, it’s important to better understand their strategies and priorities — particularly in a region marred by exclusion and inequality.

    Juan Manuel Morales does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. How the ‘New Right’ in Latin America differs from other emerging far-right movements – https://theconversation.com/how-the-new-right-in-latin-america-differs-from-other-emerging-far-right-movements-239267

    MIL OSI – Global Reports –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: DIAGNOS Announces Voting Results of Meeting of Shareholders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BROSSARD, Quebec, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DIAGNOS Inc. (“DIAGNOS” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ADK) (OTCQB: DGNOF), a pioneer in early detection of critical health issues through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, announces the voting results of its annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on September 25, 2024.

    Election of directors
    The following directors were elected to hold office until the closing of the next annual meeting of the shareholders; Mr. André Larente, Mr. Francis Bellido, Mr. Robert Dunn, Mr. Michael Braeuel and Mr. Philippe Couillard.

    Appointment of auditor
    Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP was re-appointed as auditor of the Corporation for the ensuing year.

    Amendment to the stock option plan
    The shareholders of the Corporation approved a special resolution pursuant to which the maximum number of common shares of the Corporation that may be issued under the stock option plan (the “Plan”) be set at 12,200,000, representing an increase of 2,000,000 common shares.

    Some of the provisions of the Plan were amended to comply with the current version of Policy 4.4 of the TSX Venture exchange. Please refer to the 2024 Management Information Circular of the Corporation available on Sedar+ for the updated version of the Plan.

    The amendments to the Plan remain subject to the TSX Venture acceptance.

    About DIAGNOS
    DIAGNOS is a publicly traded Canadian corporation dedicated to early detection of critical health problems based on its FLAIRE Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform. FLAIRE allows for quick modifying and developing of applications such as CARA (Computer Assisted Retina Analysis). CARA’s image enhancement algorithms provide sharper, clearer and easier-to-analyze retinal images. CARA is a cost-effective tool for real-time screening of large volumes of patients.

    Additional information is available at http://www.diagnos.ca and http://www.sedarplus.com.

    This news release contains forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements. DIAGNOS disclaims any intention or obligation to publically update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: ThoughtSpot Appoints Ketan Karkhanis as new Chief Executive Officer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThoughtSpot, the AI-Powered Analytics Company, today announced that the Company has appointed Ketan Karkhanis as Chief Executive Officer.

    Ketan is joining ThoughtSpot from Salesforce, where he has spent over a decade of his career. He most recently served as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Salesforce Sales Cloud business, leading one of the company’s largest cloud businesses that generated more than $7 billion last fiscal year. He returned to Salesforce in March 2022 after his time as the COO of Turvo, a supply-chain collaboration platform that was acquired by Lineage Logistics in 2022. Before that, Ketan was the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Salesforce Einstein Analytics, incubating the business from launch to over $300 million and a 30,000 strong user community.

    “During this time of accelerated transformation driven by the advent of generative AI, there is no better person to lead ThoughtSpot than Ketan,” said Ajeet Singh, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ThoughtSpot. “He is a customer-obsessed, employee-focused business leader with a deep experience in analytics and has built and led world-class SaaS businesses of significant scale. The ThoughtSpot Board believes that Ketan is the right leader to help ThoughtSpot capitalize on its foundational innovation and capture the massive market opportunity that lies ahead in AI-powered analytics.”

    Singh added, “Over the last six months, ThoughtSpot has made significant progress in accelerating its product roadmap, delivering genAI-driven value to customers that are migrating away from legacy visualization platforms, and centering its focus on durable growth at scale, all setting the table for our next CEO.”

    “Ketan has the passion and experience to lead ThoughtSpot in its next chapter,” said Ravi Mhatre, Founder and Managing Director of Lightspeed Venture Partners and the founding investor on ThoughtSpot’s Board of Directors. “This appointment comes at a perfect time for the market as analytics is redefined by genAI, and ensures that ThoughtSpot is best positioned to scale rapidly.”

    “ThoughtSpot has built a fundamentally different approach to analytics since its inception, squarely focused on democratizing data and empowering everyone to make data-driven decisions with its AI and search-driven analytics platform,” said Ketan Karkhanis, CEO of ThoughtSpot. “ThoughtSpot has a significant head start in innovation that is required for truly delivering on the expectations that genAI has created, with a proven solution that is delivering value to some of the largest and most complex enterprises in the world. I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to lead the company that finds itself intersecting with the genAI tailwinds at a perfect time, and is in a strong position to capitalize on this market opportunity by bringing unparalleled value to over a thousand customers across the globe.”

    Ketan has a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from PICT (Pune Institute of Computer Technology, India) and an MBA from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business.

    About ThoughtSpot
    ThoughtSpot is the AI-Powered Analytics company. Our mission is to create a more fact-driven world with the easiest to use analytics platform. With ThoughtSpot, anyone can leverage natural language search to ask and answer data questions with confidence. ThoughtSpot enables everyone within an organization to limitlessly engage with live data in any major cloud data platform, making it easy to create and interact with granular, hyper-personalized, and actionable insights. Customers can take advantage of both ThoughtSpot’s web and mobile applications to improve decision-making for every employee, wherever and whenever decisions are made. With ThoughtSpot’s low-code developer-friendly platform, ThoughtSpot Embedded, customers can also embed AI-Powered Analytics to their products and services, monetizing their data and engaging users to keep them coming back for more. Organizations like Capital One, Daimler, Comcast, Cigna, Royal Bank of Canada, Nasdaq, and Unilever rely on ThoughtSpot to transform how their employees and customers take advantage of data. Try ThoughtSpot today and see for yourself.

    PR Contact:

    Lindsay Noonan
    Director of Communications, ThoughtSpot
    press@thoughtspot.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/88088950-4082-42c9-b99f-a944c31c28c8

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments in unique tourism experiences in Alberta

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    September 26, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of PrairiesCan, will announce federal support for businesses, communities and organizations to develop their local tourism products and share them with visitors from across Canada and around the world.

    Minister Boissonault will be joined by Shae Bird, Executive Director, Indigenous Tourism Alberta; Traci Bednard, Executive Director, Explore Edmonton; Juanita Marois, Executive Director, Métis Crossing; and Allen Jacobson, Cultural Director, La Cité Francophone.

    Following the address, speakers will be available to answer questions from the media.

    Date: Friday, September 27, 2024

    Time: 9:30 a.m. (MT)

    Location: Room 107Edmonton Expo Centre7515 118 Ave NWEdmonton, Alberta

    Please use entrance 5.

    Free parking is available: please register your license plate by scanning a QR code at the entrance to the Edmonton EXPO Centre.

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

    MIL Translation OSI

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: Supporting Tourism in Prince Edward Island

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Media Advisory

    Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will join the Honourable Cory Deagle, PEI Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, to make an announcement regarding support for tourism in Prince Edward Island.

    North Rustico, Prince Edward Island September 26, 2024 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will join the Honourable Cory Deagle, PEI Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, to make an announcement regarding support for tourism in Prince Edward Island.

    Date: September 27, 2024

    Time: 10:00 a.m.

    Location: Eliayhu Wellness Center 20 Recreation Street North Rustico, PEI.

    Contact persons

    Connor BurtonPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyConnor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

    David FlemingCommunications ManagerAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agencydavid.fleming@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

    April GallantSenior Communications OfficerDepartment of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culturealdgallant@gov.pe.ca

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    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

    MIL Translation OSI

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: Biographical notice

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 2

    Mylène Paradis (BA [communications], Université Laval, 1991; MA [journalism], Université Laval, 1993) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2002.

