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Minister Wilkinson presents response to the 2020 Minister's Round Table on Parks Canada

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Countries, International organizations, World, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Gatineau, Parks Canada, Canada

Details on the consultation, what was heard, and the Minister\'s response can be found in the 2020 Minister\'s Round Table on Parks Canada Report and Response.\n"The Minister\'s Round Table on Parks Canada provides a valuable opportunity for Canadians to share their perspectives and help shape the future of Parks Canada and our country\'s most treasured places.

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  • Details on the consultation, what was heard, and the Minister\'s response can be found in the 2020 Minister\'s Round Table on Parks Canada Report and Response.\n"The Minister\'s Round Table on Parks Canada provides a valuable opportunity for Canadians to share their perspectives and help shape the future of Parks Canada and our country\'s most treasured places.
  • Parks Canada is committed to working with Indigenous partners, stakeholders, and other interested Canadians to implement the action areas outlined in the Minister\'s response.
  • "\nPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Parks Canada\nUnder the Parks Canada Agency Act, the Minister responsible for Parks Canada holds a round table with Canadians interested in the work of Parks Canada every two years.
  • The 2020 Minister\'s Round Table was held in October and November 2020 and was delivered through virtual engagement sessions and an online engagement portal.\nThe 2020 Minister\'s Round Table exceeded past records of engagement.

VanillaSoft Earns Three 2021 Top Rated Awards From TrustRadius

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Business, Dialer, Telephony, Sales, Economy

Plano, Texas, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VanillaSoft , a leading sales engagement technology company, today announced that they have been recognized by TrustRadius with 2021 Top Rated Awards in three categories - Sales Engagement , Sales Acceleration , Sales Dialer .

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  • Plano, Texas, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VanillaSoft , a leading sales engagement technology company, today announced that they have been recognized by TrustRadius with 2021 Top Rated Awards in three categories - Sales Engagement , Sales Acceleration , Sales Dialer .
  • Since 2016, the TrustRadius Top Rated Awards have become the industry standard for unbiased recognition of B2B technology products.
  • VanillaSoft won three Top Rated awards in the Sales Engagement Platforms, Sales Acceleration Software, and Sales Dialer Software categories, said Megan Headley, VP of Research at TrustRadius.
  • VanillaSoft reviewers on TrustRadius love the all-in-one aspect of the platform, and its analytics capabilities.

Foko Retail Secures $3M in Investment, Led by BDC Capital

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Marketing, Marketing strategy, Merchandising, Retail, Business process

Foko Retail provides a SaaS-based communication and task management platform to 60+ leading global retailers like Whole Foods, New Balance, CVS and Five Below.

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  • Foko Retail provides a SaaS-based communication and task management platform to 60+ leading global retailers like Whole Foods, New Balance, CVS and Five Below.
  • Were looking forward to using the funding to fuel our growth and scale significantly, said Marc Gingras, Foko Retail CEO.
  • Foko Retail helps improve in-store execution of operations, visual merchandising and marketing tasks, as well as streamlining and centralizing team communications.
  • Foko Retail is a communication and task management platform for retail teams.

Minister Wilkinson releases statement on the passing of Mr. Tom Lee, former CEO of the Parks Canada Agency

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Government of Canada, Government, Gatineau, Parks Canada, Environment of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, National Parks of Canada, Canada National Parks Act

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, issued the following statement on the passing of Mr. Tom Lee, former CEO of the Parks Canada Agency:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, issued the following statement on the passing of Mr. Tom Lee, former CEO of the Parks Canada Agency:
    "It is with sadness that we mark the passing of Tom Lee, one of the great leaders for Canada's parks and in particular, of Parks Canada.
  • Mr. Lee was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for the National Parks Branch of Environment Canada in 1993.
  • During his nine-year tenure leading the Agency, 139 national historic sites, 5 national parks, and 2 national marine conservation areas were added to the protected areas administered by Parks Canada.
  • Through his guidance and commitment, Tom Lee laid the foundation for today's Parks Canada.

Statement From the Commissioner of Official Languages on the Government of Quebec's Position on the Modernization of the Official Languages Act

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Friday, February 5, 2021
Bilingualism in Canada, Government of Canada, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, Government, QUEBEC, Official language, Official Languages Act, Gatineau, Commissioner of Official Languages, Canada

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Commissioner of Official Languages RaymondThberge made the following statement today:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Commissioner of Official Languages RaymondThberge made the following statement today:
    "Today, Ilearned of the Quebec government's position on the modernization of the Official Languages Act.
  • Iam pleased to see that the two levels of government are working together amicably to modernize the Act.
  • Moreover, in order to achieve true equality of English and French, the modernization of the Act is now essential.
  • Ilook forward to the tabling of the White Paper on official languages, which will define the government's broad intentions with respect to official languages.

