Montreal – Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson of the National Film Board of Canada, announced the appointment of Richard Cormier as Director General, Programming, Creation, Distribution and Marketing, and Head of Programming for the NFB. Cormier will begin this role on September 11, 2023. As the person responsible for the NFB’s programming vision and objectives, he will oversee the …
New Science Strategy responds to changing needs of grain sector
The Canadian Grain Commission’s new Science Strategy is now available. Ottawa – The strategy lays out a vision for the future of science and research at the Canadian Grain Commission and positions us to respond to the latest trends and developments in the grain sector. Based on consultations with producer and industry organizations, end users, academia as well as other …
Take biodiversity break with films and VR works
Montreal – From December 9 to 12, 2022, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Telefilm Canada are joining forces to present Green Space, a series of film screenings, virtual reality (VR) experiences and panel discussions, all free of charge, as part of the official cultural programming of COP15 in Montreal. This international conference aims to slow biodiversity loss worldwide. Green Space will be accessible by …
Public Health Agency of Canada on monkeypox
Ottawa – The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is issuing this statement to provide an update on its ongoing response to monkeypox. PHAC continues to work closely with provinces and territories to ensure collaboration and coordination of Canada’s strategic response to address this situation. The Government of Canada took immediate action upon the confirmation of the first cases in Canada. The …
WHO to share vaccines to stop monkeypox
LONDON (AP) The World Health Organization said it’s creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa. The move could result in the UN health agency distributing scarce vaccine doses to rich countries that can otherwise afford them. To some health experts, the initiative potentially misses the opportunity to control monkeypox …