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Category: DJF

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Digest

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    Last week, a representative delegation of the rector’s office of the State University of Management made a working trip to the southern regions of Russia, visiting Rostov-on-Don and the Donetsk People’s Republic. Meanwhile, our experts turned their attention to the increase in pensions, fines for dangerous driving and car prices after October 1. Also, the curious reader is invited to read about emotional intelligence, cash flow gap, principles of the Scrum management methodology, methods of counteracting high inflation and find out in which countries of the world it is the lowest.

    — Director of the Institute of Economics and Finance of the State University of Management Galina Sorokina recalled the increase in pensions for Russians over 80 years old from October 1. “This form of social support for long-livers is important, since with age, more funds are needed for medicines and help with the household, especially since people over 80 in Russia make up about 3.6% of the total population,” the expert noted. — Also, from October 1, military pensions will be indexed, which Galina Sorokina also reminds about. She listed the categories of citizens who are considered military pensioners: former military personnel, persons who served in the Internal Affairs Directorate, the State Fire Service, the National Guard and other categories, including family members of deceased military personnel. — Galina Sorokina also told what the minimum wage will be in 2025. “The amount of the subsistence minimum depends on the region and the population group – the working-age population, children and pensioners. Regions can also set their own minimum wage, which, however, should not be lower than the Russian average,” explains the economist.

    — Associate Professor of the Department of Economic Policy and Economic Measurements of the Institute of Economics and Finance of the State University of Management Maxim Chirkov appreciated the initiative to pay Russian pensioners the 13th pension. “From my point of view, such an initiative is quite realistic. Although inflation remains quite high, it has begun to decline. Therefore, increasing the incomes of pensioners becomes a top priority, since they are often the most vulnerable part of Russian society,” the economist said. 
    — Maxim Chirkov also explained why in Russia they want to limit online installment payments. “If these restrictions are not in place, it turns out that the established institutions that are supposed to limit citizens’ risks, including credit risks, may turn out to be useless and the risks will increase,” the expert explained. 
    — Maxim Chirkov also outlined the relationship between inflation and public sector salaries. “The Russian economy is growing sharply in the areas of IT, finance, manufacturing, including manufacturing, and others. Under these conditions, civil servants may leave their jobs to take high-paying jobs. Therefore, it is necessary to raise salaries for public sector employees and compare them not with inflation, but with the growth of the average salary in the country,” explained Maxim Chirkov. 
    — In addition, Maxim Chirkov commented on Putin’s statement about working on the creation of a BRICS payment circuit. “The creation of such a system is a logical continuation of the move away from the dollar, financial systems and organizations that have centers in Western countries. Of course, an analogue of SWIFT will be created, that is, a system of interbank transfers, payment systems for individuals using plastic cards,” Chirkov said. 

    — Head of the Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations at the State University of Management Evgeny Smirnov made assumptions about the purposes of the proposed visit of IMF representatives to Russia. “Considering that the IMF is considered a “pro-Western” organization, the visit may also be connected with an attempt to obtain data on the net income Russia receives from participation in international trade by publishing statistics on the external sector,” the expert suspects.

    — Director of the Russian Center for Socio-Economic and Political Research of China at the State University of Management Fanis Sharipov commented on the Moscow BRICS Forum and Symposium on Public Administration. The expert noted that the BRICS association is committed to supporting sustainable development and mutually beneficial cooperation. “The West does not agree to give up its positions. But the world is entering a new era of global economic relations, where the role of the East and the South is growing,” said Fanis Sharipov.

