Latest news with #CUC
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Government of Canada recognizes national historic significance of the Co-operative Union of Canada - the first organization to unite and represent Canadian co-operatives
HAMILTON, ON, June 13, 2025 /CNW/ - On June 6, Parks Canada commemorated the national historic significance of the Co-operative Union of Canada (CUC) by virtually unveiling a plaque to be installed in Hamilton, Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Minister responsible for Parks Canada, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages. Additionally, Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada, the national association representing the co-operative and mutual sector, held a special in-person unveiling of the plaque during their annual congress in Regina, Saskatchewan, from June 10 to 11, 2025. This event highlights the enduring influence of the co-operative and mutualist movement—which brings together member-owned organizations that operate for the mutual benefit of their members—that the Co-operative Union of Canada helped to shape. The Co-operative Union of Canada was a trailblazer in uniting co-operatives across the country and amplifying their interests on the national stage. Founded in Ontario in 1909 by advocates of the co-operative movement, it was primarily a consumer pressure group before the First World War. In 1944 the CUC convinced the federal government to improve tax changes that would have been damaging to co-operatives. In 1970 it successfully lobbied the federal government to pass the first federal co-operative legislation, the Canada Cooperative Associations Act. By 1984, the CUC had become a national organization focused on promoting government relations with the co-operative community, coordinating shared interests among co-operatives, leading communication and promotion of co-operative activities, and advancing international co-operative development. This historic designation honours not only the organization's legacy, but the enduring power of co-operatives in building stronger communities in Canada and around the world. The Government of Canada, through Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, recognizes significant people, places, and events that shaped this country as one way of helping Canadians connect with their past. By sharing these stories with Canadians, we hope to foster understanding of and reflection on the diverse histories, cultures, legacies, and realities of Canada's past and present. The designation process under Parks Canada's National Program of Historical Commemoration is largely driven by public nominations. To nominate a person, place or historic event in your community, please visit the Parks Canada website for more information: Quotes "From its founding in 1909 to its advocacy for landmark legislation, the Co-operative Union of Canada helped shape a more equitable and collaborative Canada. Historic designations reflect Canada's rich and varied history, and I encourage all Canadians to learn more about the Co-operative Union of Canada and its important contributions to our shared heritage."The Honourable Steven Guilbeault,Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages "Parks Canada's commemoration of the Co-operative Union of Canada reflects our nation's commitment to honouring the legacy of community-driven organizations that have shaped our history, reinforcing the enduring power of co-operatives in building stronger, more inclusive communities across Canada."The Honourable Aslam Rana,Member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre Quick Facts With the goal of giving back to the community in which it operates, a co-operative is an organization owned by its members that share similar economic, cultural and/or social needs. Founded in 1909 with support from five co-operatives in Ontario and Nova Scotia, the Co-operative Union of Canada was the first national organization to unite and represent Canadian co-operatives. Created in 1919, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada advises the Minister responsible for Parks Canada on the national significance of persons, places, and events that have marked Canada's history. To date, more than 2,270 designations have been made nationwide. Together with Parks Canada, the Board ensures that subjects of national historic significance are recognized under Parks Canada's National Program of Historical Commemoration and these important stories are shared with Canadians. Parks Canada is committed to working with Canadians in our efforts to tell broader, more inclusive stories in the places that it manages. In support of this goal, the Framework for History and Commemoration outlines a comprehensive and engaging approach to sharing Canada's history through diverse perspectives. Related Document Backgrounder: Co-operative Union of Canada Related Links Parks Canada Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada SOURCE Parks Canada (HQ) View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
13-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Government of Canada recognizes national historic significance of the Co-operative Union of Canada - the first organization to unite and represent Canadian co-operatives Français
HAMILTON, ON, June 13, 2025 /CNW/ - On June 6, Parks Canada commemorated the national historic significance of the Co-operative Union of Canada (CUC) by virtually unveiling a plaque to be installed in Hamilton, Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Minister responsible for Parks Canada, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages. Additionally, Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada, the national association representing the co-operative and mutual sector, held a special in-person unveiling of the plaque during their annual congress in Regina, Saskatchewan, from June 10 to 11, 2025. This event highlights the enduring influence of the co-operative and mutualist movement—which brings together member-owned organizations that operate for the mutual benefit of their members—that the Co-operative Union of Canada helped to shape. The Co-operative Union of Canada was a trailblazer in uniting co-operatives across the country and amplifying their interests on the national stage. Founded in Ontario in 1909 by advocates of the co-operative movement, it was primarily a consumer pressure group before the First World War. In 1944 the CUC convinced