    Mylène Paradis (BA [communications], Université Laval, 1991; MA [journalism], Université Laval, 1993) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2002. At headquarters, she held positions with the Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force and the Central America and Caribbean Bureau. She was Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister of International Development and Director of the Global Health and Nutrition Branch. Abroad, she was posted to Madrid from 2005 to 2008. Throughout her career, she has held secondments to various departments, including the Privy Council Office, Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Health Canada. Most recently, she was Director General of Canadian Partnerships for Health and Social Development at Global Affairs Canada.

    Marianick Tremblay (BBA [civil and international law], Université de Sherbrooke, 1989; LL.B. Université de Sherbrooke, 1990) was called to the Quebec Bar in 1990 and joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1993. At headquarters, she served as senior counsel in the Environmental Law Division, coordinator of the Human Security Program, and senior counsel for small arms. Ms. Tremblay also served as deputy director of the Brazil and Southern Cone Section, and then as director of Hemispheric Affairs, which included relations with the Organization of American States and coordination of the Canadian delegation’s participation in the Summit of the Americas. From 2018 to 2021, she served as director general of the Mobilization of Canadians in the Partnerships for Development Innovation Sector. She has served in various overseas postings, including Mexico (1995–1998), Morocco (2001–2005), Chile (2007–2010), and as Ambassador to El Salvador (2010–2012), Ecuador (2015–2018), and Colombia (2021–2024).

    Craig Weichel (BA Honours [History], Wilfrid Laurier University, 1994; MA [History], McMaster University, 1996) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 1998. At headquarters, he worked in the U.S. General Relations, Northern Europe, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (Nuclear), and United Nations divisions. He also headed the Natural Disaster Response and Civilian Security Policy Division and the North Korea Task Force. From 2007 to 2009, he was President of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers. Abroad, he served in New York with the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations; in Vienna with the Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe; in Rome and, more recently, in Washington, where he directed the embassy’s environment and energy program.

    Brenda Wills (Hons BComm, University of Manitoba, 2003; MSc [Sustainable Development], University of Sussex, 2021) is a Métis from Red River, Manitoba who joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2004. Her first posting abroad was in Washington, D.C. as Second Secretary (Trade Policy). She subsequently served as First Secretary (Trade) in Chile, Senior Trade Commissioner and Counsellor (Trade) in Colombia, and Counsellor (Trade Policy) in Mexico City. At Headquarters, she worked in the Trade Policy and Negotiations Branch, first on negotiations with the European Union and the European Free Trade Association, and then on the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations as Deputy Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement. She also served as Chief of Staff to the Assistant Deputy Minister of International Business Development and Canada’s Chief Trade Commissioner. Most recently, she served as Senior Trade Commissioner and Counsellor (Commercial Affairs) in Singapore.

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

    MIL Translation OSI

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: CRTC Broadband Fund: Project selected in July 2024

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 2

    The CRTC has selected a new project that will receive funding under its Broadband Fund.

    The CRTC has selected a new project that will receive funding under its Broadband Fund.

    The CRTC has committed $79.4 million to the Kativik Regional Government to build a 933-kilometre fibre optic link that will connect the communities of Kangiqsualujjuaq, Aupaluk, Tasiujaq, Quaqtaq and Kangirsuk to high-speed Internet services. This project will provide high-speed Internet to more than 40 key institutions, including schools and health care centres. This initiative will have significant social, educational and economic benefits for these communities. It will also support future projects to connect businesses and more than 700 households.

    This project will build on previous Nunavik Region Broadband Fund projects and will provide all Kativik communities with access to high-speed Internet services.

    The CRTC continues to assess applications and will announce additional funding in the coming months.

    The selected project is as follows:

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

    MIL Translation OSI

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Situation between Lebanon and Israel: joint statement, 26 September 2024

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3

    Joint statement by Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, the UK, USA, and Qatar.

    Joint statement:

    The situation between Lebanon and Israel since 8 October 2023 is intolerable and presents an unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation. This is in nobody’s interest, neither of the people of Israel nor of the people of Lebanon.  

    It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement that enables civilians on both sides of the border to return to their homes in safety.

    Diplomacy however cannot succeed amid an escalation of this conflict.  

    Thus we call for an immediate 21 day ceasefire across the Lebanon-Israel border to provide space for diplomacy towards the conclusion of a diplomatic settlement consistent with UNSCR 1701, and the implementation of UNSCR 2735 regarding a ceasefire in Gaza

    We call on all parties, including the Governments of Israel and Lebanon, to endorse the temporary ceasefire immediately consistent with UNSCR 1701 during this period, and to give a real chance to a diplomatic settlement.  

    We are then prepared to fully support all diplomatic efforts to conclude an agreement between Lebanon and Israel within this period, building on efforts over the last months, that ends this crisis altogether.

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    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: Government of Canada launches Autism Canada Framework, Autism Canada Strategy, and call for applications for National Autism Network

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    The Government of Canada is committed to meeting the needs of all persons with disabilities in Canada, including people with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, and those who care for them.

    September 26, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Public Health Agency of Canada

    The Government of Canada is committed to meeting the needs of all persons with disabilities in Canada, including people with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, and those who care for them.

    The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, tabled in Parliament today: Autism Framework in Canada (Framework). The Framework describes the principles and benchmark practices that will guide autism policy, programs and activities in Canada. It leverages the Government of Canada’s leadership role in advancing best practices to support autistic people of all ages, their families and caregivers.

    The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has also launched the Autism Strategy in Canada(Strategy). The Strategy is a multi-year action plan that supports the federal government’s implementation of the Framework. It outlines short- and medium-term initiatives specific to the federal government and builds on existing programs and measures to address key priority areas. The Strategy will be updated regularly, based on the evolving needs and priorities of autistic people of all ages living in Canada.

    The Framework and Strategy were developed by the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Working Group in collaboration with autistic people, their families, caregivers, provinces, territories, Indigenous organizations and other stakeholders. Implementation will require coordinated efforts from governments across Canada, as well as many partners, organizations and individuals whose work touches on autism initiatives. The Government of Canada will continue to work with provinces and territories to address the needs of autistic people in Canada.

    Finally, today we officially launched the process of creating a National Autism Network. This Network is intended to bring together the skills and resources of organizations and stakeholders in the field of autism, including people with lived experience, in order to support the implementation of activities guided by the Framework and the Strategy. We invite eligible organizations to respond to the call for applications linked to the Network by November 25, 2024.

    This sets out a vision to improve screening, diagnosis and services across Canada; strengthen economic inclusion; improve data collection, public health surveillance and research; increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance; and facilitate access to evidence-based autism resources and tools.

    “Through this Framework and Strategy, our government is taking concrete steps to break down the barriers faced by persons with disabilities in Canada. In the spirit of ‘Nothing Without Us,’ we are working with the autism community to create a strategy that meets the diverse needs of the community, which will better support and equip autistic persons, their families and caregivers.”

    The Honourable Kamal KheraMinister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities

    Autism (also known as autism spectrum disorder or ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that lasts throughout life. People with autism may communicate and connect with others differently, have differences in sensory processing, or focus intensely on certain interests or activities. People with autism may also have other physical, intellectual, learning, or mental health conditions that can create additional complexities and challenges.

    It is estimated that 1 in 50 children and youth aged 1 to 17 years have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in Canada. The Government of Canada is exploring options to measure and report on autism in adults living in Canada. This information will help build the evidence base needed to inform public health actions to improve the health and well-being of people with autism across the lifespan.

    Since 2018, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research has invested approximately $88 million in autism research. This research increases our understanding of autism and guides the development of innovative tools and more effective ways to support people on the autism spectrum and their families.

    Budget 2021 provided an investment of $15.4 million over two years for PHAC to work collaboratively with provinces, territories, families and stakeholders to create an autism strategy.