ODBF Presents 5th Annual ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Songs, Department of Canadian Heritage, Gatineau, National Capital Commission, Winterlude, Fundraising, Shiver, Ottawa, Giver, BeaverTails, Rag

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - ODBFis excited to announce the 5th Annual ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive for local charities.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - ODBFis excited to announce the 5th Annual ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive for local charities.
  • The strain the pandemic has placed on individuals, families and the charities that provide essential needs to those families, is extraordinary.
  • The ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive looks to fill the gap left by the cancellation of so many fundraising events and meet the needs of those in our community.
  • Participants registered for the BeaverTails Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival's Shiver 'N Giver Virtual Challenge are also encouraged to participate in the ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive while skating, skiing, snowshoeing, walking or running, from any location in the world, for a cumulative distance of 21k to be completed over the duration of Winterlude '21 from February 5-21, 2021.

VanillaSoft CRO Darryl Praill a Double Gold Medal Winner in the Top Sales Awards

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Business process, Distribution, Sales, CRO, Musicians, Entertainers

Plano, TX, Jan. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VanillaSoft , a leading sales engagement technology company, today announced that CRO Darryl Praill has been recognized by Top Sales Magazine with two Gold Medals in the 2020 Top Sales Awards .

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  • Plano, TX, Jan. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VanillaSoft , a leading sales engagement technology company, today announced that CRO Darryl Praill has been recognized by Top Sales Magazine with two Gold Medals in the 2020 Top Sales Awards .
  • Our team works hard to bring together top industry experts and to produce high quality, informative content that tells a story and educates our audience, said VanillaSoft CRO Darryl Praill.
  • To experience more top productions from Darryl Praill and the VanillaSoft team, visit the VanillaSoft Resource Library , or check out the VanillaSoft YouTube Channel .
  • VanillaSoft, the industrys most successful sales engagement platform, helps sales development teams engage over 15,000,000 contacts every month.

US eDirect Announces Contract With Parks Canada

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Protected areas, Natural environment, Articles, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Gatineau, Parks Canada, Park, National Parks of Canada, National park, Environmental protection

ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Public Services and Procurement Canada on behalf of Parks Canada has awarded a six-year contract with five additional option years to implement and operate the Parks Canada Reservation Service to US eDirect, the industry's leading provider of recreation management systems.

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  • ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Public Services and Procurement Canada on behalf of Parks Canada has awarded a six-year contract with five additional option years to implement and operate the Parks Canada Reservation Service to US eDirect, the industry's leading provider of recreation management systems.
  • "Being selected to work with Parks Canada is an incredible honor.
  • The new website will help visitors conveniently discover and book experiences offered by Parks Canada whether they are at home, on the road, or at their favourite Parks Canada location.
  • Parks Canada protects a network of natural and cultural heritage places in Canada that include 47 national parks, 171 national historic sites, five national marine conservation areas and one national urban park.

HEXO Corp. Acting Chief Financial Officer Trent MacDonald Moves Into Permanent Role

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Cannabis smoking, Psychoactive drugs, Espionage, National security, Security clearance, United States government secrecy, Cannabis, New York Stock Exchange, Effects of cannabis

OTTAWA, Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEXO Corp. (HEXO, or the Company) (TSX: HEXO; NYSE: HEXO) is pleased to announce that Trent MacDonalds security clearance request under the Cannabis Act has been granted by Health Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEXO Corp. (HEXO, or the Company) (TSX: HEXO; NYSE: HEXO) is pleased to announce that Trent MacDonalds security clearance request under the Cannabis Act has been granted by Health Canada.
  • As previously announced, Mr. MacDonald had been appointed to the Companys executive leadership team in the acting role of Chief Financial Officer, with his permanent role as Chief Financial Officer to commence upon the successful completion of Health Canadas security clearance process for key personnel.
  • With his security clearance having been granted, Mr. MacDonald now moves into a permanent role as Chief Financial Officer.
  • HEXO is now in a very strong financial position, having already taken the impairments and write-downs that continue to plague the cannabis industry, while also having plenty of working capital and cash, said Trent MacDonald.

HEXO Reaches Settlement After Filing Lawsuit for Trademark Infringement

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Health sciences, Branches of biology, Cannabis, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Medical cannabis, Pharmaceutical sciences

OTTAWA, Nov. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEXO Corp (HEXO, or the Company) (TSX: HEXO; NYSE: HEXO) is pleased to announce it has reached a settlement after pursuing legal action against a California business using the HEXO name and trademark.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEXO Corp (HEXO, or the Company) (TSX: HEXO; NYSE: HEXO) is pleased to announce it has reached a settlement after pursuing legal action against a California business using the HEXO name and trademark.
  • HEXO is an award-winning consumer packaged goods company that creates and distributes prize-winning products and services for the cannabis market.
  • HEXO Corp is an award-winning consumer packaged goods cannabis company that creates and distributes innovative products to serve the global cannabis market.
  • The Company serves the Canadian adult-use markets under its HEXO Cannabis, Up Cannabis and Original Stash brands, and the medical market under HEXO medical cannabis.