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Canadians Agree: It’s Time for All Levels of Government to Prioritize Children’s Health

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Added Gruenwoldt, “By earmarking $1 billion annually under the 10-year window of a re-negotiated Canada Health Transfer, we can begin to right-size children’s health.

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Added Gruenwoldt, “By earmarking $1 billion annually under the 10-year window of a re-negotiated Canada Health Transfer, we can begin to right-size children’s health.
Canadians want the federal government to place a larger focus on child and youth health care, both overall and from a financial and measurement perspective.
87 per cent agree the federal government should set aside a portion of the Canada Health Transfer specifically for child and youth health care.
Over a third of parents lack confidence in the health care system’s ability to provide children’s health care medicine and products (39 per cent).

HOOPP adds Ottawa-based homecare organization Carefor, expanding access to retirement security for healthcare workers

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

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“We are delighted to welcome Carefor and its more than 1,400 employees into HOOPP,” said Rachel Arbour, VP, Plan & Policy Development.

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“We are delighted to welcome Carefor and its more than 1,400 employees into HOOPP,” said Rachel Arbour, VP, Plan & Policy Development.
“This addition showcases HOOPP’s continued focus on providing access to retirement security across Ontario’s diverse healthcare sector.
Meanwhile, the Canadian Retirement Survey from HOOPP and Abacus Data found 82% of Canadians agree that all workers should have access to a pension that guarantees a percentage of their working income in retirement.
This includes groups that often don’t have access to affordable retirement savings plans, such as part-time workers (33% of HOOPP’s membership) and women (82% of membership).

Study shows Canadian women want flexibility in the workplace

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

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When it comes to current employment and future opportunities, flexibility is key, especially for women.

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When it comes to current employment and future opportunities, flexibility is key, especially for women.
When searching for a job, 72% of female respondents said work-from-home flexibility is extremely or quite important.
If given the choice, women would choose to work from home 65% of the time, 13 points higher on average than men.
For most, especially women, a more flexible work life is welcomed and preferred,” said Abacus Data Chair and CEO David Coletto, the lead researcher on the study.

Nearly Two-Thirds of Ontarians Are Spending Over 30% of Their Household Budget on Housing

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

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Conducted by Abacus Data for OREA, the Housing Affordability in Ontario: Perceptions, Impacts, And Solutions (Wave 3) report found that 64% of Ontarians spend over 30% of their household budget on housing.

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Conducted by Abacus Data for OREA, the Housing Affordability in Ontario: Perceptions, Impacts, And Solutions (Wave 3) report found that 64% of Ontarians spend over 30% of their household budget on housing.
Many Ontario families are reducing entertainment or meals out, driving less, and spending less on groceries to cut back in light of rising rates.
Utilizing surplus government lands and commercial conversions to increase housing supply and encourage development of transit-oriented communities.
More homes and more affordable choices is what will help frustrated young families finally get the keys to a new home.

New Critical Minerals Strategy Positions Canada as the Leading Supplier of the Mined Materials Essential to a Lower Carbon Future

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Friday, December 9, 2022

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"It articulates an end-to-end industrial strategy that starts with early exploration to mining through to critical manufacturing sectors essential to fighting climate change.

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"It articulates an end-to-end industrial strategy that starts with early exploration to mining through to critical manufacturing sectors essential to fighting climate change.
The CMS integrates and builds upon significant federal government investments in critical minerals announced in Budget 2022 and the Fall Economic Statement (FES).
The FES also signaled that more is to come in future budgets to support the CMS's implementation.
Speed matters, as Canada is not alone in vying to capitalize on the critical minerals opportunity," said Gratton.

Black Opportunity Fund Announces Inclusive Lending Program for Black Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) announces the Black Entrepreneur Loan Program, an inclusive lending program for Black entrepreneurs.

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TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) announces the Black Entrepreneur Loan Program, an inclusive lending program for Black entrepreneurs.
Following extensive consultations with Black entrepreneurs in communities across Canada, BOF built a lending capacity and support network with an anti-oppression lens that ensures that Canadian Black entrepreneurs will have a well-capitalized and thoughtful lending partner in BOF.
"We know that Black business owners across Canada are disproportionately rejected in loan applications," said Craig Wellington, Executive Director of the Black Opportunity Fund.
As part of our five-year commitment to the Black Opportunity Fund, we are pleased to help support equitable access to funding for Black entrepreneurs across Canada," said Al Ramsay, Vice President, 2SLGBTQ+ and Black Customer Segments, TD Bank Group.