    In 2022, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences published aevaluation reporton autism in which she highlights gaps in knowledge about the needs and situation of autistic adults, particularly with regard to quality of life, daily activities, loneliness and mental health.

    The Framework is aligned with other disability-related activities, such as the Action Plan for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities (DIAP), which was presented on October 7, 2022. The DIAP is a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to disability inclusion that integrates disability considerations into government programs while identifying targeted investments in important areas to drive change.

    The National Autism Network will be a not-for-profit organization, working independently from the Government of Canada to share expertise, knowledge and resources, supporting key autism priorities and providing a forum for ongoing engagement on federal policies and programs. The Network will work directly with provinces and territories on specific provincial/territorial initiatives and will coordinate and integrate autism investments, while bringing together the knowledge and experience of local autism organizations and partners, as well as the perspectives of people with lived experience of autism. It will also lead targeted national public awareness campaigns and provide sustainable, accessible and culturally relevant resources (available online and elsewhere) to support autistic people in Canada, their families and caregivers.

    PHAC hosted two national autism conferences in November 2022 and August 2024. The first to bring together people from across Canada to identify potential short-, medium- and long-term priority actions for an autism strategy and the second to discuss the five priority areas of the Framework and the actions needed to advance them.

    There Act respecting a federal framework relating to autism spectrum disorder received Royal Assent on March 30, 2023. This Act sets out a commitment to the development of a federal framework to support autistic people in Canada, as well as their families and caregivers.

    Matthew KronbergPress SecretaryOffice of the Honourable Mark HollandMinister of Health343-552-5654

    Media RelationsHealth Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada613-957-2983media@hc-sc.gc.ca

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

    MIL Translation OSI

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Whites Mountain  — Missing 48-year-old man

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    The Sussex RCMP detachment is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 48-year-old man from Whites Mountain, N.B.

    David Alexander Mitchell was last seen on September 9, 2024, at a residence on Whites Mountain Road, in Whites Mountain, N.B. He was reported missing to police on September 25, 2024. Police have followed up on several leads to try to locate him but have so far been unsuccessful. Police and his family are concerned for his wellbeing.

    David Alexander Mitchell is described as being approximately six feet two inches (188 centimetres) tall, and weighing approximately 200 pounds (91 kilograms). He has hazel eyes, grey hair and a grey goatee. A clothing description is not available at this time.

    Anyone who may have seen David Alexander Mitchell since September 9, 2024, or who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Sussex RCMP Detachment at 506-433-7700.

    MIL Security OSI –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Supporting Tourism in Prince Edward Island

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Media advisory

    Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will join the Honourable Cory Deagle, PEI Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture to make an announcement regarding support for tourism in Prince Edward Island.

    North Rustico, Prince Edward Island · September 26, 2024 · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

    Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will join the Honourable Cory Deagle, PEI Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture to make an announcement regarding support for tourism in Prince Edward Island.


    Date    : September 27, 2024

    Time: 10:00 a.m.

    Location: Eliyahu Wellness Centre
                      20 Recreation St.
                      North Rustico, PE

    Contacts

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    Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture for the Province of Prince Edward Island
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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments for unique tourism experiences across Alberta

    Source: Government of Canada News

    September 26, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce federal support for businesses, communities, and organizations in developing and sharing their local tourism products for visitors from across Canada and around the globe.

    Joining Minister Boissonnault will be Shae Bird, CEO, Indigenous Tourism Alberta; Traci Bednard, CEO, Explore Edmonton; Juanita Marois, CEO, Métis Crossing; and Allen Jacobson, Cultural Manager, La Cité Francophone.

    Speakers will be available to answer questions from the media following the remarks.

    Date:
     Friday, September 27, 2024

    Time:
     9:30 a.m. (MT)

    Location:
     Room 107
    Edmonton EXPO Centre
    7515 118 Ave NW
    Edmonton, Alberta

    Please use Entrance 5.

    Complimentary parking is available: please register your license plate by scanning a QR code upon entry into the Edmonton EXPO Centre.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Joint Statement From the Combined Space Operations Initiative

    Source: United States Department of Defense

    This year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative celebrated ten years of working together to lead as responsible space actors.

    The CSpO Initiative generates and improves cooperation and coordination of national security space activities. It has grown to ten partners: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

    Space is integral to our shared prosperity and security. Space systems and services require assured access to, and freedom to operate in space.

    However, the security and stability of space are at risk. We are committed to ensuring the lawful and sustainable use of space, and the prevention of conflict.

    Throughout the years, we have pursued collaborative efforts to meet rapidly evolving challenges and opportunities, and to deliver resilient, agile, secure, and interoperable capabilities.

    The United States of America, as a CSpO Initiative partner, looks forward to continued cooperation to demonstrate responsible behaviors and the promotion of a secure, stable, and safe space domain.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Orders in Council

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    HONOURABLE MR. AMERY

    236/2024

    CRIMINAL CODE (CANADA) (section 672.38) – Effective October 25, 2024, reappoints Maryann Chichak as a member of the Criminal Code Review Board for a term to expire on October 24, 2027.

    HONOURABLE MR. ELLIS

    237/2024

    PROCLAMATION – Proclaiming sections 3(e), 7, 8(b) and (c), 16, 19, 45, 46(a) and 47 of the Police Amendment Act, 2022 in force on March 1, 2025.

    238/2024

    POLICE ACT (section 61(1)) as amended by Police Amendment Act, 2022 (section 46(a)) – Makes the Police Governance Regulation.

    HONOURABLE MR. GLUBISH

    239/2024

    ALBERTA RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ACT (section 7); Alberta Research and Innovation REGULATION (section 3) – Appoints James Keirstead and Rhea Solis to the board of directors of Alberta Innovates, each for a term to expire on September 24, 2026; appoints Carissa Browning, David Edmonds, Kim Moody and Janet Riopel to the board of directors of Alberta Innovates, each for a term to expire on September 24, 2027.

    HNOURABLE MR. HORNER

    240/2024

    CREDIT UNION ACT (section 8) – Reappoints Laurene Beloin as a director of the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation for a term to expire on September 24, 2026; reappoints Camille Bérubé, nominated by Credit Union Central Alberta Limited, as a director of the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation for a term to expire on September 24, 2027; appoints Harpreet Kohli as a director of the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation for a term to expire on September 24, 2027.

    HONOURABLE MR. JEAN

    241/2024

    MINES AND MINERALS ACT (sections 5 and 11) – Transfers the administration and control of the mines and minerals and the pore space of certain provincial Crown lands to the Crown in right of Canada to be set aside for the use and benefit of the Lubicon Lake Band #453.

    242/2024

    RESPONSIBLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT (section 11) – Effective October 21, 2024, appoints Andrew MacPherson to the roster of hearing commissioners of the Alberta Energy Regulator for a term to expire on October 20, 2029.

    HONOURABLE MRS. LAGRANGE

    243/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, rescinds the appointment of Louise Sharon Mosier as a public member to the council of the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists.

    244/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Appoints Tammy McCorkell as a public member to the council of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists for a term to expire on September 24, 2027; effective October 9, 2024, appoints Elaine Maria Andrews, to succeed Terence Bunce, and Nickolletta Adriane Sandie, to succeed Wilma Slenders, as public members to the council of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists, each for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    245/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Appoints Bob Sprague as a public member to the council of the Alberta College of Optometrists for a term to expire on September 24, 2027.

