Tag: Action

Seaford, Australia–(ACN Newswire – December 23, 2023) – Drug Free Australia has been selected by the Rotary Action Group for Addiction Prevention (RAG AP) to represent the Oceania region. This move underscores its significant contributions to drug education and community outreach. (Photo from Pexels) As a leader in drug prevention, Drug Free Australia will collaborate with international organizations to address pressing drug-related challenges in Oceania. This pivotal role acknowledges its successful strategies and extensive community engagement efforts across Australia. Josephine Baxter, Executive Officer at Drug Free Australia, remarked, “This opportunity allows us to extend our reach and share our expertise ... Read more

WEBWIRE – Thursday, March 9, 2023 As an international business with global brands, we realise our vital role in supporting women and creating an equal playing field for all. This years International Womens Day theme is promoting and embracing equity. From grassroots initiatives to industry collaborations, heres how were supporting women in our workplaces, communities and across the world to move towards equality. Build workplaces where women thrive We aim to create equitable, supportive, and inclusive workplaces, which we build through policies, education and support networks. Our womens network, made up of passionate women and allies from across the business, ... Read more

Today, the Government of Canada, the Assembly of First Nations, the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Moushoom/Trout counsel welcome the Honourable Murray Sinclair as the Chair of discussions aimed at reaching an agreement on compensation to First Nations children and on ending Canada’s discrimination, and preventing its recurrence, through long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services program and Jordan’s Principle. Ottawa, Ontario (November 10, 2021) – Today, the Government of Canada, the Assembly of First Nations, the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, the Chiefs of Ontario, ... Read more

Ottawa, Ontario – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Too many Canadians continue to face bias, barriers, and discrimination based on their race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or other factors. The Government of Canada has amended the Public Service Employment Act to address systemic barriers for equity-seeking groups in public service staffing. These amendments represent foundational work that will help departments take measures in their staffing actions to reduce barriers and encourage more inclusive recruitment practices.  Over the past several months, the Treasury Board Secretariat worked with employee networks, bargaining ... Read more

Disciplinary action against registered escalator contractor ***********************************************************      The Lifts and Escalators Ordinance Disciplinary Board (Board) has completed hearings for 22 charges of disciplinary offences brought against Otis Elevator Company (H.K.) Limited (Otis) and decided that all the charges are established and the company should be disciplined.      Disciplinary charges against Otis include four charges related to convictions in court for improper escalator maintenance at Langham Place in Mong Kok that contravene the Lifts and Escalators Ordinance (Ordinance), and 18 charges involving professional misconduct or negligence. The Board ordered that Otis be reprimanded for the four charges against ... Read more