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THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT CELEBRATES SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION WITH NEW $1 CIRCULATION COIN COMMEMORATING LEGENDARY INVENTOR ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

"The story of Alexander Graham Bell is one of persistent scientific exploration and great personal achievement, but it is also a tremendous tale of Canadian innovation," said the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

Key Points: 
  • "The story of Alexander Graham Bell is one of persistent scientific exploration and great personal achievement, but it is also a tremendous tale of Canadian innovation," said the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
  • The reverse of this new commemorative circulation coin was designed by Canadian artist Christopher Gorey.
  • As my father told me, he could no more stop inventing than stop breathing," said Alexander Graham Bell descendant Sara Grosvenor.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

Minister Guilbeault announces more than $1 million for two Nova Scotia biosphere reserves to protect nature and help meet Canada's conservation goals

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Conserving nature is vital in order to protect species at risk, combat climate change, and build a strong, sustainable economy.

Key Points: 
  • Conserving nature is vital in order to protect species at risk, combat climate change, and build a strong, sustainable economy.
  • "Biosphere reserves are an internationally recognized model for bringing communities together to connect with and protect nature.
  • Biosphere reserves represent a deep dedication to sustainable development and nature conservation, and they set a standard for how people and nature can thrive together."
  • There are currently 738 biosphere reserves in 134 countries that belong to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.