    — Associate Professor of the Department of Institutional Economics of the State University of Management Svetlana Sazanova named the countries with the lowest inflation over the past year. These are China (-0.1%), Switzerland (1.6%), Saudi Arabia (2%), Spain (2.6%), and the Netherlands (3%). “Creeping inflation, within 10%, even has a stimulating effect on the economy, because producers, as a rule, perceive such price increases as increased demand for their products and, in response, increase their production,” the economist notes. — Svetlana Sazanova also explained the reasons for the growth of the Russian economy. In general, economic growth in Russia in 2024 cannot be considered to be caused only by defense orders and an increase in the money supply in the hands of the population. It is also caused by its structural restructuring: an increase in the share of the manufacturing industry and related industries,” the expert is convinced. — Svetlana Sazanova and Associate Professor of the Department of Institutional Economics of the State University of Management Konstantin Andrianov discussed what awaits the United States as a result of the growth of the national debt. “The issue of solving the national debt problem will be postponed until the next president. At the moment, the US debt is about 120% of GDP, which significantly limits the possibilities for stimulating the economy with the help of budget and tax policy,” noted Svetlana Sazanova. “Countries have begun to withdraw their foreign exchange reserves and gold from American depositories, which could lead to a collapse of the dollar exchange rate. The scale of this fall is difficult to predict, but it could be multiple,” said Konstantin Andrianov.

    — Associate Professor of the Department of Institutional Economics of the State University of Management and expert of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation Konstantin Andrianov discussed possible changes in exchange rates after the lifting of sanctions. “At the moment, it is impossible to predict the exact value of the dollar after the sanctions are lifted. We don’t even know when these sanctions will be lifted. Sanctions are in the hands of countries guided by anti-Russian policies, and their political elites are gripped by Russophobia,” the expert said. 
    — Konstantin Andrianov also named the reasons and methods of countering high inflation in Russia. “Since mid-summer, the exchange rate of our national currency has fallen by 7% against the dollar and euro, and by 8% against the yuan, although nothing negative has happened in the economy. This significantly affects the level of inflation; for stable prices we need a stable ruble,” the economist said. 
    — In addition, Konstantin Andrianov assessed the extension of sanctions against the Moscow Exchange. “If the ruble has successfully withstood the sanctions against the Moscow Exchange adopted in June of this year, then it is unlikely that anything else from the outside can become more or less a serious threat for it,” the expert is sure. 
    — Konstantin Andrianov and Deputy Director of the IFE GUM Valeria Ivanova also predicted changes in the euro exchange rate in the event of some countries leaving the EU. “A sharp collapse in the exchange rate is possible due to the loss of investor confidence in the euro as a stable currency. Also, a sharp collapse is possible, especially if the exit of these countries becomes a signal for others, which will lead to a chain reaction,” noted Valeria Ivanova. Konstantin Andrianov notes that the situation in the eurozone remains extremely unstable. Against the background of the refusal of Germany and other EU countries from Russian energy resources, macroeconomic problems began to intensify in many European countries, including France and Italy. 

    — Associate Professor of the Department of Transport Complex Management at the State University of Management Artem Merenkov warned about the increase in prices for cars from October 1. “There is a stock of cars at old prices. That is, this will definitely not be a momentary adjustment. Nevertheless, we can say that a price increase of 5-10% is possible before the end of the year,” the expert believes. — Artem Merenkov also assessed the State Duma’s decision to increase the fine for dangerous driving to 5,000 rubles from October 1. “Whether it will help or not is a matter of time and a combination of actions. Such measures work in a complex. If we look at the data from the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, we will see that the number of accidents on the roads is decreasing, that is, systematic work definitely yields results,” the specialist said.

    — Professor of the Department of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation of the State University of Management Olga Ageeva told how to determine the profit and loss of a business. “The amount of net profit for the period indicates the same growth in the company’s net assets. In turn, net loss is associated with their decrease by the same amount. And as is known, net assets are what will remain to the owners in the event of liquidation of the enterprise,” the expert noted.

