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  • MIL-OSI Video: Secretary Blinken hosted a Ministerial of the Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health Security

    Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)

    Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken hosted a Ministerial of the Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health Security in New York City, New York, on September 27, 2024.

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    Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.

    The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Video: Secretary Blinken holds a press availability – 3:30 PM

    Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)

    Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken holds a press availability in New York City, New York, on September 27, 2024.
    ———-
    Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.

    The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: Readout of U.S.-North Macedonia Bilateral Defense Consultations

    Source: United States Department of Defense

    Pentagon Spokesman Lt. Col. Charlie Dietz provided the following readout:

    Tressa Guenov, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, co-chaired the U.S.-North Macedonia Bilateral Defense Consultations (BDC) with North Macedonia’s Minister of Defense, Mr. Vlado Misajlovski, on September 24 at the Pentagon. The meeting included participation from North Macedonia’s Ministry of Defense, General Staff, the U.S. Joint Staff, U.S. European Command, the Vermont National Guard, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, and the Department of State.

    Participants discussed contributions to global security, support for Ukraine, and bilateral security cooperation priorities, including exercises, training, logistics and sustainment, military-to-military engagements, and North Macedonia’s long-standing State Partnership Program with the Vermont National Guard. North Macedonian defense officials shared their perspectives on the security situation in the Western Balkans and their role within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Alliance. The United States thanked North Macedonia for a productive BDC and reaffirmed the importance of dialogue in achieving a stable and secure Western Balkans.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: Press Release: FDIC Makes Public August Enforcement Actions; No Administrative Hearing Scheduled for October 2024

    Source: US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC

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    WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released a list of orders of administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals in August 2024.  There is one administrative hearing scheduled for October 2024.

    The FDIC issued eight Orders in August 2024. The administrative enforcement actions in those Orders consisted of one personal consent order; three prohibition orders; one combined order of removal and prohibition from further participation, and voluntary dismissal of notice of assessment of civil money penalty and order to pay; two orders to pay civil money penalties; and one order terminating consent order.

    To view orders, adjudicated decisions and notices and the administrative hearing details online, please visit the FDIC’s Web page by clicking the link below.


    MEDIA CONTACT: 
    LaJuan Williams-Young
    lwilliams-young@FDIC.gov


    FDIC: PR-82-2024

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: Gross Domestic Product by State and Personal Income by State, 2nd Quarter 2024

    Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis

    Real gross domestic product increased in 49 states and the District of Columbia in the second quarter of 2024, with the percent change ranging from 5.9 percent at an annual rate in Idaho to –1.1 percent in Alaska, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (table 1).

    Current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with the percent change ranging from 8.0 percent at an annual rate in Idaho to 3.0 percent in Alaska (table 1).

    Personal income, in current dollars, increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with the percent change ranging from 6.9 percent at an annual rate in South Carolina to 2.3 percent in North Dakota (table 3).

    Real GDP

    In the second quarter of 2024, real GDP for the nation grew at an annual rate of 3.0 percent. Real GDP increased in 16 of the 23 industry groups for which BEA prepares quarterly state estimates (table 2). Nondurable-goods manufacturing, finance and insurance, and health care and social assistance were the leading contributors to growth in real GDP nationally (table 2).

    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting, which increased in 29 states, was the leading contributor to growth in 11 states including Idaho, Kansas, and Nebraska, the states with the fastest increases in real GDP. In contrast, this industry was the leading offset to growth in 10 states including North Dakota, the slowest growing state.
    • Nondurable-goods manufacturing, which increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, was the leading contributor to growth in 12 states including Utah, the state with the fourth-fastest increase in real GDP.
    • Mining, which declined in 33 states, was the leading contributor to the decrease in real GDP in Alaska, the only state with a decline in real GDP.

    Personal income

    In the second quarter of 2024, current-dollar personal income increased $315.6 billion, or 5.3 percent at an annual rate (table 3). Nationally, earnings, transfer receipts, and property income (dividends, interest, and rent) all contributed to the increase in personal income (chart 1).

    Earnings increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, while growing 6.3 percent nationally. The percent change in earnings ranged from 8.3 percent in Idaho to 2.1 percent in North Dakota. Earnings increased in 22 of the 24 industries for which BEA prepares quarterly estimates and was the largest contributor to growth in personal income in all 50 states and the District of Columbia (tables 4 and 5).

    • In South Carolina, the state with the fastest growth in personal income, durable-goods manufacturing was the leading contributor to the increase in earnings.
    • In Utah, the state with the second-fastest growth in personal income, professional, scientific, and technical services was the leading contributor to the increase in earnings.
    • In Nebraska, the state with the third-fastest growth in personal income, farm earnings was the leading contributor to the increase. In contrast, farm earnings was the leading contributor to the decline in earnings in North Dakota, the state with the slowest growth in personal income.

    Transfer receipts increased in 49 states and the District of Columbia, while growing 6.1 percent nationally. The percent change in transfer receipts ranged from 14.9 percent in California to –0.5 percent in Massachusetts (table 4).

    • The increase in transfer receipts in California was due in part to an increase in Medicaid benefits, which increased 47.8 percent due to program expansion.

    Property income increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, while growing 1.5 percent nationally. The percent change ranged from 2.4 percent in Wyoming to 1.0 percent in Nebraska and Mississippi (table 4).

    Update of state statistics

    The estimates for the second quarter of 2024 incorporate the results of BEA’s annual updates of GDP and personal income by state that are also being released today. The annual estimates of GDP and personal income by state from 2019 to 2023 and quarterly estimates of GDP and personal income by state from the first quarter of 2019 through the first quarter of 2024 were revised. This update incorporates new and revised source data that are more complete and more detailed than previously available, updates to seasonal factors, and aligns the states with the annual update of the National Income and Product Accounts and the GDP by industry statistics released on September 26, 2024. Our online journal, the Survey of Current Business, will publish an article in November describing the results.

    BEA released new estimates of per capita personal income for the second quarter of 2024, along with revised estimates for the first quarter of 2019 through the first quarter of 2024. BEA used U.S. Census Bureau population figures to calculate per capita personal income estimates for the first quarter of 2020 through the second quarter of 2024. For earlier estimates, BEA continues to use intercensal population statistics that it developed based on Census Bureau methodology. See “Note on Per Capita Personal Income and Population.”

    Starting in September 2025, BEA will begin to regularly publish quarterly GDP and personal income by state along with annual personal consumption expenditures by state together in a single news release, providing a fuller picture of the economies of all states and the District of Columbia. The combined news release will replace the publication of two separate releases issued on different days.

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    Next release: December 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EST
    Gross Domestic Product by State and Personal Income by State, 3rd Quarter 2024

    MIL OSI USA News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: Growing Coffee in the Greater United States

    Source: US Global Legal Monitor

    National Coffee Day falls on September 29, and International Coffee Day a couple of days later on October 1. A staple of American mornings, coffee, a caffeinated beverage cultivated from coffee beans, is brewed from a plant with early cultivation in Africa and the Middle East. Legends of early brews come from as early as 850 AD in Ethiopia. Today, the worldwide trade of coffee is regulated by multiple international treaties. The first International Coffee Agreement (ICA) was adopted by Congress in 1980 (Public Law 96-599) and codified at 19 U.S.C. §§ 1356k. On June 9, 2022, the latest International Coffee Agreement was renewed.

    Arbre du café dessiné en Arabie sur le naturel. 1716. Library of Congress Rare Book and Special Collections Division. https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b36921.

    Federal Law

    Before the International Coffee Agreement, how was the sale of coffee regulated in the United States? The Tariff Act of 1930, also known as the Hawley-Smoot Tariff, (46 Stat. 590) contains a mention of coffee. As of today, California, Hawai’i, and Puerto Rico are the only places in the greater United States where coffee may be commercially cultivated (though California does not have explicit regulations on the trade).

    In the Code of Federal Regulations, 7 CFR Subpart O is exclusively dedicated to coffee as the “raw or unroasted seeds or beans of coffee intended for processing.”

    Hawai’i

    The 2002 Hawaiian Grown Coffee Law (§ 486-120.6) amended chapter 486 (now repealed) of the Hawai’i Revised Statutes to update the language on labels of Hawaiian coffee products. Specifications include the listing of coffees in a blend by weight and region of origin.

    In May 2024, the Hawaiian legislature passed a law (H.B. 2298) that will require all types of coffee beverages containing Hawaiian-grown and processed coffee to contain “no less than fifty-one per cent coffee by weight from the Hawai’i geographic origin.” The law will enter into force July 1, 2027.

    [Trademark registration by G. W. Earhart for Coffea Arabica brand Coffee, Either Green or Roasted]. Apr. 7, 1885. Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division. https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/trmk.1t12096.

