Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Project Red Ribbon Aims To Prevent Impaired During The Holiday Season

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Today, her daughter Tanya Hansen Pratt – MADD Canada’s new National President – launches the 2023 Project Red Ribbon campaign to prevent impaired driving during the holiday season.

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  • Today, her daughter Tanya Hansen Pratt – MADD Canada’s new National President – launches the 2023 Project Red Ribbon campaign to prevent impaired driving during the holiday season.
  • With the holiday season being one of the busiest times on most social calendars, the risk for impaired driving is high.
  • KAG Canada and Uber Canada are Official Sponsors of this year’s Project Red Ribbon campaign.
  • This year’s Project Red Ribbon campaign features an extensive ‘light-up red’ movement, with more than 40 landmarks, government buildings and other buildings lighting up red to help spread the sober driving message and prevent impaired driving.

Manitoba’s Tanya Hansen Pratt – MADD Canada’s New National President – To Launch 2023 Project Red Ribbon Campaign in Winnipeg

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In one of her first official events as MADD Canada’s new National President, long-time Winnipeg resident Tanya Hansen Pratt will launch the 2023 Project Red Ribbon campaign to prevent impaired driving on November 1 at RCMP Headquarters.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In one of her first official events as MADD Canada’s new National President, long-time Winnipeg resident Tanya Hansen Pratt will launch the 2023 Project Red Ribbon campaign to prevent impaired driving on November 1 at RCMP Headquarters.
  • Project Red Ribbon reminds Canadians about the importance of always driving sober, or planning ahead for a sober ride home if alcohol, cannabis or other drugs are being consumed.
  • In the evening, the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba building will light up in support of Project Red Ribbon.
  • MADD Canada thanks its 2023 Project Red Ribbon sponsors for their generous support: KAG Canada, Uber, BMO Financial Group, Irving Oil Ltd and Cascades.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of the Honourable Jim Carr

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 12, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Jim Carr:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 12, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Jim Carr:
    "It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I learned today of the passing of Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, former cabinet minister, and a close friend of mine.
  • His passion, tenacity, integrity, humour, and commitment to the Prairies were second to none.
  • "A dedicated Parliamentarian, Jim started his career in politics in 1988, when he became the elected representative for Fort Rouge in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
  • His contributions to our country, and his commitment to fighting for Winnipeggers, Manitobans, and all Canadians, will never be forgotten.

Four North Dakota Towns Perfect for A Cozy Winter Getaway

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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February's chilly days call for a getaway to North Dakota's welcoming towns offering outdoor fun and small-town charm.

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  • February's chilly days call for a getaway to North Dakota's welcoming towns offering outdoor fun and small-town charm.
  • These western North Dakota towns are the epicenter of the state's booming energy industry and is bustling with new things to see and do.
  • For more winter fun in North Dakota and to plan your next trip, visit the Winter is fun in North Dakota and Cities and Regions pages on NDtourism.com .
  • More information and resources, including CDC resources, for planning a trip to North Dakota can be found on the North Dakota Department of Health website.

New National Human Trafficking Education Centre Launches Online

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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On October 28, 2021 the Joy Smith Foundation will officially launch Canadas first and only online education centre dedicated to comprehensively addressing human trafficking on a national scale.

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  • On October 28, 2021 the Joy Smith Foundation will officially launch Canadas first and only online education centre dedicated to comprehensively addressing human trafficking on a national scale.
  • The Joy Smith Foundation, widely considered Canadas leading authority on human trafficking, will oversee the Centre and develop all course content.
  • Education is our greatest weapon when it comes to fighting and ending human trafficking, says Joy Smith.
  • The National Human Trafficking Education Centre will provide free and fee-based courses for teachers, parents, front-line responders and all Canadians who want to play a role in the prevention and intervention of human trafficking.