    246/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Appoints Kenneth Letander and Nicola von Hoensbroech as public members to the council of the Alberta College of Pharmacy, each for a term to expire on September 24, 2027; effective October 9, 2024, appoints Larry Loven, to succeed Irene Elizabeth Pfeiffer, as a public member to the council of the Alberta College of Pharmacy for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    247/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, rescinds the appointment of Laura Mae Delfs as a public member to the council of the Alberta College of Social Workers.

    248/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Appoints Gail Hufty as a public member to the council of the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta for a term to expire on September 24, 2027; effective October 9, 2024, appoints Sean Cameron Melrose, to succeed Tamara Jones, as a public member to the council of the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    249/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, appoints Wilma Slenders, to succeed Tongjie Zhang, as a public member to the council of the College of Alberta Dental Assistants for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    250/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, appoints Munira Peermohamed as a public member to the council of the College of Alberta Denturists for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    251/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, appoints Tamara Jones, to succeed Elaine Maria Andrews, as a public member to the council of the College of Alberta Psychologists for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    252/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, appoints Laura Mae Delfs, to succeed Patricia Pelton, as a public member to the council of the College of Chiropractors of Alberta for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    253/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Appoints Kenneth Hawrelko as a public member to the council of the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta for a term to expire on September 24, 2027; effective October 9, 2024, appoints Patricia Pelton, to succeed Nickolletta Adriane Sandie, as a public member to the council of the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    254/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, appoints Louise Sharon Mosier as a public member to the council of the College of Dietitians of Alberta for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    255/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, appoints Tongjie Zhang as a public member to the council of the College of Hearing Aid Practitioners of Alberta for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    256/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Appoints William Gaudette as a public member to the council of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta for a term to expire on September 24, 2027; effective October 9, 2024, appoints Irene Elizabeth Pfeiffer as a public member to the council of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    257/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Appoints Mohammad Sajid Khan and Patricia Palechuk as public members to the council of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta, each for a term to expire on September 24, 2027; effective October 9, 2024, appoints Alissa Harding, to succeed Jennifer Carscallen, as a public member to the council of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    258/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, appoints Jennifer Carscallen as a public member to the council of the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    259/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, appoints Terence Bunce as a public member to the council of the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta for a term to expire on October 8, 2027.

    260/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, rescinds the appointment of Munira Hanifmohamed Peermohamed as a public member to the council of the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta.

    261/2024

    HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (section 13) – Effective October 9, 2024, rescinds the appointment of Larry Loven as a public member to the council of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta.

    HONOURABLE MR. LOEWEN

    262/2024

    PUBLIC LANDS ACT (section 7) – Transfers the administration and control of certain public land to the Crown in right of Canada in full settlement of the Lubicon Lake Band #453 land settlement claim.

    HONOURABLE MR. MCIVER

    263/2024

    MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT (section 125) – Makes the Order Annexing Land from the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 to the City of Cold Lake.

    264/2024

    SAFETY CODES ACT (section 65) – Makes the Certification and Permit (Expiry Date Extension) Amendment Regulation.

    HONOURABLE MR. NALLY

    265/2024

    PROCLAMATION – Proclaiming section 5 of the Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 in force on October 20, 2024.

    266/2024

    LAND TITLES ACT (sections 213 (as amended by section 5(11) of Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2024) and 214) – Makes the Tariff of Fees Amendment Regulation.

    HONOURABLE MR. NEUDORF

    267/2024

    PROCLAMATION – Proclaiming sections 1, 2(2) to (7) and (9), 4 and 6 of the Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 in force on the date of issue of the Proclamation.
     

    GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION ACT (Schedule 13.1, section 6) – Makes the Utilities Consumer Advocate Amendment Regulation.

    269/2024

    UTILITY COMMODITY REBATE ACT (section 10) – Makes the Utility Commodity Rebate Amendment Regulation.

    HONOURABLE MRS. SAWHNEY

    270/2024

    POST-SECONDARY LEARNING ACT (sections 44 and 56) – Effective September 29, 2024, reappoints Daniel Hugo as a member of The Board of Governors of NorQuest College for a term to expire on September 28, 2027.

    271/2024

    POST-SECONDARY LEARNING ACT (sections 44 and 56) – Appoints Rana Atta as a member of The Board of Governors of Olds College for a term to expire on September 24, 2027.

    HONOURABLE MR. SCHOW

    272/2024

    TRAVEL ALBERTA ACT (section 4) – Reappoints Juanita Marois as a director of the board of Travel Alberta for a term to expire on September 24, 2027.

    HONOURABLE MR. SIGURDSON

    273/2024

    LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION ACT (section 33) – Makes the Domestic Cervid Industry (Expiry Date Extension) Amendment Regulation.

    HONOURABLE MS SMITH

    274/2024

    ALBERTA INVESTMENT ATTRACTION ACT (section 5) – Appoints Ian Gunn as a member of the board of directors of Invest Alberta Corporation for a term to expire on January 30, 2027.

    HONOURABLE MS SMITH

    HONOURABLE MR. LOEWEN

    HONOURABLE MR. AMERY

    275/2024

    PROCLAMATION – Proclaims certain provisions of the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 in force on the date of issue of the Proclamation and October 15, 2024.

    Orders in Council can now be viewed on the King’s Printer website at: https://kings-printer.alberta.ca/507.cfm

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Saskatchewan Firearms Office Encourages Firearms Safety This Hunting Season

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on September 26, 2024

    The Saskatchewan Firearms Office (SFO) wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable hunting season and reminds everyone that a secure firearm is a safe firearm. 

    “A successful hunt starts with safety,” SFO Deputy Commissioner and Chief Firearms Officer Murray Cowan said. “Respect your firearm, respect wildlife, and respect the environment. Hunting is not just about the harvest; it is about preserving the balance of nature and returning home safely.”

    When transporting your firearms, ensure they are not loaded, are kept out of sight, locked securely in a case, or otherwise rendered inoperable (using a trigger lock or cable, or the bolt is removed), and that they are stored separately from live ammunition. Do not leave firearms unattended in your vehicle, and if you must, conceal them and do so briefly while the vehicle is kept within eyesight. 

    When hunting, ensure you have a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) and Hunting and Fishing Licence (HAL) and be mindful of the training that came with those licences. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded, always control its muzzle, know your target and what’s beyond it, be aware of your surroundings, and always get permission to access private land. 

    The SFO is proud of its ongoing relationship with Métis Nation Saskatchewan (MN-S) to advance firearms safety and training for Métis citizens in the province. 

    “Our partnership with Métis Nation Saskatchewan is being built on trust, respect and a shared vision for the heritage of Saskatchewan,” SFO Commissioner Robert Freberg said. “Together, we are honouring traditional knowledge, while empowering meaningful, long-lasting collaboration, standing as a testament to the power of unity and mutual respect in shaping a brighter future for the province.”

    The agreement signed last year outlines specific areas they will collaborate on and ensures funding for a community educator position within MN-S, who will work to educate their community members about firearms safety and storage, licensing and hunting. Thanks to this partnership, the SFO was invited to attend Back to Batoche this summer, where staff had the opportunity to provide firearms knowledge to festival attendees. 

    The SFO is also pleased to report that the new Saskatchewan Ballistics Laboratory is yielding positive results.

    Since becoming operational, the lab has completed over 100 firearms examinations for police agencies in Saskatchewan, and it has been able to create linkages from crime scenes in Saskatchewan to others in Canada and the United States. The reduced wait times for forensic testing has also positively impacted prosecutions and court timelines, as tests that would have taken months to complete are now being completed before first court appearances occur. 

