Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...

 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with premiers to discuss the Canada-U.S. relationship and Canada’s fight against fentanyl

February 26, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met virtually with Canada’s premiers to discuss Canada-U.S. relations and Canada’s fight against fentanyl. The Prime Minister was joined by the Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, the Minister of Public Safety, David J. McGuinty, and Canada’s Fentanyl Czar, Kevin Brosseau. The Prime Minister and the premiers welcomed the new Premier of Prince Edward Island, Rob Lantz, to the First Ministers’ table and thanked the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrew Furey, for his contributions.

Minister McGuinty provided an update on Canada’s fight against fentanyl, noting progress on the ongoing implementation of Canada’s Border Plan as well as his and Mr. Brosseau’s recent conversations with counterparts in the U.S. He highlighted concrete actions Canada has taken to detect, disrupt, and dismantle the fentanyl trade and protect our communities, including by adding new and expanded detection and interdiction capacity at border entries. Canada’s Border Plan also includes working with provinces, territories, and local law enforcement to create three regional hubs that bring federal, provincial, and local law enforcement officers together to support and focus enforcement capacity and intercept organized crime and illegal drugs faster. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that the federal government will strengthen its efforts to eradicate this deadly substance from our communities.

APEC update

 

Aligning APEC's Investment Agenda with Global Goals for Long-Term Prosperity By Faizal Mohm Yusof, Convenor, APEC Investment Experts Group The IEG’s first meeting in Gyeongju, Korea sets the stage for a crucial dialogue on fostering sustainable and inclusive investment across the region. With global economic uncertainty and evolving investment landscapes, APEC economies are focusing on strategies that ensure resilience, connectivity, and long-term prosperity. Economic and investment outlook for 2025 As the Investment Experts Group (IEG) continues its work this year, it is imperative to reflect on the economic and investment landscape of the past year to guide our deliberations and strategies. In 2024, the global economy maintained a 2.8 percent growth rate, consistent with the previous year. While this reflects resilience, it remains below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 percent, indicating persistent constraints such as weak investment, sluggish productivity, and elevated debt level, as highlighted in the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025. The APEC region continued to demonstrate robust economic activity, with real GDP growth of 4.0 percent in 2024, surpassing the global average. This was largely driven by developing and emerging economies, some of which experienced growth rates exceeding 5 percent. According to the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Trends 2024/2025 on Trade in Goods and Commercial Services report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNCTAD), the key contributors to this growth include rising intra-regional trade, investment in digital economies, and infrastructure development. However, in terms of investment, challenges remain. The World Investment Report 2024 by UNCTAD revealed that global FDI declined by 2 percent, reaching $1.3 trillion in 2023, due to economic slowdowns and rising geopolitical tensions. While Greenfield FDI inflows in the APEC region fell by 14 percent in 2024, with Southeast Asia experiencing a steeper decline of 33 percent, it is important to note that 2023 was a record year for FDI inflows. The 2024 figures still demonstrate the region's inherent economic strength and attractiveness to investors. Meanwhile, the Chief Economists Outlook: September 2024 by the World Economic Forum highlighted signs of global economic stabilization amid political volatility and rising debt concerns. For APEC economies, this means reassessing trade priorities and investment strategies to foster resilience and sustainable growth in an evolving global landscape. Approach to resilient investment At the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, APEC Leaders and Ministers adopted the Ichma Statement, which reaffirms commitments to advancing the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) Agenda. The statement calls for strengthening cross-fora collaboration, and IEG has a role in supporting this through investment facilitation, regulatory coherence, and sustainable investment frameworks. In today’s evolving economic landscape, it is vital that we leverage our collective expertise to navigate challenges and capitalize on new investment opportunities. As policymakers, our responsibility is to drive inclusive and sustainable growth, ensuring that APEC economies remain resilient and adaptable to global shifts. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovative solutions, we can build an environment that fosters long-term prosperity across the region. Promoting inclusive and sustainable investment As we transition from APEC 2024 under Peru’s leadership to APEC 2025 under Korea’s stewardship, it is crucial to align last year’s key ministerial decisions with this year’s priorities. Korea’s APEC 2025 theme, “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow,” is structured around three key priorities: Connect, Innovate, and Prosper. Connect, strengthening trade and investment connectivity through transparent, predictable, and stable investment policies. Innovate, harnessing AI and digital transformation to modernize investment facilitation. Prosper, promoting inclusive and sustainable investments to enhance long-term economic resilience. In line with these priorities, the IEG will focus on several key initiatives in 2025. Firstly, on investment facilitation and connectivity, the Investment Facilitation Action Plan Upgrade led by Japan will continue to enhance transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity in investment policies across APEC economies. Secondly, on digital transformation and sustainable finance, the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting in 2024 has emphasized the need for sustainable finance and digital investment tools. Korea’s “AI Year” initiative further highlights the role of technology in investment facilitation. IEG can support this by promoting ESG-aligned investments, fintech adoption, and digital investment platforms to improve regulatory transparency and investment efficiency. Lastly, on sustainable and inclusive investment, the ministers also reaffirmed the importance of inclusive and responsible investment policies, ensuring that economic prosperity benefits all, including MSMEs and underrepresented groups. The IEG can contribute by advancing the Inclusive and Responsible Business and Investment (IRBI) Initiative, ensuring that investment policies prioritize inclusivity, sustainability, and long-term economic stability. Future directions As we advance APEC’s agenda in 2025, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to economic and technical cooperation, ensuring that investment policies remain inclusive, interconnected, and aligned with environmental sustainability. Key initiatives such as the Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform, the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement by the World Trade Organization, and the IRBI will shape the future investment landscape within APEC. Trade and investment are the cornerstones of economic progress. Convening under the IEG, it is crucial that we align our efforts with APEC’s long-term strategies, including the Aotearoa Plan of Action, the Bangkok Goals, the Putrajaya Vision 2040, and the Ichma Statement. Through strategic cooperation, we can ensure that investment remains a driver of regional growth, stability, and shared prosperity. Moving forward, IEG must continue to enhance investment facilitation and foster regional collaboration to align with APEC’s broader economic goals. I encourage all IEG members to actively participate, share insights, and collaborate to drive regional growth and impactful outcomes. This forum is an opportunity to strengthen cooperation, build trust, and advance APEC’s investment agenda through sustainable growth, innovation, and regional integration. *** Faizal Mohd Yusof is the convenor of the APEC Investment Experts Group. News Releases • Features • Publications • Events • Photos • Videos Follow us at:

OBAMA's update

 

Hi friend, This Black History Month, we’re excited to introduce you to an inspiring entrepreneur and neighbor of the future Obama Presidential Center: Julia Perkins.  After suffering with a condition that causes joint pain and stiffness, Julia opened Studio Yogi in 2023 to bring her neighborhood an inclusive yoga studio that makes movement accessible for all, while giving community members a place to gather and connect. Learn more about Studio Yogi, Julia’s journey to opening a beloved community space, and her hopes for how the Obama Presidential Center will impact the South Shore neighborhood. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll build on the work Julia and others have been doing for years to create welcoming community spaces and opportunities for health and wellness on the South Side of Chicago. Julia hopes that the economic impact of the Center will also drive investment into the South Shore neighborhood, which has long been a hub for Black entrepreneurship.  “You cannot leave behind the people who have been South Shore residents for 30 and 40 years. It has to be a collaborative effort,” said Julia. “That is what I believe the Center can do. It's a heavy lift, but I believe it's possible.” Read on to learn more about Julia’s work and more about the South Shore neighborhood in Chicago. Learn more –The Obama Foundation DONATE NOW

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EUROPEAN BANK's update

 

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“ΟΙΚΙΑΚΗ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΑ":καλλιεργούμε ΟΛΟΙ λαχανικά ...ακόμα και σε μπαλκόνι!

 

Ισως πολλοί απο εμάς θυμόμαστε ένα μη υπαρκτό πλέον σχολικό βιβλίο, πλην απαραίτητο όσο ΚΑΝΕΝΑ ΑΛΛΟ ανάγνωσμα ΟΙΚΙΑΚΗΣ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΑΣ.

Ποτέ άλλοτε η ανάγκη για αναζήτηση ΑΞΙΟΠΙΣΤΩΝ λύσεων και προτάσεων σε προβλήματα Υγείας, Διατροφής, Αισθητικής Περιβάλλοντος και πολλών άλλων αξιών,δεν ήταν τόσο επιτακτική, τόσο αναγκαία, τόσο απαραίτητη όσο σήμερα.

Η Εφημερίδα, εγκαινιάζει απο σήμερα μια νέα “ετικέτα”: Θα ασχολείται με τα θέματα αυτά, πιστεύοντας οτι ψάχνοντας και προσφέροντας σας ΛΥΣΕΙΣ που θα έκαναν την καθημερινότητά μας λίγο καλύτερη, θα ήταν μια αληθινή, πολύτιμη προσφορά.

Η ετικέτα μας θα έχει τον τίτλο “ΟΙΚΙΑΚΗ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΑ” και εκτός των  αναρτωμένων απο εμάς, θα δέχεται με χαρά προτάσεις σας ή λύσεις προβλημάτων της καθημερινότητας που τις γνωρίζετε, και θέλετε να τις μοιραστείτε με όλους μας.

Τα οικονομικά της Οικογένειας σήμερα, ο κοινωνικός μας περίγυρος, η διατροφή μας και πως μπορούμε να την κάνουμε ασφαλέστερη θα είναι απο τα πλέον αγαπημένα μας θέματα.

Γ+Μ.ΒΑΒΟΥΡΑΝΑΚΗ

Πόσο σημαντικό είναι να καλλιεργούμε ΔΙΚΑ ΜΑΣ λαχανικά;

-..μα δεν έχουμε κήπο!

Θα απαντούσατε.

Κήπο ΔΕΝ έχετε ίσως.

