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Schulich ExecEd Partners With York Regional Police for New Leadership Program

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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TORONTO, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schulich ExecEd, Schulich School of Business, York University in partnership with York Regional Police (YRP), is proud to present the Future of Leadership in Policing Program, which launched in May 2023.

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  • TORONTO, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schulich ExecEd, Schulich School of Business, York University in partnership with York Regional Police (YRP), is proud to present the Future of Leadership in Policing Program, which launched in May 2023.
  • The Future of Leadership in Policing Program is curated specifically to strengthen the business acumen and leadership skills of both sworn and civilian members.
  • Rami Mayer, Executive Director of Schulich ExecEd, states:
    “We are excited to announce the Future of Leadership in Policing Program in partnership with York Regional Police (YRP).
  • “The best part of the Future of Leadership in Policing Program is that it was designed with our people at top of mind,” said Jim MacSween, Chief of York Regional Police.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court of Appeal

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • I am confident he will serve Canadians well as a member of the Federal Court of Appeal."
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Five rising communicators win 10th edition of SSHRC Storytellers Challenge

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Monday, May 29, 2023
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TORONTO, May 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Ted Hewitt, president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), has announced the winners of the 10th edition of the 2023 Storytellers Challenge.

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  • TORONTO, May 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Ted Hewitt, president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), has announced the winners of the 10th edition of the 2023 Storytellers Challenge.
  • SSHRC's annual Storytellers Challenge calls on postsecondary students to demonstrate—in up to three minutes or 300 words—how SSHRC-funded research is making a difference in the lives of Canadians.
  • "As we celebrate the 10th edition of the Storytellers Challenge, I could not be more impressed by the stories and the storytelling shared with us by these talented postsecondary students.
  • Storytellers Challenge events returned this year to their in-person format at Congress after two years of virtual competitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bragg Gaming Nominates Kent Young, Don Robertson, and Ron Baryoseph to Board of Directors, Adding Significant Gaming Industry Experience

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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In addition, the Company also announced that there will be three new nominees for election to its board of directors (the "Board").

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  • In addition, the Company also announced that there will be three new nominees for election to its board of directors (the "Board").
  • An entrepreneur, Kent successfully founded, built, and sold two gaming technology companies – True Blue Gaming and Spin Games.
  • Ron Baryoseph is a gaming industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in the North American regulated land based and online gaming sectors.
  • Yaniv Sherman, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bragg, said, “We are delighted to welcome Kent Young, Don Robertson, and Ron Baryoseph to the Board.

Institute of Corporate Directors appoints Gigi Dawe as Vice President, Policy & Research

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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TORONTO, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) announced the appointment of Gigi Dawe, LL.M, as Vice President of Policy & Research, effective June 5, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) announced the appointment of Gigi Dawe, LL.M, as Vice President of Policy & Research, effective June 5, 2023.
  • "A recognized leader in Canadian corporate governance, Gigi has extensive knowledge of governance structure and is an authority on board performance, strategy, and risk oversight," says Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO.
  • "In this role, Gigi will bring her wealth of experience in corporate governance and sustainability to help lead the organization's thought leadership in corporate governance."
  • "The ICD is in an enviable position with more than 17,000 corporate governance leaders across the country," says Dawe.

Colliers Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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TORONTO, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (TSX and NASDAQ: CIGI) ("Colliers") announced today that after more than 33 years of service, Peter F. Cohen has retired from the Colliers Board of Directors.

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  • TORONTO, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (TSX and NASDAQ: CIGI) ("Colliers") announced today that after more than 33 years of service, Peter F. Cohen has retired from the Colliers Board of Directors.
  • Concurrent with his retirement, John (Jack) P. Curtin, Jr., a member of the Board since 2015, will assume the role of Lead Director.
  • Colliers also announced that Edward Waitzer has been appointed to the Board, effective today.
  • “On behalf of the entire Board and the shareholders of Colliers, I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Peter Cohen for his tireless service over the last three decades,” said Jay Hennick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Colliers.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, May 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • At the time of his appointment to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in 2017, Justice Monahan was Deputy Attorney General for the Province of Ontario (2012-17).
  • In 2008, he was awarded the Mundell Medal for excellence in legal writing by the Attorney General of Ontario.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Marrelli Trust Announces Suite of Transfer Agent and Corporate Trust Services

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marrelli Trust Company Limited ("Marrelli Trust"), a trust company committed to providing high-quality transfer agent and corporate trust services to both public companies listed on Canadian stock exchanges and private companies, announces the suite of services Marrelli Trust offers to its clients to provide cost-effective regulatory compliance solutions.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marrelli Trust Company Limited ("Marrelli Trust"), a trust company committed to providing high-quality transfer agent and corporate trust services to both public companies listed on Canadian stock exchanges and private companies, announces the suite of services Marrelli Trust offers to its clients to provide cost-effective regulatory compliance solutions.
  • Marrelli Trust offers registrar & escrow services to public and private companies, which includes stock transfer services, CUSIP & ISIN registration, voting trust services, shareholder communications, reporting, acting as subscription receipt agent, voting trust services, depositary services, warrant & right services and other escrow services.
  • Carmelo Marrelli, founder and chairman, and the owner of The Marrelli Group of Companies, commented, "We are proud to offer companies active in Canadian capital markets transfer agent and corporate trust services through Marrelli Trust, in addition to the corporate secretarial, financial accounting and reporting services provided through DSA Corporate Services Inc. and Marrelli Support Services Inc. We are pleased to be guided by Lisa Cripps, who, as President of Marrelli Trust, has extensive experience providing stewardship to clients in achieving regulatory compliance and ensuing clients receive cost-effective, fast and reliable services for their transfer agent and corporate trust service needs.
  • ** Marrelli Transfer Services Corp. is an agent of Marrelli Trust Company Limited and as such, solely provides transfer agent services on behalf of Marrelli Trust Company Limited to Ontario clients.

Government of Canada invests in strategic research at Dalhousie University

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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To ensure Canada remains at the forefront of research, innovation and wealth generation, the Government of Canada is investing in the success of the country's researchers.

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  • To ensure Canada remains at the forefront of research, innovation and wealth generation, the Government of Canada is investing in the success of the country's researchers.
  • Today, Parliamentary Secretary Andy Fillmore and the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, highlighted an investment of more than $154 million in Dalhousie University through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF).
  • – Ted Hewitt, Chair, Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat Steering Committee; President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada; and Chair, Canada Research Coordinating Committee
    "I want to thank the federal government for this significant investment, the largest ever made in research at Dalhousie.
  • Created in 2014, the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) supports Canadian post-secondary institutions in their efforts to become global research leaders.

Neil Shankman Named Chief Marketing Officer at Info-Tech Research Group as Firm Continues to Expand Globally

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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TORONTO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - As its market share continues to broaden, global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has brought seasoned business leader and marketing executive Neil Shankman on board to join its leadership team as global chief marketing officer (CMO).

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  • TORONTO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - As its market share continues to broaden, global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has brought seasoned business leader and marketing executive Neil Shankman on board to join its leadership team as global chief marketing officer (CMO).
  • This shift has led to the exponential growth in demand for our services," says David Godfrey , chief executive officer (CEO) at Info-Tech.
  • Shankman is an experienced global marketing and sales executive as well as a successful entrepreneur with a background in academia.
  • To learn more about Info-Tech Research Group and to download the latest research, visit infotech.com or connect via LinkedIn and Twitter .