    The SFO is committed to its role in enhancing public safety through community outreach and education, promoting safe firearms use and ownership, and advocating for the proud and longstanding heritage of responsible firearms stewardship in Saskatchewan.                                                                                  

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Chief Mountain port of entry closes for the season

    Source: Government of Canada News

    September 26, 2024             Calgary, Alberta             Canada Border Services Agency

    The Chief Mountain port of entry is closing for the season on September 30, at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST). It will reopen in the spring of 2025.

    Due to its high elevation and harsh winters, Chief Mountain only operates from May to September.

    Travellers can use the Carway port of entry, Del Bonita port of entry or Coutts port of entry as an alternative during the seasonal closure.

    Chief Mountain is located along Alberta’s Highway 6 on the boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park. At 1,722 meters, it has the highest elevation of all border crossings in Canada and has long been considered one of Canada’s most scenic ports of entry.

    For additional information, visit the Border Information Services online or call 1-800-461-9999.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada launches Framework for Autism in Canada, Canada’s Autism Strategy, and National Autism Network call for applications

    Source: Government of Canada News

    The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the needs of all persons with disabilities in Canada, including people with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism, and those who care for them.

    September 26, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Public Health Agency of Canada

    The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the needs of all persons with disabilities in Canada, including people with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and those who care for them.

    The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, tabled the Framework for Autism in Canada (Framework) in Parliament today. The Framework outlines principles and best practices to guide national autism policy, programs and activities in Canada. It leverages the Government of Canada’s leadership role to advance best practices that support Autistic people of all ages, their families and caregivers.

    The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) also launched Canada’s Autism Strategy (Strategy). The Strategy is a multi-year action plan that supports federal implementation of the Framework. It outlines federal-specific short- and medium-term initiatives and builds on existing programs and measures to address key priority areas. The Strategy is intended to be updated on a regular basis, as the needs and priorities of Autistic people of all ages living in Canada evolve over time.

    Through the Federal-Provincial-Territorial working group, these were developed collaboratively with Autistic people, their families, caregivers, provinces, territories, Indigenous organizations and other stakeholders. Implementation will require coordinated efforts across governments in Canada, as well as many partners, organizations, and individuals whose work touches on autism-related initiatives. The Government of Canada will continue to work with provinces and territories to advance the needs of Autistic people in Canada.

    Lastly, we officially launched the process for the creation of a National Autism Network today. The Network is intended to bring together the skills and resources of autism organizations and stakeholders, including people with living experience, to support the implementation of activities guided by the Framework and Strategy. We invite eligible organizations to respond to the call for applications for the Network by November 25, 2024.

    This sets out a vision to improve screening, diagnosis and services across Canada; strengthen economic inclusion; enhance data collection, public health surveillance and research; increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance; and facilitate access to evidence-informed autism resources and tools.

    • Autism (also known as autism spectrum disorder or ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. Autistic people may communicate and connect with other people differently, have sensory processing differences, or focus intensely on certain interests or activities. Autistic people may also have other physical, intellectual, learning, or mental health conditions which can introduce further complexities and challenges.  

    • It is estimated that 1 in 50 children and youth aged 1 to 17 years have been diagnosed with autism in Canada. The Government of Canada is exploring options to measure and report on autism in adults living in Canada. This information will build the evidence base required to inform public health actions aimed at improving the health and well-being of Autistic people across the life course.

    • Since 2018, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research have invested approximately $88 million in research on autism. This research is increasing our understanding of autism and guiding the development of innovative tools and more effective ways to support people on the autism spectrum and their families.

    • Budget 2021 provided PHAC with $15.4 million over two years to work collaboratively with provinces, territories, families and stakeholders toward the creation of an autism strategy. 

    • In 2022, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) published an assessment report on autism highlighting gaps in knowledge regarding the needs and outcomes of Autistic adults, including quality of life, activities of daily living, loneliness, and mental health. 

    • The Framework is aligned with other disability related activities, such as the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), which was released on October 7, 2022. The DIAP is a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to disability inclusion, which embeds disability considerations across Government programs while identifying targeted investments in key areas to drive change. 

    • The National Autism Network will be a non-profit organization, working independently from the Government of Canada to share their skills, knowledge and resources, supporting key autism priorities and providing a forum for ongoing engagement on federal policies and programs. The Network will work directly with provinces and territories on specific initiatives at the provincial/territorial level and coordinate and integrate autism investments, while bringing together the knowledge and experience of local autism organizations, partners and the perspectives of those with living experience. It will also lead targeted national public awareness campaigns and provide sustained, accessible and culturally relevant resources (available online and elsewhere) to support Autistic people in Canada, their families and caregivers.

    • PHAC hosted two national conferences on autism in November 2022 and August 2024. The first, to bring together people from across Canada to identify potential short-, medium- and long-term priorities for action under an autism strategy and the second, to discuss the Framework’s five priority areas and the actions needed to advance them.

    • The Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act received Royal Assent on March 30, 2023. This legislation outlines a commitment for the development of a framework designed to support Autistic people in Canada, their families, and caregivers. 

    Matthew Kronberg
    Press Secretary
    Office of the Honourable Mark Holland
    Minister of Health
    343-552-5654

    Media Relations
    Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada
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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: Chief Mountain Entry Point Closes for the Season

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – MIL OSI Regional News in French

    September 26, 2024 Calgary, Alberta Canada Border Services Agency

    The Chief Mountain entry point will close for the season on September 30th at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST). It will reopen in spring 2025.

    Due to its high elevation and harsh winters, Chief Mountain is only open from May to September. Travelers can use the entry points of Carway, of From Bonita or of Coutts during the seasonal closure.

    Chief Mountain is located along Alberta Highway 6, on the edge of Waterton Lakes National Park. At over 1,722 metres above sea level, Chief Mountain is the highest of all Canadian border crossings and has long been considered one of the most scenic in the country.

    For more information, contact the border information service online or call 1-800-461-9999.

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: Canadian Armed Forces establishes new Cyber Command

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French

    Press release

    Today, Minister of National Defence Bill Blair and Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan officially announced the creation of Canadian Armed Forces Command (CAFCYCOM).

    September 26, 2024 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

    Today, Minister of National Defence Bill Blair and Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan officially announced the creation of Canadian Armed Forces Command (CAFCYCOM).

    The creation of CAFCYCOM represents a significant milestone for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). A dedicated and unified cyber command reflects the critical role of cyber in modern operations and demonstrates Canada’s commitment to operating in the cyber domain.

    This new command will be led by Major General Dave Yarker, who will be responsible for cyber operations and sustainment, management and development of the cyber force. Since 2010, Major General Yarker has held key staff and liaison positions with allies and partner agencies, as well as unit and formation level command positions. Major General Yarker was appointed Commander, Joint Force Cyber Component in 2022.

    The CAF, through CAF Cyber Command, continues to develop and enhance its capabilities in offensive and defensive cyber operations in close collaboration with the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE). The CAF and CSE have a long-standing partnership in the development of advanced technical and specialized capabilities to provide intelligence in support of military operations. Over the past decade, this partnership has evolved to include collaboration in the areas of cyber security and defensive and offensive cyber operations.

    The creation of the CAF Command is also part of similar investments made by Canada’s key partners and allies in NORAD, the GP5 alliance, and NATO. By strengthening its cyber capabilities, Canada is ensuring greater interoperability with its allies, is better equipped to counter the full range of cyber threats, and advances NATO mission goals and objectives.

    Quotes

    “The new Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command demonstrates to our allies, partners and adversaries Canada’s continued commitment to operating in a challenging cyber domain. By strengthening our resilience, defence and response capabilities in the cyber domain, and working closely with our partners and allies, we can detect, denounce and defend against cyber threats and cyber actors targeting Canada and our interests.”

