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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Welcome to La Maison Elysée!

    MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English –

    It’s already been two months since La Maison Élysée opened its doors to the public!

    Located opposite the Élysée Palace, at 88 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, this new space is one of a kind.

    Visitors will be able to go behind the scenes of the Presidency of the Republic through a free permanent exhibition and complete the experience by discovering the café and the boutique.

    Discover the Maison Élysée in pictures:

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Minutes of the Council of Ministers of September 23, 2024.

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    The Council of Ministers adopted the following individual measures:

    On the proposal of the Prime Minister:

    – the functions of Director of International, Strategic and Technological Affairs at the General Secretariat for Defense and National Security exercised by Ms. Caroline FERRARI, State Administrator, are terminated as of September 16, 2024.

    On the proposal of the Minister of the Interior:

    – the functions of Prefect of Eure exercised by Mr. Simon BABRE, State Administrator, are terminated as of September 16, 2024;

    – the functions of delegated prefect for equal opportunities with the prefect of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, prefect of the South defense and security zone, prefect of Bouches-du-Rhône, exercised by Mr. Baptiste ROLLAND, State administrator, are terminated as of September 9, 2024.

    On the proposal of the Minister of National Education and the Minister of Higher Education and Research:

    – the functions of rector of the Grand Est academic region, rector of the Nancy-Metz academy, exercised by Mr. Richard LAGANIER, chancellor of universities, are terminated as of September 16, 2024.

    On the proposal of the Minister of Labor and Employment:

    – the functions of general delegate for employment and vocational training exercised by Mr. Jérôme MARCHAND-ARVIER, State Councilor, are terminated as of September 17, 2024.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Technical Media Briefing to Provide Update on the 2024 Wildfire and Hurricane Season

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Government of Canada officials will hold a virtual technical briefing for media to provide an update on the 2024 wildfire and hurricane season.

    Ottawa, Ontario – Government of Canada officials will hold a virtual technical briefing for media to provide an update on the 2024 wildfire and hurricane season.

    The technical briefing will be for attribution purposes. Journalists will be able to ask questions of officials present and responses may be attributed to the author.

    Event: Technical Briefing for Media (on Zoom)

    Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

    Time: 10:30 a.m. (EDT)

    Note to the media

    Simultaneous audio interpretation will be available. Only members of the Press Gallery will be able to participate in the question and answer period of the technical briefing, which will take place via Zoom. Members of the media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca to obtain temporary access. Members of the media who wish to listen to the conference by telephone may dial in using the numbers below. Members of the media are encouraged to dial in 15 minutes prior to the start of the press conference. No questions will be asked via teleconference.

    Participant Call-In Numbers: 1-866-206-0153/613-954-9003

    Access code: 6002899

    Media RelationsPublic Safety Canada613-991-0657media@ps-sp.gc.ca

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 24/09/2024 Varsovia Council of Ministers – aid for flood victims