    — Associate Professor of the Department of Economic Policy and Economic Measurements of the State University of Management Natalia Kazantseva reported on the crisis in the area of family mortgages. “The funds allocated from the state budget to support family mortgages have almost been exhausted. Many banks have already stopped accepting orders for their registration, the remaining limits are not enough for its rapid development. This means that the real estate market will have to survive in the current market conditions, where the price of housing is determined by its laws,” the expert noted. — Natalia Kazantseva also spoke about what a cash gap is and how to avoid it. “Daily monitoring of cash balances at the beginning of the day, receipts and expenses will help to avoid a cash gap, this advice is especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises. It is important to use electronic document management and negotiate with suppliers, apply installment and deferment tools,” the economist advises.

    — Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor of the State University of Management Svetlana Grishaeva commented on the State Duma initiative to ban childfree propaganda. “Childfree propaganda forms attitudes towards childlessness, the less such propaganda and such movements there are, the more likely it is that attitudes towards childlessness will decrease. Children and teenagers are easily influenced by something new, so movements like childfree have imitators and followers,” the psychologist said. — Svetlana Grishaeva also explained in detail what emotional intelligence is. “It is the ability to understand the emotions of other people and the ability to control your feelings. But to control is not the same as not to experience, so you should not think that a low-emotional person has a high level of EI, because emotions are our helpers in many situations,” the expert noted.

    — Senior lecturer of the HR department of the State University of Management Ekaterina Illarionova spoke about the principles of the Scrum management methodology. “The peculiarity of Scrum is that the team works on only one product. This is more expensive than the typical assignment of one specialist to several projects, but this is a story from the series about the stingy who pays twice,” the expert says.

    — Vladimir Popov, Associate Professor of the Department of Private Law at the State University of Management, commented on the new fine from the Ministry of Transport for carrying foreign objects while driving. The Associate Professor believes that this could create problems for drivers. “After all, if a driver eats or drinks while driving, he is also distracted, which increases the likelihood of an accident, but I do not propose banning such behavior yet,” the expert noted.

    — Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor of the State University of Management Viktor Titov discusses the possibilities of reconciliation between Iran and Israel. “Firstly, a very strong argument “for” a partial easing of the Iranian-Israeli confrontation is the fatigue of Israeli society: both from the war that began in October 2023 and from the long-term, virtually permanent confrontation with the Islamic world,” the expert believes.

    These are the topics covered by the experts of the State University of Management this week. Conclusions later, and now let’s run to the anniversary final of the State University of Management KVN League!

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Canada: Burlington manufacturer improves production of innovative technologies for the aerospace sector

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    News release

    With skilled talent, proximity to critical economic hubs and established industry and academic leaders, Burlington has emerged as a prominent hub for advanced manufacturing, specifically 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 supports Formula Solutions Inc. to commercialize its innovative jet engine component manufacturing process 

    September 27, 2024 – Burlington, Ontario

    With skilled talent, proximity to critical economic hubs and established industry and academic leaders, Burlington has emerged as a prominent hub for advanced manufacturing, specifically 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 composite material manufacturer that is developing and building technologies for the aerospace sector.

    While there, PS Damoff met with employees and celebrated how FedDev Ontario’s $1.7-million investment helped the company accelerate the commercialization of its innovative jet engine component manufacturing process. As a result, FSI has been able to increase the production of quality, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly jet engine parts for high-volume commercial aircraft and continues to be an important global player in the aerospace industry supply chain.

    The Government of Canada is committed to supporting opportunities for all Canadians by providing the tools they need to scale up and seize new opportunities, contribute to opportunities in our most critical sectors, and grow our economy.

    Quotes

    “Manufacturing plays a critical role in southern Ontario’s economic growth. When we invest in a business’ potential, we invest in a strong future for our province and our country. Formula Solutions Inc. is producing cutting-edge, Canadian-made parts and products and is embracing next-generation innovations to meet the evolving needs of the aerospace industry. Our Government’s investments prioritize people 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 an excellent example of the innovation that takes place here in the region. Through strategic investments, we are supporting businesses like Formula Solutions, growing and strengthening our aerospace industry, while also contributing to a more resilient future for 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 further advance our innovative aerospace manufacturing technology. The funding received through this program has helped to establish FSI as a world-class advanced composites supplier in the commercial aerospace sector and provide a platform for future growth and technological advancement. This will create additional direct and indirect STEM employment opportunities and help to strengthen Ontario’s status as a global aerospace manufacturing hub.”
    – James Peters, Chief Executive Officer and Chaiman, Formula Solutions Inc.