    The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence

    “Through CAF Command, the Department of Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces will continue to develop and scale offensive and defensive cyber operations capabilities in close collaboration with the Communications Security Establishment. This initiative supports cyber operations at the tactical and strategic levels. The new organization will focus resources to advance existing cyber activities in terms of operations, personnel, policy and capabilities.”

    General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff

    “I would like to congratulate MGen Yarker on assuming his role as Commander of the newly established Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command. He brings considerable knowledge, experience and leadership demonstrated throughout his military career to the benefit of CAFCYCOM, the Defence Team and all Canadians.”

    Stephanie Beck, Deputy Minister of National Defence.

    “Creating a decisive advantage in the cyber domain requires speed, trust, agility and unity of action, and I am proud to have been appointed to lead the organization that will strive to deliver these decisive advantages.”

    Major-General Dave Yarker, CAF Cyber Commander

    “CSE has been a vital partner of the CAF since its inception. Working together is a natural for us, and it will be no different for CAF Cyber Command. That is why we are combining our already world-class foreign cyber operations capabilities to protect Canada in a complex world. At a time when we face cyber warfare even in peacetime, this partnership will benefit Canadians and Canada’s allies, and give us all greater visibility into the evolving threats we navigate every day.”

    Caroline Xavier, Chief of the Communications Security Establishment Canada

    Quick Facts

    COMCYBERFAC will be the single authority of the DND/CAF for cyber operations, responsible for the maintenance, management and development of the cyber force.

    COMCYBERFAC consists of cyber forces, including signals intelligence and joint electronic warfare, and will be capable of conducting and supporting a range of cyber tasks.

    In addition to being an integral part of Canada’s defence and serving our interests, the creation of CYBERCOMFAC will help the CAF achieve the previous commitments to NATO and the cyber and defence components of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

    CYBERCOMFAC will support the CAF’s transition to a pan-domain battlespace for greater agility and responsiveness to malicious cyber activities.

    Since 2010, Major General Yarker has held a variety of key staff and liaison positions with partner and allied agencies, as well as unit and formation level command positions. He was appointed Commander, Joint Force Cyber Component in 2022.

    Related links

    Contact persons

    Simon Lafortune Press Attaché and Communications Advisor Office of the Minister of National Defence Email: Simon.Lafortune2@forces.gc.ca

    Media Relations Department of National Defence Telephone: 613-904-3333 Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Banking: New ADB–IFFEd Partnership to Unlock $500 Million in Concessional Education Financing in Asia and Pacific

    Source: Asia Development Bank

    MANILA, PHILIPPINES (26 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) that will enable at least $500 million in new concessional education funding for lower middle-income countries (LMICs) in Asia and the Pacific.

    Under the financing partnership, IFFEd—a sovereign-backed Swiss foundation established in 2023 to invest in education and skills in LMICs—will guarantee $125 million of ADB’s sovereign loan exposure across all sectors, known as a synthetic portfolio, and provide an initial $50 million in grants.

    By blending IFFEd’s guarantees to ADB with grants that will comprise 10% of every loan, the first-of-its-kind arrangement facilitates a four times leverage ratio of the guarantee, boosting the amount of capital ADB can lend while lowering borrowing costs for the bank’s developing member countries (DMCs).

    “Education is the cornerstone of modern, prosperous, and inclusive societies, and we are pleased to announce this partnership with IFFEd,” said ADB Vice-President for Sectors and Themes Fatima Yasmin. “By pooling catalytic and concessional financing, this initiative means our lower middle-income DMCs can scale up their investments in education and skills—vital to building knowledge-based economies—along with other sectors at the same time.”

    LMICs face an education crisis. More than 50% of students in these countries are not able to read simple text by age 10 despite attending school, and graduates do not have the skills to find jobs, leaving employers unable to fill vacancies.

    As countries move from lower to lower middle-income status, they tend to get caught in a financing “missing middle” where they are no longer eligible to receive grants but cannot afford nonconcessional financing—forcing a difficult decision of where to invest, exacerbated by limited domestic financing.

    By bringing concessional or grant resources to developing countries seeking to strengthen their education systems, the ADB–IFFEd partnership’s key innovation lies in the fact that—at a time of rapid change—it will help ADB’s DMCs prepare for a future characterized by digital transformation, climate change, demographic transitions, and rapid urbanization.

    IFFEd’s sovereign donors include Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, while the Atlassian Foundation, Jacobs Foundation, Porticus, Rockefeller Foundation, and the Soros Economic Development Fund (the investment arm of Open Society Foundations) have provided seed capital. IFFEd, which benefits from a strong credit rating, will initially focus on Asia and the Pacific, and Africa, in collaboration with multilateral development banks (MDBs).

    “Investing in education and skills in LMICs—home to nearly half of the world’s children and youth—is key to powering long-term economic growth and making progress on global health, climate, and equity goals,” said IFFEd Founding Chief Executive Officer Karthik Krishnan.

    “IFFEd has been recognized by the G20 MDB Capital Adequacy Framework Review as one of the most significant development finance innovations in the past decade and delivers seven times more impact than traditional grants. ADB played a key role in shaping the IFFEd instrument and as our first founding MDB partner, ADB is showcasing its unwavering commitment to alleviating poverty and powering economic growth in Asia and the Pacific,” added Mr. Krishnan.

    The following ADB DMCs are currently eligible for IFFEd funding: Bangladesh, India, Mongolia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam.

    IFFEd-funded education projects can support ADB programs at any level of the education system—from early childhood development and school education to technical and vocational training, skills development and tertiary education.

    ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Glenwilliam — PEI RCMP Police Dog helps arrest a St. Mary’s Road man for outstanding arrest warrant

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    September 26th 2024, Glenwilliam, Prince Edward Island – PEI RCMP used a police dog to help arrested a 31-year-old St. Mary’s Road man. He is facing 20 charges including driving, property and resist arrest offences.

    On September 24th, 2024, RCMP Provincial General Investigation Section executed a warrant at a residence in Glenwilliam, Prince Edward Island with the goal of arresting an accused who had an outstanding warrant of arrest, and was charged in multiple investigations. During the execution of the search warrant the accused fled on foot from the property. RCMP officers pursued the man and the RCMP police dog was instrumental in his safe apprehension. The man received minor injuries and was held in custody to appear before provincial court on September 26th, 2024.

    31-year-old Morgan Daniel Dixon will answer to 20 charges in relation to 6 separate investigations into driving, property, failing to appear in court and resist arrest offences.

    This investigation was completed by the PEI RCMP Provincial General Investigation Section with the assistance from the Kings District RCMP, and the PEI RCMP Police Dog Service.

    “Arrest warrants don’t go away, in cases where an individual has an outstanding arrest warrant, RCMP remain diligent in their efforts to investigate and bring that person to justice,” said Cpl Gavin Moore, Media Relations Officer for the Prince Edward Island RCMP.

    If you have information about crimes in your community please contact your local police detachment or call anonymously to Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Three Saskatchewan Agriculture Commodities Reach $1 Billion Mark in 2024

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on September 26, 2024

    Export Value of Three of Saskatchewan’s Agri-Food Commodities Have Each Surpassed $1 Billion Already in 2024

    Saskatchewan’s non-durum wheat exports have reached $1.7 billion for the current year, along with canola seed and canola oil reaching $1.3 billion $1.1 billion, respectively.  Several other agri-food exports are on track surpass the $1 billion export value mark for this year.

    “The global marketplace is increasingly recognizing Saskatchewan as not only a source of the agri-food products it needs, but also as a provider of the most sustainable products grown anywhere,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “Our research sector drives that innovation and our producers in the field continue to find ways to do it better than anyone, year after year. That’s what a competitive, profitable and world-leading agriculture industry looks like.”