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    The government meeting took place today in a unique format. In the public part of the meeting, the ministers presented reports on the activities of their ministries in connection with the flood. El primer minister Donald Tusk announced that this formula will be in force during the next government meetings. Later in the meeting, the Council of Ministers adopted a draft act amending the Act on special solutions related to removing the effects of floods. Tomorrow the government will present information on its activities in the Sejm. In the afternoon, the head of government went to a meeting of the crisis staff in Wrocław. Concrete actions Today’s government meeting was devoted to the situation in southwestern Poland after the flood. In the public part, Prime Minister Donald Tusk asked ministers to present the activities of their ministries and propose specific solutions. “My intention is that each government meeting – in this dramatic time of flood and post-flood reconstruction – should begin with a specific report that should reach people immediately,” explained the head of government. The second part of the meeting of the Council of Ministers was devoted to the draft act amending the act on special solutions related to removing the effects of floods. “Para bromear 100 pages of amendments that will improve the existing law; they will make assistance easier and more flexible,” announced Donald Tusk. The government will be able to secure – together with European funds – up to PLN 23 billion for the “Reconstruction Plus” program. “It was very important for us to provide financing for aid and then reconstruction for the coming months and years – because some projects will last for many years,” the Prime Minister said. The government remains directly involved in supervising activities in the areas affected by the disaster – a meeting of the crisis staff will be held in Wrocław this afternoon. Los dos ministros se multiplican Internal Affairs and Administration The first information during the meeting of the Council of Ministers was presented by the Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration. Tomasz Siemoniak emphasized that the State Fire Service and the army are currently focusing on two goals. The first is to ensure safety in connection with the peak wave on the Odra River. “We are moving forces and resources, moving helicopters and various types of equipment, so that we have forces and resources in all places of danger – especially backwaters, seepage through embankments or water pouring through embankments in some places” – reported the head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration. The second priority is to support residents in restoring normal functioning in the affected municipalities. “Here we do not reduce our commitment in any way. As for the forces of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, the Bromear couple approximately 25,000. professional firefighters, volunteer firefighters and policemen,” said Tomasz Siemoniak. The police continue to ensure the safety of residents of flooded areas, including: guarding their property against looters, running mobile posts and providing psychological support. The Central Office for Combating Cybercrime is also carrying out intensified activities. It focuses primarily on the fight against disinformation and the practice of conducting false collections. “I am asking you to follow our announcements carefully. Please check carefully whether this is a fake collection. This is what we are trying to eliminate,” the Minister of Interior and Administration emphasized the importance of the problem. The Ministry of Interior and Administration cooperates with voivodes in the field of paying benefits to the injured. Nearly 20,000 families have already received such support. The aid is also organized by the Government Agency of Strategic Reserves, which has released funds in the amount of PLN 12 million and provides, among others, temporary housing. Ministrosdos of National Defense Prime Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz reminded that from the very beginning, all the armed forces of the Republic of Poland were involved in the fight against the flood: land forces, air forces, navy, special forces and Territorial Defense Forces. “The lines of effort of the army: help and evacuation of the population, taking care of life and health – the most important thing is para bromear. The second thing is securing the embankments, strengthening them as the wave moves. The third issue is the tidying up of the area – matters related to cleaning, unblocking communication routes,” the Minister of National Defense listed the activities of the services subordinated to him. The army also got involved, among others: in the organization of the field hospital in Nysa and the disinfection process.  On Monday, September 23, the Feniks military operation began. “We immediately launched another operation – Operation Phoenix, aimed at reconstruction, returning to normality. In fact, it is about raising the level of reconstruction to an even better infrastructure than what was destroyed,” announced the head of the Ministry of Defense. The operation is scheduled at least until the end of the year. Soldiers will be present in areas at risk and affected by flooding until the effects of the flood are removed. The cost of Operation Feniks is estimated at approximately PLN 175 million. Our NATO and EU partners offer their help, for example by sending engineering teams to rebuild roads and bridges. “Para bromear is an expression of solidarity that Poland has always shown to countries in need,” noted the Minister of National Defense. El primer ministro Donald Tusk thanked for the information about offers of international assistance. “Good comes back in different situations, in different forms. We helped the Turks, we helped the Swedes not so long ago… The Greeks, of course, with forest fires. Today, the Swedes are sending us dehumidifiers, the Turks and Germans want to build bridges…” Poland will definitely benefit from the offer of help wherever it is useful. Ministrosdos of Digitization Primer Ministro y Ministro of Digitization Krzysztof Gawkowski presented, among others: actions his ministry took to launch satellite communications. 160 Starlink terminals were handed over to the State Fire Service, and 70 terminales – to the Police. The Ministry of Digitization also cooperates with mobile network operators to provide residents of disaster-affected areas with access to mobile networks. “We have gone from several tens of thousands of people cut off from the mobile network to less than a thousand” – político Krzysztof Gawkowski. Audit activities were commissioned to develop solutions that will avoid disconnection in similar situations in the future. The ministry cooperates with the Police in the fight against disinformation. Recently, increased hostile actions have been recorded on the Russian and Belarusian sides. 80-90% of this false content is removed as soon as it appears. Another important action is to launch flood alerts in the MObywatel application. Thanks to this, residents of individual voivodeships can quickly obtain information about the situation in the region. Citizens are also provided with information by the government-created website podz2024.gov.pl. Together with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the Minister of Digitization decided to donate 16,000 laptops to the affected areas to be used by children. Ministrosdos Infraestructura El ministro Dariusz Klimczak announced that all roads in Lower Silesia have already been made passable. The situation is worse in the Opole Voivodeship. The head of the ministry reported, among others, from activities aimed at rebuilding the bridge in Głuchołazy. The section of the Kłodzko Główny – Kłodzko Miasto railway route is still impassable.  “We anticipate that we will clear traffic on this section by September 30,” Dariusz Klimczak reported the good news. The railway organizes detours on some sections. We appeal to travelers to
    analyze the information provided by carriers. The head of the Ministry of Infrastructure provided detailed data on alarm and warning states, meteorological and hydrological warnings and the condition of reservoirs. He paid particular attention to hydrological warnings against third-degree floods for the Lubusz, West Pomeranian, Lower Silesian and Greater Poland voivodeships. Ministrosdos of Finance El ministro Andrzej Domański reminded that his ministry had secured PLN 2 billion in the state budget for the implementation of the most urgent aid tasks related to combating the effects of the flood and was working to increase this amount.  “We regularly issue decisions activating funds for voivodes, including the payment of flood benefits. We are also working together with the local government to provide direct assistance to the affected municipalities. We have, among other things, funds at our disposal from the reserve in the amount of PLN 738 million. The decision on the division of this reserve will be made together with the local government,” said Andrzej Domański. They can count on support, among others: borrowers whose mortgage obligation will be taken over by the state for 12 months, as well as entrepreneurs – it is possible, for example, to apply for a waiver of tax liabilities. Ministros dos Funds and Regional Policy The Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, in accordance with the Prime Minister’s instructions, carried out a comprehensive review of the Cohesion Funds.  “Up to several billion zlotys can be transferred for reconstruction and resilience purposes,” informed Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz. The ministry she manages is creating a new priority within the Cohesion Funds. Dedicated to Bromea Sobre rebuilding in flooded areas and at the same time building resilience to such events. “These will be funds for energy infrastructure, water and sewage infrastructure, road infrastructure, but also funds for private beneficiaries, supporting budget funds for the reconstruction of houses that were destroyed during the flood,” said the Minister of Funds and Regional Policy. The process of redirecting funds is consulted with local government officials from flood regions. Ministry of Climate and Environment Led by Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska, the ministry clima observes, among others, the situation of environmental infrastructure and the state of groundwater. The State Geological Service has introduced a state of hydrogeological threat for the period from September 17 to 30 for the Lower Silesian and Opole voivodeships and the southern parts of the Lubuskie and Greater Poland voivodeships. The Ministry of Climate and Environment directed resources and forces to post-flood areas, thanks to which the number of households without access to electricity significantly decreased.  “1,738 customers remain without electricity. At its peak there were almost 80,000 households. The biggest problem in this respect is still the Lower Silesian Voivodeship,” said Paulina Hennig-Kloska. At the request of the Ministry of Climate and Environment, the Council of Ministers adopted an amendment to the regulation on the state of natural disaster, which is intended to facilitate the removal of waste from areas affected by flooding. The ministry also launched subsidies for local governments for the purchase of, among others, aggregates, pump, dryers. Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk, the Minister of Family, Labor and Social Policy, reminded what the activities of her ministry focus on. “While the ministries and services directly involved in the fight against the element are putting a stop to it, we at the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy have been looking from the very beginning where the wave is already receding, where the water is receding and where the people of the flooded areas need immediate, urgent social assistance and financial assistance” – emphasized Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk. The total funds paid for these benefits are 100 million 409 thousand. PLN. This number is still growing. The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy has facilitated access to aid by simplifying the form for flood victims. The application may be submitted orally, and the entire procedure works according to the so-called one window. Social workers often come to injured people themselves.  El primer ministro Donald Tusk thanked Minister Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk for the initiative to introduce paid leave for those who clean the homes of their loved ones. “A couple of pretty obvious help. Everyone who gets involved and devotes their time, is not at work, but helps their loved ones and family in drying, cleaning, pumping water, etc., will be able to count on state support,” assured the Prime Minister. A provision on this form of assistance will be included in the draft bill developed by the government. Minister of Health Izabela Leszczyna announced that the main task of her ministry is to provide residents of flooded areas with access to medical services. Ministrosdos has launched 3 hotlines. “One, the general one, where the patient can find out where the nearest clinic is, where the nearest pharmacy that has not been flooded is; where to go for help. And two more hotlines that concern people in mental health crisis – separately for adults and separately for children and adolescents,” explained Izabela Leszczyna. Psychological and psychiatric help also reaches flood victims through the mobile center. The Minister of Health thanked the employees of all hospitals and clinics who are showing great commitment during the crisis. The hospital in Nysa is at the stage of drying and disinfection. “There is great determination of the employees of the local community, the starosta of Nysa, to open this hospital. Both the Ministry of Health and the National Health Fund absolutely support these efforts,” emphasized the head of the ministry. The State Sanitary Inspection focuses on collecting water samples, conducting laboratory tests and issuing disinfectants.  Anyone can call the district sanitary and epidemiological station to ask for water testing or help with disinfection. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Adam Nowak, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, informed that according to data collected by the Restructuring Agency, 4,318 farmers who had a registered farm number were affected by the flood. “In accordance with the Prime Minister’s instruction to ensure that this assistance is quick and well-addressed, the first program will be support of approximately PLN 5,000 for a hectare of field containing unharvested agricultural produce, unharvested cereals – mainly corn, partly also soybeans, corn, potatoes and sugar beets” – Adam Nowak presented one of the proposals to help farmers. The ministry will also support farmers, among others: ensuring the possibility of remission of rents for arable land, exemption and remission of social security contributions in KRUS, and compensation for cereals and other agricultural produce that came into contact with flood waters. Another solution is quick advance payments for direct payments to farmers from flood-affected areas. The Minister of Agriculture, Czesław Siekierski, requested the European Commission to activate the crisis reserve at the disposal of the Commissioner for Agriculture, and also asked voivodes for support in initiating the work of estimating commissions.  Ministrosdos of National Education Thanks to the determination of school principals and teachers, currently only 63 institutions have suspended classes. Remote teaching is conducted in 9 schools.  “In no case is the safety of the educational course of children and young people at risk at this time. All exams and all activities will take place as planned,” assured Barbara Nowacka, the Minister of National Education. Affected schools have formal and legal options to organize classes in other places. The Ministry of Education has prepared a number of supports for those affected. “To meet
    the needs reported by teachers and parents, we organize green schools for children from flood areas. There is a special website at zielonaszkoly.gov.pl with a 24-hour hotline where you can report schools that need help and appropriate assistance. Currently, nearly 850 people have registered – students from schools in flood areas – and are ready to leave,” said Barbara Nowacka. The Ministry plans to extend the program until the holidays. There is a special telephone line of the Ministry of National Education for psychological support. More than 40 psychologists provide assistance around the clock. The ministry, headed by Barbara Nowacka, also coordinates the “Schools for Schools” project, under which willing school communities in the country can support students and institutions from flood-affected areas.  Ministros dos Sportu i Turystyki El Ministro Sportu i Turystyki Sławomir Nitras presented information on the forms of support prepared by his ministry. The Ministry will allocate funds for the reconstruction of sports infrastructure, especially school facilities, as well as public and tourist facilities – tourist trails and parks. 50 millones de was secured to support tourist institutions and enterprises that suffered losses due to the cancellation of their stay or the impossibility of carrying it out. “We have secured 2 million PLN in the tourist budget for a program to promote Lower Silesia as a safe place for organizing tourism,” declared Sławomir Nitras. The resort will also support sports clubs.  The government’s plans for the coming days. Today, the Prime Minister will take part in a meeting of the crisis staff in Wrocław. During Wednesday’s session of the Sejm, the government will present information on actions in the flood-affected areas. On Thursday, the first reading of the special act that was discussed by the Council of Ministers should take place in the Sejm. . So I am asking for full mobilization,” the Prime Minister asked the politicians. The head of government thanked the heads of ministries for urgently preparing legislative projects and announced the next meeting of the Council of Ministers, which will be held next Saturday.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Seizure of contraband at Mission Institution — medium security unit

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French

    On September 19, 2024, thanks to the vigilance of staff, a package containing prohibited items was seized in the medium security unit of the Mission Institution.

    September 24, 2024 – Mission, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

    On September 19, 2024, thanks to the vigilance of staff, a package containing prohibited items was seized in the medium security unit of the Mission Institution.

    Among the seized items were methamphetamine and tobacco. In total, the institutional value of the seized items is estimated at $116,000.

    The police have been informed and the establishment is conducting an investigation.

    The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has a number of tools to prevent the introduction of drugs into its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates and visitors.