    Quick facts

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

    • Ontario’s aerospace industry contains over 200 firms, employing more than 45,000 workers and is responsible for more than $6 billion in revenue.

    • Founded in 2018, Burlington-based Formula Solutions Inc. is a composite material manufacturer specializing in Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic aerospace components. 

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

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    Contacts

    Edward Hutchinson
    Press Secretary
    Office of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
    Edward.Hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    FedDev Ontario
    media@feddevontario.gc.ca

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    MIL OSI Canada News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Canada: Backgrounder: More opportunities to stay and play in Ingonish

    Source: Government of Canada News

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

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

    Cape Smokey Holding ltd. is receiving a repayable contribution of $578,575 through the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program to upgrade its power capacity. Power poles, three phase electrical lines and modern systems will be installed from the mid-point to the top of the ski hill, and a control room building will be constructed. This will help Cape Smokey meet the electricity demands for its current amenities and future tourism projects, and significantly increase snowmaking capabilities, ensuring consistent conditions for visitors. It will also allow the business to stop daily use of its diesel generator, leading to cleaner air and less noise.

    Cape Smokey is located in Ingonish along the Cabot Trail and within the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. It was built in the 1970s and was operated for many years by local community volunteers. In 2019, new owners purchased the property and began work to turn it into a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to the ski resort and gondola, plans for the site include a tree top walk, accommodation and residential development, and marina.

    The Cabot Snowmobile Club of Cape Breton Island (CSC) is receiving a non-repayable contribution of $299,840 through the Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) to accomplish phase two of improvements to trail #758, also known as the Mary Barker Trail, from Ingonish to Wreck Cove. With this phase, the Club will undertake stump removal, rough and fine grading, culvert installations, ditch and drainage work, silt and sediment control and resurfacing as required. This work will provide a more functional trail to be used all year round by locals and tourists, helping to establish Ingonish as a launch point for year-round tourism activities.

    The CSC was incorporated in 1973 as a not-for-profit society and currently includes 90 members. It is a member of the Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia (SANS). The CSC is responsible for maintaining and grooming more than 200 kms of SANS trails in the Cape Breton Highlands and is one of six snowmobile clubs in Cape Breton that work together to maintain and groom the trail system. It relies heavily on volunteer members to upgrade, maintain and service the trail system which attracts visitors and locals year-round.

    Ingonish Harbour-View Chalets is receiving a repayable contribution of $233,750 through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP) to build two A-frame chalets, each with the capacity to sleep eight people. The chalets will be two kilometers away from Cape Smokey, at the head of the harbour, and directly on the world-famous Cabot Trail. These cabins will fill the need for year-round accomodations that are suitable for larger groups.

    Cabot Chalets is a new business, owned by Juanita Butler and her brother, Patrick Barron. Having grown up in Ingonish, the pair know the availability of winter accommodations throughout Victoria County is scarce. The goal for the business is to become a preferred destination for tourists, by offering luxury accommodations with high end amenities, while also focusing on providing unparalleled customer service.

    MacKinnon House Ltd. is receiving a repayable contribution of $150,000 through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP) to contruct five new visitor accommodation cottages near the site of MacKinnon House in Ingonish. The cottages will operate under the name Smokey Cove Cottages. They will accommodate small and large groups, helping increase capacity of four-season tourist accommodations while providing a home base to explore Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the Cabot Trail.