    Results of research commissioned by the Global Institute for Food Security and announced earlier this year show that Saskatchewan’s net carbon footprint for production of major crops is significantly lower than that of other comparable jurisdictions studied. For example, Saskatchewan-produced non-durum wheat is 62 per cent lower while canola is 67 per cent lower.

    “Customers from around the world choose Saskatchewan for the sustainable, high-quality products they rely on, which is supported by our strong and stable business environment,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Our government will continue to protect and promote key sectors, including agriculture, through international engagement, which is leading to Saskatchewan products reaching new markets. Saskatchewan’s historic growth in agri-food exports is providing new employment and economic opportunities for province’s strong and vibrant communities.”

    Saskatchewan’s 2030 Growth Plan target of $20 billion in annual agri-food exports was met in 2023 with total shipments of $20.2 billion, setting a new record for the fourth consecutive year.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Canadian Armed Forces establishes a new Cyber Command

    Source: Government of Canada News

    News release

    Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, officially announced the establishment of the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command…

    September 26, 2024 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

    Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, officially announced the establishment of the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM). This new command will consolidate the CAF’s cyber capabilities into a single unified and dedicated entity, which will enhance the military’s readiness to tackle threats in the cyber domain.

    The establishment of CAFCYBERCOM represents an important milestone for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Our North, Strong and Free committed to establishing a new CAF Cyber Command, demonstrating Canada’s commitment to operating in the cyber domain and reflecting the essential role of cyber in modern operations.

    This new command will be led by Major-General Dave Yarker, who will be responsible for cyber operations, and cyber force sustainment, management, and development.

    Through CAFYBERCOM, the CAF continues to develop and scale its offensive and defensive cyber operations capabilities in close cooperation with the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE). The CAF and CSE have a longstanding partnership in developing advanced technical and specialized capabilities for providing intelligence to support military operations. Over the last decade, the partnership has evolved to include collaboration in the areas of cybersecurity, and defensive and offensive cyber operations.

    The new CAF Cyber Command also enables Canada to meet our NATO commitments such as the Virtual Cyber Incident Support Capability and the Sovereign Cyber Effects Provided Voluntarily by Allies. The creation of the new command aligns with similar investments by Canada’s key partners and allies in NORAD, the “Five Eyes” alliance, and NATO. By bolstering its cyber capabilities, Canada is supporting greater interoperability with its allies, is better equipped to counter the full spectrum of cyber threats, and is advancing NATO mission goals and objectives.

    Quotes

    “The establishment of the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command demonstrates to our allies, partners, and adversaries Canada’s ongoing commitment to operating in a challenging cyber domain. By enhancing our work in the cyber domain, and by continuing to collaborate with our partners and allies, we can detect, deter, and defend against cyber threats and malicious actors targeting Canada and our interests.”

    The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence

    “Through the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces will continue to develop and scale offensive and defensive cyber operations capabilities in close cooperation with the Communications Security Establishment. This initiative supports cyber operations at both the tactical and strategic levels. The new organization will focus resources so that we can advance existing activities in cyberspace related to operations, personnel, policies, and capabilities.”

    General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff

    “I extend my congratulations to Major-General Yarker as he assumes the role of Commander of the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command. He brings considerable knowledge, experience, and leadership to the benefit of the Command, the Defence Team, and all Canadians.”

    Stefanie Beck, Deputy Minister of National Defence

     “Building decisive advantage in the cyber domain demands speed, trust, agility and unity of effort, and I am proud to be appointed as the head of the organization that will strive to deliver just that.”

    Major General Dave Yarker, Commander, Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command

    “CSE has been a critical CAF partner since our inception. Working together comes naturally to us, and the CAF Cyber Command will be no different. That’s why we are uniting our already world-class foreign cyber operations capabilities to protect Canada in a complex world. At a time when we face cyber warfare even in peace time, this partnership will benefit Canadians as well as Canada’s allies and give us all better visibility on the evolving threat landscape we navigate every day.”

    Caroline Xavier, Chief, Communications Security Establishment Canada

    Quick facts

    • CAFCYBERCOM will be the single DND/CAF authority for cyber operations, responsible for cyber force sustainment, management, and development.

    • CAFCYBERCOM includes Signals Intelligence and Joint Electronic Warfare and will be capable of conducting and supporting a range of cyber tasks.

    • In addition to being integral to defending Canada and advancing its interests, the establishment of CAFCYBERCOM will help the Defence Team deliver on NATO commitments and the cyber and defence components of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

    • CAFCYBERCOM will support the CAF’s transition to a pan-domain battlespace with greater agility and responsive to malicious cyber activity. 

    • Major-General Yarker has held key staff and liaison positions with allies and partner agencies, and command positions at the Unit and Formation level since 2010. Major-General Yarker was appointed as the Joint Force Cyber Component Commander in 2022.

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    Contacts

    Simon Lafortune
    Press Secretary and Communications Advisor
    Office of the Minister of National Defence
    Email: Simon.Lafortune2@forces.gc.ca

    Media Relations 
    Department of National Defence
    Phone: 613-904-3333
    Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca   

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: First Nations National Guardians Network to join Ministers Guilbeault and Hajdu to announce significant investment in Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement regarding Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives.

    Gatineau, Quebec – September 26, 2024 – Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement about Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives.

    He will be joined by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, Jaimee Gaunce, Executive Director of the National First Nations Guardians Network, and Valérie Courtois, Executive Director of the Indigenous Leadership Initiative.

    Minister Guilbeault will hold a press briefing after the announcement.

    Activity: Announcement and press briefingDate: Friday, September 27, 2024Time: 9:00 a.m. (EDT)Location: Spirit GardenSleeping Giant Parkway (near Prince Arthur’s Landing) Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Media representatives wishing to attend are requested to register with the media team. Media Relations Environment and Climate Change Canada and will be notified if there are any changes to the process.

    Oliver AndersonDirector of CommunicationsOffice of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change819-962-0686Oliver.Anderson@ec.gc.ca

    Media RelationsEnvironment and Climate Change Canada819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll free)media@ec.gc.ca

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: Minister Joly participates in the Global Coalition Summit to Combat Synthetic Drug Threats

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, attended the Global Coalition to Combat Synthetic Drug Threats Summit, hosted by United States President Joe Biden, on the margins of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

    September 26, 2024 – New York, United States of America – Global Affairs Canada

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, attended the Global Coalition to Combat Synthetic Drug Threats Summit, hosted by United States President Joe Biden, on the margins of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

    Building on the Coalition’s successful work over the past year, the event highlighted the need for continued international action to stem the illicit production, distribution, trafficking and sale of synthetic drugs, to detect emerging drug threats, and to promote public health interventions and prevention services.

    In her remarks, Minister Joly highlighted Canada’s efforts to address one of the most serious and deadly public health crises of our time. She noted that Canada is committed to providing timely access to a full range of strategies to help people access prevention, harm reduction, treatment or recovery services, and to access the support they need, when and where they need it. She noted that Canada has invested $25 billion in critical health priorities, such as improving access to mental health and addictions services.

    In addition, Minister Joly welcomed the wide range of initiatives put forward by the Coalition and encouraged countries to act together, with determination and conviction, to reduce the threats posed by synthetic drugs to public health and safety. She committed to continuing national efforts to combat the supply of illegally manufactured synthetic drugs that are driving the overdose crisis, and to strengthening multilateral efforts to address the growing threats posed by synthetic drugs and organized crime.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: Government of Canada investments in electric vehicles

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 2

    The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced a federal investment of $14.9 million in 20 projects to support infrastructure, awareness measures, and codes and standards for zero-emission vehicles.

