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Statement From the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on Atlantic Canada’s Hydrogen Opportunity

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OTTAWA, ON, March 13, 2025 /CNW/ – Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in powering the economy going forward, and momentum is underway around the world to secure strong, reliable suppliers. Clean hydrogen has the potential as an efficient fuel source to revolutionize key sectors, including heavy industry, energy production and transportation. With the demand for clean hydrogen projected to increase — projections indicate at least a tenfold increase in demand over the next three decades — Canada is uniquely positioned to meet this need. Atlantic Canada in particular is already seeing significant movement to seize the economic opportunity this presents for the region and is expected to create thousands of jobs.

By building on Canada’s long expertise in this area, along with the federal government’s strong support in this space, including the release of Canada’s first-ever hydrogen strategy, and Canada’s natural position as a leader in the resources necessary for clean and efficient production, countries like Germany are looking to Canada as reliable supplier of hydrogen they need to power their economy.

In March 2024, Canada and Germany signed an agreement to establish a jointly supported bilateral window to accelerate commercial-scale hydrogen trade, secure early access for clean Canadian hydrogen producers in the German market and support the good jobs that come with it while strengthening our two countries’ efforts to fight climate change and enhance energy security. Since then, we have made significant progress toward realizing these goals. In July 2024, the Government of Canada committed up to $300 million to this initiative to support clean hydrogen trade with Germany, with a matching $300-million contribution from Germany.

Last fall, the proposed auction parameters for the Canada–Germany clean hydrogen window were submitted to the European Commission. Canada has since been working collaboratively with Germany and the European Commission to complete the review of these parameters and allow the competitive auction process to be launched as soon as possible.

To support a strong hydrogen industry in Atlantic Canada, the federal government, working with provinces, has taken significant strides over the last year. In fall 2024, the federal government passed Bill C-49, which will help unlock the enormous potential of offshore renewable energy, which will enable the development of hydrogen and generate thousands of jobs while attracting billions in investment and creating new economic opportunities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.

This legislation built on work that had already been done to unlock the power of offshore wind in Atlantic Canada, including the regional assessments, which published final reports earlier this year, laying the foundation for development of offshore wind in the region. Nova Scotia has passed mirror legislation, which came into force at the end of January 2025, which will allow it to deliver on its goal of conducting a first call for bids for offshore wind in 2025. Similar legislation is making its way through the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature.

In addition, the federal government has made investments over the past year to spur development of Atlantic Canada’s vast offshore wind potential. Canada, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador also joined the Global Offshore Wind Alliance, which will allow us to gather lessons learned from countries with long-established offshore wind industries and to accelerate development.  

Canada’s abundant natural resources, reliable economy, skilled workers, long history as a leader in the hydrogen space and commitment to sustainability give us a competitive advantage with our international partners. Momentum is underway, and Atlantic Canada hydrogen players are well positioned to seize on these export opportunities. They will use Atlantic Canada’s abundant and untapped wind resources and immediate proximity to Atlantic shipping routes to build on our history as a reliable supplier and continue to power the world with the energy it needs.

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

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The OpenSSL Corporation and The OpenSSL Foundation Announce the Formation of Technical Advisory Committees (TACs)

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NEWARK, Del., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation are establishing the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) to provide expert guidance and strategic direction for our technical initiatives. These advisory bodies are critical in enhancing our governance structure, ensuring that the decisions reflect the diverse stakeholders involved and that our Mission and Values stay aligned with the community’s needs.

Purpose of the TACs

The TACs will serve as key advisory bodies, ensuring that the voices of the OpenSSL Communities—Academics, Committers, Distributions, Individuals, Large Businesses, and Small Businesses—are heard and considered in the OpenSSL Project’s technical decision-making.

TACs Objectives:

Guide the OpenSSL Library’s development roadmap and security best practices.Advise on cryptographic technologies and governance policies.Align technical direction with industry needs in coordination with Business Advisory Committees (BACs).

