Author: Jerome

Government working with Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

PM Harper aannounces support for defibrillators in community hockey arenas

February 21, 2013
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Government of Canada is working with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) to put in place Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related training in community hockey arenas across the country in order to help save lives.

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“Our Government is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians while encouraging active and healthy lifestyles,” said the Prime Minister. “We are proud to work with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and its partners to provide defibrillators and trained personnel to use them at community arenas across the country.”

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The Ottawa Gala

I am proud and excited to announce that I have joined the Fund for a New Generation Ottawa Gala committee sponsorship team. I will assist and support efforts to engage actively with prospective sponsors to back and support this fantastic event. Please find the information below for details on the organization and sponsorship packages.

The Fund for a New Generation (FNG) has been active since 1993, the non-for-profit organization supports Ottawa’s underprivileged youth by hosting an annual gala. The initiative is led by young professionals from the private, public and university sectors that are committed to helping those in need. The Fund for a New Generation initiatives encourage the youth of today, to become the future leaders for tomorrow.

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The corproate social responsibility leadership that Telus has shown by being the Platinum 20th Anniversary Presenting Sponsor is expecitional. However there is plenty of room for more corproate and community support for this special Gala event.

For more information on the following packages please contact: ottawagala.funraising@gmail.com or info@jeromedowney.ca

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African Canadian Hero: Nova Scotia

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A Black History Month Tribute to My Grandfather Graham Leo. Downey

Transcending The Racial Divide

My grandfather Graham Leo Downey is part of a family that included seven brothers, three sisters and a foster sister. He was born in Halifax in 1939 to George Alexander Downey and Leotra (Tomlinson).  He attended Joseph Howe Elementary School, and he considers himself a graduate of the “school of hard knocks”.

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What makes Linkedin so special ?

“We connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.”   

                   – Gary Fearnall, Director of Global Marketing Solutions Linkedin.

The image below is a look at the very impressive kit that Linkedin prepared for a special marketing presentation at the Canadian National Arts Center in Ottawa yesterday. I was impressed with not only how professional and informative the event was but also with the quality of interaction and engagement. The Linkedin platform is a mature tool that can help solve many of the current issues and challenges relating to productivity and meaningful relationship building in business.  
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Canadian Freedom & Information Act

Access To Information Act 

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Purpose 2. (1) The purpose of this Act is to extend the present laws of Canada to provide a right of access to information in records under the control of a government institution in accordance with the principles that government information
should be available to the public, that necessary exceptions to the right of access should be limited and specific and that decisions on the disclosure of government information should be reviewed independently of government.

Former SNC-Lavalin CEO

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Pierre Duhaime leaves SQ headquarters in Montreal on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

By: The Canadian Press, Published on Mon Feb 11 2013

MONTREAL—Pierre Duhaime, the former chief executive of Canada’s biggest engineering firm, has been granted more flexibility to travel within the country pending trial on fraud charges.

Duhaime, a prominent Quebec businessman and once the head of engineering powerhouse SNC-Lavalin, was formally charged with fraud on Monday. He was not in the courtroom as his lawyer, Michel Massicotte, pleaded not guilty on his behalf. A change was made to conditions surrounding Duhaime’s release. Initially, he was forbidden from leaving Quebec. The Crown has now agreed he can travel elsewhere in Canada — but not go beyond its borders.

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The Canadian Home of The Future

Efficient energy , sometimes simply called energy efficiency, is the goal of efforts to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services. Energy efficiency and renewable energy are said to be the “twin pillars” of a sustainable energy policy. Both strategies must be developed concurrently in order to stabilize and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Efficient energy use is essential to slowing the energy demand growth so that rising clean energy supplies can make deep cuts in fossil fuel use. If energy use grows too rapidly, renewable energy development will chase a receding target. Likewise, unless clean energy supplies come online rapidly, slowing demand growth will only begin to reduce total carbon emissions; a reduction in the carbon content of energy sources is also needed. A sustainable energy economy thus requires major commitments to both efficiency and renewables.[29]

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New Online Research Tool

The Global Information Network

I am really happy to see a tool like Similarweb.com developed for two reasons. First it gives users an alternative to the traditional Google Analytics frame works and second it displays the information beautifully in an easy to understand format. This is a functional tool that allows any business owner, researcher, or organization the ability to gain important data and intelligence on the streams of communication that are most important for there interest. 

The Globe & Mail Website Report

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A Pep Talk from Kid President to You

A Pep Talk

We all need a little encouragement every now and then. Kid President, knowing this, has put together a video you can play each morning as you wake up or to share with your friend who needs a kick in the right direction. Take a moment and spread some encouragement.

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