Global Centre for Pluralism

International Symposium on Destination Stewardship Inspires the Future of Global Tourism

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Latest research from over 15,000 Canadians found that 82% of residents agree that tourism is a positive force in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Latest research from over 15,000 Canadians found that 82% of residents agree that tourism is a positive force in Canada.
  • "The Symposium comes at a pivotal moment in the evolution of global tourism," said Marsha Walden, President and CEO of Destination Canada.
  • By bringing together tourism leaders to focus on this important topic, this Symposium helps Canadian tourism chart a course for a more sustainable future."
  • Destination Canada engages in destination development through Thought Leadership, and Planning & Strategy to empower Canada's tourism industry, enable growth and expertise in destination development, and maximize collective impact for Canada.

FINALISTS CHOSEN FOR 2023 GLOBAL PLURALISM AWARD

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Responding to the urgent need to support positive responses to diversity, the Global Centre for Pluralism today announced 10 finalists for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award .

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Responding to the urgent need to support positive responses to diversity, the Global Centre for Pluralism today announced 10 finalists for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award .
  • The Award celebrates the inspiring and brave work that is helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected.
  • "The creativity, courage and commitment shown by this year's finalists is so important at this moment," said Meredith Preston McGhie, Secretary General of the Global Centre for Pluralism.
  • 2023 Global Pluralism Award finalists include:
    The Global Interfaith Network for People of All Sexes, Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Expressions - GIN-SSOGIE (South Africa/Global)
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FINALISTS CHOSEN FOR 2023 GLOBAL PLURALISM AWARD

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the urgent need to support positive responses to diversity, the Global Centre for Pluralism today announced 10 finalists for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award. The Award celebrates the inspiring and brave work that is helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the urgent need to support positive responses to diversity, the Global Centre for Pluralism today announced 10 finalists for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award .
  • The Award celebrates the inspiring and brave work that is helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected.
  • "The creativity, courage and commitment shown by this year's finalists is so important at this moment," said Meredith Preston McGhie, Secretary General of the Global Centre for Pluralism.
  • 2023 Global Pluralism Award finalists include:
    The Global Interfaith Network for People of All Sexes, Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Expressions - GIN-SSOGIE (South Africa/Global)

Cubic Transportation Systems Opens New Global Engineering Centre in Perth CBD

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a division of Cubic Corporation , has officially opened the new Global Software Engineering Centre in Perth, Australia.

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  • Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a division of Cubic Corporation , has officially opened the new Global Software Engineering Centre in Perth, Australia.
  • The new facility at 263 Adelaide Terrace in Perth's CBD will provide the space and facilities for the global team to continue building world-class transportation solutions.
  • The Global Centre was officially opened on Monday, 12 December, and will accommodate the team of 65 CTS employees and allow for new testing and product engineering areas.
  • Part of Cubic's portfolio of businesses, Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) is an industry-leading integrator of payment and information solutions and related services for intelligent travel applications.

Statement by Minister Hussen on the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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A respected global humanitarian leader and philanthropist, the Aga Khan has worked tirelessly to reduce poverty, defend the rights of the most vulnerable, advance gender equality, and improve health care and education.

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  • A respected global humanitarian leader and philanthropist, the Aga Khan has worked tirelessly to reduce poverty, defend the rights of the most vulnerable, advance gender equality, and improve health care and education.
  • Throughout his life, the Aga Khan has been a dedicated advocate for peace, diversity, and pluralismvalues that all Canadians share.
  • Today also gives us the opportunity to recognize His Highness's contributions to the people of Canada.
  • This is why the Government of Canada named the Aga Khan an honorary citizen and invested him as an honorary Companion of the Order of Canada.