ΜΠΑΛΚΟΝΙ...έχετε;

Εχετε σκεφτεί πόσα πράγματα μπορείτε να καλλιεργήσετε στο μπαλκόνι σας, εξασφαλίζοντας ΥΓΙΕΙΝΗ ΔΙΑΤΡΟΦΗ για εσάς και τα παιδιά σας και ΠΟΣΟ ΕΥΚΟΛΟ είναι αυτό;

Βέβαια, είναι απαραίτητο να έχετε τον απαιτούμενο χρόνο για την “ψυχοθεραπεία” που θα σας προσφέρει η Κηπουρική, και η αμοιβή σας θα σας δίνει ΑΞΕΠΕΡΑΣΤΗ ΧΑΡΑ όταν μαζεύετε την σοδειά σας, φτιάχνετε υπέροχες σαλάτες με τα δικά σας λαχανικά, εμπλουτίζετε τις σούπες και τις πίτες σας με υπέροχα τρυφερά πράσα που μοσχοβολούν, δεν ξανααγοράσετε μαϊντανό, σέλινο ή άνηθο,ακόμα και σκόρδα,φρέσκα κεμμυδάκια και τομάτες..ΝΑΙ ΤΟΜΑΤΕΣ!!

Γίνονται πολύ παραγωγικές ΣΕ ΓΛΑΣΤΡΕΣ ή ζαρντινιέρες στις οποίες ευδοκιμούν ακόμα και οι ..πατάτες!!

Θα ξεκινήσω με μερικές φωτογραφίες ΣΗΜΕΡΙΝΕΣ προκειμένου να σας κεντρίσω το ενδιαφέρον σας ίσως και θα επανέλθω και με άλλες “προτάσεις” για πολλά άλλα θέματα…

ΚΑΛΗ ΜΑΣ ΑΡΧΗ!!

Και περιμένουμε ΕΡΩΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΣΑΣ και ΠΡΟΤΑΣΕΙΣ!!

..και αυτές οι Τομάτες...

..ΚΑΙ ΑΥΤΕΣ..είναι ΣΗΜΕΡΙΝΕΣ!!
Η δε νοστιμιά τους ΔΕΝ ΕΧΕΙ "ΠΡΟΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟ"!

                        Ευδοκιμούν ΣΕ ΜΠΑΛΚΟΝΙ που το βλέπει αρκετές ώρες ο Ήλιος!!

ΠΡΑΣΑ...ή κατά την Κρητική διάλεκτο..ΚΕΝΤΑΝΕΔΕΣ!
Οι πίτες γίνονται μοναδικές..

Μαρούλια και καρώτα...ΣΤΟ ΜΠΑΛΚΟΝΙ!

Ολόδροσος Μαϊντανός ΣΕ ΜΠΑΛΚΟΝΙ!
Στο φαγητό η μοσχοβολιά του δίνει ΧΑΡΑΚΤΗΡΑ!!

Στον κήπο...υπέροχα,τρυφερά Μπρόκολα...

...και Λάχανα!!

Μπρόκολα και Λάχανα κάνουν ...ηλιοθεραπεία!

 ΑΠΟ ΕΛΛΗΝΑ ΕΛΑΙΟΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΟ: Κλαδέματα ελιάς/φροντίδα Ελαιώνων καθώς και Ελαιοσυγκομιδή

Επικοινωνήστε μαζί μας για κάθε πληροφορία που θα χρειαστείτε:

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μικρά πλαστικά γλαστράκια με φυτά έτοιμα για μεταφύτευση 0,40€ έκαστο

..με παλαιούς, παραδοσιακούς σπόρους

Η ανάρτησή μας, είχε μεγάλη απήχηση και την ακολούθησε μεγάλος αριθμός ενδιαφερομένων Αναγνωστών. Ετέθησαν ερωτήματα στα οποία προσπαθούμε να απαντήσουμε μετά απο συνεννόηση Αγροτών και την φροντίδα αυτή ανέλαβε η Εφημερίδα.

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"..με παλαιούς, παραδοσιακούς σπόρους:

τομάτες Απρίλιο- Ιούνιο

αγγούρι      "              "

κολοκύθι    "              "

πιπεριές      "              "

μελιτζάνες   "             "

μπρόκολο Σεπτέμβριο-Οκτώβριο

κουνουπίδι       "              "

μαρούλι            "              " και Μάρτιο

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ΕΝΥΠΕΚΚ ενημέρωση

 

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General Secretariat of the Council,update

 

Library blog Wednesday, 26 February 2025

● General Secretariat of the Council   New books added to the Council Library's collection - February 2025   Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.

APEC newsletter

 

APEC 2025: Korea Advances Regional Trade, AI, and Sustainability Agenda

Issued by the APEC Secretariat

Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, 26 February 2025

Korea kicks off its APEC 2025 host year in Gyeongju, a historic city home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites. It brings together delegates from 21 economies to set the stage for a year of policy deliberations and cooperation on trade, digital transformation and sustainability.