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Lyne has been very activein the ABA Family Law Section withbroad experience as CLE co-chair forseveral years, serving on Council, theLong Range Planning committee,chairing the alimony and maritalproperty committees, as well as beingappointed to the Nominating andFinance committees. Section members will elect Section of Family Law Officersand Council Members for the 2023--2024 bar year at the2023 ABA Family Law Section's Annual Business Meeting inDenver, Colorado. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on death and medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in Canada, passed by the Canadian federal government in 2016, which allows the use of medicine to shorten the lifespan. It highlights the rising usage of MAiD and how it is impacting the way of caring for people, as well as the shifting patterns of human existence, and cancer patients create up the vast majority of MAiD requests.

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The Canadian helicopter industry celebrates 40 years since the establishment of the Bell and Airbus businesses. In the 1980s, the Canadian government aimed to develop the domestic aerospace industry and create high-skill jobs. A study recommended a "World Product Mandate" for any factory, leading to the creation of Bell Helicopter and MBB Helicopter factories in Quebec and Ontario, respectively. These factories have played a significant role in the development and production of various helicopter models, contributing to the growth of the Canadian helicopter industry. The industry has also had a positive impact on job creation, research relationships, and the domestic supply chain. [Extracted from the article]

The government of Canada's Yukon territory is seeking to place Victoria Gold Corp. into receivership after a major landslide and cyanide spill at the company's bullion mine. The Yukon government has filed an application to appoint a receiver over the company and its property, but Victoria Gold intends to oppose the application. The Vancouver-based company suspended operations at its Eagle Mine in July following a failure at its heap leach facility, and efforts are being made to mitigate the environmental damage. The federal government has also ordered Victoria Gold to construct barriers to protect fish in nearby waterways from cyanide discharge. [Extracted from the article]

Canada's federal government is expected to approve Glencore Plc's $6.9 billion acquisition of Teck Resources Ltd.'s metallurgical coal business, according to anonymous sources. The approval is anticipated to come with strict conditions to protect jobs and uphold environmental standards. The deal, which was announced last year, will see Glencore acquire a 77% stake in Teck's coal business. The government's review of the deal reflects its commitment to balancing economic interests with environmental concerns. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the development of CANXPORT, a new transloading facility at Prince Rupert's port, aimed at enhancing rail-to-container capabilities for exporting agricultural and forestry products. It also discusses the significant financial backing from the Canadian government and other stakeholders to support the construction and expansion of this crucial export logistics hub in British Columbia.

Canada's government has blocked a deal that would have allowed an Australian company, Vital Metals Ltd., to sell its stockpiled rare earth materials to a Chinese buyer. Instead, the government will purchase the materials for C$3 million and prevent their sale to China's Shenghe Resources Holding Co. This move is part of a broader effort by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to limit Chinese involvement in Canada's critical minerals sector. The purchased materials will be used in a rare earths processing facility being built by the Saskatchewan Research Council. [Extracted from the article]

Canada's federal government is planning to sell a 30% stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline system to indigenous owners, according to Alberta's premier. The government aims to raise C$10 billion ($7.3 billion) in equity to privatize the system, with the indigenous partners owning 30% of the stake. The government has proposed a special-purpose vehicle for First Nations groups to hold a stake in the pipeline, and it intends to provide risk-free access to capital for those who choose to participate. The sales process has faced delays, but the government remains committed to selling the pipeline and involving First Nations. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the Canadian government's investment in initiatives aimed at enhancing food production while minimizing environmental impact, particularly focusing on diverse crop rotations resilient to climate change. It mentions that the member of parliament Lloyd Longfield emphasized the funding's aim to ensure agricultural profitability amidst climate challenges, including research on new oat and soya bean varieties and strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Beer Canada has welcomed the federal government's announcement of two new beer excise duty relief measures. The first measure caps the annual increase in beer, wine, and spirits taxes at no more than two percent for two years. The second measure provides additional tax relief for the first 15,000 hectolitres of annual beer production for the next two years. This relief will particularly benefit small Canadian brewers. The article also discusses other topics such as the challenges faced by the restaurant industry and the opening of new locations for Osteria Elio Volpe, Famoso Pronto Pizzeria, BarBurrito, and Eggholic. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how the CEBA program supported nearly 900,000 Canadian businesses during the pandemic, providing a lifeline amid uncertainty. With a repayment deadline approaching, the program extended the deadline to January 18, 2024, offering businesses options for partial forgiveness or converting outstanding amounts into a three-year term loan.