    Puerto Rico

    “the bush belonging to the Rubiaceae family, Coffea genus, with perennial, coriaceous, single leaves and [opposing] white, aromatic axillary flowers whose fruit is a berry, red, white and yellow in color, that generally contains two seeds from which the beverage known by the same name…” Puerto Rican official definition of coffee. (P.R. Laws tit. 5, § 320.)

    In 1966, a “coffee zone” was developed as an agricultural and industrial project in Puerto Rico (P.R. Laws tit. 5, § 318). In 2019, the Coffee Office of Puerto Rico (la Oficina de Cafés de Puerto Rico) was established as a part of the Department of Agriculture by law (Ley Núm. 78 de 27 de julio de 2019.)

    Section 319 of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff outlines the responsibility of the Puerto Rican legislature to administer tariffs and collect duties on any foreign coffee imported into the territory, and 19 USC § 1319 guarantees duties for any coffee products imported into the territory.

    [Coffee drying, Puerto Rico]. Between 1890 and 1923. Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division. https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c01300.

    This International Coffee Day, take a moment to consider where in the world your cup of coffee came from. Was it from a domestic farm, or perhaps from the coffee farms of Kenya, another international coffee producer? Either way, enjoy a sip and savor the unique flavor – as we can see from the regulations, different blends are regionally exclusive!

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Europe: Climate COP Troïka “Roadmap to Mission 1.5: Driving the next generation of climate action and ambition” – Address by Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs (26.09.24)

    Source: Republic of France in English
    The Republic of France has issued the following statement:

    Ministers,

    Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,

    Ambassadors,

    Colleagues,

    This year, we were convened for a Summit of the Future. Actually, what we are talking about is a threat of the present time: climate change kills, climate change impoverishes and climate change destroys.

    I would like to thank the Climate COP Presidencies Troika for convening us today to make progress in the fight against this scourge.

    We owe it to all our populations, all of our fellow citizens, to be effective. Therefore, we need to set a clear course. The 1.5°C goal is our compass. That is a demanding goal but not one that is totally beyond our reach. If we hope to achieve it, we must take action immediately. And to prepare, at the latest by the Belem COP, enhanced nationally determined contributions that are commensurate with the issue. We need to implement the Paris Agreement.

    Significant strides were made at COP28 when it was jointly decided to phase out fossil fuels. That was vital but it is also vital to actually make this transition in concrete terms.

    France and its European partners are working with determination, which involves a considerable effort to deploy low-carbon and low-emission energy technologies. France has committed to phase out coal by 2030, oil by 2045 and gas by 2050. We call on all Parties to set out and comply with timelines to phase out fossil energy sources. The G7 has started to do this with the phasing out of coal. It needs to do more and other big emitters should follow suit.

    At COP29, an ambitious new climate finance goal needs to be adopted to support developing countries.

    France has fully contributed to the current collective USD 100 billion goal, providing a record €7.6 billion of climate finance in 2022, including €2.6 billion dedicated to adaptation, and €7.1 billion in 2023. Every time we have contributed high and above commitments taken nationally, surpassing goals.

    Now that we have collectively achieved the USD 100 billion goal, it is time for a financing boost. That is what French President Emmanuel Macron proposed in Paris in June 2023 with the Paris Pact for Peoples and the Planet. All the finance sources – public, private and innovative instruments – need to be mobilized.

    The ambitious road map set out in the Paris Pact for Peoples and the Planet has produced tangible progress for the climate. I am thinking of the climate-resilient debt clauses implemented by the World Bank and its peers, as well as the international taxation task force launched at COP28 that Brazil has joined today.

    COP30 in Belem is crucial and we must now begin preparing for it with determination. I call on all Parties to publish nationally determined contributions that reflect the decisions made at COP28. They should be ambitious, cover all economic sectors and all greenhouse gases, be science-based and rooted in a timeline to phase out of fossil fuels.

    EU Member States are currently working on defining our 2040 climate target based on a European Commission proposal of a 90% cut in emissions. The EU will continue to show the highest possible ambition to deliver on our commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050.

    France stands with Brazil to make COP30 the COP of ambition. All our diplomatic firepower will be focused on this goal, alongside all our partners and the United Nations.

    And I am pleased to announce that we will host a high-level event in early 2025 to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement. There is only one way forward and that is to scale up the level of ambition on a par with the legitimate expectations of our populations. Let us not get distracted.

    Thank you.

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Video: WTO explained

    Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

    The World Trade Organization’s mission, functions and more, explained by our senior management.

    Featuring: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Angela Ellard, Johanna Hill, Xiangchen Zhang, Jean Marie Paugam.

    Download this video from the WTO website:
    https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuuFfECMt0E

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Translation: More Stay and Entertainment Opportunities in Ingonish

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Press release

    Support for four Cape Breton businesses enhances visitor experience year-round

    Support for four Cape Breton businesses enhances visitor experience year-round

    September 27, 2024 Ingonish, Nova Scotia Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

    Tourism plays a vital role in Atlantic Canada, stimulating the local economy, creating jobs and strengthening communities. Tourism also helps preserve, promote and celebrate the region’s diverse cultural heritage, fostering awareness and knowledge of the many peoples who call the region home. The Government of Canada is investing to help four tourism operators in Ingonish expand their winter offerings, extending the region’s tourism season.

    Winter Escape to Cape Breton

    Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, today announced a total investment of $1,262,165 to support tourism growth in Ingonish. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.

    This investment will help Cape Smokey, the Cabot Snowmobile Club, Ingonish Harbour-View Chalets and MacKinnon House by the Sea enhance recreational activities and accommodation options in the region, making it an even more attractive destination for visitors and helping to stimulate the economy year-round. For more information on the businesses and projects, please see the attached backgrounder.

    Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to supporting a diverse tourism industry in rural communities.

    Quotes

    “Breathtaking scenery, vibrant culture and welcoming people, Ingonish is ready to be explored all year long. This magical region is where people return again and again to discover more. This World Tourism Day, plan to experience all this incredible community has to offer.”

    – The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

    “Tourism is a powerful economic driver that supports job creation, local businesses and community growth. These projects will give visitors the fantastic outdoor experiences they seek while meeting the growing demand for high-quality, four-season accommodations in the region.”

    – Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria

    “Victoria County Council has made trail development a strategic priority and we are pleased to see this investment in a key component of the Victoria County Trail Plan. This plan aims to connect communities and their businesses to the Highlands trail network to improve participant access and user experience. Victoria County is proud to partner with strong volunteer organizations like the Cabot Snowmobile Club and recognizes the unique skills and passion these clubs bring to trail development.”

    – Bruce J Morrison, Warden of Victoria County

    “This new infrastructure will significantly increase our snowmaking capabilities, allowing us to produce more snow, faster. This will give visitors the confidence to book their winter holidays with confidence, knowing they will be able to ski or snowboard. It will also ensure that accommodation is fully booked and that restaurants in the area can operate without any problems. In other words, it is the spark that ignites the powder keg for the entire winter season.”

    – Martin Kejval, CEO Cape Smokey

    “The new trail officially connects Ingonish to the SANS Cape Breton Highlands Trail System, establishing Ingonish as both a recreational gateway and a year-round tourism destination. Not only will the project enhance the snowmobiler experience with more impressive groomed trails and a new destination, it will also promote other recreational activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter wilderness camping, mountain biking, bird watching, hiking, mountain biking and more. Support for this community project is greatly appreciated!”

    – Gordon LeBlanc, member of the Cabot Snowmobile Club

    “We are grateful to ACOA for supporting our small business by providing access to financing. This support will allow us to realize our entrepreneurial dream of opening a luxury accommodation in our hometown of Ingonish. We are excited to get our project off the ground, create jobs and help the community increase the availability of four-season accommodations.”

    Juanita Butler, co-owner of Ingonish Harbour-View Chalets

    “I am very excited to see this development happen in this place of historical importance to me and my family. Thank you to ACOA for helping to make this project happen!”

    – Perry MacKinnon, Owner, MacKinnon House Ltd.

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

    Lauren SinclairDirector of CommunicationsAtlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyLauren.Sinclair@acoa-apeca.gc.ca782-641-6365

    Martin KejvalCEOCape Smokeymartin.kejval@capesmokeyholding.com902-294-0051

    Clifford AuCoinPresidentCabot Snowmobile Club of Cape Breton Islandftaucoin@hotmail.com902-563-6749

    Juanita ButlerCo-owner4535562 Nova Scotia Limitedjuanitabarron@hotmail.com902-717-5906

    Perry MacKinnonOwnerMacKinnon House Ltd.pmackinnon3@gmail.com902-285-4261

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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

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Translation: Fact Sheet: More Stay and Entertainment Opportunities in Ingonish

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Support for four Cape Breton businesses enhances visitor experience year-round

    September 27, 2024 Ingonish, Nova Scotia Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

    Cape Breton’s welcoming culture, outdoor experiences and exceptional landscapes attract visitors from around the world. The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is investing a total of $1,262,165 to support winter activities and expand accommodation options in Ingonish, which will help extend the tourism season in the region.