60% of Canadians say Québec is moving farther away from the rest of the country

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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"Our survey findings reveal that most Canadians feel Qubec is moving farther away from the rest of the country at this moment, but they don't seem concerned that the province will actually separate," said David Boudeweel-Lefebvre, CEO of Boudeweel Public Affairs.

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"Our survey findings reveal that most Canadians feel Qubec is moving farther away from the rest of the country at this moment, but they don't seem concerned that the province will actually separate," said David Boudeweel-Lefebvre, CEO of Boudeweel Public Affairs.
For the most part, Canadians outside Qubec aren't giving Premier Legault a blank cheque, and a significant portion say he could weaken national unity."
After factoring out survey respondents who said they aren't sure whether Qubec is moving closer or farther away from the rest of Canada:
61% from the rest of Canada, as well as 59% within Qubec, said the province is moving farther away or at least slightly farther away.
20% from the rest of Canada, compared to 19% within Qubec, said the province is neither moving closer nor farther away.

Canada Can Reduce GHG Emissions from Fertilizer Use Without Jeopardizing Food Security, New Report Says

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

A new report released today from Fertilizer Canada and the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) shows Canada can continue to increase crop yields while significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fertilizer application using available tools and technology.

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A new report released today from Fertilizer Canada and the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) shows Canada can continue to increase crop yields while significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fertilizer application using available tools and technology.
Canada Can Reduce GHG Emissions from Fertilizer Use Without Jeopardizing Food Security, New Report Says
The report shows a 14 per cent reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 can be achieved without jeopardizing food security through the adoption of aggressive, but attainable levels of 4R best management practices (BMPs).
In a time when global food insecurity is on the rise, Canada must balance its fertilizer emission reduction goals with the need to increase vital food production.
"We support the federal government's strong push to reduce Canada's GHG emissions, but we cannot sacrifice food productivity," says Karen Proud, President and CEO, Fertilizer Canada.

Oceana Canada calls on Federal Government: Make Seafood Supply Chains Traceable to Combat Overfishing, Mislabelling and Unlawful Labour Practices

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Oceana Canada worked with academics who analyzed Canada's role in fighting human rights abuses in global seafood supply chains , finding that Canada is dramatically behind other OECD nations.

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Oceana Canada worked with academics who analyzed Canada's role in fighting human rights abuses in global seafood supply chains , finding that Canada is dramatically behind other OECD nations.
This makes Canadians unwittingly complicit in unacceptable working conditions and forced labour in a range of global fisheries, said Sayara Thurston, seafood campaigner at Oceana Canada.
New market research conducted by Abacus Data for Oceana Canada in spring 2022 found that the government is failing to meet Canadians expectations for transparent seafood supply chains.
Oceana Canada encourages Canadians to sign a petition calling on the Canadian government to implement fully traceable seafood supply chains and #StopSeafoodExploitation.

Playmaker Capital Inc. Launches All-Soccer Podcast, Video and Social Brand The 90th Minute Led By Caroline Szwed

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

In connection with the launch, Playmaker has announced that Caroline Szwed , a former member of the Canadian Womens National Soccer Team, and host for Rogers Sportsnet and Toronto FC, will serve as Chief Content Officer for The 90th Minute.

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In connection with the launch, Playmaker has announced that Caroline Szwed , a former member of the Canadian Womens National Soccer Team, and host for Rogers Sportsnet and Toronto FC, will serve as Chief Content Officer for The 90th Minute.
The 90th Minute brand establishes Playmakers first Canadian-based soccer brand and together with Futbol Sites, World Soccer Talk, and JuanFutbol, solidifies Playmakers presence in all major North American soccer markets.
Ever since I was 10 years old, it's been the one sport that has captured my entire being, said Caroline Szwed, Chief Content Officer of The 90th Minute.
Sunday League Pundits, formerly The 90th Minute as a standalone business, was acquired by Playmaker in July 2022.