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Significant BlackBerry Cybersecurity Deal with the Government of Malaysia at APEC Leaders' Summit welcomed by Canadian and Malaysian Prime Ministers

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Malaysia and BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), today announced a long-term software and services agreement to strengthen Malaysia's cybersecurity posture. The landmark deal will enable the Malaysian Government to leverage the full suite of trusted BlackBerry® cybersecurity solutions, and support the integrity of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) while upskilling the nation's workforce with advanced cybersecurity technology and training.

Key Points: 
  • The landmark deal will enable the Malaysian Government to leverage the full suite of trusted BlackBerry® cybersecurity solutions, and support the integrity of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) while upskilling the nation's workforce with advanced cybersecurity technology and training.
  • The Malaysian public sector will benefit from secure, reliable, real-time access to BlackBerry software and services, hosted in a sovereign cloud.
  • BlackBerry also announced it will establish a world-class Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Kuala Lumpur in 2024.
  • Mr. Giamatteo will oversee the deployment of BlackBerry Cybersecurity solutions in Malaysia, and the establishment of the BlackBerry CCoE.

Statement by the Prime Minister congratulating Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime Minister of Spain

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to congratulate Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime Minister of Spain:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to congratulate Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime Minister of Spain:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime Minister of Spain.
  • "Canada and Spain are close partners and friends, with a history of strong co-operation and warm ties between our peoples.
  • Our relationship is based on shared interests and values, including protecting human rights and democracy and a commitment to making life better for people.
  • "I look forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Sánchez on a range of common priorities – from taking ambitious climate action to advancing gender equality.

Government of Canada announces new members of the National Advisory Council on Poverty

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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This is why the Government of Canada's Opportunity For All – Canada's First Poverty Reduction Strategy commits to the formation of a National Advisory Council on Poverty to provide advice on how the federal government can best address and reduce the impact of poverty on our citizens.

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  • This is why the Government of Canada's Opportunity For All – Canada's First Poverty Reduction Strategy commits to the formation of a National Advisory Council on Poverty to provide advice on how the federal government can best address and reduce the impact of poverty on our citizens.
  • In support of this commitment, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, today announced Hannah Brais, Lisa Brown, John Cox, Kristen Desjarlais-deKlerk and Nathalie Lachance as new members of the National Advisory Council on Poverty.
  • "I am pleased to welcome the new members of the National Advisory Council on Poverty.
  • The Government of Canada committed to creating a National Advisory Council on Poverty as part of its Poverty Reduction Strategy.

The Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Windsor

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Investing in crime prevention is part of the Government of Canada's plan to keep Canadians safe.

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  • Investing in crime prevention is part of the Government of Canada's plan to keep Canadians safe.
  • To that end, we have invested nearly a half billion dollars and further strengthened our cooperation with the United States.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to put in place robust measures to keep Canadians safe.
  • Public Safety Canada is finalizing agreements with municipalities and communities that have been identified through evidence-based criteria and meet the program requirements.

Canadians invited to help design the new Canada Disability Benefit

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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This accessible platform will collect insight and feedback from Canadians to help inform the design of the regulations for the new benefit.

Key Points: 
  • This accessible platform will collect insight and feedback from Canadians to help inform the design of the regulations for the new benefit.
  • As it designs the new Canada Disability Benefit, the Government of Canada is taking another historic step forward to support the financial security of working-age Canadians with disabilities.
  • The Canada Disability Benefit Regulations Online Engagement Tool can be accessed through the Canada.ca website until December 21, 2023.
  • This is just one part of the extensive consultations our Government is doing with the disability community on the Canada Disability Benefit.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT UNVEILS CANADIAN EFFIGY OF HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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The contemporary portrait of King Charles III is the work of Canadian artist Steven Rosati, who also participated in the unveiling ceremony.

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  • The contemporary portrait of King Charles III is the work of Canadian artist Steven Rosati, who also participated in the unveiling ceremony.
  • "Since opening its doors in 1908, the Mint has featured the portrait of the reigning monarch on Canadian coins.
  • When the Government of Canada announced that the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III would appear on Canadian coins, we were proud to once more uphold a longstanding Canadian tradition," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • Following the Government of Canada's May 6 announcement that the obverse (heads side) of future Canadian coins would feature the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, the Royal Canadian Mint immediately launched the process to create this new design.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT UNVEILS CANADIAN EFFIGY OF HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Royal Canadian Mint ushered in a new era in the history of Canadian coins when its President and CEO, Marie Lemay, unveiled and struck the very first Canadian circulation coin bearing the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III at the Mint's manufacturing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The 2023-dated $1 circulation coin becomes the first displaying the portrait of a new monarch in 70 years, after the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II graced Canada's coins from 1953 to 2023. The contemporary portrait of King Charles III is the work of Canadian artist Steven Rosati, who also participated in the unveiling ceremony.

Key Points: 
  • The contemporary portrait of King Charles III is the work of Canadian artist Steven Rosati, who also participated in the unveiling ceremony.
  • "Since opening its doors in 1908, the Mint has featured the portrait of the reigning monarch on Canadian coins.
  • When the Government of Canada announced that the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III would appear on Canadian coins, we were proud to once more uphold a longstanding Canadian tradition," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • Following the Government of Canada's May 6 announcement that the obverse (heads side) of future Canadian coins would feature the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, the Royal Canadian Mint immediately launched the process to create this new design.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Launches New Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Today, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of the new Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge.

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  • Today, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of the new Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge.
  • The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge builds on the successes of existing industry commitments on the environment.
  • By partnering with the sector, we can move further and faster to reduce agricultural methane emissions, and the new Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge will help the sector continue to grow, while contributing to Canada's 2030 methane reduction goals."
  • The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge is the first challenge of its kind - designed to advance innovative, low-cost and scalable practices and technologies that contribute to the reduction of methane emissions from cattle and livestock.

Minister St-Onge releases direction to support more Canadian stories and music

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, released the final policy direction to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for the Online Streaming Act.

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  • Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, released the final policy direction to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for the Online Streaming Act.
  • We are proud when we see and hear homegrown Canadian talent and stories, both because it's amazing and because it's Canadian."
  • — The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage
    The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is the independent public authority responsible for regulating and supervising Canada's broadcasting system.
  • The Online Streaming Act makes Canadian stories and music widely available to Canadians in the digital age.

Minister St-Onge announces the appointment of Stéphanie Paquette as Regional Commissioner for Quebec at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Stéphanie Paquette as Regional Commissioner for Quebec at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective November 23, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Stéphanie Paquette as Regional Commissioner for Quebec at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective November 23, 2023.
  • This appointment is the result of the Government of Canada's open, transparent and merit-based selection process for Governor in Council appointments.
  • Stéphanie Paquette's appointment as the CRTC's Quebec Regional Commissioner will ensure the Commission has all the different expertise and perspectives it needs at the table.
  • As they become available, all appointment opportunities within the 16 organizations in the Canadian Heritage Portfolio are posted on the Governor in Council appointments website.