    Cape Smokey Holding Ltd. receives $578,575 repayable contribution under the program Regional economic growth through innovation (CERI) to improve its power generation capacity. Power poles, three-phase power lines and modern systems will be installed from the middle to the top of the ski area, and a control room building will be constructed. This work will allow Cape Smokey to meet the power needs of its current facilities and tourism projects, and significantly increase its snowmaking capacity, ensuring consistent snow conditions for visitors. It will also allow the company to stop using its diesel generator on a daily basis, which will improve air quality and reduce noise.

    Cape Smokey is located in Ingonish, along the Cabot Trail and within Cape Breton Highlands National Park. It was built in the 1970s and was operated for many years by local volunteers. In 2019, new owners purchased the property and began work to transform it into a four-season destination for outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to the ski hill and gondola, plans for the site include a treetop trail, accommodations, a residential project and a marina.

    The Cabot Snowmobile Club of Cape Breton Island (CSC) is receiving a non-repayable contribution of $299,840 through the Innovative Communities Fund (FCI) to complete the second phase of improvements to Trail No. 758, also known as the Mary Barker Trail, between Ingonish and Wreck Cove. As part of this phase, the snowmobile club will undertake stump removal, rough and fine grading, culvert installation, ditch and drainage work, silt and sediment control and resurfacing where necessary. This work will create a more functional trail that can be used year-round by residents and tourists. This will help make Ingonish a starting point for tourism activities year-round.

    The CSC was incorporated as a non-profit society in 1973 and currently has 90 members. It is a member of the Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia (SANS). The CSC is responsible for the maintenance and grooming of over 200 km of SANS trails in the Cape Breton Highlands. It is one of six snowmobile clubs in Cape Breton that collaborate in the maintenance and grooming of the trail system. It relies heavily on volunteer members to enhance and maintain the trail system that attracts visitors and residents throughout the year.

    Ingonish Harbour-View Chalets receives a repayable contribution of $233,750 under the Tourism Growth Program to build two A-frame cottages, each sleeping eight people. The cottages will be located two kilometres from Cape Smokey, at the harbour entrance, and directly on the famous Cabot Trail. These year-round cottages will meet the accommodation needs of larger groups.

    Cabot Chalets is a new business owned by Juanita Butler and her brother, Patrick Barron. Growing up in Ingonish, they know that winter accommodation options are scarce in Victoria County. The business’s goal is to become a premier destination for tourists by offering luxury accommodations with high-end services, while focusing on unmatched customer service.

    MacKinnon House Ltd. receives $150,000 repayable contribution under the Tourism Growth Program to build five new visitor accommodation cottages near the MacKinnon House site in Ingonish. The cottages will be operated under the name Smokey Cove Cottages. The cottages will accommodate groups of varying sizes and help increase the accommodation capacity for year-round visitors, while providing a home base for exploring Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the Cabot Trail.

    MacKinnon House Ltd. is owned by Perry MacKinnon and sits on property that was once the site of a lighthouse operated by Perry’s grandfather until 1956. MacKinnon House is a four-room, year-round tourist property on the Cabot Trail near Cape Smokey Mountain.

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

    Lauren SinclairDirector of CommunicationsAtlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyLauren.Sinclair@acoa-apeca.gc.ca782-641-6365

    Clifford AuCoinPresidentCabot Snowmobile Club of Cape Breton Islandftaucoin@hotmail.com902-563-6749

    Perry MacKinnonOwnerMacKinnon House Ltd.pmackinnon3@gmail.com902-285-4261

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

    MIL Translation OSI

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Translation: Statement by Minister Ferrada on the occasion of World Tourism Day

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, made the following statement:

    September 27, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, made the following statement:

    “Canada is a tourism superpower. It has what the world is looking for, from majestic mountains to vibrant city centres. Almost every Canadian community contributes to the tourism industry in some way. It’s no surprise that the industry accounts for nearly 2 million jobs and more than $43 billion in gross domestic product.

    “We are proud to open our home to the world. Tourism provides a way to find common ground and build connections in an increasingly divided world.

    “As a government, we are strongly supporting tourism. Guided by the Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, we are seizing opportunities, investing in Indigenous tourism and addressing challenges as they arise.

    “Together, let’s realize the full potential of tourism. Our goal is to increase its contribution to gross domestic product by 40% by 2030. This increase would translate into the creation of 85,000 jobs. That’s why we’re supporting the sector through the Tourism Growth Program, an investment of $108 million. Beyond statistics, these measures strengthen Canada’s position as a world leader in tourism.

    “We are investing in Indigenous tourism, which moves us forward on the path to reconciliation. Through initiatives like the Indigenous Tourism Fund, we are working with communities and their leaders. We are currently supporting nearly 200 projects across the country, with more to come.

    “Together, let’s break down barriers to tourism growth. Let’s help the industry attract and retain more workers. Let’s improve transportation and accommodations. Let’s continue to fight climate change. Its impacts, including mild winters and wildfires, pose an existential threat to tourism; the recent fires in Jasper are just one example.

    “On World Tourism Day, let us celebrate the power of travel to broaden perspectives and bring people together. Canada welcomes the world and is ready to share its landscapes and stories. Through tourism, we are building a future where we celebrate differences and create meaningful connections, one traveller at a time. Happy World Tourism Day!”

    Marie-Justine TorresPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec613-327-5918Marie-Justine.TorresAmes@ised-isde.gc.ca

    Media RelationsInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canadamedia@ised-isde.gc.ca

    For easy access to government programs for businesses, download theCanada Business App.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Annual Wildlife Oral Rabies Vaccination Program Begins Oct. 4 to Help Protect North Carolinians and Their Pets

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: Annual Wildlife Oral Rabies Vaccination Program Begins Oct. 4 to Help Protect North Carolinians and Their Pets

    Annual Wildlife Oral Rabies Vaccination Program Begins Oct. 4 to Help Protect North Carolinians and Their Pets
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    Thu, 09/26/2024 – 13:40

    The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services to prevent and eliminate the spread of rabies. Beginning next week, Wildlife Services will be distributing the annual oral rabies vaccine for wild raccoons in Western North Carolina. 

    To ensure the public can safely enjoy the outdoors, NCDHHS and Wildlife Services are using the latest science and technology to vaccinate the raccoon population. Starting Oct. 4, baits containing the oral rabies vaccine will be distributed by both aerial operations and by vehicles in Alleghany, Ashe, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, Macon, Mitchell, Swain, Transylvania, Wilkes and Yancey counties.  

    “We encourage people to maintain safe distances from wild animals and ensure their pets are vaccinated against rabies,” said NCDHHS State Public Health Veterinarian Emily Herring, DVM. “Through both the oral rabies vaccination program and the vigilance of pet owners, we can work to prevent the spread of this deadly infection.”

    The baits — consisting of a sachet or plastic packet — contain an oral vaccine that vaccinates animals against the rabies virus when consumed. To attract raccoons, the packets are sprinkled with a fishmeal coating or encased inside hard fishmeal–polymer blocks about the size of a matchbox. When the raccoon bites into a bait, the vaccine packet is punctured, allowing the vaccine to enter the animal’s mouth, stimulating the raccoon’s immune system to produce antibodies to fight the disease. This protects the animal from becoming infected with rabies. 

    Intact baits will not harm people, pets or wildlife. The following precautions have been issued by USDA Wildlife Services if you or your pets encounter a bait: 

    • If you or your pet find a bait, leave it where you found it unless it is on your lawn, driveway or other area unlikely to attract raccoons in which case you can move the bait to an area of thicker cover where raccoons are more likely to find it and pets are less likely to encounter it. 
    • Wear gloves or use a towel when you pick up bait. While there is no harm in touching undamaged baits, they have a strong fishmeal smell.  
    • Eating the baits won’t harm your pet but consuming several baits might temporarily upset your pet’s stomach. 
    • Do not try to remove an oral rabies vaccine packet from your pet’s mouth, as you could be bitten. 
    • Instruct children to leave baits alone. If a bait is ingested by a child or adult, call 1-866-4-USDA-WS (1-866-487-3297). NCDHHS has never received a report of a human ingesting a bait packet.
    • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water if there is any chance the vaccine packet has ruptured.
    • A warning label on each bait advises people not to touch the bait and contains the rabies information line telephone number.
    • Broken or ruptured baits are ineffective and should be disposed of by using gloves to place the bait in a bag and then into a regular trash bin. Anyone who comes in contact with the bait’s liquid vaccine should thoroughly wash their hands using soap and water and call the phone number listed on the bait or their local health department for further instructions and referral. 