the federal government to improve tax changes that would have been damaging to co-operatives. In 1970 it successfully lobbied the federal government to pass the first federal co-operative legislation, the Canada Cooperative Associations Act. By 1984, the CUC had become a national organization focused on promoting government relations with the co-operative community, coordinating shared interests among co-operatives, leading communication and promotion of co-operative activities, and advancing international co-operative development. This historic designation honours not only the organization's legacy, but the enduring power of co-operatives in building stronger communities in Canada and around the world. The Government of Canada, through Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, recognizes significant people, places, and events that shaped this country as one way of helping Canadians connect with their past. By sharing these stories with Canadians, we hope to foster understanding of and reflection on the diverse histories, cultures, legacies, and realities of Canada's past and present. The designation process under Parks Canada's National Program of Historical Commemoration is largely driven by public nominations. To nominate a person, place or historic event in your community, please visit the Parks Canada website for more information: Quotes "From its founding in 1909 to its advocacy for landmark legislation, the Co-operative Union of Canada helped shape a more equitable and collaborative Canada. Historic designations reflect Canada's rich and varied history, and I encourage all Canadians to learn more about the Co-operative Union of Canada and its important contributions to our shared heritage." The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages "Parks Canada's commemoration of the Co-operative Union of Canada reflects our nation's commitment to honouring the legacy of community-driven organizations that have shaped our history, reinforcing the enduring power of co-operatives in building stronger, more inclusive communities across Canada." The Honourable Aslam Rana, Member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre Quick Facts With the goal of giving back to the community in which it operates, a co-operative is an organization owned by its members that share similar economic, cultural and/or social needs. Founded in 1909 with support from five co-operatives in Ontario and Nova Scotia, the Co-operative Union of Canada was the first national organization to unite and represent Canadian co-operatives. Created in 1919, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada advises the Minister responsible for Parks Canada on the national significance of persons, places, and events that have marked Canada's history. To date, more than 2,270 designations have been made nationwide. Together with Parks Canada, the Board ensures that subjects of national historic significance are recognized under Parks Canada's National Program of Historical Commemoration and these important stories are shared with Canadians. Parks Canada is committed to working with Canadians in our efforts to tell broader, more inclusive stories in the places that it manages. In support of this goal, the Framework for History and Commemoration outlines a comprehensive and engaging approach to sharing Canada's history through diverse perspectives. Related Links Parks Canada Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada SOURCE Parks Canada (HQ)
The Star
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Int'l Day for Dialogue among Civilizations celebrated with cultural forum in Athens
ATHENS, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations-designated International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations was marked on Tuesday with a high-level cultural forum in Athens, Greece, under the theme "Civilization and Peace: From the Parthenon to the Old Summer Palace." Held at the University of Athens School of Philosophy, the event "Ancient Capitals Dialogue" brought together officials, scholars, cultural heritage experts and young professionals from China, Greece and other countries to explore the role of ancient civilizations in promoting mutual understanding, peace, and sustainable development. UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture Ernesto Ottone Ramirez said in a video address that cultural heritage goes beyond monuments and includes ideas, values, and ways of life. He noted that "the coexistence of ancient traditions and a shared future is not only possible but essential," describing the dialogue as reflecting "a shared desire to transcend boundaries and build new models of cooperation." Dimitrios Drosos, dean of the host university's philosophy school, said Greece and China share a deep mutual respect for each other's cultural legacies and a commitment to preserving wisdom and beauty across time. "This dialogue offers a rare opportunity to trace the deeper links between civilizations," he said. Xiong Chengyu, chair of the Ancient Capitals Dialogue and professor at the Communication University of China (CUC), said global and sustainable cultural communication is key to shared civilizational prosperity. Zhang Shuting, president of CUC, said the Parthenon and the Old Summer Palace represent the enduring spiritual resonance of Greek and Chinese civilizations. "Civilization is not only a legacy of the past, but also a force for future development," he said. "Only through dialogue can we plant the seeds of peace through mutual cultural understanding." Over a dozen academic institutions, including the University of Crete, the University of Athens, Tsinghua University, and the Central Academy of Drama, took part in panel discussions focusing on topics ranging from Sino-Greek philosophy and education to digital heritage preservation and comparative urban aesthetics. Cultural institutions from China and Greece also signed cooperation agreements on joint heritage preservation and communication, including efforts to establish the Parthenon and the Old Summer Palace as "sister heritage sites." A multimedia exhibition titled "Memory and Regeneration of the Old Summer Palace" was unveiled at the University of Athens, the first time it has been displayed in Greece. The Ancient Capitals Dialogue is co-organized by the Communication University of China and the University of Athens. Launched in 2022, it has previously been held in cities including Paris and Jaipur.