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

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

    Clifford AuCoin
    President
    Cabot Snowmobile Club of Cape Breton Island
    ftaucoin@hotmail.com
    902-563-6749 

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Northern Ireland: Failure of Martin O’Hagan murder investigation has created ‘an environment of impunity’

    Source: Amnesty International –

    27 Sep 2024, 02:37pm

    Martin O’Hagan with the NUJ banner on May Day in Belfast 2001 © Kevin Cooper/Photoline NUJ

    Amnesty International backs calls by NUJ for a fresh investigation into the killing

    No-one convicted in 23 years since murder of journalist

    The failure to bring to justice those responsible for the murder of Martin O’Hagan has helped create an environment of impunity for those who continue to threaten journalists in Northern Ireland today, Amnesty International has said on the eve of the twenty-third anniversary of the killing of the reporter.

    On September 28 2001, Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan was shot dead in Lurgan by members of an illegal paramilitary group. To this day, no one has been held to account for his brutal murder.

    Amnesty has backed National Union of Journalists (NUJ) calls for a fresh investigation into the killing.

    Journalists in Northern Ireland, particularly those covering activities by paramilitary and organised crime groups, are regularly subject to threats of violence.

    Patrick Corrigan, Amnesty International’s Northern Ireland Director, said:

    “The public execution of Martin O’Hagan was designed to send a clear message to journalists in Northern Ireland that they are not safe.

    “It is simply unacceptable that, in the twenty-three years since Martin O’Hagan was shot dead, not a single person has been held accountable.

    “This failure has created an environment of impunity for those who continue to threaten journalists in Northern Ireland today.

    “It is notable that, in 2024, threats of serious violence continue to be directed at journalists from the very same sort of armed groups which killed Martin O’Hagan.

    “We support calls from the National Union of Journalists for a fresh investigation into the killing. Press freedom must be resolutely defended.”

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    MIL OSI NGO –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Canada: Statement from Minister Ferrada on World Tourism Day

    Source: Government of Canada News

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, shared the following message with Canadians:

    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, shared the following message with Canadians:

    “Canada is a tourism superpower. Whether it’s our majestic mountains or our dynamic downtowns, we have what the world wants. Nearly every single Canadian community is implicated in tourism in some way, and it’s no surprise that the sector supports nearly two million jobs and contributes over $43 billion to Canada’s GDP.

    “Tourism is also about pride—the pride of sharing our home with the world. It brings people together to find common ground. In a world of division, tourism is about connection.

    “As a government, we’re here for Canadian tourism. Guided by our Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, we’re seizing opportunities, investing in Indigenous tourism and overcoming challenges.

    “Together, let’s help Canadian tourism reach its full potential. We’re aiming to increase its contribution to Canada’s GDP by 40% by 2030. This means 85,000 more jobs. That’s why we’re supporting the sector through the $108 million Tourism Growth Program. Yet it’s about more than statistics; it’s about Canada taking its place as a world leader in tourism.

    “We’re investing in Indigenous tourism, which has the power to advance reconciliation. Through the Indigenous Tourism Fund and beyond, we’re working with communities and leaders and supporting nearly 200 projects across the country, with more on the way.

    “Together, let’s tackle tourism’s challenges. We need to help the industry attract and retain more staff. We must improve transportation and housing. And we must continue fighting climate change. From warm winters to wildfires, it is an existential threat to Canadian tourism—the recent fires in Jasper being just one example.

    “As we mark World Tourism Day, let’s celebrate the power of travel to broaden perspectives and bring people together. Canada welcomes the world, ready to share our scenery and our stories. Through tourism, we’re building a future where differences are celebrated and unexpected connections flourish—one traveller at a time. Happy World Tourism Day!”

    Marie-Justine Torres
    Press Secretary
    Office of the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
    613-327-5918
    Marie-Justine.TorresAmes@ised-isde.gc.ca

    Media Relations
    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
    media@ised-isde.gc.ca

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    MIL OSI Canada News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Canada: More opportunities to stay and play in Ingonish

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    News release

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

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

    September 27, 2024 · Ingonish, Nova Scotia · 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 four tourism operators in Ingonish expand their winter offerings, extending the region’s tourism season. 