    CSC is strengthening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions to ensure a safe and secure environment for all. CSC is also working in partnership with police forces to take action against individuals who attempt to bring contraband into correctional institutions.

    CSC has also established a telephone information line for all federal institutions to provide additional information on activities related to the security of CSC institutions. This may include activities related to drug use or trafficking that could threaten the safety of visitors, inmates or people working in CSC institutions.

    Using the toll-free line, 1-866-780-3784, helps ensure that the information transmitted is protected and that anonymity remains maintained.

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    Reina LinaresAssistant Director, Management ServicesMission Institution604-820-5856

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 24/09/2024 Communication of the Ministry of National Defense

    MIL AXIS Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Comunicado lun24/09/2024The Council of Ministers adopted a draft act amending certain acts in order to support entrepreneurs employing Territorial Defense soldiers or Active Reserve soldiers, submitted by the Minister of National Defense.

    The draft law introduces tax preferences for entrepreneurs who employ soldiers of the Territorial Defense and Active Reserve. Business owners who apply for a public contract – for the implementation of which they employ the above-mentioned military – will also be able to take advantage of preferential conditions. The idea is to increase the attractiveness of territorial military service, increase the number of soldiers in the Polish Armed Forces and reduce the burden on employers. Soldiers of the Territorial Defense (OT) and Active Reserve (AR) who are called to perform military service cannot perform duties under the employment relationship. A sudden call may affect the rhythm of the company’s work and constitute a burden for the employer. Preferences for entrepreneurs may encourage the employment of OT and AR soldiers. Key solutions An entrepreneur who employs Territorial Defense or Active Reserve soldiers may take advantage of a tax relief. The tax relief applies to every employed OT or AR soldier. Its amount depends on the number and period of employment of soldiers. If a soldier has been in continuous service for 1 year, the employer may deduct PLN 12,000 from the tax base. The amount of the relief increases with each year of continuous service by the soldier. The maximum relief is PLN 24,000 if the length of service is 5 years.

    The possibility of deducting the tax relief will be valid until 2026.

    An entrepreneur who applies for a public procurement contract and will employ OT and/or AR soldiers for its implementation will be able to benefit from preferential treatment. This applies to public procurement contracts below the EU threshold (below PLN 25,680,260 in the case of construction works and PLN 663,105 in the case of supplies and services). The employment of OT and AR soldiers will be treated as a “quality criterion” that will apply in organizational units subordinate to and supervised by the Minister of National Defense. The value of this criterion will not be lower than 10%.

    The current severance pay paid to an employee who was called up for territorial military service will be replaced by an initial benefit. The initial benefit will be paid by the military unit. This will relieve employers who will not have to pay the severance pay and then apply for its refund. The benefit will be due after the soldier completes basic training. It will amount to 50% of the average salary in the second quarter of the previous year. In the second quarter of 2023, the average salary was PLN 7,005.76, so the benefit will amount to PLN 3,502.88. It will be exempt from personal income tax.

    The new regulations are to enter into force after 14 days from the date of publication in the Journal of Laws.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 24/09/2024 October Offer of Savings Treasury Bonds

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    The terms of the issue of State Treasury savings bonds in OctoberIn October, the interest rate on 1-year variable-rate bonds will be 5.75%, and on 2-year bonds 5.90%, in the first monthly interest period.The interest rate on 3-month fixed-rate bonds will be 3.00% per annum, and on 3-year bonds 5.95%. The remaining bonds, in the first annual interest period, will bear interest of 6.30% for 4-year bonds and 6.55% for 10-year bonds, respectively.6- and 12-year family bonds intended for beneficiaries of the “Family 800 plus” program will bear interest of 6.50% and 6.80%, respectively, in the first year.We have also left the margins for bonds unchanged.The interest rate on 1-year and 2-year bonds changes monthly. It is calculated as the sum of the National Bank of Poland reference rate and the margin, which remains unchanged and amounts to 0.00% for 1-year bonds and 0.15% for 2-year bonds in the case of instruments offered in October. The interest rate on 4-year bonds changes every year and is calculated based on the sum of the inflation index from the last 12 months and an unchanged margin of 1.50%. The same interest rate mechanism also applies to 10-year bonds, but in this case the margin remains unchanged at 2.00%. The preferential margins for family bonds, the interest rate of which is calculated according to the same principles as for 4- and 10-year bonds, also remain unchanged, and amount to 2.00% for 6-year bonds and 2.50% for summer bonds, respectively. All types of bonds can be purchased at PKO Bank Polski branches and Customer Service Points of the PKO Bank Polski Brokerage House and in the network of bond sales points of Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA. Our bonds are also permanently available online at www.zakup.obligacjeskarbowe.pl and www.pekao.com.pl/obligacje-skarbowe and in the PeoPay mobile application. Detailed information about our current offer can be found at www.obligacjeskarbowe.pl

    In October, we left the interest rates on savings bonds and margins in subsequent interest periods unchanged, while maintaining preferences for the retail market over the wholesale market. Our bonds are a simple and intuitive product. An important feature of retail bonds that encourages people to buy them is the low entry threshold – PLN 100 is enough to start saving – this is the nominal value of one bond. By putting aside even small amounts every month, we are able to build a considerable capital for the future. The offer of savings bonds is diversified in terms of their redemption date, as well as the method of calculating and paying interest. Customers can therefore choose the type of bond that will best meet their needs in terms of safe building of savings.

    – comments Jurand Drop, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Finance. Since September 25, it has been possible to purchase a new issue of treasury bonds by way of exchange. Savings bonds in retail sales

    Type of bond

    Offer de Details (sale from October 1-31)

    Selling price

    OTS01253-monthly

    Three-month bonds are bonds with a fixed interest rate of 3.00% per annum. Interest is calculated on the value of PLN 100, and interest is paid after the end of saving (after three months from the date of purchase).

    PLN 100100.00 PLN when exchanging

    ROR10251-annual

    Annual bonds are variable-rate bonds. In the first month, the interest rate is 5.75% per annum. In subsequent monthly interest periods, the interest rate is equal to the NBP reference rate and a fixed margin of 0.00%. Interest is paid monthly.

    PLN 10099.90 PLN when exchanging

    DOR10262-year-old

    Two-year bonds are variable-rate bonds. In the first month, the interest rate is 5.90% per annum. In subsequent monthly interest periods, the interest rate is equal to the NBP reference rate and a fixed margin of 0.15%. Interest is paid monthly.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    TOS10273-year-old

    Three-year bonds are bonds with a fixed interest rate of 5.95% per annum. In the first year, interest is calculated from the value of PLN 100, and in subsequent years from the value increased by the interest for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings have ended.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    COI10284-year-old

    Four-year bonds are bonds that pay interest based on inflation.1 The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.30%. In subsequent years, the interest rate is equal to inflation plus a fixed margin of 1.50%. Interest is paid after each year of saving.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    EDO103410 summer

    Ten-year bonds are bonds whose interest rate is based on inflation1. The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.55%. In subsequent years, the interest rate is equal to inflation and a fixed margin of 2.00%. In the first year, interest is calculated on the value of PLN 100, and in subsequent years on the value increased by the interest calculated for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings are completed.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    ROS10306-year family obligation

    Family Six-Year Bonds are bonds intended for beneficiaries of the Family 800 program. Their interest rate is preferential in relation to the bond included in the standard offer and is based on inflation1. The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.50%. In the following years, the interest rate is equal to inflation and a fixed margin of 2.00%. In the first year, interest is calculated from the value of PLN 100, and in the following years from the value increased by the interest calculated for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings are completed.

    100 PLN

    ROD103612 summer family obligation

    Family Twelve-Year Bonds are bonds intended for beneficiaries of the Family 800 program. Their interest rate is preferential in relation to the bond included in the standard offer and is based on inflation1. The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.80%. In the following years, the interest rate is equal to inflation and a fixed margin of 2.50%. In the first year, interest is calculated from the value of PLN 100, and in the following years from the value increased by the interest calculated for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings are completed.

