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FP Canada™ honours top performers for the February 2024 CFP® exam

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

TORONTO, April 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, FP Canada announced the individuals who earned the highest scores for the February 2024 sitting of the Certified Financial Planner® exam.

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  • TORONTO, April 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, FP Canada announced the individuals who earned the highest scores for the February 2024 sitting of the Certified Financial Planner® exam.
  • "Congratulations to Colin, Mitchell, and Mackenzie for their exceptional performances on the February CFP exam.
  • The CFP exam is a standardized national exam with questions focusing on specific elements of the FP Canada Standards Council Competency Profile for CFP Certification.
  • Candidates who wish to sit for the next CFP exam can register by logging into their FP Canada portal .

RUSSEL METALS ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Russel Metals Inc. (TSX: RUS) announces the retirement of Linh Austin from the Board of Directors and the appointment of Stewart Burton as an independent Director.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Russel Metals Inc. (TSX: RUS) announces the retirement of Linh Austin from the Board of Directors and the appointment of Stewart Burton as an independent Director.
  • Russel Metals' Board Chair Jim Dinning extended his appreciation for Mr. Austin's service and commented "I want to thank Linh for his contributions to our Board and wish him well."
  • Jim Dinning commented, "We welcome Stewart Burton to Russel Metals.
  • Stewart's extensive business experience and his deep knowledge of global capital markets will add to the strength of our Board of Directors and be a benefit to shareholders.

Ninepoint Partners Closes 2023 Short Duration Flow-Through LP With Over $20 Million In Proceeds

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2023 Short Duration Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the second and final closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership Units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated September 27, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2023 Short Duration Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the second and final closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership Units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated September 27, 2023.
  • The Partnership raised $6,553,200 on the sale of an additional 262,128 units for aggregate gross proceeds of $20,321,675.
  • The Partnership intends to provide liquidity to limited partners through a tax-deferred rollover to the Ninepoint Resource Fund Class in the period between January 15, 2025 and February 28, 2025.
  • Since its inception in 2017, Ninepoint has successfully raised more Flow-Through Fund capital than any other asset manager in Canada.

Ninepoint Partners Announces First Closing of Ninepoint 2023 Short Duration Flow-Through Limited Partnership

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2023 Short Duration Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the first closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership Units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated September 27, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2023 Short Duration Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the first closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership Units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated September 27, 2023.
  • The Partnership will have a second and final closing in respect of the Units on or about October 24, 2023.
  • The Partnership intends to provide liquidity to limited partners through a tax-deferred rollover to the Ninepoint Resource Fund Class in the period between January 15, 2025 and February 28, 2025.
  • Ninepoint anticipates that investors participating in the Partnership will be eligible to receive a tax deduction of approximately 100% of the amount invested.

New board members appointed to Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board of Directors

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Monday, May 15, 2023

TORONTO, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada held its annual general meeting on May 12 and local Habitat for Humanity organizations from across Canada elected five board members to Habitat Canada’s National Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada held its annual general meeting on May 12 and local Habitat for Humanity organizations from across Canada elected five board members to Habitat Canada’s National Board of Directors.
  • Continuing National Board members are Victoria Barclay (ex officio), Leland Corbett, David Hooper, Sharon Kuropatwa, Corinna Mitchell-Beaudin, Medhi Nezarati, Christine Pacini, Brad Peters, David Sauve, Imran Thaver and Marie Claire Uwanyirigira.
  • “I am pleased to welcome the new and returning board members to our national board,” says Julia Deans, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada.
  • For a complete list of Habitat Canada’s National Board of Directors and their board roles visit https://habitat.ca/en/about-us/our-team .

Ninepoint Partners Closes 2023 Flow-Through LP With Over $33 Million in Proceeds

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

TORONTO, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2023 Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the third and final closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership Units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated January 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2023 Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the third and final closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership Units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated January 30, 2023.
  • The Partnership raised $5,141,300 on the sale of an additional 205,652 units for aggregate gross proceeds of $33,460,925.
  • The Partnership intends to provide liquidity to limited partners through a tax-deferred rollover to the Ninepoint Resource Fund Class in the period between January 15, 2025 and February 28, 2025.
  • Since its inception in 2017, Ninepoint has successfully raised more Flow-Through Fund capital than any other asset manager in Canada.

Wellington-Altus Welcomes Jon Kilfoyle to Leadership Team

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

In his role, Jon will focus on elevating the firm's innovative suite of products and platforms to deliver custom, industry-leading client solutions.

Key Points: 
  • In his role, Jon will focus on elevating the firm's innovative suite of products and platforms to deliver custom, industry-leading client solutions.
  • As part of this mandate, Jon will concurrently oversee the company's asset management and U.S. platform as President, Wellington-Altus Asset Management Inc. and President, Wellington-Altus USA Inc., respectively.
  • Most recently, Jon held the role of Senior Vice-President, Investments, at IG Wealth Management, and led the development of exclusive investment solutions for high-net-worth clients.
  • "Wellington-Altus' talented executive team cultivates an environment that's collaborative and proactively seeks the input of advisory teams," says Jon.

Ninepoint Partners Announces Second Closing of Ninepoint 2023 Flow-Through Limited Partnership

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

TORONTO, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2023 Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the second closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership Units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated January 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2023 Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the second closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership Units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated January 30, 2023.
  • The Partnership will have a third and final closing in respect of the Units on or about April 20, 2023.
  • The Partnership intends to provide liquidity to limited partners through a tax-deferred rollover to the Ninepoint Resource Fund Class in the period between January 15, 2025 and February 28, 2025.
  • Ninepoint anticipates that investors participating in the Partnership will be eligible to receive a tax deduction of approximately 100% of the amount invested.

Ninepoint Partners Announces First Closing of Ninepoint 2023 Flow-Through Limited Partnership

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2023 Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the first closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership Units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated January 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2023 Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the first closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership Units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated January 30, 2023.
  • The Partnership will have a second closing in respect of the Units on or about March 23, 2023.
  • The Partnership intends to provide liquidity to limited partners through a tax-deferred rollover to the Ninepoint Resource Fund Class in the period between January 15, 2025 and February 28, 2025.
  • Ninepoint anticipates that investors participating in the Partnership will be eligible to receive a tax deduction of approximately 100% of the amount invested.

ONTARIO SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE CERTIFIES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST RBC DOMINION SECURITIES FOR CLAIMED VACATION AND HOLIDAY PAY COMPENSATION VIOLATIONS

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

The lawsuit alleges that RBC Dominion Securities violated various provincial employment standards acts by failing to pay vacation and public holiday pay to employees who were compensated in part or whole by commissions, such as investment advisors, associates and assistants.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit alleges that RBC Dominion Securities violated various provincial employment standards acts by failing to pay vacation and public holiday pay to employees who were compensated in part or whole by commissions, such as investment advisors, associates and assistants.
  • The class action alleges that the commissioned investment advisors and their associates and assistants were improperly underpaid when the company failed to pay additional vacation and statutory holiday pay on top of their commissions or variable income.
  • Under the relevant provincial legislation, employers are obligated to pay vacation and public holiday pay on all wages earned, including variable income such as commissions.
  • RBC DS resisted the request to certify the case as a class action and, in that context, asserted that it has paid all vacation and holiday pay owing on commission income.