    Sept. 28 is World Rabies Day, which aims to raise awareness about this viral disease. In North Carolina rabies is most commonly found in wild animals, which poses a threat to both people and their domestic animals that may encounter wildlife. This disease is almost always fatal in mammals, including people, once symptoms develop. Increasing the number of vaccinated animals in the population helps establish a buffer to stop the spread of the disease to other wildlife, pets and people.

    While the oral rabies vaccine is safe for domestic dogs and cats, it is only approved for use in vaccinating wildlife. Annual rabies vaccinations for your pets should be administered by a veterinarian. In North Carolina, domestic pets must be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age and routinely thereafter in accordance with state law. 

    Wildlife Services appreciates the assistance of the public by reporting strange acting animals to local animal control offices or to Wildlife Services toll-free at 1-866-4-USDA-WS (1-866-487-3297). 

    The distribution of these vaccines is expected to be completed by late October, depending on weather and other extenuating factors. Once the vaccines have been distributed, Wildlife Services will continue to monitor the status of raccoons and locations of rabies-positive animals. The most current positive raccoon rabies cases have been located along the eastern edge of the vaccination zone.  

    Information about the National Rabies Management Program can be found on the USDA website.  

    For additional general information on rabies, visit the CDC rabies webpage. 

    El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte está trabajando con los Servicios de Vida Silvestre (Wildlife Services en inglés) del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación de la rabia. A partir de la próxima semana, los Servicios de Flora y Fauna Silvestre distribuirán una vacuna oral contra la rabia para mapaches libres en el oeste de Carolina del Norte.

    Para garantizar que el público pueda disfrutar del aire libre de manera segura, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS, por sus siglas en inglés) y los Servicios de Vida Silvestre están utilizando la última ciencia y tecnología para vacunar a la población de mapaches. A partir del 4 de octubre , los cebos que contienen la vacuna oral contra la rabia serán distribuidos por operaciones aéreas y por vehículos en los condados de Alleghany, Ashe, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, Macon, Mitchell, Swain, Transilvania, Wilkes y Yancey.

    “Motivamos a las personas a mantener distancias seguras de los animales salvajes y garantizar que sus mascotas estén vacunadas contra la rabia”, dijo la veterinaria de Salud Pública estatal del NCDHHS, Emily Herring, DVM. “A través del programa de vacunación oral contra la rabia y la vigilancia de los dueños de mascotas, podemos trabajar para prevenir la propagación de esta infección mortal”.

    Los cebos, que consisten en un sobre o un paquete de plástico, contienen una vacuna oral que vacuna a los animales contra el virus de la rabia cuando se consumen. Para atraer a los mapaches, los paquetes se espolvorean con un recubrimiento de harina de pescado o se encierran dentro de bloques duros de polímero de harina de pescado del tamaño de una caja de fósforos. Cuando el mapache muerde un cebo, el paquete de vacunas se perfora, permitiendo que la vacuna entre en la boca del animal, estimulando el sistema inmunológico del mapache para producir anticuerpos para combatir la enfermedad. Esto protege al animal de infectarse con la rabia.

    Los cebos intactos no dañarán a las personas, las mascotas o la vida silvestre. Los Servicios de Vida Silvestre del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos han emitido las siguientes precauciones si usted o sus mascotas encuentran un cebo:

    • Si usted o su mascota encuentran un cebo, déjelo donde lo encontró a menos que esté en su césped, camino de entrada u otra área donde es poco probable que atraiga a los mapaches, en cuyo caso puede mover el cebo a un área de cobertura más gruesa donde es más probable que los mapaches lo encuentren y es menos probable que las mascotas lo encuentren.
    • Use guantes o use una toalla cuando recoja el cebo. Si bien no hay nada malo en tocar cebos intactos, tienen un fuerte olor a harina de pescado.
    • Comer los cebos no dañará a su mascota, pero consumir varios cebos podría afectar temporalmente el estómago de su mascota.
    • No intente quitar un paquete de vacuna oral contra la rabia de la boca de su mascota, ya que podría ser mordido.
    • Indique a los niños que dejen los cebos en paz. Si un niño o un adulto ingiere un cebo, llame al 1-866-4-USDA-WS (1-866-487-3297). El NCDHHS nunca ha recibido un informe de un ser humano que ingiera un paquete de cebo.
    • Lávese bien las manos con agua y jabón si hay alguna posibilidad de que el paquete de vacunas se haya roto.
    • Una etiqueta de advertencia en cada cebo aconseja a las personas que no toquen el cebo y contiene el número de teléfono de la línea de información sobre la rabia.
    • Los cebos rotos o perforados son ineficaces y deben desecharse usando guantes para colocar el cebo en una bolsa y luego en un bote de basura regular. Cualquier persona que entre en contacto con la vacuna líquida del cebo debe lavarse bien las manos con agua y jabón y llamar al número de teléfono que figura en el cebo o a su departamento de salud local para obtener más instrucciones y referencias.

    El 28 de septiembre es el Día Mundial de la Rabia, cuyo objetivo es concientizar sobre esta enfermedad viral. En Carolina del Norte, la rabia se encuentra con mayor frecuencia en animales salvajes, lo que representa una amenaza tanto para las personas como para sus animales domésticos que pueden encontrarse con la vida silvestre. Esta enfermedad casi siempre es mortal en los mamíferos, incluidas las personas, una vez que se desarrollan los síntomas. El aumento del número de animales vacunados en la población ayuda a establecer una barrera para detener la propagación de la enfermedad a otras especies silvestres, mascotas y personas.

    Si bien la vacuna oral contra la rabia es segura para perros y gatos domésticos, solo está aprobada para su uso en la vacunación de la vida silvestre. Las vacunas anuales contra la rabia para sus mascotas deben ser administradas por un veterinario. En Carolina del Norte, las mascotas domésticas deben vacunarse contra la rabia a los cuatro meses de edad y de forma rutinaria a partir de entonces de acuerdo con la ley estatal.

    Los Servicios de Vida Silvestre agradecen la asistencia del público al informar sobre animales de comportamiento extraño a las oficinas locales de control de animales o al número gratuito de los Servicios de Vida Silvestre al 1-866-4-USDA-WS (1-866-487-3297).

    Se espera que la distribución de estas vacunas se complete a fines de octubre, dependiendo del clima y otros factores atenuantes. Una vez que se hayan distribuido las vacunas, los Servicios de Vida Silvestre continuarán monitoreando el estado de los mapaches y las ubicaciones de los casos de animales positivos para la rabia. Los casos positivos más actuales de rabia del mapache se han localizado a lo largo del borde del este de la zona de vacunación.

    Puede encontrar información sobre el Programa Nacional de Manejo de la Rabia en el sitio web del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés).

    Para obtener información general adicional sobre la rabia, visite la página web de los CDC sobre la rabia.

    Sep 27, 2024

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI China: Xi’s speech at meeting marking CPPCC’s 75th anniversary published

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, Sept. 27 — A speech delivered by Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, at a Sept. 20 meeting marking the 75th founding anniversary of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), has been published as a booklet.

    The booklet, published by the People’s Publishing House, is available at Xinhua Bookstore outlets across China.

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI China: China launches first reusable, returnable test satellite

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, Sept. 27 — China sent its first reusable and returnable test satellite, the Shijian-19, into space on Friday, using a Long March-2D rocket for the launch.

    The rocket blasted off at 6:30 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

    The Shijian-19 satellite has realized a number of technological breakthroughs, and will significantly enhance the technical level and application efficiency of China’s returnable satellites.

    Researchers will also use the reusable satellite to carry out space experiments and promote the development and application of new space technologies, contributing to such fields as microgravity science and space life science.

    The satellite will also conduct space breeding experiments to accelerate germplasm resource innovation.

    Shijian-19 is carrying payloads from five countries, including Thailand and Pakistan, to carry out extensive international cooperation.

    It was the 537th flight mission of the Long March series rockets.

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Advocate General for Scotland, Catherine Smith KC, sworn in

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Appointment marks the first time Scotland’s three law officers have all been female

    Catherine Smith KC was sworn in as Advocate General for Scotland at a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh today (Friday 27 September).

    Ms Smith’s appointment means that for the first time, Scotland’s three law officers are all female, following Dorothy Bain KC and Ruth Charteris KC being appointed Lord Advocate and Solicitor General of Scotland respectively in 2021.

    Ms Smith said: “It is a privilege to be sworn in as Advocate General for Scotland. As a Law Officer in the UK Government, I have a responsibility, along with the Attorney General and the Solicitor General for England and Wales, to uphold and promote the rule of law in government. 

    “I look forward to collaborating with the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General for Scotland on areas of shared interest. I am honoured to join them as a Scottish Law Officer, the first time that the three offices have been concurrently held by women.”

    Ms Smith was called to the Bar in 2007 and took silk in 2021. She acted as a part-time Sheriff and sat on the Scottish Civil Justice Council. She was Standing Junior Counsel to the Advocate General from 2012 – 2021 and conducted many cases representing the UK Government. She is one of only two advocates in Scotland to have acted as Counsel to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal and was on the Equality and Human Rights Commission Panel of Counsel. 