    100 PLN

    1 the rate of increase in the prices of consumer goods and services, adopted for 12 months and announced by the President of the Central Statistical Office in the month preceding the first month of a given interest period. How can I buy Treasury bonds? State Treasury bonds can be purchased: How to open an IKE-Bonds Account and an IKZE-Bonds Account IKE-Bonds Account and an IKZE-Bonds Account can be opened at any branch of PKO Bank Polski or POK of the PKO BP Brokerage House. You can also obtain remote access to your IKE- and IKZE-Bonds Account under the conditions specified in the “Regulations on the use of access to the Registered Account in the field of Treasury bonds via telephone or the Internet”.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 24/09/2024 Meeting of Undersecretary of State Paweł Karbownik with the delegation of the World Bank Group

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Meeting of Undersecretary of State Paweł Karbownik with the delegation of the World Bank Group24.09.2024

    On September 24, 2024, Deputy Minister of Finance Paweł Karbownik met with a delegation from the World Bank, led by Anna Akhalkatsi, Director for EU countries at the World Bank, and Ines Rocha, Regional Director for Europe at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The conversation focused on current cooperation with the Bank and plans for the near future. The participants discussed cooperation in flood protection and water retention projects in Poland. In particular, the conversation focused on a new investment project in flood and drought prevention, which is to be co-financed by a World Bank loan. The Bank representatives also presented the assumptions of the new cooperation strategy with Poland for 2025-2029. As noted by Deputy Minister Paweł Karbownik, increasing the competitiveness of the Polish economy, energy transformation and adaptation to current challenges, including severe climate phenomena, create the basis for further cooperation with the World Bank Group. The discussion also concerned the Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Poland, which the Bank plans to publish in early November 2024. This document will be an important point of reference for future actions in the field of sustainable development and combating climate change.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 24/09/2024 Meeting of the Inter-ministerial Team for International Humanitarian Law

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Team for International Humanitarian Law24.09.2024On September 24, the first meeting of members of the Inter-Ministerial Team for International Humanitarian Law with the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Polish Red Cross took place. During the event, the functioning of the Central Tracing Agency in Geneva was presented, including the Office of the Central Tracing Agency for the international conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the National Information and Tracing Office of the Polish Red Cross.

    The activities of these entities result from the Geneva Conventions on the Protection of Victims of War of 1949 and the Additional Protocols to these Conventions. They focus, among other things, on searching for and determining the fate of missing persons and victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters, as well as conducting so-called humanitarian searches, graves and participation in exhumations of victims of armed conflicts. Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Polish Red Cross also informed about the tasks carried out during current armed conflicts and natural disasters, their constant relevance and the challenges that must be met.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 24.09.2024 Export of arms and military equipment from Poland. Informe for 2023

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Export of arms and military equipment from Poland. Informe for 202324.09.2024The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has prepared an annual report on the export of arms and military equipment for 2023. The data contained therein reflects the directions of activity of Polish arms exporters, which were largely influenced by the current security situation in Poland in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

    Compared to the data for 2022, the value of actual exports and intra-EU transfers of arms and military equipment in 2023 increased by over 572 million euros and reached 1,753 million euros. This result largely shows the scale of supplies of arms and military equipment to Ukraine, which is fighting a defensive war. In the classification of recipients of products exported from Poland in terms of their value in 2023, the first place was taken by entities from Ukraine (approx. 81% of the export value), followed by the United States (7%) and Germany (1% each). Due to legal restrictions, the data for 2023 does not contain information on the permits issued, their value and the actual export of arms and military equipment transferred by the Polish authorities as a donation to Ukraine. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the content of the report, which is the fulfillment of Poland’s statutory obligation and international obligations regarding compliance with the principle of transparency of arms transfers. At the same time, it is an important source of knowledge on the principles of operation of the Polish system of export controls of goods, services and technologies of strategic importance to the security of the state.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: UNGA, President Meloni meets the President of the Argentine Republic

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    Source: Government of Italy

    September 24, 2024

    The Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, met today in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly with the President of the Argentine Republic, Javier Milei.

    The meeting focused on the common desire to strengthen bilateral relations and in this perspective the two Leaders agreed to work to verify the possibility of a visit to Argentina on the sidelines of the G20 in Brazil next November.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: AMERICA/PERU – To support learning among indigenous populations, there is a lack of bilingual teachers and adequate infrastructure

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    Source: The Holy See in Italian

    Tuesday, September 24, 2024

    Iquitos (Agenzia Fides) – “We need authorities who are committed to defending the rights of girls, boys and adolescents of indigenous peoples, because they cannot continue to be set aside”. It is the voice of Mariluz Canaquiri, leader in Peru of the Amazonian indigenous Kukama Kukamiria, who speaks of the decline in education of indigenous peoples. “The authorities do not care about the education of indigenous children, there is no adequate infrastructure and there are no full-time bilingual teachers to teach them in our language,” emphasizes Canaquiri, who is also president of the Federation of Indigenous Women Kukama Kukamiria. Intercultural bilingual education (IBE) is a current educational policy in the South American country of 33 million inhabitants, with 55 recognized indigenous peoples, four Andean and 51 Amazonian. According to the results of the latest National Evaluation of Learning Outcomes (ENLA), published by the Ministry of Education, only 5.6% of fourth-grade primary school students (10 and 11 years old) of IBE institutions of the Amazonian population have achieved the expected results. “There is no bilingual intercultural education here,” said President Canaquiri. “How could they learn if our identity, our culture, our way of seeing the world are not valued in the school curriculum in any way, and in logistical conditions where the school building is an area covered with branches and trunks of trees with unbearable heat,” the leader stressed in a statement to an international non-governmental organization. Although the first policy in favor of the student population of indigenous peoples arose in 1972, more than half a century ago, it has always received little interest from the State, despite the IBE being part of their individual and collective human rights. “They hire teachers because they speak Quechua, Shipibo, Asháninka or the corresponding language, but when they go to school they do not apply the IBE. Sometimes they teach only in Spanish, other times they speak the children’s native language, but all the rest they read and write in Spanish,” an analyst reported. There are 24,000 schools throughout the country that follow the IBE, where most reinforce the students’ native language and teach them Spanish. The educational policy seeks to ensure that the indigenous school population is bilingual with oral and written skills, but according to studies carried out by local researchers, the country is going backwards. However, despite these precariousness, a small school in the peasant community of Accollya stands out positively, located in the municipality of Soccos, almost 3,400 meters above sea level, in the province of Huamanga, one of the 11 that make up Ayacucho. This is an Andean department that was hit hard by an internal armed conflict that Peru experienced between 1980 and 2000. Supported by an NGO, the school boasts a single teacher with 33 years of experience who has always been committed to bilingual intercultural education, following training and in-depth courses. “I work from Monday to Thursday in Spanish and on Fridays in Quechua, using the notebooks that the ministry sends us for each topic,” said the woman who is the only teacher of 10 pupils in first, second and third grade, aged between six and eleven. “The children’s response is very good, from first grade they acquire reading and writing skills, now it’s September and the youngest are already reading. It’s the advantage of teaching different classes because they motivate each other,” the teacher stressed. Furthermore, we must not forget the important contribution of the Catholic Church in the Amazon in the field of education and healthcare where it has often been a substitute for the State, arriving where it is not, even today. Hundreds of missionaries throughout history have been true promoters of respect for human dignity. Religious and lay people from dozens of countries have given their lives in the most remote places with the aim of making the Amazon a place of coexistence and respect for the dignity and rights of all, especially the most vulnerable, largely indigenous peoples. Among other initiatives in favor of learning and the formation of school libraries in these areas, it is worth highlighting the participation of the ‘yachac’, the wise men of the community, who hold intergenerational meetings encouraging the practice of reading among students and their families. The indigenous school population at the national level is estimated at 1.2 million, the vast majority are Quechua (700,000) and Aymara (300,000) from the Andean areas of the country, and the rest from Amazonian languages such as Asháninka, Shipibo Konibo, Awajún, among others. The Kukama Kukamiria people live mainly in the department of Loreto, the largest of the Peruvian Amazon. According to data from the Ministry of Culture, the population of the Kukama Kukamiria communities is estimated at 37,053 people. Among these, 1,185 declared that they speak the Kukama Kukamiria language, which corresponds to 0.02% of the total native languages at the national level. (AP) (Agenzia Fides 24/9/2024) Share:

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: ASIA/BANGLADESH – “Student power” must remain within the rule of law, hopes Bishop Subroto Gomes

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    Source: The Holy See in Italian