Election Process and Timeline

March 17 – April 13: Registration, Nominations & Candidate VettingApril 14 – 27: Voting (Open Ballot on the Community Page)April 28: Results Announcement

TAC Q&A Sessions

To help community members understand the role of the TACs and the election process, the OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation will host two Q&A sessions:

Session 1

Date: Monday, March 24, 2025Time: 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Duration: 30 minutesSpeakers: Tim Hudson, President (OpenSSL Corporation); Matt Caswell, President (OpenSSL Foundation)Register

Session 2

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025Time: 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Duration: 30 minutesSpeakers: Anton Arapov, Operations Director (OpenSSL Corporation); Matt Caswell, President (OpenSSL Foundation)Register

Get Involved

Join us in shaping the OpenSSL Library’s future. For more details on the nomination process, election procedures, and how to participate in the Q&A sessions, visit our communities page or follow our Blog.

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RaaWee K12 Solutions Unveils RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT: A Game-Changer in Combatting Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy

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PLANO, Texas, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RaaWee K12 Solutions , the premier company dedicated to addressing the challenges of chronic absenteeism and truancy for over a decade, proudly announces the launch of its newest version, RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT. This innovative solution is designed for school districts across the United States, offering enhanced tools to improve student attendance and foster educational success.

RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT features a suite of powerful capabilities, including foolproof tracking, simplified outreach, timely two-way communication, barrier-solving collaboration, streamlined document preparation, robust data analysis, and centralized storage tools. These advancements empower education leaders to implement effective strategies that result in significant improvements in student attendance.

The latest version offers a cleaner, more user-friendly interface, faster processing speeds, and enhanced intervention and reporting tools, surpassing its already successful predecessor. RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT is now the leading solution for districts with 8,000 students or more, setting a new standard for attendance management in education.

Key upgrades include:

Enhanced Converse Module: This expansion allows for two-way communication with families and features automatic translation to and from hundreds of languages, ensuring effective communication with diverse communities.Dashboard 3.0: The third generation of the most utilized Attendance Intelligence Reporting Dashboard in education solutions, providing deeper insights and analytics to inform decision-making.

RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT is launching with two Texas school districts already reaping the benefits of this cutting-edge product. RaaWee K12 Solutions is excited to welcome Forney Independent School District (ISD) as a new partner, alongside Eagle Pass Independent School District (ISD), a long-time partner now utilizing the latest features to enhance their attendance efforts.

“Our partnership with RaaWee has provided our staff with innovative tools to improve attendance. The system is user-friendly and their Team is always quick to respond to any questions or concerns,” notes David Camarillo, Executive Director for Instruction at Eagle Pass ISD in Eagle Pass, TX.

RaaWee K12 Attendance+ Essential, with the latest upgrades for a better understanding of the causes of absenteeism, will continue to be a powerful and affordable solution for districts or single school sites serving fewer than 8,000 students. This will ensure that all educational institutions, regardless of size, have access to effective tools for improving attendance.

“With the launch of RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT, we are taking significant strides in our commitment to combat chronic absenteeism and truancy,” said Saleem Qazi, CEO, RaaWee K12 Solutions. “Our enhanced features and user-friendly design empower districts to create a positive impact on student attendance and overall educational outcomes.”

RaaWee K12 Solutions, solely focused on the challenges of Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy for more than 10 years, provides RaaWee K12 Attendance+ to educational institutions and their leaders for foolproof tracking, simplified outreach, timely 2-way communication, barrier-solving collaboration, simplified document preparation, powerful data analysis, and centralized storage tools that result in successful Student Attendance Improvement. Visit www.RaaWeeK12.com for more information on these powerful solutions.

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Semtech Corporation (SMTC) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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BENSALEM, Pa., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Semtech Corporation (“Semtech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SMTC).

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN SEMTECH CORPORATION (SMTC), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH BEFORE APRIL 22, 2025 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between August 27, 2024 and February 7, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that its CopperEdge products did not meet the needs of its server rack customer or end users; (2) that, as a result, the CopperEdge products required certain rack architecture changes; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company’s sales of CopperEdge products would not ramp-up during fiscal 2026; (4) that, as a result, sales of CopperEdge products would be lower-than-expected; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:
If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact:
Howard G. Smith, Esq.,
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith,
3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112,
Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020,
Call us at: (215) 638-4847
Email us at: howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com,
Visit our website at: www.howardsmithlaw.com.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Contact Us:
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847
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