    Ms Smith has had a varied career at the Bar, specialising in criminal law in the early years and later working in public law, personal injury and clinical negligence. She has also conducted public inquiries, including representing COSLA and 29 of the 32 Scottish local authorities in the UK and Scottish Covid Inquiries.

    She is also a founding member and former Deputy Chair of JUSTICE Scotland. She has travelled extensively in the post-Soviet states to support human rights focused activities, including visiting Kyiv and Warsaw in the last year.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Around the Air Force: Air Force Reoptimization Progress and Space Force Development

    Source: United States Air Force

    Headline: Around the Air Force: Air Force Reoptimization Progress and Space Force Development

    In this week’s look around the Air Force, CSAF Gen. Allvin praises Airmen for embracing and advancing efforts to reoptimize the force, and CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman reflects on historical lessons to guide the future of the Space Force.

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: At Historic Hearing, Huffman Highlights Dangers of Trump’s Project 2025

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Huffman Representing the 2nd District of California

    Hearing Underscored Devastating Harm of Project 2025 on Democracy, Reproductive Freedom, Workers, Seniors, and More

    September 26, 2024

    Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), Founder of the Stop Project 2025 Task Force and Member of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, helped lead an historic hearing on Trump’s Project 2025 and its devastating impact on families across America. The hearing was hosted by the Steering and Policy Committee in collaboration with House Democratic Leadership and the Stop Project 2025 Task Force.

     

    Rep. Huffman delivers remarks at historic Project 2025 hearing

    Representative Huffman highlighted some of the most prominent threats posed by Project 2025 and how a second Trump administration would consolidate power in the Oval Office so that Trump and his loyalists can seize total control of the government and impose their agenda on every person in America. Featuring testimony from everyday people who know firsthand how the policies of Trump’s Project 2025 have or will hurt them and their families, the hearing explored the impact of proposals to criminalize abortion nationwide, hurt the middle class with higher costs, cut taxes for the wealthiest corporations and billionaires, and end Social Security and Medicare as we know it.

    A full transcript of Congressman Huffman’s testimony is available below and full video is available here.

    Transcription:

    PART ONE

    REP. HUFFMAN: Trump’s Project 2025 is not some fresh set of ideas. It’s a culmination of years of work by extreme MAGA Republicans.

    When he was president, Donald Trump hand-picked three extreme Supreme Court justices – the same justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

    This summer, those Trump-appointed justices gave Trump a huge gift: absolute immunity from criminal charges. Think about that. Donald Trump, back in the White House, with a blank check to do whatever he wants without ever facing criminal prosecution.

    What will Trump do with all of that power? Now we know.

    Because his loyalists wrote it down.

    It’s called Project 2025. Let’s take a look at how it came together, and who was involved…

    [VIDEO BEGINS]

    PART TWO

    REP. HUFFMAN: So, Project 2025 is Trump’s manifesto to turn our federal government into a tool of MAGA extremism… And the first step is to eliminate checks on presidential power – anything and anyone that could stand in Trump’s way: Firing tens of thousands of career civil servants and then replacing them with MAGA loyalists. Directing the FBI, the Justice Department, and the IRS to investigate Trump’s perceived enemies. Even deploying active-duty military on our streets.

    It’s downright scary.

    More than 140 former Trump officials contributed to Trump’s Project 2025. Extremists like Stephen Miller and sycophants like Mark Meadows.

    And while most of the Trump Project 2025 blueprint is online – and you can read it – they’ve kept a critical part hidden from the public eye.

    The architects of Trump’s Project 2025 acknowledge they have a secret 180-Day Playbook of early actions for Trump to swiftly enact their extreme agenda – they call it their “fourth pillar.”

    Why publish 922 pages of breathtakingly extreme proposals, but keep the implementation plan secret?

    We can only assume that Project 2025’s secret “Fourth Pillar” for the first days and weeks of a second Trump presidency is even more alarming than the parts of Trump’s Project 2025 that they were willing to publish.

    That should scare every American.

    Because the published parts of Trump’s Project 2025 are frightening enough, beginning with criminalizing abortion nationwide with no exceptions.

    At this time, I want to yield to my friend from Massachusetts, a critical partner on our Stop Project 2025 Task Force, Representative Ayanna Pressley.

    —

    This Congress, Rep. Huffman was elected to serve on the powerful House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, which is responsible for appointing members of the House Democratic Caucus to committee seats and shaping caucus priorities.

    Rep. Huffman founded the Stop Project 2025 Task Force in June 2024 to raise awareness about Project 2025 and coordinate the effort to examine, preempt and counteract it.

    As the leader of the Task Force, Rep. Huffman has repeatedly sounded the alarm on Project 2025, a bucket list of extremist policies that would uproot every government agency to take over the government, eliminate checks and balances, and roll back rights and freedoms.

    • In October 2024, the Task Force is supporting House Democrats in holding local roundtables and townhalls around the country to examine, discuss, and highlight Project 2025 with their communities.
    • In September 2024, Rep. Huffman co-hosted a Special Order Hour and Week of Action in collaboration with House Democrats to highlight the threat of Project 2025.
    • On August 6, 2024, Rep. Huffman demanded Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts come before Congress and release Project 2025’s secret 180-day plan. Following the Heritage Foundation’s failure to meet the requested deadline, Huffman and his Task Force launched a tip line for members of the public to come forward with any information about the hidden “Fourth Pillar” of Project 2025.
    • On July 30, 2024, Rep. Huffman issued a statement on reports that Paul Dans is stepping down from his role as the head of Project 2025.
    • On July 17, 2024, Rep. Huffman sent a letter calling out the FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr for crafting part of Project 2025 in his official capacity as an executive-level employee of the federal government.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Burlington manufacturer enhances production of innovative technologies for aerospace industry

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Press release

    With skilled talent, proximity to key economic hubs, and recognized industry and academic leaders, Burlington has become a leading centre for advanced manufacturing, particularly in the aerospace industry. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting our local manufacturing industries as they adopt new processes and develop made-in-Canada products to strengthen their position in global supply chains and create good jobs for Canadians.

    Government of Canada investment helps Formula Solutions Inc. commercialize its innovative jet engine component manufacturing process

    September 27, 2024 – Burlington, Ontario

    With skilled talent, proximity to key economic hubs, and recognized industry and academic leaders, Burlington has become a leading centre for advanced manufacturing, particularly in the aerospace industry. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting our local manufacturing industries as they adopt new processes and develop made-in-Canada products to strengthen their position in global supply chains and create good jobs for Canadians.

    Today, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs) and Member of Parliament for Oakville North–Burlington, visited Formula Solutions Inc. (FSI), a globally recognized aerospace composites manufacturer that develops and engineers technologies for the aerospace industry.

    At the event, Parliamentary Secretary Damoff met with employees and highlighted how FedDev Ontario’s $1.7 million investment has helped the company accelerate the commercialization of its innovative jet engine component manufacturing process. As a result, FSI has been able to increase production of quality, cost-effective and environmentally responsible jet engine parts for large commercial aircraft and continues to be a significant global player in the aerospace supply chain.

    The Government of Canada is committed to creating opportunities for all Canadians by providing them with the tools they need to scale up and seize new opportunities, create opportunities in our most important sectors, and grow our economy.

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    “Manufacturing plays a vital role in southern Ontario’s economic growth. When we invest in a business’s potential, we invest in a strong future for our province and our country. Formula Solutions Inc. manufactures cutting-edge, made-in-Canada parts and products and embraces next-generation innovations to meet the evolving needs of the aerospace industry. Our government’s investments put people first and pave the way for our businesses to thrive.” – The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)

    “Formula Solutions is a great example of the innovation happening in the region. Through strategic investments, we are supporting companies like Formula Solutions, growing and strengthening our aerospace industry, while contributing to the future resilience of our manufacturing sector.” – Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs) and Member of Parliament for Oakville North–Burlington

    “We appreciate the exceptional support provided by FedDev Ontario to Formula Solutions Inc. (FSI) to advance our innovative aerospace manufacturing technology. The funding received through this program has helped establish FSI as a world-class supplier of advanced composites to the commercial aerospace sector and provides a platform for future growth and technological advancement. This will create new direct and indirect STEM employment opportunities and help strengthen Ontario’s status as a global hub for aerospace manufacturing.” – James Peters, President and CEO, Formula Solutions Inc.

    Quick Facts

    Ontario’s aerospace manufacturers are renowned for their talent and play a key role in the global supply chain for many passenger aircraft.

    Ontario’s aerospace industry comprises more than 200 companies, employing more than 45,000 people and generating revenues of more than $6 billion.

    Founded in 2018, Burlington-based Formula Solutions Inc. is a composite materials manufacturer specializing in carbon fiber-reinforced plastic components for the aerospace industry.

