News by subject: AVO

Over three-quarters (78%) of business owners say that credit card processing fees are unaffordable for their business, according to a survey conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). This is made worse by the...

CanAm Enterprises, a leading full-service financial firm specializing in immigration-linked investment funds, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Congress has reauthorized the popular EB-5 green-card-by-investment visa program. EB-5 legislation was...

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada; and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations issued the following statement...

The past two years have been really hard for everyone. Every time it appeared that College life might be returning to normal, the pandemic would worsen, and situations across the globe developed. It is therefore with much regret that we advise that...

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published a recent survey report that examines the impact of the student debt crisis. The study highlights how loan cancellation will influence the...

Rochas Okorocha, the Nigerian senator and founder of the Rochas Okorocha Foundation officially announced in a January World press conference that he was running for the office of the President of Nigeria in 2023. He made a call to his party, All...

A news report by China's Diplomacy in the New Era (chinadiplomacy.org.cn):   Over the past seven decades, the Chinese nation has stood up, grown prosperous, and become strong. The country has proposed its own solutions to almost all issues on global...

Green Home Systems, a leader in the American solar industry based in Southern California, has been vocal about their disdain toward the NEM 3.0 proposal, and they recently shared why they believe NEM 3.0 is not only a hindrance but also a danger for...

Some 150 GTA LifeLabs couriers and mailroom staff represented by OPSEU/SEFPO are on strike this morning after negotiations failed to produce a settlement. "LifeLabs is one of the most profitable enterprises in Canada but won't pay their staff a...

The Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation (QBCF) is proud to launch a new awareness-raising campaign for young women. Named Breast Cancer Isn't Just for Boomers, the campaign aims to promote mindfulness among young women and family doctors about the risks...

Recent findings from the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) show that labor force participation rates have shrunk as food stamp enrollment has rapidly increased over the last two decades. Over the same time frame, the number of work...

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today released poll results that show significant support for extending the policies that have allowed Americans to access essential services from their pharmacies during the pandemic. NACDS has...

The Canadian Manufacturing Coalition, a group representing Canada's manufacturing trade associations, listed below, today issued the following statement on the looming labour disruption at CP Rail: "Canadian manufacturers urge Canadian Pacific...

In response to the Florida Senate passing the "Don't Say Gay or Trans" bill (HB 1557), which will now head to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk for his signature or veto, Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President & CEO of AnitaB.org had this to say: "We at...

Following is a statement from Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the killing of Brent Renaud,a journalist, former New York Times contributor, and Peabody...

Below is a statement by the President of The United States Conference of Mayors, Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez, in response to Russian forces kidnapping Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of Melitopol, Ukraine:...

Today AARP applauded Congress for passing the bipartisan Fraud and Scam Reduction Act. The legislation, endorsed by AARP, is designed to address the pervasive increase and growing problem of scams and financial exploitation that threaten all...

The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), in response to the release of the long-awaited U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) annual report, outlining the de facto...

With California gas prices topping $5 to $7 per gallon, California State Senator Ben Allen joined with consumer advocates today to announce new legislation that will require oil refiners to disclose once a month the price they pay for crude oil and...

Michigan Potash & Salt Company, LLC (MPSC) Founder and CEO Ted Pagano today issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement of a plan to support innovative American-made fertilizer production to address our...

We, the G7 Agriculture Ministers and the Commissioner for Agriculture of the EU, met today in the presence of our Ukrainian colleague, as well as the World Food Programme (WFP), the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), the Organisation of...

In a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris has expressed grave concerns about the Iran nuclear deal emerging from more than eight months of negotiations in Vienna. "If the final result in Vienna...

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic: "Throughout the pandemic,...

What if Netflix's new film about time travel wasn't just fiction? Mike Iskandar, the founder of a North Carolina-based program called Time Travel Journeys, shows it's possible and emotionally enriching. Featured in a recent TEDx Talk, "My Other Car...

Online retailer Ammo.com recorded a recent surge in consumer demand for small arms ammunition ? the onset of which perfectly coincided with the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24th, 2022. In comparison to the previous two weeks, Ammo.com...

The Washington legislature voted to set a target for ending the sales of gasoline-powered cars by 2030 ? the most aggressive goal in the U.S. and five years ahead of California's 2035 target. The measure, passed as part of the $16.9 billion "Move...