Cision Canada
13-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF THE 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD. CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES ARE LISTED FOR TRADING IN UNITED STATES FUNDS ON THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (TSX: CUP.U) ("CUC" or "the Company") announced that the nominees listed in the Company's Notice to Shareholders and Management Information Circular dated March 21, 2025 were elected as Directors of Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd at the Company's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("the AGM"), held on May 12, 2025 in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Election of Directors The following nominees were elected to serve as directors of CUC until the next annual meeting of the Company or until their successors are elected or appointed. Notwithstanding that the motions were passed by a show of hands vote at the meeting, the votes recorded by proxy in advance of the meeting were as follows: Appointment of Auditors Shareholders of the Company approved the appointment of Deloitte LLP. as auditors of CUC until the next annual meeting of the Company, and the Board of Directors was authorized to fix the auditors' remuneration. The principal activity of the Company is to generate, transmit and distribute electricity in its licence area of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands pursuant to a 20-year Transmission & Distribution ("T&D") Licence and a 25-year non-exclusive Generation Licence (the "Generation Licence" and together with the T&D licence, the "Licences") granted by the Cayman Islands Government (the "Government", "CIG"). The T&D Licence, which expires in April 2028, contains provisions for an automatic 20-year renewal and the Company has reasonable expectation of renewal until April 2048. The Generation Licence expires in November 2039. Further information is available at Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. ("CUC" or "the Company"), on occasion, includes forward-looking statements in its media releases, Canadian securities regulatory authorities filings, shareholder reports and other communications. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon future events or conditions, or include words such as "expects", "anticipates", "plan", "believes", "estimates", "intends", "targets", "projects", "forecasts", "schedule", or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "may", "will", "should", "would" and "could". Forward-looking statements are based on underlying assumptions and management's beliefs, estimates and opinions, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally that may cause actual results to vary from plans, targets and estimates. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to operational, general economic, market and business conditions, regulatory developments and weather conditions. CUC cautions readers that actual results may vary significantly from those expected should certain risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law. SOURCE Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF THE 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD. CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES ARE LISTED FOR TRADING IN UNITED STATES FUNDS ON THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (TSX: CUP.U) ("CUC" or "the Company") announced that the nominees listed in the Company's Notice to Shareholders and Management Information Circular dated March 21, 2025 were elected as Directors of Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd at the Company's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("the AGM"), held on May 12, 2025 in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Election of Directors The following nominees were elected to serve as directors of CUC until the next annual meeting of the Company or until their successors are elected or appointed. Notwithstanding that the motions were passed by a show of hands vote at the meeting, the votes recorded by proxy in advance of the meeting were as follows: Nominees Votes For Votes Withheld Mrs. Jennifer P. Dilbert 25,805,034 99.76 % 61,147 0.24 % Mrs. Sheree L. Ebanks 25,805,509 99.77 % 60,672 0.23 % Mr. Woodrow S. Foster 25,803,212 99.76 % 62,969 0.24 % Ms. Jennifer Frizzelle 25,804,816 99.76 % 61,365 0.24 % Ms. Karen Gosse 25,802,465 99.75 % 63,716 0.25 % Mrs. Sophia A. Harris 25,804,136 99.76 % 62,045 0.24 % Mr. J.F. Richard Hew 25,804,399 99.76 % 61,782 0.24 % Mr. Stuart Lochray 25,801,155 99.75 % 65,026 0.25 % Mr. Mark R. Macfee 25,803,607 99.76 % 62,574 0.24 % Ms. Kay Menzies 25,804,786 99.76 % 61,395 0.24 % Mr. David Smailes 25,802,220 99.75 % 63,961 0.25 % Mr. Gary J. Smith 25,801,849 99.75 % 64,332 0.25 % Appointment of Auditors Shareholders of the Company approved the appointment of Deloitte LLP. as auditors of CUC until the next annual meeting of the Company, and the Board of Directors was authorized to fix the auditors' remuneration. Votes For Votes Withheld 28,567,096 99.28 % 207,105 0.72 % The principal activity of the Company is to generate, transmit and distribute electricity in its licence area of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands pursuant to a 20-year Transmission & Distribution ("T&D") Licence and a 25-year non-exclusive Generation Licence (the "Generation Licence" and together with the T&D licence, the "Licences") granted by the Cayman Islands Government (the "Government", "CIG"). The T&D Licence, which expires in April 2028, contains provisions for an automatic 20-year renewal and the Company has reasonable expectation of renewal until April 2048. The Generation Licence expires in November 2039. Further information is available at Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. ("CUC" or "the Company"), on occasion, includes forward-looking statements in its media releases, Canadian securities regulatory authorities filings, shareholder reports and other communications. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon future events or conditions, or include words such as "expects", "anticipates", "plan", "believes", "estimates", "intends", "targets", "projects", "forecasts", "schedule", or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "may", "will", "should", "would" and "could". Forward-looking statements are based on underlying assumptions and management's beliefs, estimates and opinions, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally that may cause actual results to vary from plans, targets and estimates. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to operational, general economic, market and business conditions, regulatory developments and weather conditions. CUC cautions readers that actual results may vary significantly from those expected should certain risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law. SOURCE Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
