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CTV News
31-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Canadian Medical Association names N.B. doctor as new president
Dr. Margot Burnell, who became the new president of the Canadian Medical Association on May 31, 2025, is pictured. (Source: Canadian Medical Association) A New Brunswick doctor has been named the new president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Dr. Margot Burnell officially took on the role Saturday during the CMA's annual general meeting. The CMA said Burnell has been an oncologist for more than 30 years at the Saint John Regional Hospital. During her address to colleagues Saturday, the CMA said Burnell 'emphasized her commitment to improve access to care' as a core issue of her year-long mandate. 'Canadians deserve a health system that is there for them when they need it,' said Burnell in a news release. 'I strongly believe that ideas and lived experience from patients, physicians and others at the front lines are critical to building a future for health care that Canadians can take pride in.' Burnell said she also intends to advance Indigenous reconciliation in health care, strengthen Canada's health workforce, reduce physicians' paperwork and improve physician well-being. The president of the CMA is elected by members from a different province or territory each year. Burnell takes over from Dr. Joss Reimer of Winnipeg. The president-elect is now Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi who practices medicine in Newfoundland and Labrador. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Canadian Medical Association welcomes Dr. Margot Burnell as new president
OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2025 /CNW/ - New Brunswick's Dr. Margot Burnell is now the president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), following an installation ceremony at its annual general meeting today. An oncologist for more than three decades at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Dr. Burnell has seen the impact of a health system under pressure. During her address to physician-colleagues, Dr. Burnell emphasized her commitment to improve access to care as a core issue of her year-long mandate. She is also eager to advance Indigenous reconciliation in health care, strengthen Canada's health workforce, reduce physicians' paperwork and improve physician well-being. "Canadians deserve a health system that is there for them when they need it," she says. "I strongly believe that ideas and lived experience from patients, physicians and others at the front lines are critical to building a future for health care that Canadians can take pride in." The president of the CMA is elected by members from a different province or territory every year and speaks on behalf of Canada's physicians to policy-makers, partners, media and Canadians. With the start of Dr. Burnell's presidency, Dr. Joss Reimer of Winnipeg becomes the CMA's past president. Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi named CMA president-electDr. Bolu Ogunyemi became president-elect at today's AGM. Dr. Ogunyemi practises medical dermatology in St. John's, NL, and has maintained a visiting specialist clinic in Labrador City since 2018. In addition to numerous leadership roles at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Medicine, including the inaugural Assistant Dean of Social Accountability (2020–23), he has served on the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association Board of Directors. About the CMA The Canadian Medical Association leads a national movement with physicians who believe in a better future of health. Our ambition is a sustainable, accessible health system where patients are partners, a culture of medicine that elevates equity, diversity and wellbeing, and supportive communities where everyone has the chance to be healthy. We drive change through advocacy, giving and knowledge sharing – guided by values of collaboration and inclusion. SOURCE Canadian Medical Association 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
Globe and Mail
28-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Enbridge Publishes 24th Annual Sustainability Report
CALGARY, AB , May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) published today its 2024 Sustainability Report and Datasheet, which provides an overview of the Company's sustainable business strategy. "How well we perform as a safe operator of essential energy infrastructure, a steward of the environment and a responsible corporate citizen continues to be core to our mission to be North America's first-choice energy delivery company," said Pete Sheffield , Enbridge's Chief Sustainability Officer. "This year's Sustainability Report, our 24 th in as many years, provides an update to stakeholders on our progress, the work that remains and Enbridge's unwavering commitment to continuous improvement." Highlights from the 2024 Sustainability Report include: 40% improvement in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity from the Company's operations and 22% reduction in absolute GHG emissions from operations (both as compared against a 2018 baseline) 1, 2 23% reduction in work-related injuries and safety incidents among employees and contractors 3 Updated Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, including an assessment of scenarios, risks and opportunities across each of the Company's businesses Continued reporting on progress towards commitments made in the Company's Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan Includes data from the completed acquisition of the U.S. natural gas utilities acquired throughout 2024 The Sustainability Report and Datasheet were developed with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standards and GRI 11 Oil and Gas Sector Standard and make use of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards for Oil & Gas Midstream and Gas Utilities & Distributors. Click to read the 2024 Sustainability Report and Datasheet. About Enbridge At Enbridge, we safely connect millions of people to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through our North American natural gas, oil and renewable power networks and our growing European offshore wind portfolio. We're investing in modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure, affordable energy and building on more than a century of operating conventional energy infrastructure and two decades of experience in renewable power. We're advancing new technologies including hydrogen, renewable natural gas, carbon capture and storage. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Enbridge's common shares trade under the symbol ENB on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges. To learn more, visit us at FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Al Jazeera
27-05-2025
- Business
- Al Jazeera
Charles III to give ‘Speech from the Throne' in Canada: What to know
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on their first official visit to Canada since Charles became the British monarch in 2022. The two-day trip, though brief, carries symbolic weight at a time when Canada has faced tariffs and threats from US President Donald Trump. Here's what you need to know about the visit. A major highlight of Charles's visit is his scheduled address on Tuesday from the Canadian Senate. Often referred to as a 'Speech from the Throne', the address is traditionally used to open a new session of Parliament and is usually delivered by the governor general on the monarch's behalf. The speech is ceremonial and not tied to any new legislative session. It is expected to include reflections on Canada's democratic institutions, messages of unity, and an emphasis on reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Although symbolic, the speech is a rare opportunity for Canadians to hear directly from the monarch in a parliamentary setting. It also serves as a public reaffirmation of the king's role as head of state in Canada. It is the first such address to be delivered by a British monarch in Canada since 1977. In a statement on Monday, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said the speech will outline the government's plan to deliver the change Canadians 'want and deserve'. This includes defining 'a new economic and security relationship with the United States … to bring down the cost of living, and to keep communities safe,' Carney said. Charles is set to deliver the speech shortly after 11am local time (15:00 GMT). The royal couple are in Canada for a two-day tour, which began on Monday. They came at Carney's invitation. While the visit is short, it has included several important engagements that reflect Canada's historical ties to the monarchy. The itinerary features official ceremonies, cultural events, and meetings with Indigenous leaders, according to the Canadian government's official website. Charles's visit to Canada serves multiple purposes, both symbolic and practical. Primarily, it aims to reinforce the enduring relationship between Canada and the Crown, highlighting shared values and historical ties. The timing of the visit is particularly noteworthy as it coincides with heightened tensions following US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs as well as controversial remarks suggesting the annexation of Canada. Carney's invitation for Charles to deliver the 'Speech from the Throne' has been viewed as seeking to reaffirm Canada's sovereignty and constitutional framework. Barbara Messamore, professor of history at the University of the Fraser Valley, said Canadians have found comments by Trump about turning the country into the 51st US state 'deeply offensive'. 'I think it is a good moment to show the world that we are a distinct nation with a distinct history, and we'd like to keep it that way,' Messamore told Al Jazeera. 'We value, of course, our relationship with our American friends and neighbours, but we don't want to join them.' While members of the British royal family have frequently toured Canada over the years, visits by the reigning monarch are relatively uncommon. Queen Elizabeth II, for example, visited Canada 22 times during her seven-decade reign. This is Charles's first time visiting the country as monarch. He last visited in 2022, when he was still the prince of Wales. What is Canada's connection to the monarchy? Canada is a constitutional monarchy, which means the country recognises the king as its official head of state. While the role is largely ceremonial, the Crown plays a critical function in Canada's political system. The king's duties are carried out in Canada by the governor general, currently Mary Simon, who represents the monarch at the federal level. The monarchy is built into Canada's constitutional framework. The Constitution Act of 1867 established the king – or queen – as part of the Parliament of Canada, alongside the House of Commons and the Senate. Beyond politics, the Crown holds particular importance in Indigenous relations. Many historical treaties were made directly with the British Crown, not with the government of Canada. This has been largely highlighted in local media coverage, Messamore said. 'Indigenous nations are front and centre, and they value that kinship relationship,' she said. Although support for the monarchy varies across Canada, with many Canadians questioning its relevance, the institution remains embedded in the nation's political and legal foundations. This is because it has always provided a 'bulwark against American ambitions', Messamore said. 'These moments are really important ones about Canadian patriotism. The reaction to the king's visit has been very positive,' she said. 'We don't always all agree on our form of governance, but we've made it very difficult to change that fundamental aspect of our Canadian Constitution.'