This article discusses the implementation of Quebec's de facto public corporate beneficial ownership register, which requires all private corporations and partnerships with activity in Quebec to publicly register their corporate beneficial owners and individuals with significant control. The register has been in operation since March 31, 2023, and includes rules and interpretations regarding ownership or control, joint ownership, corporate trustees, trust beneficiaries, and individuals and entities from foreign jurisdictions. The article also mentions the Canadian federal government's proposals to create a public register for individuals with significant control. The author provides a link to a longer article that compares these rules and policies in Quebec, other Canadian jurisdictions, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. [Extracted from the article]

The Canadian federal government has established annual targets for zero-emissions vehicle sales that automakers must meet between 2026 and 2035. After 2035, automakers will face fines for selling new gas-powered light-duty vehicles, except for emergency vehicles. If automakers fail to meet the targets before 2035, they can offset their gas-car sales by trading, earning, or banking government-awarded credits, which can be obtained by selling additional zero-emission vehicles or building fast-charging infrastructure. The response to this plan has been mixed, with some clean-energy organizations supporting it and industry figures calling for more direct investment in chargers and continued financial support for consumers. The credit system will also allow the sale of plug-in hybrid vehicles for those who are not yet ready for fully electric vehicles. [Extracted from the article]

The Canadian federal government is set to announce new regulations called the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, which will require all new vehicles sold in Canada to be zero-emissions after 2035. This regulation aligns with the Liberal government's commitment to only allow plug-in hybrid, fully electric, or hydrogen vehicles to be sold at light-duty dealership lots after 2035. Currently, British Columbia and Quebec have provincial mandates for zero-emissions vehicle sales, and these provinces accounted for 71% of the ZEVs available for sale in Canada in 2021. However, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association CEO, Tim Reuss, has expressed concerns about rising inventory levels and believes that the government should prioritize helping consumers afford, use, and charge electric vehicles before enforcing the mandate. [Extracted from the article]

Former federal justice minister David Lametti argues that the Canadian federal government has a legal duty to support Quebec's English-language universities if the province implements tuition hikes that could harm their finances. Lametti believes that recent amendments to the Official Languages Act, known as Bill C-13, require Ottawa to provide assistance to English-language institutions and their linguistic minorities. The Quebec government's proposed tuition increases for out-of-province students attending McGill, Concordia, and Bishop's universities have raised concerns about enrollment declines and financial losses for these institutions. Lametti suggests that the federal government could offer financial resources under Bill C-13 to help mitigate these challenges. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Grocery store, community centre, gallery, ship centre, artist workspace the co-op being a center of cultural, social, and economic life in Canadian Arctic communities. Topics icnlude the Southern Canada know the coops through their support of Inuit art from famous works such as Kenojuak Ashevak's Enchanted Owl, and the stylized Inukshuk used as an emblem of the 2010 Winter Olympics to the Kinngait Studios Annual Print Collection after by art collectors worldwide.

The article presents an interview with Keith Henry, President and chief executive officer of the, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC). He highlight and educate travellers about the many Indigenous experiences that will welcome Canadians this summer of 2020. He talks about ITAC launched Destination Indigenous on June 21, National Indigenous People's Day, and what's this program all about, and how significant is this initiative for ITAC and for Indigenous Tourism.

The article informs that the Canadian system, also called Medicare, guarantees coverage to every resident north of the border and their efforts for health insurance and inpatient care of all residents. Topics discussed include chasing pre-authorizations or fighting medical bills; medical care of impoverished and remote First Nation and Inuit communities is openly acknowledged as abysmal; and health care Canadians receive flows through a hybrid federal and provincial system.

Google has reached a $100 million deal with the Canadian federal government regarding the Online News Act. Under the agreement, Google will provide annual financial support to link to Canadian news organizations' content. The company will negotiate with a single collective to distribute its contribution to eligible news businesses. This deal comes after a standoff between the government and Big Tech giants Meta and Google, with Meta already blocking Canadian news content and Google threatening to do the same. The agreement is seen as beneficial for the news sector and will allow Google to continue providing Canadians with reliable news content. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the stalled labor negotiations at the Port of Montreal, Quebec, where the longshore union, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 375, requested Canadian federal intervention shortly after talks began with the Maritime Employers Association (MEA).