    Since 2015, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has invested more than $885 million in nearly 415 manufacturing projects, supporting more than 26,000 jobs.

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    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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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: ERO Dallas arrests Mexican national charged with aggravated assault on a public servant

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    DALLAS — Officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas arrested Santos Victor Hernandez-Garcia, an unlawfully present 60-year-old Mexican citizen charged with aggravated assault of a public servant, Sept. 24 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

    “ERO Dallas will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing egregious noncitizen offenders from our Texas and Oklahoma communities,” said ERO Dallas Field Office Director Marcos Charles.

    The Houston Police Department arrested Hernandez for first degree murder with a deadly weapon on July 12, 1990. Hernandez was convicted of the charge in the 174th District Court in Harris County, Texas, on January 15, 1991, and sentenced to 20 years confinement.

    The Office of the Inspector General for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice charged Hernandez for harassment by persons in a correctional facility on Feb. 28, 2002, and Hernandez was convicted of the charge and sentenced to three years confinement by the 3rd District Court in Anderson County, Texas on June 13, 2002.

    Hernandez entered the U.S. at an unknown date, at an unknown location, without inspection.

    ERO Dallas lodged an immigration detainer against Hernandez with the Wichita, Texas County jail on June 27, 2017 and officers from ERO Dallas took custody of Hernandez on Sept. 24, serving him with a warrant of removal.

    Detainers are critical public safety tools which focus enforcement resources on removable noncitizens who have been arrested for criminal activity. Detainers increase the safety of all parties involved — ERO personnel, law enforcement officials, removable noncitizens and the public — by allowing an arrest to be made in a secure and controlled custodial setting as opposed to at-large within the community. Because detainers result in the direct transfer of a noncitizen from state or local custody to ERO custody, they also minimize the potential that an individual will reoffend. Detainers also conserve scarce government resources by allowing ERO to take criminal noncitizens into custody directly rather than expending resources locating these individuals at-large.

    ERO conducts removals of individuals without a lawful basis to remain in the United States, including at the order of immigration judges with Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review. The Executive Office for Immigration Review is a separate entity from the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Immigration judges in these courts make decisions based on the merits of each individual case, determining if a noncitizen is subject to a final order of removal or eligible for certain forms of relief from removal.

    Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

    Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in our ERO Dallas communities on X, formerly known as Twitter, @ERODallas.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Government invites proposals for Haw Par Mansion at 15A Tai Hang Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong for arts and culture use

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Government invites proposals for Haw Par Mansion at 15A Tai Hang Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong for arts and culture use
    Government invites proposals for Haw Par Mansion at 15A Tai Hang Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong for arts and culture use
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         The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) today (September 27) invites non-profit-making organisations to submit proposals for operating, managing, conserving and revitalising Haw Par Mansion (Premises), which is situated at 15A Tai Hang Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, for a period of three years for arts and culture use.           This Invitation for Proposal (IFP) exercise will identify the most suitable non-profit-making operator of the Premises. All non-profit-making organisations may submit proposals in this exercise. The selected organisation will operate, manage, conserve and revitalise the Premises as a unique icon of international arts and cultural exchange in Hong Kong. The development of the Premises should complement the Government’s policies on arts and culture, as well as heritage conservation.           Interested organisations must submit a proposal in response to this IFP exercise before 5.30pm on January 27, 2025. All proposals must be delivered to the CSTB (Culture Division (2), Culture Branch, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, 13/F, West Wing, Central Government Office, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong) by hand.       The CSTB will arrange a site visit for interested organisations on October 17, 2024, and a briefing session will be held on October 24, 2024, for attendees to learn about the application procedure, assessment criteria as well as expectations and requirements of this IFP.      For details of this IFP exercise, the application form and the reply slip for registration of the site visit and/or briefing session, please visit the CSTB’s website at www.cstb.gov.hk/en/other-information/ifphpm.html or call 3509 8080 or 3509 8091.

     
    Ends/Friday, September 27, 2024Issued at HKT 22:25

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    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Canada: Backgrounder:  Investing in unforgettable experiences on Prince Edward Island

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Backgrounder

    Backgrounder: The Government of Canada is investing over $1.7 million in 10 projects to support continued product development in PEI’s tourism industry.

    The Government of Canada is investing over $1.7 million in 10 projects to support continued product development in PEI’s tourism industry.  

    Client Name Project ACOA Support Provincial Support
    Town of North Rustico Undertake boardwalk infrastructure upgrades to support community connection, active transportation, and enhance the tourism experience. $437,033      Non-repayable $450,000      Non-repayable
    Tourism Cavendish Beach Boost tourism product development and create an annual marketing plan for 2023-2024. $100,000 
    Non-repayable 
    $59,000
    Non-repayable
    Tourism Cavendish Beach Boost tourism product development and create an annual marketing plan for 2024-2025. $100,000 
    Non-repayable 
    $63,000
    Grant
    Tourism Cavendish Beach Hire a consultant to conduct the initiation phase of a new and innovative tourism experience in Cavendish. $37,000
    Non-repayable 
    $35,000
    Non-repayable
    Tourism Industry Association of PEI Administer the PEI Events Innovation Fund to support not-for-profit festivals and events for 2024-2025. $650,100
    Non-repayable
     
    Island Walk Implement a strategic plan and strengthen marketing efforts. $30,000
    Non-repayable 
    $50,875
    Non-repayable
    Central Coastal Tourism Partnership Lead marketing, product and professional development initiatives in partnership with tourism operators for 2023-2024. $25,200
    Non-repayable 
    $38,200
    Non-repayable
    Central Coastal Tourism Partnership Lead marketing, product and professional development initiatives in partnership with tourism operators for 2024-2025. $28,500
    Non-repayable 
    $37,500
    Grant
    Central Coastal Tourism Partnership Conduct a Destination Market Readiness program in the Rustico area to seize tourism potential. $33,500
    Non-repayable 
    $243,000
    Grant
    Golf PEI Deliver on marketing and strategic plan objectives for 2023-2024 to position PEI as a world-class destination. $284,000
    Non-repayable 
    $243,000
    Grant
    TOTAL   $1,725,333 $986,575

    Contacts

    Connor Burton
    Press Secretary
    Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
    Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca  

    David Fleming
    Communications Manager
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
    david.fleming@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

    April Gallant
    Senior Communications Officer
    Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture for the Province of Prince Edward Island
    aldgallant@gov.pe.ca

    Stephanie Moase
    Chief Administrative Officer
    Town of North Rustico
    smoase@northrustico.com

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Smouldering rubbish spotted by quick-thinking crew

    Source: City of Canterbury

    Home  »  Latest News   »   Smouldering rubbish spotted by quick-thinking crew

    A quick-thinking waste collection crew that spotted rubbish smouldering in the back of their refuse collection vehicle have been praised. 

    The team from the council’s contractor Canenco grabbed a fire extinguisher and took action before a serious fire could take hold while emptying bins in Glenside, Whitstable on Tuesday (24 September). 

    The incident was caused by some lithium-ion batteries left in a cardboard box which were taken back to the depot by a supervisor. 

    The near miss comes almost a year to day when a car battery caused a serious fire in a refuse collection vehicle in Valley Road, Canterbury (below).

    Firefighters were called to put out the blaze and had to cut the roof off. 

    And in February last year, we reported fires in three refuse lorries over a period of weeks (below).

    Cllr Charlotte Cornell, Cabinet Member for Cabinet Member for Council Services, Culture and Heritage, said: “It’s a massive well done from me to the crew for spotting the danger and dealing with it in such a cool and calm manner.

    “But they shouldn’t have to. Everyone needs to dispose of batteries properly – they cannot go in your normal bin.

    “By being a little bit lazy, some residents are putting the lives of crews at risk, risk diverting firefighters from other emergencies, could be responsible for the release of harmful chemicals and, quite frankly, could disrupt other people’s collections and destroy expensive equipment.”

    Used batteries from household items such as children’s toys, mobile phones, remote controls, laptops and watches cannot be thrown away in domestic waste bins because they can cause fires once damaged and the chemicals inside them are released.

    Being crushed by a refuse lorry compactor is a really good example.

    Batteries used for domestic purposes can be taken to:

    • local household waste recycling centres (aka ‘the tip’)
    • supermarkets
    • electrical shops
    • participating libraries
    • participating schools

    Car batteries should be taken to your local household waste recycling centre, also known as the tip.

    Find your nearest battery recycling point at takecharge.org.uk.

    David Maidman, Canenco’s Managing Director, said: “There are some simple things we can all do to limit the damage caused by batteries including removing batteries from products to recycle them separately, using rechargeable batteries and selling or donating working battery-powered electronic items instead of throwing them away.

    “For advice on what items of waste go in which bin or need to be taken to the tip, use our online where to put your waste tool.”

