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The Quebec Business Women's Network launches the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project: A Collective Effort to Empower Canadian Entrepreneurs

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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LONGUEUIL, QC, Dec. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Quebec Business Women's Network (QBWN) is pleased to announce the launch of the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project.

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  • LONGUEUIL, QC, Dec. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Quebec Business Women's Network (QBWN) is pleased to announce the launch of the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project.
  • The Quebec Business Women's Network launches the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project to Empower Canadian Entrepreneurs.
  • This nationwide initiative brings together key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem to break down barriers to integrating women-owned businesses into the supply chains of large buyers.
  • A financial contribution of $3.6 million from the Canadian Women's Foundation (SFE).

Statement by the Prime Minister congratulating Donald Tusk on his appointment as Prime Minister of Poland

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to congratulate Donald Tusk on his appointment as Prime Minister of Poland:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to congratulate Donald Tusk on his appointment as Prime Minister of Poland:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Donald Tusk on his appointment as Prime Minister of Poland.
  • "Canada and Poland are strong partners with a longstanding history of co-operation.
  • Close to one million Canadians of Polish ancestry call Canada home, and they form an invaluable piece of our rich cultural mosaic.
  • "I look forward to working with Prime Minister Tusk on the issues that matter most to people in both our countries.

Canada participates in large-scale global enforcement operation aimed at disrupting wildlife and forest crimes

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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The reach of wildlife and forest crime is global in scope; therefore, strong cooperation between Canadian and international partners is essential to tackling wildlife trafficking and related crimes.

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  • The reach of wildlife and forest crime is global in scope; therefore, strong cooperation between Canadian and international partners is essential to tackling wildlife trafficking and related crimes.
  • In October 2023, Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers participated in Operation Thunder 2023, a month-long global operation involving 133 countries.
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    The results of this operation extend beyond Canada's borders and demonstrate that collaborative enforcement work on a global scale disrupts illegal wildlife activity.
  • Operation Thunder 2023 is the seventh global operation in the yearly "Thunder" series, which started with Operation Thunderbird in 2017.

Minister Guilbeault reaffirms Canada's commitment to global climate action and continues to push for a strong outcome at COP28

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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At COP28, all countries came together to address the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and push for ambitious outcomes.

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  • At COP28, all countries came together to address the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and push for ambitious outcomes.
  • Canada advocated to secure ambitious outcomes to keep the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5 ºC within reach.
  • In addition, Canada is collaborating with partners to ensure that COP28 results in new guidance for countries to make progress on adaptation.
  • Canada is making significant contributions to the global effort to fight climate change to ensure a healthier planet for generations to come."

Joint statement from Canada and Brazil on a forthcoming Partnership on Racial Equity and Inclusion

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Both Brazil and Canada have incredibly diverse populations, which have been a distinctive strength for our countries.

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  • Both Brazil and Canada have incredibly diverse populations, which have been a distinctive strength for our countries.
  • As such, our governments are pleased to signal our intention to develop a Canada-Brazil Partnership on Racial Equity and Inclusion.
  • The Partnership will provide a framework for collaboration in combatting racism in Canada and Brazil.
  • It also represents a shared aim to eliminate racial discrimination and promote equitable opportunities, particularly for people of African Descent, living in Canada and Brazil.

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 10, 2023

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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This collaborative effort aimed to raise the visibility of carbon pricing as a critical strategy in the global fight against climate change.

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  • This collaborative effort aimed to raise the visibility of carbon pricing as a critical strategy in the global fight against climate change.
  • Canada announced a major step forward at COP28 with the introduction of a draft fourth protocol under the Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System.
  • Read 'Government of Canada announces new economic incentive to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle' for more information .
  • We are actually warming in Canada at twice the global rate, and northern communities in Canada are warming at three times the global rate.

Government of Canada announces new economic incentive to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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This new draft protocol, Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME protocol), will incentivize farmers to implement changes that would reduce enteric methane emissions from their beef cattle operations with an opportunity to generate offset credits that they can sell.

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  • This new draft protocol, Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME protocol), will incentivize farmers to implement changes that would reduce enteric methane emissions from their beef cattle operations with an opportunity to generate offset credits that they can sell.
  • The REME protocol will encourage beef cattle farms to reduce enteric methane emissions by improving animal diets, management, and other strategies that support more efficient animal growth.
  • This Challenge awards funding to innovators advancing low-cost and scalable practices, processes, and technologies designed to reduce enteric methane emissions produced by cattle.
  • The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge builds on the Government of Canada's actions to reduce methane emissions through Canada's Methane Strategy , in support of the Global Methane Pledge, the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan , and the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.

Statement by Minister St-Onge on Human Rights Day

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, on Human Rights Day, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage made the following statement.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, on Human Rights Day, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage made the following statement.
  • "The Government of Canada remains committed to putting human rights and fundamental freedoms at the forefront of its agenda, in recognition of our duty to protect and promote human rights in this country and around the world.
  • "Our country takes its international human rights obligations seriously, including maintaining a constructive dialogue with the United Nations human rights treaty bodies.
  • "Today, on Human Rights Day, we are reminded of the importance of advancing and protecting human rights, for everyone, everywhere.

Government of Canada launches online questionnaire to gather input for 2024 Annual Report on Sustainable Development Goals

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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To participate in the online questionnaire and contribute to a more sustainable future, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/agenda-2...

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  • To participate in the online questionnaire and contribute to a more sustainable future, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/agenda-2...
    "The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide us with a roadmap to build a stronger, safer and more inclusive Canada, for everyone.
  • This online questionnaire gives Canadians a chance to be heard as we prepare to share our progress with the world through the 2024 Annual Report.
  • The Annual Report showcases Canada's progress domestically and internationally toward implementing the 2030 Agenda and advancing the SDGs.
  • The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to regularly and transparently report to Canadians on Canada's progress toward achieving the SDGs.

More organizations sign on to Canada's voluntary AI code of conduct, including CGI and IBM

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The code identifies measures that organizations are encouraged to apply to their operations when they are developing and managing advanced generative AI systems.

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  • The code identifies measures that organizations are encouraged to apply to their operations when they are developing and managing advanced generative AI systems.
  • In addition, Canada continues to engage in domestic and international discussions supporting the creation of common standards and safeguards for generative AI systems.
  • The code is based on the input received from a cross-section of stakeholders through these engagements and through the consultation on the development of a Canadian code of practice for generative AI systems .
  • "Our government is committed to ensuring Canadians can trust AI systems used across the economy, which in turn can accelerate safe AI adoption.