    Escape to winter in Cape Breton

    Today, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations  and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria announced a total investment of $1,262,165 to support growing tourism 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 ltd. improve recreation, and accommodation options in the region, making it an even more desireable destination for visitors and helping to boost the economy all year long. Please see the attached backgrounder for more information on the businesses and projects.

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

    Quotes

    “From breathtaking vistas, to vibrant culture, and the friendliest people, Ingonish is ready for you to explore all year long. And this magical region 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 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 filling demand for more high-quality, four-season accommodations in the area.”

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

    “Victoria County Council has made trails development a strategic priority and we are excited to see this investment into a key piece of the Victoria County Trails development plan. This plan is working to connect communities and their businesses with the Highlands Trail system to improve access and user experience for all participants. Victoria County is proud to work with strong volunteer driven organizations like Cabot Snowmobile Club and recognize 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, more quickly. This will provide visitors with the certainty they need to confidently book their winter holidays here, knowing they’ll be able to ski or snowboard. This will also help ensure that accommodations are fully booked and that restaurants in the area can operate smoothly. In other words, it’s the spark that ignites the fire for the entire winter season.”

    – Martin Kejval, CEO of Cape Smokey

    “The new trail officially connects Ingonish with the SANS Cape Breton Highlands Trail System. It establishes Ingonish as both a recreational launch point and destination for year-round tourism. The project will not only enhance the snowmobiler’s experience with more awesome groomed trails and a new destination but also promote other recreation such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter wilderness camping, ATV’ing, bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, and more. The assistance to this community project is greatly appreciated!”

    –      Gordon LeBlanc, Cabot Snowmobile Club Member

    “We are grateful to ACOA for supporting our small business with access to funding! Their support will allow us to realize a dream of being entrepreneurs and open luxury accommodations in our home town of Ingonish. We are excited to open, provide job opportunities, and help the community increase supply of four season accommodations.”

    –      Juanita Butler, Co-owner of Ingonish Harbour-View Chalets

    “I am very excited to see this development happening in this place of historical significance to myself and my family. Thanks to ACOA for helping to make this happen!”

    –      Perry MacKinnon, Owner of MacKinnon House Ltd.

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    Contacts

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

    Lauren Sinclair
    Director of Communications
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
    Lauren.Sinclair@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
    782-641-6365

    Martin Kejval
    CEO
    Cape Smokey
    martin.kejval@capesmokeyholding.com
    902-294-0051

    Clifford AuCoin
    President
    Cabot Snowmobile Club of Cape Breton Island
    ftaucoin@hotmail.com
    902-563-6749 

    Juanita Butler
    Co-Owner
    4535562 Nova Scotia Limited
    juanitabarron@hotmail.com
    902-717-5906

    R Perry MacKinnon
    Owner
    MacKinnon House Ltd.
    pmackinnon3@gmail.com
    902-285-4261

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI China: Foreign investors upbeat on opportunities in China’s capital market

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

    BEIJING, Sept. 27 — As China maintains its steady economic growth momentum, more foreign institutional investors have quickened the pace of their investments in the Chinese capital market.

    In early September, M&G Investments, one of Europe’s leading asset managers headquartered in London, announced the launch of the M&G China Fund, aiming to provide investors with access to what it called “one of the world’s most compelling markets for long-term stock picking.”

    The M&G China Fund’s investment approach will center on a universe of circa 300 Chinese stocks, the company said in a statement posted on its website.

    “In our view, China’s stock market capitalization is currently disproportionately small compared to the size of its economy, with many stocks trading at compelling levels of valuation. At the same time, many Chinese companies are showing improving operational resilience during recent tough times and are increasingly focused on maximizing profits and boosting shareholder returns through both higher dividends and share buy-backs,” said David Perrett, manager of the M&G China Fund and co-head of the Asia Pacific equity investment team.

