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As part of Halifax-based Irving Shipbuilding Inc.s (ISI) participation in Canadas National Shipbuilding Program, a contract to provide inbound logistics services for ship construction and repair projects has been awarded to global logistics company, GEODIS. WEBWIRE – Friday, April 12, 2024 The contract, which will be managed by GEODIS Project Logistics team in Canada, with support from the companys global network of offices, will cover all inbound shipments to ISI facilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia to supply three shipbuilding programs: the Canadian Surface Combatant, Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships, and Halifax Class Frigate Repair Contracts. Utilizing GEODIS proprietary IT systems, ISI ... Read more

Eighth Meeting: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm EST Virtual meeting over Zoom Objectives Present a summary of Committee recommendations and PMRA’s response for the science question on Cumulative Effects in Environmental Risk Assessments Discussion surrounding Target 7 of the Global Biodiversity Framework Discuss the forward agenda and topics for future meetings Item Time Topic Open to observers 1 5 min Welcome and introductory remarks Yes 2 10 min Co-chairs address, review of affiliations and interests, walkthrough of meeting agenda Yes 3 20 min Summary of Committee recommendations and PMRA’s response for the science question on Cumulative ... Read more

Seventh Meeting: Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST Virtual meeting over Zoom Objectives Discuss PMRA’s document and information disclosure Present the Committee with their fifth scientific question for advice on the Proportional Effort framework for pesticides Discuss the forward agenda and topics for future meetings Objectives Item Time Topic Open to observers 1 5 min Welcome and introductory remarks Yes 2 10 min Co-chairs address, review of affiliations and interests, walkthrough of meeting agenda Yes 3 45 min Presentation on document and information disclosure Yes 4 15 min Presentation on the science question about the scientific criteria to ... Read more

Montreal – WEBWIRE – Monday, April 17, 2023 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed disappointment at the lack of positive measures to strengthen and enhance Canadas air transport system and global competitiveness in the countrys 2023 Federal Budget. IATA was hopeful that the Federal Budget would include measures to support the recommendations from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Unfortunately that was not the case, wrote Willie Walsh, IATAs Director General, in a letter to Canadas Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and to the Minister of Transport. In hisletter, Walsh welcomed the ... Read more

The Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products (SAC-PCP) provides Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) with independent scientific advice to support PMRA in evidence-based decision making on pesticides. PMRA maintains the responsibility and the sole authority to make regulatory decisions on pesticides taking into consideration the advice provided by the Committee. Advice from the Committee in the form of written Advisory Reports are submitted to the PMRA. Advice linked to a specific pesticide application or post-market evaluation will be made available at the time of the proposed or final decision. A summary of the Committee’s advice and recommendations, ... Read more