Legislative assembly

Proclamation of a constitutional amendment issued to repeal outdated tax exemption

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Friday, May 6, 2022

By repealing section 24, the constitutional amendment removes an outdated tax exemption from 1880 that was benefitting the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) which recognized CPR's investments in building the trans-Canadian rail line in the 19th century.

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  • By repealing section 24, the constitutional amendment removes an outdated tax exemption from 1880 that was benefitting the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) which recognized CPR's investments in building the trans-Canadian rail line in the 19th century.
  • This constitutional amendment was reached using the bilateral constitutional amending procedure.
  • "This constitutional amendment was initiated by the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and approved by both Houses of Parliament.
  • This constitutional amendment removes certain outdated tax exemptions and will uphold a just taxation system for residents and businesses."

Minister Qualtrough welcomes Canada's first Chief Accessibility Officer

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Today, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, welcomed Stephanie Cadieux on her first day as Canada's first Chief Accessibility Officer (CAO).

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  • Today, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, welcomed Stephanie Cadieux on her first day as Canada's first Chief Accessibility Officer (CAO).
  • "As Canada's first Chief Accessibility Officer, Stephanie Cadieux will help identify and address issues related to accessibility and disability inclusion, working with the disability community.
  • Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough
    "I am honoured to become the first Chief Accessibility Officer today, and be part of the effort to create a barrier-free Canada.
  • The Chief Accessibility Officer and Accessibility Commissioner were appointed through the Governor in Council (GIC) process.

Harvest Trading Cap Academy joins Salvadoran authorities to train young people on Bitcoin

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

As part of this approach Harvest Trading Cap Academy , academic extension of the Dominican financial group Harvest Trading Cap , successfully developed the event "Crypto MasterClass El Salvador" which was supported by the Jerusalem Foundation and was attended by financial technology experts Jairo Gonzlez (MA), CEO of Harvest Group; Lic.

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  • As part of this approach Harvest Trading Cap Academy , academic extension of the Dominican financial group Harvest Trading Cap , successfully developed the event "Crypto MasterClass El Salvador" which was supported by the Jerusalem Foundation and was attended by financial technology experts Jairo Gonzlez (MA), CEO of Harvest Group; Lic.
  • Gregorix Polanco, director of Harvest Trading Cap Academy and Lic.
  • Luilly Guichardo, Product Manager of Harvest Trading Cap .
  • This call reflects the leadership of Harvest Trading Cap and Harvest Trading Cap Academy , and the continued importance of cryptocurrencies as economic tools in the financial world.

Media Advisory - Governor General to undertake official visit to Ontario

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, March 30, 2022 /CNW/ - Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake an official visit to Ontario from March 31 to April 1, 2022.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 30, 2022 /CNW/ - Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake an official visit to Ontario from March 31 to April 1, 2022.
  • During this visit, Their Excellencies will meet with the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and His Worship John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto.
  • Their Excellencies will also meet with Indigenous leaders, visit the Kapapamahchakwew Wandering Spirit School, and meet with members of the Ukrainian community during this visit.
  • Their Excellencies and Premier Ford will meet with Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare, Chief of Ontario, and members of the First Nations Leadership Council.

Harvest Trading Cap Impacts El Salvador With Its New Financial Technology Educational Model

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

The executives of Harvest Trading Cap were received by the Deputy for the Department of Santa Ana Mr. Jos Safie and the Rector of Andragogy Autonomous University, Guatemala Dr. Roberto Torres.

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  • The executives of Harvest Trading Cap were received by the Deputy for the Department of Santa Ana Mr. Jos Safie and the Rector of Andragogy Autonomous University, Guatemala Dr. Roberto Torres.
  • The first instance Jairo Gonzalez the MA CEO of Harvest Trading Cap accompanied by the Executive Director of Harvest Trading Cap Academy Lic.
  • Where Gonzalez developed the projection of the educational department Harvest Trading Cap Academy , also expressed his commitment to benefit the people living in the community.
  • The educational proposals by Harvest Trading Cap and its educational department Harvest Trading Cap Academy is to teach the management of technologies and digital assets such as Bitcoin, with such training the Salvadoran population will be able to receive the benefits provided by their country in approval of its financial laws.

CGTN: How is Tonga coping after being battered by a volcanic eruption and ensuing tsunami?

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

While saddened by the loss of life -- three deaths had been confirmed by Jan 23 -- Fakafanua told Liu Xin the authorities were relieved that the toll wasn't higher. He also shared some good news. Hopefully, schools would reopen soon, probably on January 31.

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  • Fakafanua was traveling to New Zealand when the undersea Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano was smoldering.
  • He was in New Zealand when it erupted and so, was able to communicate with the rest of the world.
  • His wife Krystal, who was in Tonga, told himhow shockwavesvibrated the entire buildingwhere they live.
  • The Point with Liu Xin, CGTN'sflagshipTalk show program, is a 30-minute commentary on global news through Liu Xin's unique perspective.

CGTN: How is Tonga coping after being battered by a volcanic eruption and ensuing tsunami?

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

Fakafanua was traveling to New Zealand when the undersea Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano was smoldering.

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  • Fakafanua was traveling to New Zealand when the undersea Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano was smoldering.
  • He was in New Zealand when it erupted and so, was able to communicate with the rest of the world.
  • His wife Krystal, who was in Tonga, told himhow shockwavesvibrated the entire buildingwhere they live.
  • The Point with Liu Xin, CGTN'sflagshipTalk show program, is a 30-minute commentary on global news through Liu Xin's unique perspective.

Alberta residents to benefit from a federal-provincial partnership to improve access to high-speed Internet

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Canadians across the country need access to reliable, high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home.

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  • Canadians across the country need access to reliable, high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home.
  • "Access to high-speed Internet will create jobs, improve health and safety for all and help bridge the rural-urban divide.
  • Since 2015, Government of Canada investments have helped more than 182,000 rural and remote households across Canada gain access to high-speed Internet.
  • These investments will help ensure that 98% of Canadians will have high-speed Internet access by 2026, and 100% will have access by 2030.

Ontario Health Coalition Statement – Ford government’s response on long-term care is a travesty: “New” LTC bill to be pushed through imminently

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Monday, December 6, 2021

Many others suffered unspeakably for want of food, water and basic medical care, lack of human contact, isolation and depression.

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  • Many others suffered unspeakably for want of food, water and basic medical care, lack of human contact, isolation and depression.
  • The Canadian Armed Forces described in visceral terms the unconscionable quality of life and care in the long-term care homes into which they were sent to provide emergency aid .
  • Families, who have lost loved ones in utter squalor, without even basic care, were given less than one day to prepare presentations.
  • Despite the working title of the bill, there is no actual building plan for new long-term care homes in the bill.

WestJet's inaugural flight between Calgary and Seattle takes off

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

"Congratulations to WestJet on their new direct route from YYC to Seattle," said Bob Sartor, President and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority.

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  • "Congratulations to WestJet on their new direct route from YYC to Seattle," said Bob Sartor, President and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority.
  • "We look forward to introducing guests to this beautiful coastal city to enjoy great culture, cuisine and, of course, coffee as well as welcoming American guests from the Pacific Northwest region to YYC."
  • "With this new non-stop flight connecting Calgary and Seattle, WestJet continues to support the recovery of Calgary and Alberta's visitor economy," says Cindy Ady, Tourism Calgary CEO.
  • During this time, WestJet has maintained its status as one of the top-10 on-time airlines in North America as named by Cirium.