    Dhaka (Agenzia Fides) – “The situation we are experiencing now, after the political and social crisis of last August, is delicate. There is still tension in society, there are protests especially by young people. The massive student demonstration caused the prime minister to leave and flee abroad. Now the new interim government, led by Mohamed Yunus, has a difficult task: to heal the political, social and economic wounds, restore trust and also maintain the rule of law, because there are also some worrying signs”: explains to Agenzia Fides Mgr. Subroto Boniface Gomes, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Dhaka. The Bishop notes some possible “dangers” existing in the expressions of “student power”. “For example – he says – in some Catholic schools in the diocese of Dhaka, students tried to force the dismissal of some teachers – regularly chosen and paid by the school administration – only because, in their opinion, they were not aligned and compliant with the new course, or because they had somehow dared to criticize the student protest. This has generated a crisis within our schools, which are attended by 95% Muslim or non-Christian students. Faced with the attempt to forcefully impose this or other measures, such as accepting girls wearing the burqa at school, the Archbishop, with a sensational choice, decided to close the schools. One was a girls’ school, another is run by the Brothers of the Holy Cross. At that point, the concerted intervention of the parents’ committee, religious leaders and school staff allowed for dialogue, a peaceful solution to the crisis and the reopening of the schools. We could not give in on our values and principles. But it is an example to say that the legitimate rights of students must not encroach on and undermine democracy, the rule of law, or the rights of others,” notes Msgr. Gomes. Another aspect to keep under control, then, “is the return or reorganization of radical Islamic groups and parties that could penalize communities of minority religions or promote an agenda of Islamization. We must be vigilant on this aspect, because the temptation of extremism is just around the corner. It is essential not to polarize society. We trust in the new Yunus government to keep the course straight in terms of respect for democratic principles, respect for the Constitution and fundamental freedoms for all citizens, regardless of religion,” says the Bishop. Last July, thousands of students took to the streets to protest against the Supreme Court’s decision to reintroduce a quota system for access to public employment that allocated 30% of jobs to the children and grandchildren of veterans of the 1971 war of independence. Shehik Hasina’s government responded to the demonstrations by deploying police and paramilitary forces who shot at the crowd. The protest thus turned into a movement against Hasina and her party, the Awami League, who led the country for 15 years, often delegitimizing or arresting political opponents and dissidents. The official toll of the repression is around a thousand dead and hundreds injured. On August 5, the prime minister fled abroad, taking refuge in India. The army intervened by dissolving Parliament and then appointed Muhammad Yunus, known as the “banker of the poor”, an 84-year-old economist, known for the “Grameen Bank”, specialized in the microcredit system, as head of an interim government, for which he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. The executive is leading a delicate transition phase while waiting for new elections. (PA) (Agenzia Fides 24/9/2024) Share:

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 24/09/2024 Polonia commits to accepting CARF

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Polonia commits to accept CARF24.09.2024

    The presentation of information on crypto-assets (CARF) is the latest update of information on the OECD.Declaration of the Agreement between Poland and CARF.Declaration of the Agreement between Poland and CARF, a joint statement that obliges the signatories to adopt CARF. Poland has thus joined the 58 countries that will introduce new rules for reporting transactions using crypto-assets. The countries declare that they will start the international exchange of tax information obtained in this regard from 2027.Declaration of the Agreement between CARF is a joint statement constituting a grassroots initiative of the countries of the World Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Tax Information (Foro Mundial sobre Transparencia e Intercambio de Información con Fines Fiscales).The text of the statement is attached.

    MaterialDeclaración conjunta sobre la implementación del marco de presentación de informes sobre criptoactivos (CARF)CARF-signatories-joint-statement.pdf 0.21 MB

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: ASIA/CHINA – The memory of the Jesuit Martino Martini still opens up paths of encounter and proximity

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    Source: The Holy See in Italian

    by Marta Zhao and Laura Gomez RuizHangzhou (Agenzia Fides) – China, the city of Hangzhou and the Chinese Catholic community have never forgotten Martino Martini. The great Jesuit missionary esteemed by the Emperors and welcomed to the Court of the Qing Dynasty, was born in Trento precisely 410 years ago, on 20 September 1614. Even today his story and his testimony arouse unexpected sympathy and ignite surprising closeness. In the program of celebrations promoted by the Italian Embassy in Beijing for the 700 years since the death of the traveler and merchant Marco Polo, the theme “In the footsteps of Marco Polo: Martino Martini” was the first addressed to introduce the series of important Italian personalities who, at different times and in different capacities, contributed to the spread of knowledge of China in the West. Even the President Xi Jinping has publicly expressed his esteem for Martino Martini. In an intervention published in Corriere della Sera on 20 March 2019, on the eve of his official visit to Italy, Xi Jinping cited the Jesuit as a pioneer of the group of Italian Sinologists who «have played a bridging role in relations between China and Europe, starting from the first grammar of the Chinese language written for the West by Martino Martini to “Italy and China” by Giuliano Bertuccioli and Federico Masini”. In Italy, the Study Center named after Martino Martini, based in Trento, promotes, among other things “On the Road to Cathay”, a biannual magazine on cultural relations between Europe and China. In the city of Hangzhou, a park bearing his name has been established around his Mausoleum. That site protected by the body that looks after the cultural heritage of Zhejiang Province has become like a sanctuary for Chinese Catholics. Currently undergoing restoration, the Mausoleum holds the mortal remains of 15 famous Jesuit missionaries who ended their earthly lives near the magnificent Xizi Lake. Among them also include Father Prospero Intorcetta (1626–1696), Father Nicolas Trigault (1577-1629), Father Lazaro Cattaneo (1560-1640) and Father Emmanuel Diaz (1574-1659). In 2018, an exhibition dedicated to the work map by Martino Martini was inaugurated in the headquarters of the China-Italy Center in Hangzhou to commemorate the 375th anniversary of the arrival of the great missionary in that city (Agenzia Fides 13/6/2018). The Catholic community of Hangzhou organized a Conference academic commemorating the 350 years of the construction of the Cathedral. Six well-known academics from Chinese universities and scholars linked to Catholic bodies such as the Faith Institute for Cultural Studies (FICS), the Guang Qi Press of the diocese of Shanghai collaborated in presenting studies on the life and mission of the Jesuit, in the presence of the Italian Consul in Shanghai. Martino Martini’s legacy was presented as “a strong impulse for today’s mission, so that it continues on its path by making its sense of missionary responsibility, his courage and his dedication its own”. (Agenzia Fides 22/01/2010). The affection and devotion that surround the figure of Martino Martini are proportional to the intensity with which he lived his time, donating his existence to the announcement of the Gospel in China. Martino Martini was born on 20 September 1614 in Trento. In 1631 he entered the Society of Jesus as a novice. After studying at the Roman College under the influence of his mentor, the German Jesuit Athanasius Kircher, he joined the Eastern Mission in 1640, traveling by ship from Lisbon in Portugal, via Goa in India (November 1640), up to Macao, China, where he arrived in August 1642. The following year he was sent to the Chinese continent. Thus he began his legendary journey of cultural exchange between China and Europe, a journey that he traveled twice. He wrote the first Chinese grammar in the West and related works, which contributed to cultural exchange and bridged the gap between China and Europe, profoundly influencing the birth and development of Sinology in Italy. The time of his stay in China, at era of the Ming and Qing dynasties, is a period of great social unrest. The Jesuits, after having established good relations with influential sectors of Chinese society and political hierarchy, are beginning to experience concerns about how the situation will evolve. The Chinese name you choose, Wei Kuangguo, includes all its good wishes: it indicates the drive to defend and support the country and the desire to have peace and prosperity in the world. In China, turbulence and conflicts also divide the Jesuits and Spanish and mendicant orders they even infiltrate within the Society of Jesus itself. The controversy over the Chinese translation of the name of God and the possibility that the new Christians continue to practice the cult of the dead according to the methods specific to Chinese culture does not abate, it reaches an intensity that Martini does not manages to contain, both inside and outside the Order. An event that will have a profound impact on the rest of his life. Travel and writing constitute the common thread of the second half of his life. During the first eight years of his stay in China (1643-1650), Martino Martini traveled between the two capitals as well as Hangzhou and Jinhua in Zhejiang. In the fourth year of Shunzhi’s reign (1647), with the help of Zhu Shi, a parishioner of Lanxi in Zhejiang, Martino Martini wrote the Qiu You Zhuan (Treatise on Friendship, Hangzhou, 1661), proceeding on the humanist register already adopted on the other, Jesuit Matteo Ricci in his work of the same name, the first written in Chinese by the Jesuit from Macerata. The southern part of Zhejiang, where Martino Martini is located, is a region in which Spanish monks also operate. He agrees with the indications of his brother Matteo Ricci and well recognizes the differences with the Spanish Cistercians on the question of the Chinese Rites. Furthermore, the Spanish Dominican Juan Bautista Morales (1597–1664) had already traveled to Rome to express his objections regarding the Jesuit position regarding the controversy. When the Jesuit mission in China decides to send their representative to Europe to explain the situation from their point of view, the choice falls on Martino Martini. In 1651 the Jesuit goes to Europe to defend the position of the Society of Jesus on the question of Chinese rites. Thanks also to his good offices, in 1656 the Holy See issued an edict in favor of the Jesuits. During his travels in Europe, Martino Martini published three works in Latin: De Bello Tartarico Historia, Novus Atlas Sinensis and Sinice Historia Decas Prima (of which had also announced the publication of the sequel). These works represented the most systematic, in-depth and effective reports on the Chinese reality circulating in Europe at that time. In 1657 Wei returned to China and continued his mission in Hangzhou, where he completed the construction of the Church of the Redeemer in 1661 and where he died on June 6 of the same year at the age of 47. After being well received by the Qing court and received by the Shunzhi Emperor himself in Beijing. (Agenzia Fides 24/9/2024)[embedded content]Share:

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: AFRICA/SOMALIA – Tensions over recent arms supplies to Somalia and Puntland

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    Tuesday, September 24, 2024 weapons

    Mogadishu (Agenzia Fides) – Wars (for now?) of words and press releases in the Horn of Africa between Somalia, Somaliland and Ethiopia around recent military supplies that arrived in the region. On September 20, the government of Mogadishu condemned what it called “an illegal supply of weapons” by the government of Addis Ababa to Puntland, an autonomous Somali region that has its own institutions but which has not yet declared its intention to separate from the rest of Somalia. This choice was instead made by Somaliland, a northern region that has declared its independence from Mogadishu since 1991. On January 1, 2024, Somaliland signed a naval agreement with Ethiopia (see Fides 3/1/2024), which aroused the ire of Mogadishu because in exchange for the concession of a naval base and control of a stretch of its coast, Somaliland obtains from Ethiopia to be recognized as an independent state. Addis Ababa thus becomes the great military protector of Somaliland, increasing Mogadishu’s fears for the territorial integrity of Somalia. Concerns now accentuated by Ethiopia’s supply of weapons to Puntland. The authorities of the autonomous region, while recognizing those of Mogadishu, are at loggerheads with the latter, because they claim not to have received from Mogadishu the aid necessary to fight the jihadists present on its territory. These are both groups linked to the Shabaab and the Islamic State. The Ethiopian government therefore seems to be inserting itself into the tensions between Puntland and Somalia to widen its room for maneuver in the area. A few days after the tough stance taken by the government of Mogadishu, protests have arrived from Addis Ababa over the arrival in Somalia of Egyptian military supplies destined for the local armed forces. This is the second delivery of weapons by Cairo under the military agreement signed between Egypt and Somalia in August (see Fides 8/30/2024). According to the Ethiopian Foreign Minister, the supply of weapons by “external forces” risks “exacerbating the fragile security context” and also running the risk that these weapons “end up in the hands of terrorists in Somalia”. “The uncontrolled proliferation of weapons in an already fragile environment increases the risk of an arms race, with various factions probably trying to increase their stockpiles to safeguard their own interests,” echoed his colleague from Somaliland. Tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia regarding the management of the Nile waters have therefore moved to Somalia, with the Somali government, backed by Cairo (but Mogadishu also has important military agreements with Turkey which is currently trying to mediate, see Fides 2/7/2024)) attempted to fuel internal tensions in the neighboring country (see Fides 17/9/2024). (LM) (Agenzia Fides 24/9/2024) Share:

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Biographical notices

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    Karen Mollica (BA Honours [Political Science], McMaster University, 2000; MA [International Affairs], Carleton University, 2003) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2003 after completing internships in Guyana and Costa Rica.

    Karen Mollica (BA Honours [Political Science], McMaster University, 2000; MA [International Affairs], Carleton University, 2003) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2003 after completing internships in Guyana and Costa Rica. Her early assignments included serving as coordinator of the Landmine Action Team and as a case officer for several West and Central African countries. She then worked at the Canadian International Development Agency, serving as First Secretary at the High Commission in South Africa and as Counsellor and Head of Cooperation at the Embassy in Jordan. Upon her return to headquarters in 2019, she was appointed Director of Policy, Planning and Operations for Latin America and the Caribbean, a position she held until 2022. Most recently, she served as Director and Senior Ministerial Advisor in the Office of the Minister of International Development and Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy to the Holy See.

    Ajit Singh (BA [Communications], University of Winnipeg, 2003; BA Honours [Political Science], University of Winnipeg, 2004; MA [International Law], United Nations University for Peace, 2006; JD, Osgoode Hall Law School, 2012) has lived, studied and worked in a multilingual environment in 6 countries on 4 continents. He joined the Government of Canada in 2008 after working in media, education, the United Nations and civil society organizations. He then practised private law in Toronto and was called to the Ontario Bar as a barrister. In 2013, he joined the Privy Council Office in the Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat. He subsequently worked at the Foreign and Defence Policy Secretariat, where he was responsible for relations with Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Latin America, as well as legal files. In 2017, he joined Global Affairs Canada as Deputy Director in the Foreign Policy Planning Division, where he led the Foreign Ministers’ Events team during Canada’s G7 Presidency in 2018. He then worked in the Conflict Prevention, Stabilization and Peacebuilding Division. In 2021, he joined the Department of National Defence as Director of Operations. He returned to the Privy Council Office in 2022, this time to become the first person to hold the position of Director of International Crisis Response.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: ASIA/SOUTH KOREA – WYD 2027: Young people from all over the world in Seoul to be “courageous missionaries”

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    Tuesday, September 24, 2024

    Archdiocese of Seoul

    Rome (Agenzia Fides) – From a land where faith was transmitted “without the assistance of missionaries”, young people will be called to become “courageous missionaries” who can bear witness to the joy of the Gospel in every corner of the planet. This is the hope of the organizers of the next World Youth Day, scheduled to be held in Seoul in 2027, which already has its logo and theme. “Be of good courage: I have conquered the world!” (Jn 16:33) is the theme chosen by the Pope, while the logo depicts a red and blue cross. These colors symbolize Christ’s triumphal victory over the world. Inspired by traditional Korean art, the overall design uses the unique brushstroke techniques of Korean painting and subtly incorporates the Hangul characters that represent Seoul. Furthermore, the red on one side of the cross symbolizes the blood of the martyrs, harmonizing with the theme of “courage”. The blue represents the vitality of young people and symbolizes God’s call. Together, these colors reflect the Taegeuk motif of the Korean flag. The yellow that shines behind the cross represents Christ, who is the “Light of the World” and shines on the Church like the sun that rises from the East and guides the Church towards unity. Both were announced this morning during a press conference held in the Vatican, attended by Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, the Dicastery under which the organization of World Youth Day falls, Peter Soon-Taick Chung, Archbishop of Seoul and President of the Local Organizing Committee of Seoul 2027, Paul Kyung Sang Lee, Auxiliary Bishop of Seoul and General Coordinator of WYD Seoul 2027. “The pilgrimage to WYD Seoul 2027 will be more than a simple gathering,” said the Archbishop of Seoul, specifying that what will begin with the Jubilee “will be a significant journey in which young people, united with Jesus Christ, will reflect and discuss the modern challenges and the injustices they face. It will be a grand celebration that will allow everyone to experience the vibrant and energetic culture that young Koreans have created. It will also be an opportunity to immerse themselves in and share the dynamic and passionate culture that young Koreans have produced. Furthermore, through this celebration, young Koreans will have a valuable opportunity to engage and share the concerns and passions of their peers.” Bishop Paul Kyung Sang Lee noted that Korea “is in a unique context, different from previous World Youth Days, characterized by the harmonious coexistence of different religious traditions. In this context, the Korean Catholic Church has consistently embodied the Christian virtues of ‘forgiveness’ and ‘sharing’, promoting these values in society and peacefully coexisting with other faiths. In a persistent reality of a ‘divided nation’, over the past seven decades the Church has worked diligently to resolve the conflicts inherent in this division, seeking peace and unity for the Korean people. The emergence of K-Catholic and K-Faith among our young people is a testimony to these efforts. Our young people and our young believers remain open to interreligious dialogue and aspire to harmonious and peaceful coexistence”. The journey to Seoul will, however, pass through Rome first. As is customary after every international WYD, in fact, the young people of Lisbon will deliver the symbols of WYD to the young Koreans, namely the Youth Cross and the icon of the Salus populi romani on November 24, Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe, during the Holy Mass that will be presided over by the Pope in St. Peter’s Basilica. “Our hope is that many young people, even those who have never participated in a WYD, in the next three years will travel a path, especially an interior one, to meet in Asia together with the Successor of Peter and to give together a courageous testimony of Christ”, concluded Cardinal Farrel. (FB) (Agenzia Fides 24/9/2024)

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: «L’initiative sur l’alimentation» at abouti

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    The federal popular initiative «Pour une nutrition sûre – thanks to the reinforcement of sustainable indigenous production, in front of denrées vegétales foodstuffs et à une eau potablere potablere (initiative sur l’alimentation)», launched on 16 August 2024, in information abouti . The Federal Chancellery found, after verification, that 112’736 of the 113’060 deposited signatures are valid.