    “In addition to ongoing corporate self-help, many Chinese businesses are also leaders in globally growing areas such as renewable energy and digital supply chain-management,” said Perrett, who has spent more than three decades investing in China.

    M&G Investments is not alone in the effort to tap into the Chinese capital market. In late August, Krane Funds Advisors, or KraneShares, a U.S.-based asset management firm known for its global exchange-traded funds (ETFs), launched the KraneShares China Alpha Index (KCAI) ETF at the New York Stock Exchange.

    According to a statement released by KraneShares, KCAI’s index was developed by the firm’s sub-advisor Quant Insight to generate returns in China A-shares through an optimization filtering process combined with AI technology.

    China’s A-share market is a prime candidate for KraneShares’s strategy, the statement quoted Mahmood Noorani, CEO of Quant Insight, as saying.

    Like M&G Investments and KraneShares, foreign investors’ appetite for buying Chinese assets has been growing, underpinned by their strong confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the Chinese economy.

    So far this year, multiple international institutions, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), have raised their forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024.

    The World Bank has raised its growth forecast to 4.8 percent, 0.3 percentage points higher than its previous forecast, while the IMF revised up China’s growth outlook to 5 percent, increasing by 0.4 percentage points from its previous forecast.

    Despite challenges at home and abroad, China’s economy grew by 5 percent in the first half of this year.

    At a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee on Thursday, the leadership stressed effectively implementing existing policies, rolling out incremental policies and making policy measures more targeted and effective, and striving to accomplish the targets and tasks for this year’s economic and social development.

    The meeting, which analyzed China’s current economic situation and made further arrangements for economic work, also called for efforts to boost the capital market and vigorously guide medium and long-term funds to enter the capital market.

    Buoyed by the sound fundamentals of China’s economy, the number of U.S. dollar-denominated qualified foreign institutional investors, or QFII, has expanded to 841, with 43 foreign investors being granted QFII status this year, according to the latest data from the China Securities Regulatory Commission.

    The QFII scheme and its RMB-denominated sibling, RQFII, are designed to allow overseas investors to invest in China’s domestic capital markets.

    As the number of foreign investors has continued to grow, their holdings of Chinese bonds are also increasing.

    Foreign investors’ holdings of Chinese bonds in the interbank market increased to 4.5 trillion yuan (about 641.9 billion U.S. dollars) at the end of July, reaching a record high, according to data from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the country’s central bank.

    Industry insiders noted that foreign investors’ active buy-in of Chinese assets has been facilitated by the country’s continuous opening-up measures in the capital market over the years, and the encouraging institutional arrangements are still gaining steam.

    Since Aug. 26, the PBOC and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange have started to implement revised rules for the QFII and RQFII.

    With the aim to steadily expand the opening-up of the financial sector, key revisions include simplifying business registration procedures, and optimizing the management of accounts and cross-border fund flows.

    As Chinese authorities have repeatedly pledged to advance the opening-up in the capital market to a higher level, analysts said more overseas investors are expected to be attracted to invest in the market.

    MIL OSI China News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Africa: Africa Finance Corporation partners with Itana for the creation of Africa’s first digital economic zone

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

    NEW YORK, United States of America, September 27, 2024/APO Group/ —

    Itana (http://apo-opa.co/4dnuip1), Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have agreed to jointly develop the first digital economic zone in Africa designed for global and Pan-African technology, finance and service-based businesses to operate and scale with ease across Africa, unlocking the continent’s digital economy. The formalisation of this partnership took place yesterday in front of global government and business leaders, at the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

    The Itana Digital Economic Zone in Lagos, Nigeria is intended as an online jurisdiction and to serve as a gateway to build a global business in Nigeria. Through Itana, companies can remotely incorporate and operate their businesses in the Itana zone, with laws, business incentives (tax, immigration & banking), and services optimized for the digital economy. This will be coupled with eco-friendly live-work districts and a live-in accelerator program, showcasing the future of African cities and providing the ideal infrastructure and support for businesses in Africa to scale and compete globally.