REMINDER: Media Advisory – Minister Harjit S. Sajjan WILL MAKE BRIEF REMARKS AND JOIN PANEL DISCUSSION on Climate Change, Finance and Development

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toronto Centre, an organization marking its 25th year in operation, will be hosting a panel discussion on November 28 titled Climate Change, Finance and Development following the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-27) recently held in Egypt.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toronto Centre, an organization marking its 25th year in operation, will be hosting a panel discussion on November 28 titled Climate Change, Finance and Development following the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-27) recently held in Egypt.
  • The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, the Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will make brief opening remarks and will join the panel discussion.
  • Members of the media are invited to attend the event at the Global Centre for Pluralism located at 330 Sussex Dr in Ottawa.
  • Media should arrive at 4:45 p.m.
    Socorro Heysen Superintendent of Banks, Insurance and Pension Fund Administrators of Peru; board member, Toronto Centre

Media Advisory – Fireside Chat on Climate Change, Finance, and Development

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Members of the media are invited to attend the event at the Global Centre for Pluralism located at 330 Sussex Drive in Ottawa for a fireside chat between 5-6 p.m. EST.

Key Points: 
  • Members of the media are invited to attend the event at the Global Centre for Pluralism located at 330 Sussex Drive in Ottawa for a fireside chat between 5-6 p.m. EST.
  • Please RSVP to [email protected] if youd like to attend or request 1-1 interviews with the spokespeople in attendance.
  • Its mission is to provide high-quality capacity-building programs for financial supervisors and regulators, primarily in emerging markets and developing countries.
  • Toronto Centre is supported by Global Affairs Canada, the International Monetary Fund, and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.

Statement by Minister Hussen on Imamat Day

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, July 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, on the 65th anniversary of the accession of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world will take a moment to celebrate Imamat Day.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, on the 65th anniversary of the accession of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world will take a moment to celebrate Imamat Day.
  • For his innumerable contributions, we proudly bestowed honorary Canadian citizenship on the Aga Khan in 2010.
  • Imamat Day is an opportunity for us to learn more about the contributions Ismaili Muslims have made and continue to make to the country we know and love.
  • As Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, I extend my best wishes to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV on the anniversary of his accession as Imam and to everyone who celebrates Imamat Day.

TELUS launches Indigenous Advisory Council

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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The creation of this advisory council is a direct result of extensive consultations TELUS held with Indigenous Peoples in 2021, and is a key commitment outlined in TELUS 2021 Reconciliation and Indigenous Connectivity Report including delivering on TELUS commitment to listen, learn and understand how TELUS can meet unique needs of Indigenous peoples and build meaningful relationships through cultural responsiveness and relationships pillar.

Key Points: 
  • The creation of this advisory council is a direct result of extensive consultations TELUS held with Indigenous Peoples in 2021, and is a key commitment outlined in TELUS 2021 Reconciliation and Indigenous Connectivity Report including delivering on TELUS commitment to listen, learn and understand how TELUS can meet unique needs of Indigenous peoples and build meaningful relationships through cultural responsiveness and relationships pillar.
  • The advisory council will work to ensure Indigenous ways of knowing are implemented throughout the organization, advise TELUS on ongoing relationship development with Indigenous Peoples, share Indigenous values and teachings as respected voices of their respective communities, and provide feedback to TELUS based on their lived experience and subject matter expertise.
  • Through the creation of this advisory council TELUS will continue to engage directly with Indigenous communities in the areas it serves.
  • Initiatives that impact Indigenous Peoples require strong organizational accountability, and TELUS is demonstrating their intent in many ways, including through this Advisory Council.

Majority of Global Executives Surveyed Believe Digital and Emerging Technologies Will Increase the Size of their Workforce Within 10 Years

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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MENLO PARK, Calif. and LONDON, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has launched the second installment of VISION by Protiviti, a provocative thought leadership series that analyzes megatrends to provide strategic insights for C-suite executives and board members. The second installment focuses on the future of work and features a new global survey of 250 C-suite executives and board members working across a diverse range of industries. Conducted by Protiviti and the Oxford Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation at Kellogg College, the survey provides outlooks from global leaders about current and evolving workplace trends, ranging from human capital and talent retention to artificial intelligence and the emerging technologies that are driving digital transformation.

Key Points: 
  • The second installment focuses on the future of work and features a new global survey of 250 C-suite executives and board members working across a diverse range of industries.
  • The survey revealed that 74% of global business executives believe that digital and emerging technologies will increase the size of the workforce in the next decade.
  • With the Great Resignation continuing to impact organizations across the globe, retention and turnover remain a top concern among 83% of the surveyed executives.
  • Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.