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    Beat FurrerChargé d’information058 465 02 45beat.furrer@bk.admin.ch

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: «The Nutrition Initiative» has succeeded

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    Federal ChancelleryBern, 24.09.2024 – –The federal popular initiative “For a secure diet – by strengthening sustainable domestic production, more plant-based foods and clean drinking water (Nutrition Initiative)”, submitted on 16 August 2024, has been formally successful. Of the 113,060 signatures submitted, 112,736 are valid.Address for enquiriesBeat FurrerInformation Officer058 465 02 45beat.furrer@bk.admin.chPublished byFederal Chancelleryhttps://www.bk.admin.ch/bk/en/home.html

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Tax strategy: an ambitious plan for purchasing power

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    Source: Swiss Canton of Vaud – news in French

    This plan is part of the major balances built into the legislative programme and constitutes one of the most ambitious cantonal tax reforms for individuals, including progressive and financially absorbable measures.

    It also serves as an indirect counter-project to the popular initiative “Tax cuts for all: restoring purchasing power to the middle class” – considered excessive – and which the Council of State opposes.

    Press release of September 24, 2024

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Government announces details of mortgage reforms to help Canadians get lower mortgage payments starting December 15

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French

    Press release

    September 24, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada

    Canadians work hard to afford a home. However, the high cost of mortgage payments is a barrier to home ownership, especially for millennials and Generation Z. To help more people, especially young people, become first-time homebuyers, the federal government announced the boldest mortgage reforms in decades on September 16.

    The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today announced technical guidance for lenders and insurers to ensure Canadians can benefit from these mortgage reforms starting December 15, 2024:

    Increasing the price cap for insured mortgages from $1 million to $1.5 million to reflect current housing market realities and help more people qualify for a mortgage with a down payment of less than 20 per cent. Increasing the insured mortgage cap, which has not been adjusted since 2012, to $1.5 million will help more people afford their own home. Expanding eligibility for the 30-year mortgage amortization to all first-time and newly constructed home buyers to reduce the cost of monthly mortgage payments and help more Canadians afford their own home. By helping people afford new homes, including condominiums, the government is announcing a new measure that will encourage new housing construction and address the housing shortage. This measure builds on the commitment made in Budget 2024, effective August 1, 2024, to provide 30-year mortgage amortization for first-time buyers of newly constructed properties, including condominiums.

    These measures, which represent the most significant mortgage reforms in decades, are part of the federal government’s plan to build 4 million new homes to help more people become homeowners. It is the most ambitious plan in Canadian history.

    Along with the 4 million additional homes we are building, communities need help building other infrastructure. That is why the federal government is investing $6 billion through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to help communities expand and improve their infrastructure. This includes clean water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste management infrastructure. The government has begun negotiations with provinces and territories on key actions they can take to increase housing supply, in exchange for a share of the $5 billion in federal funding. For urgent municipal infrastructure priorities, applications for the $1 billion municipal component will begin next month.

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    “To build on our momentum to help Canadians save for a down payment, last week we announced the boldest mortgage reforms in decades. Today, we are providing the technical guidance banks need to offer first-time home buyers lower mortgage payments. Talk to your financial institution today to get your first mortgage application ready by December 15.”

    – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

    “Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. By reducing both the down payment and monthly mortgage costs, we are taking the boldest step yet for Canadians looking to buy their first home.”

    – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

    Quick Facts

    ThereCanadian enhanced mortgage charter, presented in Budget 2024, sets out expectations for financial institutions to ensure that people who are having difficulty making their mortgage payments have access to tailored relief and to facilitate the purchase of a first home.

    Mortgage loan insurance allows people to get a mortgage for up to 95% of the purchase price of a property, and ensures they get a reasonable interest rate, even with a smaller down payment.

    The government’s housing plan – the most ambitious in the country’s history – will build nearly 4 million additional homes to make housing more affordable in Canada. To help more people make a down payment, recognizing that the size of a down payment and the time it takes to save are now too large, the federal government has:

    Launching the Tax-Free Savings Account for First-Time Home Buyers, which allows individuals to contribute up to $8,000 per year, up to a cumulative maximum of $40,000 for their first down payment. No taxes on contributions or withdrawals; Increasing the Home Buyers’ Plan limit from $35,000 to $60,000, as announced in Budget 2024. This measure allows first-time home buyers to use the tax benefits of Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions to save up to $25,000 more for their down payment. The Home Buyers’ Plan allows Canadians to withdraw money from their RRSPs to buy or build a home. It can be used in conjunction with savings through the Tax-Free Savings Account for the purchase of a first property.

    Last week, the government also released plans for a tenants’ bill of rights and a property buyers’ bill of rightsThese will protect tenants from unfair practices, simplify leases and increase transparency of rental amounts, in addition to helping to make the property buying process fairer, more open and more transparent.

    To end encampments and combat homelessness, The government announced on September 22, 2024, that an amount of $250 million will be provided to provinces and territories that agree to match this funding. This funding will leverage up to $500 million to provide more shelter spaces, transitional housing and services to help people living in encampments find housing.

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    Katherine CuplinskasDeputy Director of CommunicationsOffice of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of FinanceKatherine.Cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca

    Media RelationsDepartment of Finance Canadamediare@fin.gc.ca613-369-4000

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    Phone: 1-833-712-2292Teletypewriter: 613-369-3230Email:financepublic-financepublique@fin.gc.ca

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

    September 19, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

    Ms. Karen Mollica has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Slovak Republic. Ms. Mollica succeeds Ms. Cheryl Cruz.

    Mr. Ajit Singh has been appointed High Commissioner to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Mr. Singh succeeds Ms. Lilly Nicholls.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Implementation of the most daring mortgage reforms in decades

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    The federal government is proposing the most ambitious housing plan in Canadian history, including building 4 million new homes to make housing more affordable for Canadians. This plan will build a fairer Canada for every generation, where everyone can get ahead, get a fair reward for their hard work, and be able to afford to own a home.

    September 24, 2024

    The federal government proposesthe most ambitious housing plan in Canadian history, which includes building 4 million new homes to make housing more affordable for Canadians. This plan will build a fairer Canada for every generation, where everyone can get ahead, get a fair reward for their hard work, and be able to afford to own a home.

    As announced on September 16, 2024, the federal government is expanding eligibility for 30-year amortizations on insured mortgages for first-time and newly constructed home buyers. It is also increasing the price cap for insured mortgages from $1 million to $1.5 million, effective December 15, 2024. The government is releasing parameters today that will allow lending parties and insurers to begin offering mortgages under these reforms starting in December.

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    Expanding eligibility for 30-year mortgage amortization for all first-time home buyers and those purchasing newly constructed properties

    This measure will apply to borrowing parties who require high loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage insurance in Canada. In addition, the borrowing party’s application must meet the following requirements: The total LTV is 80% or greater; The borrowing party is either a first-time homebuyer or (ii) a newly constructed property.

    As the government announced on June 11, 2024, to be considered a first-time home buyer, the borrowing party must meet one of the following criteria: They have never purchased a property before; In the last 4 years, the borrowing party has not occupied a dwelling as their principal place of residence that they or their spouse or common-law partner owned. The borrowing party has recently experienced the end of a marriage or common-law partnership. In this regard, the regulations will follow the approach taken by the Canada Revenue Agency with respect to the Home Buyers’ Plan.

    As the government announced on June 11, 2024, to be considered a newly constructed home, the home in question must not have been previously occupied for residential purposes. This requirement is not intended to exclude newly constructed condominium apartments where there has been a period of temporary occupancy.

    Price cap increased from $1 million to $1.5 million for insured mortgages

    This measure will apply to borrowing parties who require high loan-to-value mortgage insurance in Canada. In addition, the borrowing parties’ application must meet the following requirements: The total loan-to-value ratio is 80% or greater; The value of the eligible residential property on which the loan is secured must be less than $1.5 million; The down payment requirements for the loan are as follows: 5% on the portion of the purchase price up to $500,000. 10% on the portion of the purchase price between $500,000 and $1.5 million.