    Published: 27 September 2024

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Last chance: why EU cannot afford to be silent ahead of Tunisian election

    Source: Amnesty International –

    Hussein Baoumi is Foreign Policy advocacy officer at Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office.

    This opinion piece was originally published here by EUobserver.

    When I started as a researcher with Amnesty International in 2017, I had just moved to Tunisia, a country that had inspired and given hope to millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa for its transformation after the Arab Spring protests. 

    Tunisia’s story contrasted sharply to Egypt, where I witnessed firsthand how rule of law backsliding under a repressive government devastates almost every aspect of life.

    The authorities have been supported in their campaign of repression by billions of euros in aid and loans from the EU, funds that have been handed over without any insistence that Egypt abide by the EU’s standards on human rights.

    Unless it changes course, the EU is about to make the same mistakes in Tunisia that it made in Egypt.

    In July 2021, Tunisian president Kaies Saied suspended parliament, dismissed the entire government, including the prime minister, and took executive control of the country.

    Since then, he has dismantled most independent institutions, adopted repressive decrees, severely undermined judicial independence and the rule of law, arbitrarily arrested opponents and critics, rewritten the constitution, and restricted media freedom and the work of civil society organisations. 

    Unless it changes course, the EU is about to make the same mistakes in Tunisia that it made in Egypt

    Hussein Baoumi, EU Foreign Policy Advocacy Officer

    He has labelled opponents as traitors and foreign-funded agents and launched a wave of racist violent attacks against black migrants and refugees in the country.

    These campaigns have left hundreds of victims behind bars and left others, as in the case of some refugees, to die at the borders in Libya. 

    MIL OSI NGO –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI: CONDITIONS FOR RIKSBANK AUCTIONS GOVERNMENT BONDS

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Bid procedure, 2024-10-04
    Bonds SWEDISH GOVERNMENT: 1059. SE0007125927. 2026-11-12

    SWEDISH GOVERNMENT: 1053, SE0002829192, 2039-03-30

    Bid date 2024-10-04
    Bid times 09.00-10.00 (CET/CEST) on the Bid date
    Offered volume (corresponding nominal amount) 1059: 2000 million SEK +/-2000 million SEK

    1053: 1000 million SEK +/-1000 million SEK

    Highest permitted bid volume (corresponding nominal amount) 1059: 2000 million SEK per bid

    1053: 1000 million SEK per bid

    Lowest permitted bid volume (corresponding nominal amount) SEK 10 million per bid
    Expected allocation time Not later than 10.15 (CET/CEST) on the Bid date
    Delivery and payment date 2024-10-08
    Settlement amount To be paid to the Riksbank’s account in Euroclear Sweden AB’s securities settlement system SWIFT: VPCSSESSXXX Account: 1 4948 6383 CTM BIC: RIKSSESS ALERT acronym: RIKSBANK

    Stockholm, 2024-09-27

    This is a translation of the special terms and conditions published on www.riksbank.se. In the case of any inconsistency between the English translation and the Swedish language version, the Swedish language version shall prevail. Complete terms and conditions can be retrieved at www.riksbank.se.

    The MIL Network –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Security: Crackdown to tackle phone theft and robbery in Croydon

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Met officers are tackling robbery and theft as part of their commitment to making Croydon safer by using precision policing to target offenders.

    Local teams have stepped up efforts to protect people who live, work and visit Croydon, responding to community concerns around pick pocketing, robbery and theft.

    With a laser like focus on CCTV footage and a drum beat of operations in robbery hotspots, officers are intensifying efforts to tackle these issues head on and take more criminals off the streets.

    Neighbourhood officers in Croydon have been encouraging victims to report robberies as they happen to allow for a quick time investigation. This early reporting has enabled officers to get to the scene promptly and start collecting crucial evidence. This significantly increases the likelihood of apprehending a suspect.

    Across Croydon and London more widely, officers are being deployed to areas with higher robbery crime rates. This deters criminals and makes officers more visibly available to members of the community. Plain clothed officers also patrol areas to identify any suspicious behaviour and make arrests.

    Chief Inspector James Weston said: “We understand the impact that robbery has on victims – it is invasive and frightening. That’s why our teams are working so hard to deter and catch offenders to reassure our local community.

    “Thanks to the hard work of officers, our partners and community grassroots organisations, we are stepping up our efforts and tackling the issues that matter most to the people of Croydon.”

    Recent prosecutions in Croydon demonstrate officer’s success in bringing offenders to justice.

    Teens prosecuted for spree of Croydon robberies

    Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 – and who cannot be named for legal reasons – pleaded guilty to counts of robbery, attempted robbery and attempted grievous bodily harm.

    This followed an investigation into a spree of robberies across Croydon and Bromley on Monday, 5 August. A coordinated effort was undertaken to identify the teenagers following one report, where a victim was robbed at knifepoint. Officers immediately began to investigate, with officers recovering two discarded kitchen knives and analysing hours’ worth of CCTV.

    Once identified, detectives tracked back through recent robbery reports on the day of the original offence, as well as reports from previous days. This involved analysing phone records to show the pair were present at the locations of the reported robberies. Detectives used this evidence to prove that the pair were responsible for eight other robberies across the south London area.

    Phone snatcher brought to justice

    In a similar fast-time case concerning multiple victims, a man was arrested following a succession of robberies in Croydon and Lambeth

    On Wednesday, 6 March 2024 a woman in Croydon had her iPhone snatched out of her hands by an offender on a push bike. The woman reported the incident to Croydon Police Station.

    Less than an hour later, a report came into police that another victim had had their phone stolen while they waited for a bus.

    The man was arrested following a swift police response, with officers using real-time phone tracking data to locate him. Officers identified him the same day, where he was still in possession of the stolen phones.

    While arresting him, officers also recovered a stolen motorbike.

    Amari Scott, 20 (06.08.2004) of Wrythe Lane, Sutton was sentenced to four years in a Young Offender’s Institution.

    MIL Security OSI –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 9566, Source code Harmonization and Reuse in Information Technology Act

    Source: US Congressional Budget Office

    H.R. 9566 would require federal agencies to share their custom-developed software code with other federal agencies and the public. Under the bill, the Office of Electronic Government (E-Gov) would assess federal practices for sharing software code and develop procedures for reusing code across the federal government. The bill also would require each agency to develop an implementation policy governing software sharing practices and would require E-Gov and the Government Accountability Office to report to the Congress on the effectiveness of federal software sharing. For purposes of this estimate, CBO assumes the bill will be enacted in 2025.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: S. 3181, the Michel O. Maceda Memorial Act

    Source: US Congressional Budget Office

    On September 25, 2024, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ordered reported the following two pieces of legislation that would name U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities:
    • H.R. 5799, the James R. Dominguez Memorial Act of 2023; and
    • S. 3181, the Michel O. Maceda Memorial Act, which was subsequently reported by the committee on the same day.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: NEW: Footage of radical Rebecca Cooke reveals she wants to ban assault weapons

    Source: US National Republican Congressional Committee

    The following text contains opinion that is not, or not necessarily, that of MIL-OSI –


    September 27, 2024


    New footage of extreme Democrat Rebecca Cooke reveals she supports a ban on assault weapons and AR-15s.

    “Extreme Democrat Rebecca Cooke is running her campaign on lies about her radical record and long history as a paid political consultant for far-left Democrats. Voters see through her facade and will reject her this November because her policies are too out of touch with Western Wisconsin.” — NRCC Spokesman Mike Marinella

    Read more from National Review here or see excerpts below.

    ‘AR-15s Have No Place at a Deer Camp’: Wisconsin Democrat Running as Moderate Calls for Banning Popular Rifle Platform
    National Review
    Brittany Bernstein
    September 27, 2024

    Rebecca Cooke, the Democratic challenger to Representative Derrick Van Orden (R., Wis), has previously said she supports a ban on assault weapons and AR-15s, according to recordings obtained by National Review. 

    Cooke… has not strongly highlighted her stance on gun control during the campaign. Of eleven policy priorities listed on her website, none mention gun-policy reform.

    In the first of two recordings, she was asked during a campaign meet-and-greet on February 13 whether she would support an assault-weapons ban.

    “I do. Yeah,” she replied, according to an audio recording of the event. 

    And on July 16 at the WI-03 Democrat forum, Cooke voiced support for a ban on AR-15s. 

    […]

    The recordings find Cooke taking an even stricter stance on gun reform than is laid out in her biography on the website of the pro-gun control group Giffords, which has endorsed her.

    “In Congress, she’ll work to close the Charleston Loophole, enact red flag laws that allow law enforcement and families to disarm those who pose a risk to themselves or others, and expand background checks to all gun sales. She’ll also be a champion for strong safe storage requirements, because she wants people to be able to responsibly own guns, while still ensuring that they can’t fall into the hands of an innocent child or someone who shouldn’t have access,” the biography reads. 