    AFC will support Itana with project development funding and intends to lead in the financing of phase 1 of the Itana project which is budgeted at around $100m. This will include an eco-friendly tech campus in Lagos, Nigeria, and funding of startups in Accelerate Africa, the accelerator program of Itana in partnership with Future Africa. AFC will also support the roll-out of the Itana Digital Economic Zone for global and Pan-African tech, finance, and service-based businesses seeking to operate across Africa.

    Itana and AFC are already collaborating alongside Future Africa, PwC Nigeria, and Charter Cities Institute as technical advisers to the Initiative for the Promotion of Digital Free Zones in Nigeria (DiFZIN) (http://apo-opa.co/3BuB4Mm), a non-profit advocacy and policy research organization representing the private sector in the recently announced Nigerian Federal Government steering committee for the establishment of Digital Economic Zones in Nigeria. The committee is chaired by President Bola Tinubu and includes relevant Government Ministers and Agency Heads.

    Itana (http://apo-opa.co/47FY7jz) will be a conducive environment tailored to the 21st-century digital trade and technological age. The organization recently launched the Itana Application (http://apo-opa.co/4dnSUOB) where individuals can join the community and have access to events and services such as business visa facilitation, local bank accounts, and a curated marketplace of trusted vendors and consultants for doing business in Africa. Businesses that meet the criteria can register as a Free Zone Enterprise (FZE) with ease and will receive a Business Operating license that enables them to do business in Nigeria like numerous digital companies including Reliance Info and Future Africa.

    Post business incorporation, businesses can operate in the zone with tax and capital repatriation incentives, get access to the Itana business community, apply for business banking in the Digital Economic Zone, and special work and residency permits without limitations imposed by expatriate quotas.

    “Itana intends to be to Nigeria and Africa what Delaware & Silicon Valley is to the U.S., the DIFC is to Dubai, and e-Estonia is to the European Union,” said Luqman Edu, CEO of Itana. “Itana is poised as the gateway to doing business in Africa. Local and International businesses looking to expand their operations across Africa will naturally look to Itana as their point of entry”.

    “Africa’s digital economy is poised for significant expansion and innovation following the rapid adoption of mobile technology, a burgeoning youth population, and the growing importance of digital commerce and services,” said Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO, Africa Finance Corporation. “In support of this, AFC is proud to be a pioneer alongside Itana, in building Africa’s first digital economic zone. This unprecedented initiative marks a pivotal step towards creating a thriving hub for the African digital economy, cementing the Corporation’s commitment to driving innovation, job creation, and sustainable economic development across the continent,” he added.

    Last year, Itana announced (http://apo-opa.co/4eIELg1) a funding round backed by leading technology venture capitals and highly influential tech industry leaders including LocalGlobe, Amplo, Pronomos Capital (backed by Peter Thiel), Balaji, and Future Africa (led by Nigerian entrepreneur Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave).

    As the first Digital Economic Zone, Itana remains committed to making Nigeria a powerhouse in the global digital economy. It will be hosted in Alaro City, an integrated, mixed-use city planned on over 2,000 hectares in the Lekki Free Zone.

    MIL OSI Africa –

    September 29, 2024
  • 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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    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.
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    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.

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    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.


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    LaJuan Williams-Young
    lwilliams-young@FDIC.gov


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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.

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    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

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

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    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

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

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    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

    Quotes

    “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.

    Related links

    Contact persons

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

    FedDev Ontario Media Relationsmedia@feddevontario.gc.ca

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    Subscribe to the FedDev Ontario newsletter, Southern Ontario Economic News, which features news and updates on economic development in the region.

    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 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.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    September 29, 2024
  • 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.

     
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    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
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