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CGI to welcome Sophie Brochu to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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MONTRÉAL, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -  CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) is pleased to announce that Sophie Brochu will join its Board of Directors in September 2023.

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  • MONTRÉAL, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -  CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) is pleased to announce that Sophie Brochu will join its Board of Directors in September 2023.
  • "We are honored to have Sophie Brochu join our Board of Directors," said Founder and Executive Chairman Serge Godin.
  • "I am proud to join the CGI Board and to have the opportunity to contribute to the sustained growth of this flagship company," said Sophie Brochu.
  • Ms. Brochu spent most of her career at Énergir, where she served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2007 to 2019.

Summer Camp for Digital-Detox & Life Skills expands to Canada

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reset Summer Camp for Digital Detox & Life Skills, now in its sixth year, is expanding to Canada.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reset Summer Camp for Digital Detox & Life Skills, now in its sixth year, is expanding to Canada.
  • Founded in 2018, Reset is the first of its kind, offering a clinical, therapeutic summer camp program for teens suffering from excessive screen-time overuse, social-media, and gaming addiction.
  • Reset offers a 4-week summer camp program that includes group and individual therapy, socialization, life skills all in a good old fashioned summer camp environment.
  • This summer the California camp runs from July 2 - July 30 and the Canadian camp runs from July 9 - August 6.

Minister Rodriguez announces the reappointment of Michael Goldbloom, C.M. as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of CBC/Radio-Canada

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 16, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the reappointment of Michael Goldbloom, C.M.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 16, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the reappointment of Michael Goldbloom, C.M.
  • for a second five-year term as Chairperson of CBC/Radio-Canada's Board of Directors effective March 29, 2023.
  • He was first appointed to this position by the Governor in Council on March29, 2018.
  • "I am very happy to congratulate Michael Goldbloom on his reappointment as Chair of the CBC/Radio-Canada Board of Directors.

Launch of collaboration to develop biodiversity indicators for Québec investors

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Once created, they will allow a first in Canada: mobilizing players in conservation, biodiversity, research and finance to rally around protecting Qubec's biodiversity.

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  • Once created, they will allow a first in Canada: mobilizing players in conservation, biodiversity, research and finance to rally around protecting Qubec's biodiversity.
  • Investors represent a critical lever for quickly transforming the economy to reverse the loss of biodiversity.
  • The indicators created by this project will establish a shared framework to assess the impact investments have on biodiversity and improve decision-making.
  • "This unique project will provide shared indicators specific to Qubec that investors like CDPQ can leverage to have a positive impact on society and nature.

Louis Vachon joins the Board of Directors of BCE Inc.

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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MONTRAL, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE)today announced the appointment of Louis Vachon as a director of BCE and Bell Canada.

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  • MONTRAL, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE)today announced the appointment of Louis Vachon as a director of BCE and Bell Canada.
  • Mr. Vachon will also join the Board's Management Resources and Compensation Committee and Risk and Pension Fund Committee.
  • "We are honoured that Louis has accepted our invitation to join the BCE Board," said Gordon M. Nixon, Chair of the Board of BCE and Bell Canada.
  • His experience leading National Bank's impressive financial, technological and cultural advancements will be an asset to BCE shareholders."

VIBRANT Marketing appoints Ann Carolyn Lapierre as Vice President, Strategy and Creative

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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TORONTO, March 24, 2022 /CNW/ - As one of North America's leading commercial marketing firms, VIBRANT Marketing is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Carolyn Lapierre as Vice President, Strategy and Creative.

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  • TORONTO, March 24, 2022 /CNW/ - As one of North America's leading commercial marketing firms, VIBRANT Marketing is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Carolyn Lapierre as Vice President, Strategy and Creative.
  • Ann Carolyn Lapierre studied at The Williams School of Business and Economics at Bishop's University, graduating with a degree in marketing and finance.
  • As VIBRANT's Vice President of Strategy and Creative, Lapierre will lead and oversee the national team and offer insightful strategic direction.
  • Since 2006, the company has provided a wide range of B2C/B2B marketing services spanning from strategy, creative, experiential, digital, commercial architecture and sales services.

Molson Coors Launches Financial Awards for BIPOC and Female Students in Post-Secondary Brewing Programs in Canada

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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As North America's oldest brewery and Canada's second-oldest company, Molson Coors has been brewing beers and beverages for 235 years and is the first major brewing company in Canada to unveil awards dedicated to BIPOC and female students in brewing programs specifically.

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  • As North America's oldest brewery and Canada's second-oldest company, Molson Coors has been brewing beers and beverages for 235 years and is the first major brewing company in Canada to unveil awards dedicated to BIPOC and female students in brewing programs specifically.
  • "With these new awards, we're honored to play a role in building a diverse pipeline of brewing talent in Canada and we wish these students a bright and successful future ahead"
    The awards to be given out include:
    The Molson Coors BIPOC Brewing Award:
    Presented by Molson Coors, this award encourages Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) to join the brewing industry.
  • Presented by the Craft arm of Molson Coors, Six Pints Collective, this award encourages female students pursuing careers in brewing who will push the boundaries and build up beer.
  • For more than two centuries, Molson Coors has been brewing beverages that unite people to celebrate all life's moments.

Xebec Welcomes Mr. Brian Levitt to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSX: XBC) (Xebec), a global provider of clean energy solutions, is pleased to announce that Mr. Brian Levitt has joined Xebecs Board of Directors, effective today.

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  • MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSX: XBC) (Xebec), a global provider of clean energy solutions, is pleased to announce that Mr. Brian Levitt has joined Xebecs Board of Directors, effective today.
  • Mr. Levitt was previously a special advisor to the Board, providing counsel with respect to strategic, commercial and corporate finance matters.
  • We are excited to be welcoming Brian to the board as an official member.
  • I was attracted to Xebec by its vision and prospects and by the values and culture of its leadership team, said Brian Levitt.