Fertilizer Canada is calling on Teamster's Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and Canadian Pacific Railways (CP Rail) to swiftly resolve their negotiations to avoid a potentially disastrous shutdown to the essential rail supply chain. If a resolution is...

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Quebecers have rallied around Dawson College in the wake of the Quebec government cancelling the new healthcare pavilion, which would house a community clinic and Dawson's seven healthcare programs. Seven years of work have already been invested in...

Shah Nawaz, a distinguished South Asian community leader, successful business owner, political advisor and philanthropist announced his bid for Democratic District Leader Office. A well-known figure, Mr. Nawaz has been a vital component of the...

Although a full year has passed since the motion to improve Montréal's support for victims of domestic violence was unanimously adopted, the Plante administration's action plan is still pending. The Official Opposition is tabling a new motion at the...

Farallon Capital Management L.L.C. ("Farallon") today issued a statement detailing its belief that Toshiba Corporation ("Toshiba" or the "Company") (6502.T) should carefully evaluate ? through a comprehensive solicitation process ? private equity...

The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), in response to the FY22 omnibus spending package heading to President Biden's desk:...

The Advanced Care at Home Coalition applauds introduction of the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act, which would extend the Acute Care at Home waivers that have allowed for the expanded delivery of hospital-level care at home for Medicare...

The recent decision by B.C. Supreme Court denying the province's mink farmers interim relief from a ban has been based on limited, outdated information. Both the CDC and USDA have agreed that mink do not pose a significant risk in spreading...

The #Relief4Charities Coalition is disappointed that the Omnibus spending bill passed yesterday by the House did not include provisions that address the significant workforce challenges and loss in revenue experienced by the sector. While we...

On March 3, 2022, a victim of racial profiling prompted a young Indigenous man from Peguis First Nation to file a report to the Law Enforcement Review Agency on allegations of misconduct and racism by the Winnipeg Police Service. Since the release of...

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) applauds the Florida House of Representatives for passing Senate Bill 524, once again leading the nation in securing future elections. This legislation, coupled with the election integrity measures...

Blake Harbin officially qualified for the ballot to represent the voters of Georgia's 6th Congressional District in the May 24, 2022, Republican Primary. Along with numerous supporters, Blake submitted his registration forms for his candidacy at the...

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's International Trade and National Security practice group today secured a key victory for domestic coupler producers in their efforts to combat dumped and subsidized imports, as the U.S. Department of Commerce released...

Certified-organic mattress and bedding manufacturer Naturepedic is standing up for organic and non-toxic certified consumer products and for GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). While Naturepedic does not use Indian organic cotton, it feels...

The Corporate Citizenship Project is launching operations today with the goal of offering objective reports and analysis on governance issues in corporate America. The Corporate Citizenship Project believes that investors deserve better given that...

Lawmakers tipped their hand when they overwhelmingly rejected amendment to require new revenue be in addition to current spending Revenue from a ballot initiative to amend the state Constitution and raise income taxes on households and businesses by...

As Kansas considers legislation, House Bill 2279, to address primary care provider shortages, a new statewide survey of Kansas voters shows broad bipartisan support to make it easier for patients to choose nurse practitioners (NPs) as their primary...

The National Police Association has started a national billboard campaign asking people to support the police by thanking a cop, due in part to the lack of support for police by elected officials and violence against police by criminals. The initial...

Parkinson Canada's National Roundtable Report launches today. More than 150 community members, including people with Parkinson's, care partners, community organizations, healthcare specialists and government officials from across Canada participated...

Two years into the pandemic, organizations representing health workers across the country are sounding the alarm that Canada's health care system is collapsing. Without immediate action, there is little to hope for in the future. While Canadians are...

With 150 newly unionized LifeLabs couriers and mailroom clerks ready to strike at 12:01 a.m. on March 14, OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is calling on LifeLabs CEO Charles Brown to come to the bargaining table with a decent wage offer. ...

Half of Canadian office workers say working mostly/entirely remote is their ideal scenario; only one-quarter prefer mostly/entirely in officeAbility to work remotely and flexible work hours are now more important to office workers than workplace...

The president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) issued the following statement in response to a bill designed to prevent Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) from practicing to the full extent of their licensure in...