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Ottawa City’s First Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Roundtable

Ottawa – The City will be hosting its first ever Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Roundtable on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Predicted to be a day of engaging discussion, response to the event has been extremely positive, with registration filling up within a week of its announcement. The morning will feature presentations by well-known and respected panellists who will provide an update on the state of the issue, with a focus on both policies and programs that are being implemented to address climate change issues. The presentations will be followed by an open mic exchange between panellists and participants. The morning session will be webcast to give all residents an opportunity to share in the discussion.

“Climate change is a significant and well-documented phenomenon,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “Working with our residents and both levels of Government, the City of Ottawa will continue the challenging task of reducing the long-term, harmful effect of GHGs on our climate and the environment.”

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City Council committed to hosting the Roundtable when the results of its 2004 and 2008 GHG inventory were received. This event supports the City’s commitment to producing a renewed and integrated Climate Change Plan for Ottawa that will build on the important work currently underway with the Official Plan, Transportation and Infrastructure Master Plan updates.  These, combined with the reporting of the 2012 GHG inventory, will set the stage for delivery of a comprehensive Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan for Ottawa to be completed in the first half of 2014.

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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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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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The Politics of Principle

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A comprehensive biography of former premier and current senator, Catherine Callbeck, was released in November. Written by Island historian and political scientist, Wayne MacKinnon, the book, entitled, The Politics of Principle, details Callbeck’s career from her first public involvement as a volunteer in her local community, through her groundbreaking election as Canada’s first elected female premier and subsequent service in the Senate of Canada.

While Callbeck’s public persona over the past 35 years is well-known, this detailed biography examines her early life and discusses the family and community influences which instilled the values which she carried throughout her political career.

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The Safe Streets and Communities Act

Conservatives Noted Key Accomplishments

February 8, 2013
Vancouver, British Columbia

The Government of Canada has made significant accomplishments in three key areas: tackling crime by holding violent criminals accountable for their crimes, giving victims of crime a stronger voice, and increasing the efficiency of the Justice system. In total, over thirty measures have been enacted into law since 2006.

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The Ending House Arrest for Property and Other Serious Crimes component of the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-10) (Effective date: November 20, 2012)

These amendments restricted the use of conditional sentences including house arrests. A conditional sentence is a sentence of imprisonment that may be served in the community provided certain conditions are met. The amendments provided an expanded and clear list of offences for which conditional sentences are not available.

The Targeting Serious Drug Crime component of the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-10) 7c936057-6e80-4504-8a79-4d53605cd277(Effective date: November 6, 2012)

The Safe Streets and Communities Act amended the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to address serious organized drug crime. The CDSA now provides mandatory minimum penalties for serious drug offences, including those carried out for organized crime purposes and those that involve targeting youth. The legislation supported the National Anti-Drug Strategy’s efforts to combat illicit drug production and distribution and help disrupt criminal enterprises by targeting drug suppliers.

The Protecting Canadians from Violent and Repeat Young Offenders component of the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-10) (Effective date: October 23, 2012)

The Safe Streets and Communities Act included reforms designed to help ensure that violent and repeat young offenders are held fully accountable, and that the protection of society is given due consideration in applying the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The Protecting Children from Sexual Predators component of the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-10) (Effective date: August 9, 2012)

The Safe Streets and Communities Act amended the Criminal Code to better protect children from sexual predators by ensuring that the penalties imposed for sexual offences against children are consistent and better reflect the heinous nature of these acts, and by creating two new offences that take aim at conduct that could facilitate the sexual abuse of a child.

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China Opportunities In Transition

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CONFERENCE: CANADA-CHINA OPPORTUNITIES IN TRANSITION

Followed by a reception at the Chinese Embassy

(By invitation of the Chinese Embassy)

This is a premier event in Canada on our evolving relationship with our second largest economic partner. Timely and informative, the conference looks at the opportunities and challenges from a Canadian perspective but also with significant Chinese participation. This year in our country there will not be a better opportunity to expose yourself to the opportunities in transition with China. A relationship which is imposing itself upon us, and which deserves serious consideration.

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