    Cooke’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment on the extent of her gun-control policy goals.
    Cooke is running as a moderate in the district that has been represented by Van Orden, a conservative Republican, since 2022. The congressman is a self-described “American patriot, retired Navy SEAL and Christian.”

    […]

    Read more here.


    MIL OSI USA News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Canada: MP Sheehan announces funding for the Sault Community Career Centre to support skills training for young people

    Source: Government of Canada News

    News release

    Canadian youth are one of the country’s greatest strengths and sources of potential, and the Government of Canada is supporting young people at every stage of their journey toward a prosperous future.

    September 27, 2024    Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario              Employment and Social Development Canada 

    Canadian youth are one of the country’s greatest strengths and sources of potential, and the Government of Canada is supporting young people at every stage of their journey toward a prosperous future. Every young person deserves a good job, but we know that many youth face barriers to employment. Creating opportunities for young people to gain the skills and experience they need for a fair chance at financial success is key to strengthening our economy, building a more inclusive country, and ensuring that no one is left behind.

    Today, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced over $1.07 million over four years to the Sault Community Career Centre for their Transition to Independence Program (TIP). Funding is being provided through Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC’s) Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Program.

    TIP is a flexible and personalized program that supports Sault Ste. Marie youth. Over the next four years, funding for TIP through the YESS Program will assist 66 youth, aged 15 to 30, who face barriers to employment, such as those who are not in education, employment or training; those facing poverty or homelessness; recent immigrants and refugees; and those experiencing discrimination. By offering a range of activities, skills training and work experiences, TIP will empower participants to overcome socio-economic challenges and transition to the labor force or return to education.

    In total, the YESS Program is expected to fund more than 200 new projects worth approximately $370 million between now and 2028, as part of the Government’s plan to create 90,000 youth job placements per year between 2024 and 2026. These projects will provide flexible employment services and holistic supports tailored to each participant to help young people gain transferable skills with a lasting positive impact on their careers. This approach has already demonstrated success, with over 80% of participants from June 2019 to December 2022 either employed or returning to school following their participation in YESS programming.

    The Government of Canada recognizes the vital role governments can play in making sure young people succeed. That is why, as announced in Budget 2024, the Government is helping to restore fairness for every generation by unlocking access to post-secondary education, investing in the skills of the future, and creating opportunities for younger Canadians to get good jobs.

    Quotes

    “Young people want to succeed—for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The federal government is making sure that this is possible by helping them access the skills and experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market. The Sault Community Career Centre’s project is a great example of how, with federal support, community organizations can create opportunities for all young people, particularly youth facing barriers and with disabilities, to find a good job and build a fulfilling career.”

    – The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth 

    “I am proud that our government is recognizing the hard work done by the Sault Community Career Centre. Providing enhanced career-development opportunities with wraparound services including mental health, food security and personal resources is a model for encouraging and supporting these future community leaders. Helping young people facing barriers to find employment in our community and develop skills for the workforce are how we ensure that that we remain a prosperous and thriving city.”

    – Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie

    “The Transition to Independence Program is a vital initiative that equips youth in Sault Ste. Marie with the skills and support they need to overcome barriers and achieve long-term success. This generous funding from the Government of Canada allows us to provide a tailored approach to help each participant reach their full potential. By offering employment training, wraparound supports, and personal development resources, we are not only investing in their futures but also in the future of our community.”

    – Adam Pinder, Executive Director, Sault Community Career Centre

    Quick facts

    • ESDC’s YESS Program was designed to give all youth an equal opportunity to find meaningful work. New to this funding cycle is the Youth with Disabilities Stream, which places an emphasis on supporting projects that target youth with disabilities. Over 30% of funded projects are expected to address the unique employment challenges faced by youth with disabilities, surpassing the original target of 20%. 

    • Other priority groups include Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, Black and racialized youth, and youth in official language minority communities.

    • ESDC’s YESS Program is part of the Government of Canada’s broader Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a horizontal initiative championed by 12 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to help Canadian youth (aged 15 to 30) develop the skills and gain the experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market.  

    • To help younger Canadians pursue and achieve their dreams, the Government is investing to create more job opportunities and ensure that hard work pays off for the next generation. To create 90,000 youth job placements and employment support opportunities per year, Budget 2024 proposes to provide $351.2 million for the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy in the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year. These investments in youth job opportunities include: 

      • $150.7 million across the federal partners under the YESS to provide job placements and employment supports to youth; and
      • $200.5 million for Canada Summer Jobs delivered by ESDC to provide well-paying summer job opportunities, including jobs in sectors facing critical labour shortages, such as housing construction.

    Associated links

    Contacts

    For media enquiries, please contact:

    Carolyn Svonkin
    Director of Communications
    Office of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
    Carolyn.svonkin@fegc-wage.gc.ca

    Media Relations Office
    Employment and Social Development Canada
    819-994-5559
    media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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    MIL OSI Canada News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Canada: Investing in unforgettable experiences on Prince Edward Island

    Source: Government of Canada News

    News release

    Businesses and organizations receive federal support to boost tourism activities

    Businesses and organizations receive federal support to boost tourism activities

    September 27, 2024 · North Rustico, Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

    Tourism plays a vital role in Atlantic Canada, driving local economies, creating jobs and strengthening communities. Tourism also helps preserve, promote and celebrate the region’s diverse cultural heritage – fostering awareness and understanding of the many peoples who call this place home. The Government of Canada is investing to help six tourism operators in central Prince Edward Island seize opportunities to boost tourism and ensure the industry is well positioned for long-term, sustainable growth. 

    Experience the Island year round

    Today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, announced a total contribution of $1,725,333 for 10 projects to support the advancement of Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.

    These investments will help the Town of North Rustico, Tourism Cavendish Beach, the Tourism Industry Association of PEI, Island Walk, the Central Coastal Tourism Partnership, and Golf PEI in the planning and development of vibrant tourism experiences, and support the P.E.I. Events Innovation Fund, which helps not-for-profit organizations imagine and deliver cultural festivals and events to expand the Island’s four-season tourism offerings.

    The Province of Prince Edward Island is also contributing $986,575 toward nine of the projects.

    For more information on the projects, please see the attached backgrounder.

    Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to strengthen Atlantic Canada’s tourism sector and grow the region’s potential as a world-class destination of choice.

    Quotes

    “From breathtaking vistas, to vibrant cultures, and the friendliest people, Prince Edward Island is ready for you to explore all year long. And this magical island sees folks returning again and again to explore more and more. It’s World Tourism Day, so make sure you plan to discover all that this incredible region has to offer.”

    – The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

    “Folks come from around the world to experience the beautiful landscapes, world-class food scene and lively cultural events that Prince Edward Island has to offer. Investing in our province’s tourism operators and associations will help them meet that demand and showcase this incredible destination. “

    –  Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque

    “The Government of Prince Edward Island firmly believes in our tourism industry and the exciting future that lies ahead. With this funding announcement, it allows Island communities to plan and create exciting new tourism experiences. We look forward to supporting this sector so it continues to be one of our greatest assets. It truly is a place to visit and enjoy any time of the year.

    – The Honourable Cory Deagle, PEI Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture and MLA for Montague-Kilmuir 

    “For the past 26 years, the North Rustico Seawalk Promenade Boardwalk has been a vital part of the community, used daily by residents and visitors of all ages. With a large gazebo, picnic areas, access to the National Park beach, restaurants and shopping at the North Rustico Harbour, the boardwalk provides both wellness and economic benefits. The replacement of the Boardwalk is a step to ensure the safety, accessibility, and enjoyment of our residents and the many tourists who visit North Rustico every year. The Town of North Rustico thanks the Government of Canada for their financial commitment through ACOA to our Boardwalk project.” 

    – Stephanie Moase, CAO, Town of North Rustico 

    Quick facts

    • World Tourism Day (WTD) is celebrated on September 27th to foster awareness of tourism’s social, cultural, political and economic value, and the contributions the sector can make toward reaching sustainable development goals. The theme of World Tourism Day 2024 is ‘Tourism and Peace’.   

    • Over 7,500 businesses are part of the tourism sector in Atlantic Canada, working in food and beverage, accommodations, recreation, transportation, and travel services. Together, these companies employ over 111,000 full and part-time workers.

    • Tourism is a major employer for Atlantic Canadians living outside major cities, representing approximately 9.5% of all local jobs in rural communities.

    • The funding announced today is provided through ACOA’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, Business Development Program (BDP), and Innovative Communities Fund (ICF).

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    Contacts

    Connor Burton
    Press Secretary
    Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
    Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca  

    David Fleming
    Communications Manager
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
    david.fleming@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

    April Gallant
    Senior Communications Officer
    Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture for the Province of Prince Edward Island
    aldgallant@gov.pe.ca

    Stephanie Moase
    Chief Administrative Officer
    Town of North Rustico
    smoase@northrustico.com

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    September 29, 2024
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