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    Effective date: These measures will apply to mortgage insurance applications that lenders submit to mortgage insurers on or after December 15, 2024. These measures will only apply to high loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages on properties occupied by the borrowing party or a close relative. All other eligibility criteria for government-backed mortgage insurance will continue to apply.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Joint Statement on the Establishment of a Joint Working Group to Negotiate Our Boundary in the Beaufort Sea

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    The text of the following statement was issued by the governments of Canada and the United States of America on the occasion of the establishment of a joint working group on our Beaufort Sea boundary.

    September 24, 2024 – New York, New York – Global Affairs Canada

    The text of the following statement was issued by the governments of Canada and the United States of America on the occasion of the establishment of a joint working group on our Beaufort Sea boundary.

    “In a rapidly changing Arctic, marked by new challenges and increased strategic competition, the region has become a growing focus for the United States and Canada. Our shared interests in the region have served as the foundation of our bilateral Arctic relations for many decades and will continue to guide our Arctic cooperation into the future.

    “To strengthen their cooperation in the Arctic, Canada and the United States are announcing the establishment of a joint Canada-United States working group to undertake maritime boundary negotiations in the Beaufort Sea, including resolving the overlapping continental shelf issue in the central Arctic Ocean. The area of concern is located north of Alaska, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

    “The working group is expected to begin negotiations this fall and this reflects the commitment of the United States and Canada to clarify our shared northern boundary through cooperative bilateral negotiations and meaningful engagement with states, territories and Indigenous partners.

    “Canada and the United States will work collaboratively toward a final agreement that will clarify Arctic maritime boundaries, keeping in mind the responsible conservation and sustainable use of Arctic resources for the mutual benefit of Americans and Canadians, including Indigenous peoples.”

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Canada imposes new sanctions on Iran

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, announced today that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against Iran under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.

    September 18, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, announced today that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against Iran under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.

    Today’s announcement comes on the heels of the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died while in the custody of Iran’s so-called morality police on September 16, 2022. Iranian authorities had arrested her for allegedly violating the country’s strict dress code.

    The sanctions apply to five Iranian politicians responsible for designing and implementing repressive policies, including the violent repression of protesters.

    These five people are:

    Mohammad Mokhber Gholam Hossein Esmaili Seyyed Masoud Mirkazemi Siamak Rahpeik Ahmad-Reza Radan

    Canada is imposing these sanctions in coordination with Australia and the United States. All three countries are taking similar measures this week in response to Iran’s accelerating crackdown on women and brutal repression of citizen protests, as well as Iran’s continued serious violation of international peace and security.

    Canada will continue to increase pressure on Iran and implement new measures as long as Iran maintains its abhorrent behaviour. These measures include designating Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism under the State Immunity Act, listing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code, and implementing sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act and the United Nations Act to impose transaction restrictions and freeze assets held in Canada.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Dynamism of the Canadian space sector: contribution of $3.2 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Press release

    Ottawa, Ontario, September 24, 2024

    The Government of Canada today released theState of the Canadian Space Sector – 2023 Report at the Spacebound conference in Ottawa. This 26th report in the series, published by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), shows that in 2022, the Canadian space sector contributed $3.2 billion to the Canadian economy, generated more than $5 billion in revenue and supported more than 25,000 jobs across the country.

    The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the CSA’s investment of $15 million in 16 Canadian organizations to advance the development of a suite of cutting-edge space technologies. This investment reinforces the Government of Canada’s commitment to fostering the long-term growth of the space sector. It will support 22 innovative projects in areas such as imaging technologies, quantum technologies, satellite navigation and Earth observation, and lunar exploration. Some of these groundbreaking innovations could inform the design of future rover missions.

    The Government of Canada is committed to helping unlock the full potential of Canada’s space sector by supporting organizations that play a critical role in addressing challenges such as climate change, natural disaster response, food production, remote health care and improving internet connectivity. By providing a wide range of opportunities From established players to rising stars, Canada is ensuring a bright future for its space sector and continuing to invest in innovative solutions to important problems, both on Earth and in space.

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    “Continued investments in Canada’s vibrant space sector demonstrate our unwavering commitment to unlocking opportunities and paving the way for a prosperous future in space exploration. They have direct socio-economic benefits for Canadians: they stimulate economic growth, contribute to the development of a highly skilled workforce, and advance innovative technologies.”

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

    “This investment reinforces Canada’s position as a global leader in space innovation by creating sustainable jobs for Canadians and new opportunities in British Columbia’s growing space sector.”

    The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada

    “Space solutions are at the heart of our daily lives. They drive innovation and create quality jobs in dynamic companies across Canada. Satellites help us monitor and conserve Canada’s lands, waters and resources. With decades of expertise, we are developing cutting-edge technologies and advancing space science. This investment directly contributes to improving the lives of Canadians and positions Canada as a key player in the global space sector for the long term.”

    Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Canada and France reach agreement in Atlantic halibut negotiations

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    Atlantic halibut is found in waters from eastern Newfoundland to the northeastern United States. The majority of the stock is found in Canadian fishing waters, with a small percentage of the stock also found in the French maritime zone off Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

    September 23, 2024

    Ottawa, Ontario – Atlantic halibut is found in waters from eastern Newfoundland to the northeastern United States. The majority of the stock is found in Canadian fisheries waters, with a small percentage of the stock also found in the French maritime zone off Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of this stock to both Canadian and French fisheries.

    Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced that after several months of negotiations, Canada has reached an agreement with France (with respect to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon) on the sharing of Atlantic halibut.

    The agreement, concluded on September 20, 2024, will allow French fishermen in Saint Pierre and Miquelon to catch 3% of Canada’s total allowable catch. This allocation will allow for measured growth in the Atlantic halibut fishery in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, while providing benefits to Canadian coastal communities through French landings of Atlantic halibut in Canadian ports. This agreement supports the health and sustainability of the Atlantic halibut stock, and recognizes the importance of this fishery to coastal communities in Atlantic Canada, as well as the significant investments made by Canada and its fishing industry to develop and manage the fishery.

    Since 2016, Canada has been working with France to reach an agreement on sharing Atlantic halibut quotas, with representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada leading the negotiations.

    “I am pleased with the outcome of our negotiations with France. I am confident that we have reached a fair agreement that will ensure the long-term health of the Atlantic halibut stock, while supporting the economies and coastal communities of Canada and France.”

    The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

    Andrew RichardsonOffice of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guardandrew.richardson@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille

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    Source: Prime Minister of Canada – in French

    Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Haiti, Garry Conille, on the margins of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

    Ahead of their participation in the high-level meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, Prime Minister Trudeau welcomed the progress made by Prime Minister Conille and the Presidential Transitional Council toward restoring democracy, security and stability in Haiti. Both leaders agreed on the importance of the work underway toward free and fair elections in the country.

    The Prime Ministers noted the importance of international partners filling the investment gap in the United Nations-authorized Multinational Security Support Mission, which aims to provide much-needed relief to the Haitian people. Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated his long-standing support for Haiti’s solutions to the ongoing crisis in the country, underscored Canada’s commitment to helping restore peace and security in the country, and looked forward to further progress during Canada’s presidency of ECOSOC in the 2024-25 session.

    Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Conille reaffirmed the strong ties between Canada and Haiti and agreed to remain in regular contact.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sherbrooke

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Media Advisory

    Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia, September 23, 2024 — Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Greg Morrow, Nova Scotia Minister of Agriculture and MLA for Guysborough–Tracadie, and Heather Kreffer, Executive Director of SMART-GO: St. Mary’s Association for Rural Transit.

    Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

    Time: 7:00 PM ADT

    Location:St. Mary’s District Lion’s Club8004 Highway 7,Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia B0J 3C0

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    For further information (media only), please contact:

    Sofia OuslisCommunications AdvisorOffice of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and CommunitiesSofia.ouslis@infc.gc.ca

    Media RelationsHousing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada613-960-9251Toll free: 1-877-250-7154Email:media-medias@infc.gc.caFollow us onTwitter,Facebook,InstagramAndLinkedInWebsite:Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada

    Blaise TheriaultCommunications AdvisorNova Scotia Department of Public Works902-476-5092blaise.theriault@novascotia.ca

    Heather KrefferExecutive DirectorSMART-GO: St. Mary’s Association for Rural Transit 902-522-2000info@smart-go.ca

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