The Canadian federal government is developing a "National Economic Security List" to identify and protect valuable assets from foreign threats. The list, which is being created in collaboration with various government agencies and through consultations with academics, aims to clarify the government's efforts to safeguard Canada's economic interests. The government has proposed several laws and regulations to protect key research, intellectual property, and infrastructure, but there has been uncertainty about what exactly these measures will cover. The list is expected to include banned research partners and sensitive technology areas, but specific details are yet to be provided. [Extracted from the article]

The federal government of Canada has announced plans to make significant changes to competition policy in order to prevent firms from eliminating competition. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's fall economic statement focuses on stabilizing consumer prices and includes measures to address mergers and give fintech firms greater access to financial data. The government will propose updates to the Competition Act to expand the powers of its regulator and target cases where dominant firms abuse their market position. Additionally, Ottawa has committed to implementing open banking by 2024, requiring large financial institutions to participate and allowing customers to give fintech firms permission to access their financial data. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: London; Canada; North and Central America; Marijuana/Cannabis EN London Canada North and Central America Marijuana/Cannabis N.PAG N.PAG 1 11/06/23 20231107 NES 231107 2023 NOV 7 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cannabis & Marijuana News -- Research findings on Marijuana/Cannabis are discussed in a new report. Keywords for this news article include: London, Canada, North and Central America, Marijuana/Cannabis, University of Western Ontario. London, Canada, North and Central America, Marijuana/Cannabis. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The Canadian federal government's proposed tax credits to support carbon capture projects already are "robust" and probably won't be increased, the country's natural resources minister said. The federal government has offered oil-sands industry 50% tax credits for the cost of building carbon capture and storage plants, and talks are underway with Alberta's provincial government over additional support. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on transport company Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings acquiring truckload carriers U.S. Xpress Enterprises.

The article focuses on the resignation of Lance Fritz, chairman and CEO of Union Pacific Railroad, following an activist investor's call for a leadership change. Topics include the investor's recommendation for Jim Vena to replace Fritz, criticism of current management's loss of confidence, and the impact of Fritz's departure on the company's future.

The article offers a brief summary of how sales and excise taxes are being applied to the various cannabis products sold in Canada. The agreement of the federal government along with the provincial and territorial governments to a tax structure to equitably share in the taxing of cannabis is explored. The legislative authority for the Cannabis Duty as found in the Excise Act, 2001 which is also the same legislation that applies duty rates to alcohol and tobacco products is also tackled.

The article discusses the potential of hemp in areas like rural revitalization, economic recovery, and environmental protection, particularly in Canada. Also cited are the promise of the Cannabis sativa plant extract called cannabidiol (CBD), as well as the possible uses of hemp plant as cited by hemp industry expert Annie Rouse like its fibre for biomaterials, cannabinoids for wellness, and grain for food, feed and industrial oils.

"For years, the United States has imposed unfair, unjust and illegal duties on Canadian softwood lumber, hurting Canadian industry and creating rising housing costs in both our countries", she said in a statement provided to Bloomberg on Thursday. (Bloomberg) -- Canada is launching challenges to the latest US duties on softwood lumber, arguing the "unjustified" tariffs are harming a key Canadian sector and driving up housing costs in both countries. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The ILWU Canada longshore bargaining committee said a majority of its members voted in favor of ratifying a tentative settlement reached with BC Maritime Employers Association on July 30. In a separate statement, the BCME said it received confirmation that the ILWU Canada voting membership ratified the four-year negotiated bargain agreement, which was reached with the involvement of the federal government's Canada Industrial Relations Board. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the work of the Liberal Party officers in the Canadian cabinet for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. It mentions the policies of Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Minister of Indigenous Services Jan Philpott, the state of federal-provincial relations, and the general status of the Liberal Party two years after Trudeau's election.

The article focuses on Member of Parliament calling for the creation of a clear industrial policy by the Canadian government to compete with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act. It reports that the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade recommended setting green standards for government purchases, establishing a panel for manufacturing support programs, and it highlights concerns about potential investment diversion.

The article discusses The Canadian federal government will allocate 50 million U.S Dollars to six managers in the life-sciences sector, aiming to increase capital availability for the country's innovation ecosystem. The selected firms, including AllosteRx Advanced Therapies, Amplitude Ventures, CTI Life Sciences Fund, Sectoral Asset Management, Genesys Capital, and Pender Ventures, will raise matching private-sector capital and invest at least 70 percent of their funds in Canadian companies.

Conclusions Our results indicate that lipid mediators involved in the communication between the gut microbiota and host metabolism exhibit a rapid response to dietary changes, which is also the case for some, but not all, microbiome taxa. Keywords: Quebec City; Canada; North and Central America; Blood Research; Health and Medicine; Lipid Research EN Quebec City Canada North and Central America Blood Research Health and Medicine Lipid Research 170 170 1 03/27/23 20230330 NES 230330 2023 MAR 30 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Hematology Week -- Fresh data on Blood Research are presented in a new report. [Extracted from the article]