Atlantic Canada

Statement by the Prime Minister on the selection of the next premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, August 3, 2020
Atlantic Canada, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Newfoundland

"I look forward to working closely with Dr. Furey to keep our communities safe and healthy as we safely restart the economy over the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • "I look forward to working closely with Dr. Furey to keep our communities safe and healthy as we safely restart the economy over the coming months.
  • "Together, we will also take action to advance key priorities for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
  • This includes investing in health care, continuing to support joint infrastructure projects, and creating good middle class jobs in the province through partnerships like the Atlantic Growth Strategy .
  • I wish Dwight and his family the very best in the future."

CN Investing $10 Million in Nova Scotia

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Acadia, Atlantic Canada, British North America, NOVA SCOTIA, Eastern Canada, Provinces and territories of Canada, Provinces, Communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that, as part of its strategic investments to support growing demand and enable supply chains, it plans to invest over $10 million (CAD) across Nova Scotia in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that, as part of its strategic investments to support growing demand and enable supply chains, it plans to invest over $10 million (CAD) across Nova Scotia in 2020.
  • We take our essential role in the North American economy seriously and these investments in Nova Scotia are a key part of our strategy to support growth.
  • Nova Scotia plays a critical role in international trade through the Port of Halifax.
  • Nova Scotia is home to the Port of Halifax, where CN handles all rail-served containers imported and exported through the marine facility.

Government of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Atlantic Canada, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Provinces, Judicial appointments in Canada, Eastern Canada, Susan Himel

Andrea Himel, a sole practitioner in Toronto, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, Family Court Branch.

Key Points: 
  • Andrea Himel, a sole practitioner in Toronto, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, Family Court Branch.
  • This investment in the family justice system will create 39 new judicial positions in Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • The Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada play a key role in evaluating judicial applications.
  • There are 17 Judicial Advisory Committees, with each province and territory represented.

REPEAT: MegumaGold and Osprey Gold Sign Definitive Agreement for Plan of Arrangement to Create a Leading Precious Metals Exploration Company in Nova Scotia

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Acadia, Atlantic Canada, British North America, NOVA SCOTIA, Osprey, Eastern Canada, Country subdivisions, Geography of Canada

Theo Van der Linde, President of MegumaGold stated, Were incredibly pleased to have executed the definitive agreement to combine with Osprey.

Key Points: 
  • Theo Van der Linde, President of MegumaGold stated, Were incredibly pleased to have executed the definitive agreement to combine with Osprey.
  • This consolidation forms the foundation of a company positioned to capitalize on the emerging Meguma gold camp in Nova Scotia amidst a rapidly developing gold market.
  • Pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, MegumaGold will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Osprey (the Osprey Shares).
  • Osprey (TSXV: OS, OTCQB: OSSPF) is focused on exploring five historically producing gold properties in Nova Scotia, Canada.

MegumaGold and Osprey Gold Sign Definitive Agreement for Plan of Arrangement to Create a Leading Precious Metals Exploration Company in Nova Scotia

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Acadia, Atlantic Canada, British North America, NOVA SCOTIA, Osprey, Eastern Canada, Country subdivisions, Geography of Canada

Theo Van der Linde, President of MegumaGold stated, Were incredibly pleased to have executed the definitive agreement to combine with Osprey.

Key Points: 
  • Theo Van der Linde, President of MegumaGold stated, Were incredibly pleased to have executed the definitive agreement to combine with Osprey.
  • This consolidation forms the foundation of a company positioned to capitalize on the emerging Meguma gold camp in Nova Scotia amidst a rapidly developing gold market.
  • Pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, MegumaGold will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Osprey (the Osprey Shares).
  • Osprey (TSXV: OS, OTCQB: OSSPF) is focused on exploring five historically producing gold properties in Nova Scotia, Canada.

The Government of Canada announces new regulatory measure to improve review process for exploratory drilling projects in the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador offshore

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Thursday, June 4, 2020
Atlantic Canada, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Country subdivisions, Atlantic Accord

The Government is also committed to ensuring that such processes are efficient and enable good projects to proceed.

Key Points: 
  • The Government is also committed to ensuring that such processes are efficient and enable good projects to proceed.
  • This Regulationprovides that exploratory drilling projects in a specific area of the Canada-NL offshore are excluded from the requirement to undergo a project-specific federal Impact Assessment..
  • The Regulation has been made in consideration of the work done during the Regional Assessment of Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador..
  • This work was undertaken as part of a collaborative process between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Government of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Alberta

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Atlantic Canada, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Justice minister, Law, Country subdivisions, Government, Judicial appointments in Canada, Queen's Counsel

Kiss, counsel at Bruyer Mackay Family Law in Edmonton, is appointed a Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • Kiss, counsel at Bruyer Mackay Family Law in Edmonton, is appointed a Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta.
  • This investment in the family justice system will create 39 new judicial positions in Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.
  • The Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada play a key role in evaluating judicial applications.

Government of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Nova Scotia

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Acadia, Atlantic Canada, British North America, NOVA SCOTIA, Eastern Canada, Provinces, Outline of Newfoundland and Labrador, Albert Walsh

She was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 1998 and the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar in 2001.

Key Points: 
  • She was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 1998 and the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar in 2001.
  • Justice Rowe was a Senior Solicitor with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, where she advised the Office of Aboriginal Affairs and the Made-in-Nova Scotia Process.
  • This investment in the family justice system will create 39 new judicial positions in Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • The Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada play a key role in evaluating judicial applications.

Fraser Institute News Release: Medical wait times cost patients in Atlantic Canada more than $305 million in lost wages before COVID-19

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Atlantic Canada, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Newfoundland, Publicly funded health care, Health Economics

And those costs could increase now that many provinces have postponed elective (or scheduled) surgeries as a result of COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • And those costs could increase now that many provinces have postponed elective (or scheduled) surgeries as a result of COVID-19.
  • Health-care workers in Atlantic Canada, and indeed across the country, should be commended for the superb job theyre doing to get us through this global pandemic.
  • In Atlantic Canada, the wait times from specialist to treatment range from 12.4 weeks in Newfoundland and Labrador to 20.5 weeks in Prince Edward Island.
  • Because wait times and incomes vary by province, so does the cost of waiting for health care.

Tim Hortons Nova Scotia Strong donut now available across Canada, 100% of proceeds go to Canadian Red Cross Stronger Together Nova Scotia Fund

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Acadia, Atlantic Canada, British North America, NOVA SCOTIA, Eastern Canada, Provinces

The Nova Scotia Strong donut is now on sale nationwide and 100 per cent of the retail price (excluding taxes) is being donated to the Canadian Red Cross Stronger Together Nova Scotia Fund.

Key Points: 
  • The Nova Scotia Strong donut is now on sale nationwide and 100 per cent of the retail price (excluding taxes) is being donated to the Canadian Red Cross Stronger Together Nova Scotia Fund.
  • Given the urgent push to start fundraising, the Nova Scotia Strong donut design will vary by restaurant depending on what supplies owners have available.
  • The Canadian Red Cross Stronger Together Nova Scotia Fund , in partnership with the Nova Scotia government, will support individuals, families and communities impacted by the Nova Scotia tragedy with immediate and long-term needs, including resiliency and capacity building.
  • The Nova Scotia Strong donut retails for $1.59* and will be available until May 5th at participating restaurants across Canada.