JUSTIN TRUDEAU...

 Prime Minister announces appointment of new Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec

June 22, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Jean-François Michaud, a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec, as the Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec.

Associate Chief Justice Michaud replaces the Honourable Eva Petras, who passed away last year, after serving nearly eight years as Associate Chief Justice.

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“I wish the Honourable Jean-François Michaud every success in his new role as Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec. He is a respected member of the legal community. The Bench, and all Quebecers, will benefit from his diverse and considerable legal experience.”

— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

Quick Facts

• Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices in Canada are responsible for the leadership and administration of their courts. They also serve as members of the Canadian Judicial Council, which works to improve the quality of judicial services in the superior courts of Canada.
• Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices are appointed by the Governor General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
• The Superior Court of Quebec hears civil and commercial cases where the sum at issue is $85,000 or more, as well as administrative and family matters, bankruptcies, jury trial in criminal cases, and summary conviction appeals.

EEA:Cutting pollution would significantly reduce heart attacks and strokes in Europe

 

Cutting pollution would significantly reduce heart attacks and strokes in Europe

 

 

Dear reader,

Scientific evidence shows that environmental risks are responsible for a major share of cardiovascular disease, which is the most common cause of death in Europe. A European Environment Agency analysis, published today, provides an overview of the link between environment and cardiovascular disease, highlighting that addressing pollution, extreme temperatures, and other environmental risks are cost-effective actions to reduce the burden of disease, including heart attacks and strokes. 

 

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AHEPA update

 

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

Attention all AHEPA Family members, Delegates, Alternates and Guests! Tomorrow, Friday, June 23, 2023 is the final cut off for reservations at the Paris and Horseshoe Resorts in Las Vegas for the 101st AHEPA Supreme Convention at the AHEPA rate. The rates for these hotels will skyrocket after tomorrow, so if you have not yet made your reservations, DO SO TODAY! For your convenience, I've included links to all of our convention materials below.

Book Your Hotel Room!

Register as a Delegate, Alternate or Guest!

Review the Tentative Convention Agenda!

Want to get out of the hotel and take a break from the convention floor, or are you bringing family or friends who need something to do while you're in your meetings? Las Vegas has plenty to offer, whether it be a tour of the Grand Canyon or going to see a show on the famous Las Vegas strip! Click the links below to see some of what's available! You will also be able to book extra activities (not affiliated with AHEPA) via concierge at the hotel you choose to stay at.

See what else you can do in Las Vegas!

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We are all excited to see all our chapters and members again! Make your arrangements to be part of the summer fun!   Fraternally, Basil AHEPA E-News Volume 17, Issue 25 | Wednesday, June 21, 2023 AHEPA Family Takes Its Message to Capitol Hill After a three-year hiatus, we did not lose a step as we hosted a successful Capitol Hill Day on June 15, 2023! The day began with a Kick-Off Reception that included a briefing and remarks delivered by members of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues: Co-Chairs Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) and Vice-Chairs Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and Dina Titus (D-NV). U.S. Reps. John Sarbanes (D-MD) and Grace Meng (D-NY) also stopped by and chatted with our advocates, who came from coast to coast. Afterwards, Hill Day advocates dispersed and walked the halls of Congress and met with well over 40 congressional offices to discuss the foreign and domestic policy priorities that are vital to the AHEPA family's mission. These include: strong U.S. relations with Greece and Cyprus, holding Turkey accountable for its illegal and provocative actions that are not in the U.S. interests, and strong investment for affordable housing for older adults and programs that provides lifesaving services to survivors of domestic violence and their families. The top objective of the day, however, was to work to grow the Congressional Hellenic Caucus. During the day, the group gathered for a photo on the Capitol steps. They were joined by U.S. Reps. John Sarbanes (D-MD), who helped to arrange the photograph; Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Grace Meng (D-NY), Daniel Goldman (D-NY), and Pat Ryan (D-NY). (Photo credit: House Photographer Phi Nguyen) On the eve of Capitol Hill Day, June 14, AHEPA hosted a reception on the occasion of the "Global Chiefs of Mission" Conference being held in Washington at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), who serves as chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, attended and addressed the audience. U.S. Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis and U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Fisher, also delivered remarks, commenting on the hard work of AHEPA. U.S. Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), whose father, Donald, also was a U.S. representative and an Ahepan; spoke movingly about his father's legacy and following in his footsteps as a public servant. AHEPA has a long tradition reaching out to our elected officials from town council to President of the United States. AHEPA was the first Greek American organization to meet with President Calvin Coolidge in 1923. Presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Gerald Ford, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, and U.S. Senators John Glenn, Paul Sarbanes, Paul Tsongas, George Voinovich, Claiborne Pell, Robert Kennedy, among many other Senators and U.S. representatives, have held membership in AHEPA.  Our connection to our elected officials spans our 100 year history and our Capitol Hill day events, which began in earnest in 2006, perpetuated this at last week's event. Thanks to all the members who travelled far and wide to participate!

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IMF COUNTRY FOCUS

 

Latin America and the Caribbean Interest in Central Bank Digital Currencies Picks Up in Latin America and the Caribbean While Crypto Use Varies Photo Credit: IMF/Melissa Alcena By Rina Bhattacharya, Dmitry Vasilyev, and Mauricio Villafuerte Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are at the forefront of digital money adoption, offering valuable lessons for the rest of the world. While El Salvador has made headlines by granting legal tender status to Bitcoin, other LAC countries have made significant strides in the introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to either enhance financial inclusion and payment systems’ resilience or lower cross-border remittances’ costs, as our recent research shows. The Bahamas pioneered the introduction of a CBDC with the Sand Dollar in 2020, and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) and Jamaica have followed suit. Brazil’s CBDC project is also in the advanced Proof-of-Concept stage, seeking to enhance “asset tokenization” by turning assets, such real estate, stocks, and commodities, into digital representations to facilitate their transfer and increase their liquidity. Notably, four Latin American countries—Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Ecuador—ranked in 2022 among the top 20 in global adoption of crypto assets. They seek the benefits that digital assets claim to offer, including protection against uncertain domestic macroeconomic conditions, circumvention of capital controls, improved financial inclusion for unbanked populations, cheaper and faster payments, and stronger competition. However, crypto asset adoption also presents numerous challenges and risks, particularly for vulnerable LAC countries with a history of macroeconomic instability, low institutional credibility, substantial capital flows, corruption, and extensive informal sectors. Twelve out of nineteen jurisdictions in the region surveyed for our paper in mid-2022 either already have a special regulatory framework in place or are in the process of creating one. Adopting crypto