    We all have a role to play in the fight against climate change. A broad shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is essential to decarbonizing road transportation, which accounts for 18% of Canada’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—50% of which comes from light-duty vehicles or passenger cars.

    Additionally, clean fuels such as clean hydrogen, advanced biofuels, liquid synthetic fuels and renewable natural gas will play a critical role in hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as industry and medium- and heavy-duty freight transportation.

    The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, today announced a federal investment of $14.9 million in 20 projects to support infrastructure, awareness measures, and codes and standards for zero-emission vehicles.

    Projects funded under the Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program

    Kang and Gill Construction, a limited liability company located in Victoria, British Columbia: an investment of $340,000 to install 68 EV charging stations by March 31, 2024. Halifax County Condominium Corporation No. 240, Halifax, Nova Scotia: an investment of $110,000 to install 22 EV charging stations by April 2023. Halifax International Airport, Goffs, Nova Scotia: an investment of $180,000 to install 37 EV charging stations by December 2024. Park Royal Shopping Centre Holdings, a limited liability company located in West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia: an investment of $242,000 from NRCan to install 50 EV charging stations by November 2023. Concert Realty Services, a limited liability company located in Vancouver, British Columbia: an investment of $190,000 from NRCan to install 38 EV charging stations by January 2025. Westbank Projects, a company located in Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia: an investment of $4,914,660 to install 2,635 EV charging stations by May 2025. THE OWNERS, STRATA PLAN BCS4321, Vancouver, British Columbia: an investment of $150,000 to install 30 EV charging stations by June 2024. Austeville Properties, a limited liability company located in Vancouver, British Columbia: an investment of $250,000 to install 50 EV charging stations by October 2025. 2025. 1125 Denman Developments Limited Partnership through its general partner Denman Developments, in Vancouver, British Columbia: an investment of $500,000 for the installation of 16 EV charging stations by July 2025. The Owners Strata Plan LMS1108 “The National”, in Vancouver, British Columbia: an investment of $260,000 for the installation of 60 EV charging stations by May 2024. Strata Corporation LMS4255 “Marinaside Resort”, in Vancouver, British Columbia: an investment of $500,000 for the installation of 140 EV charging stations by May 2024. 1229488 BC, a limited liability company located in Vancouver, British Columbia: an investment of $99,999 for the installation of of 23 EV charging stations by March 2024.

    Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative

    Plug’N Drive, Toronto, Ontario: an investment of $1,560,633 to increase awareness of electric vehicles among Canadians through a comprehensive test-drive experimentation and awareness campaign targeting small and medium-sized communities with limited experience or exposure to EVs. Create Climate Equity Association, Coquitlam, British Columbia: an investment of $100,000 to consult with one or more underserved, low-income urban communities in the City of Vancouver on transportation needs and develop a model for developing equity-based zero-emission mobility solutions for participating communities. Steel River Group, a limited liability company located in Calgary, Alberta: an investment of $300,000 to empower and equip Indigenous youth with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead sustainable transportation and clean energy projects in their communities. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton, Alberta: an investment of $247,045 to develop non-credit courses on hydrogen fuel cell bus and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance to train fleet owners, drivers, heavy-duty mechanics and technicians on the operation and maintenance of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and to increase public confidence and knowledge of these zero-emission vehicles. HUB Cycling in Vancouver, British Columbia: an investment of $241,545 to increase awareness and adoption of electric mobility in British Columbia.

    Minister Wilkinson also announced $3.6 million in funding for CSA Group to update codes and standards related to zero-emission vehicle infrastructure under the Energy Innovation Program:

    CSA Group, Toronto, Ontario: $3,616,373. The funded project aims to establish or update codes and standards, develop guidelines, manage committees, and conduct literature reviews on zero-emission transportation infrastructure, including advanced charging equipment, energy storage, management and various modes of transportation.

    Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada – Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

    Finally, Minister Wilkinson announced a joint investment of more than $3.1 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for two green infrastructure projects in British Columbia. The projects will improve access to clean transportation options, tap into the province’s clean electricity supply, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network Expansion – Phase 3 in Vancouver, British Columbia: o The federal government is investing $824,600 through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of British Columbia is investing $687,098 through the CleanBC Communities Fund. The City of Vancouver is providing $549,802. o The project involves installing approximately 15 Level 2 and 9 DC fast chargers near parks throughout the city, as well as upgrading electrical and mechanical systems. Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia: o The federal government is investing $217,447 through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of British Columbia is investing $579,821 through the CleanBC Communities Fund. Finally, the District of North Vancouver is providing $289,965. o The project involves the development of a public network of approximately ten Level 2 charging stations and two DC fast chargers along major roadways, in major buildings, and near multi-family and social housing units in the district.

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: First Nations National Guardians Network joins Ministers Guilbeault and Hajdu to announce major investment in Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives.

    Gatineau, Quebec – September 26, 2024 – Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives.

    He will be joined by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River; Jaimee Gaunce, Executive Director, First Nations National Guardians Network; and Valérie Courtois, Executive Director, Indigenous Leadership Initiative.

    Following the announcement, Minister Guilbeault will hold a media availability.

    Event: Announcement and media availability
    Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
    Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT
    Location: Spirit Garden
    Sleeping Giant Parkway (near Prince Arthur’s Landing)
    Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Media representatives are encouraged to register for this in-person event by contacting Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada to be made aware of any changes.

    Oliver Anderson
    Director of Communications
    Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
    819-962-0686
    Oliver.Anderson@ec.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    Environment and Climate Change Canada
    819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll-free)
    media@ec.gc.ca

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Joly participates in the Summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats

    Source: Government of Canada News

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats hosted by the President of the United States, Joe Biden, on the margins of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

    September 25, 2024 – New York City, United States of America – Global Affairs Canada

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats hosted by the President of the United States, Joe Biden, on the margins of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

    Building on the successful work of the Coalition over the past year, the event highlighted the need to continue driving international action to disrupt the illegal production, distribution, trafficking and sale of synthetic drugs, detect emerging drug threats and promote public health interventions and prevention services.

    In her remarks, Minister Joly highlighted Canada’s efforts to combat one of the most serious and deadly public health crises of our time. She noted that Canada is focused on providing timely access to a full range of strategies to help people access the prevention, harm reduction, treatment, or recovery services and supports they need, when and where they need them. She noted the $25 billion investment Canada has made in critical health priorities such as increasing access to mental health and substance use services and supports.

    Minister Joly welcomed the wide range of initiatives highlighted by the Coalition, and encouraged countries to act together, with purpose and commitment, to reduce the public health and public security threats posed by synthetic drugs. She pledged to continue domestic efforts to address the illegally manufactured and powerful synthetic drug supply that is driving the overdose crisis and to strengthen multilateral efforts to address the increasing threats of synthetic drugs and organized crime.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: Government of Canada supports aerospace manufacturing in Burlington

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Media Advisory

    Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs) and Member of Parliament for Oakville North–Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will celebrate support for the aerospace and manufacturing sectors in Burlington.

    September 26, 2024 – Burlington, Ontario

    Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs) and Member of Parliament for Oakville North–Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will celebrate support for the aerospace and manufacturing sectors in Burlington.

    A press briefing will follow the in-person announcement.

    Please note that all information is subject to change and all times are local.

    Date: Friday, September 27, 2024

    Time: 9:30 a.m.

    Location: Formula Solutions Inc.1550 Appleby LineBurlington, Ontario L7L 6V1

    RSVP: Please submit your request to fdo.rsvp-rsvp.fdo@feddevontario.gc.ca.

    Contact persons

    Edward HutchinsonPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontarioedward.hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca

    FedDev Ontario Media Relationsmedia@feddevontario.gc.ca

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    January 23, 2025
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