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LinkedIn pauses training AI models on Canadian user data: privacy commissionerJoe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase stay hot as the Bengals finally break through to end a 3-game skidThe Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) on Friday hosted its 58th Annual Regional Meet in Chennai. Addressing the gathering, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services said the number of Indians working in Germany and studying in Germany has gone up. The number of German companies in India, the number of German programmes like skilling, certification, etc., is going up and it needs to go up a lot more, he said. Bilateral trade between India and Germany has witnessed significant growth, reflecting mutual trust and shared aspirations. Tamil Nadu, with its advanced infrastructure and progressive outlook, offers immense potential to further elevate this partnership. “By leveraging German technology and Tamil Nadu’s industrial strength, we can create new avenues for growth and development,” Ranjit Pratap, chairman, Southern Region Council, IGCC, said. S. Seetharaman, chairman, Super Auto Forge Pvt. Ltd., and Michaela Küchler, Consul General of Germany in Chennai, Ute Brockmann, Deputy Director General, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce were also present. The event also included panel discussions on ‘Global Capability Centres (GCCs): The Challenges of Setting up and the Future of GCCs,’ with speakers Krishnaswamy Jambunathan, Vice-President and Head, Tech Center India, Executive Director - ZF India Private Limited, Vikas Prasad, President and Managing Director, Webasto India Pvt. Ltd., and Madhuri Bajaj, senior manager, Ernst and Young LLP. Published - November 23, 2024 12:04 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit

A government investigation has kicked off in New Jersey after recent reports of what news outlets are calling “mysterious” drone sightings in multiple states. Some experts say there are cases in which individuals believe they are seeing drones flying in the sky, but they may be something else. “Historically, we’ve experienced many cases of mistaken identity where reported drones are, in fact, manned aircraft or facilities,” a Department of Homeland Security official said on a Dec. 14 White House press call discussing the government’s response to ongoing drone sightings. In November, “multiple suspicious activity reports” were submitted in New Jersey “regarding unidentified and unknown subjects operating multiple unmanned aircraft, otherwise known as UAS,” the official said. “Our military knows where they took off from. If it’s a garage, they can go right into that garage. They know where it came from and where it went and for some reason they don’t want to comment,” President-elect Donald Trump said at a Dec. 16 news conference streamed by ABC News. “Something strange is going on, for some reason they don’t want to tell the people, and they should.” Drone sightings have also been reported in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, California and Ohio, according to CNN. On Dec. 13, New York’s Stewart International Airport temporarily closed its runways due to drone activity, according to the news outlet. Airspace over Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio was also restricted on Dec. 15 for several hours because of drones, WHIO reported. “It is not illegal to fly drones in U.S. airspace,” a Federal Aviation Administration official said on the White House press call. “Generally speaking, it is legal to fly a drone in most locations, both during the day and at night, as long as you remain below 400 feet and you keep those drones in sight at all times, avoiding other aircraft and not causing hazard to any people or property, and avoiding restricted airspace.” Still, the reports of drone activity have been heightened after they have been spotted over “residential neighborhoods, restricted sites and critical infrastructure,” according to CNN. There are ways to identify and distinguish whether or not what you are seeing in the sky is a drone. How to identify a drone The lighting on a drone can be a dead giveaway, experts say. “A series of probably like four lights , they are going to be red, they’re going to be green. If it’s a nighttime flight, they’re going to have auto collision lights that are blinking,” Ashlee Cooper, drone pro for the state of Delaware’s FAA Safety Team and the CEO of Droneversity, told WTXF. There are other signs to look for as well, according to NJ.com. Objects in the air may be larger than they appear. In some cases, an object in the air may appear smaller than it is. This may cause confusion when noticing an airplane flying. Watch how the aircraft moves. Multi-rotor drones have propellers that allow them to maneuver more aggressively and make “tight controlled turns.” Planes do not have the same ability to hover, move from side to side, or takeoff and land vertically. “Planes have a non-zero turning radius,” Pramod Abichandani, an associate professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, said. “If its nose is pointing in a certain direction, that is generally the direction it will move in.” Drones also make a distinct sound , according to pilotinstitute.com Many consumer-grade drones are quadcopters, according to the website. These type of drones have a distinct buzzing sound. They can be very loud and heard from 100 to 200 feet away. There are also websites such as FlightAware and Flightradar24.com that track airplanes and their routes, helping distinguish if what you are seeing flying above is an airplane. “I am actually hoping that this will be an opportunity to spark the conversation for individuals to get used to some larger sized drones. Drones that are delivering goods, delivering first aid, delivering organs and response. This is something that is happening in states and municipalities as we speak. It’s not science fiction,” Cooper told WXTF. Large drones seen in New Jersey skies at night, reports say. FBI asks public for help Booms and bright flashes dazzle Midwest, videos show. The best may be yet to comeGerman container terminals are applying Steelpaint’s new corrosion protection system, Stelcatec, to repair existing paintwork on ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes, following the Chinese manufacturer’s seal of approval in 2023. Stelcatec the world’s first low-VOC, isocyanate-free polyurethane coating system, is being used to repair damaged original coatings on ZPMC cranes operated at container terminals in Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven. Ahrensburg-based Adamium, which is contracted to maintain the terminals’ cranes, has completed work at the Wilhelmshaven terminal and will now carry out remedial coatings work to cranes at Hamburg and Bremerhaven over the next two to three years. Dmitry Gromilin, Chief Technical Supervisor at Steelpaint, said: “When protective coatings on ship-to-shore cranes get damaged a two-component epoxy is typically used for spot repairs, but if you don’t get the mixing right, the paint will blister and be ineffective in protecting against corrosion. It’s a long process and curing takes time.” A two-component epoxy application can take weeks before an STS crane or gantry can return to normal operations. This is because drying time is heavily dependent on substrate temperatures. And if this is too low and the ambient temperature rises, the temperature difference can preclude these coatings from being applied until more favourable conditions prevail. “Taking a ship-to-shore crane out of commission costs the terminal money, delaying container loading/unloading operations. They wanted a ZPMC-approved one-component system that would obviate mixing errors, reduce material waste, speed up the drying process and reduce the time cranes are out of service,” said Steelpaint Sales Director Frank Müller. “With Stelcatec-L, the coating can be applied and cured within a working day,” he said. The decision to select the new coating follows successful patch testing on equipment operated by one of Europe’s largest container terminals and logistics groups. The success of these trials and subsequent testing by ZPMC led to the original equipment manufacturer certifying Stelcatec for use on existing and newbuild cranes. Achim Wallat, Adamium Project Manager, said: “Terminal operators want an effective, reliable and safe corrosion protection system capable of reducing maintenance costs and downtime. Compared to two-component epoxies, Stelcatec-L is a very impressive, durable coating system that we now specify for all our crane refurbishment projects.” Taking four years’ research and development, Stelcatec is a single-pack moisture-curing paint based on a polyurethane free of isocyanates. With a very low solvent content, the new coating can be applied by brush, roller or spray in temperatures ranging from -5°C to 50°C and environments where relative humidity is as high as 98%. Suitable for protecting steel exposed to corrosivity category C5, and meeting ISO12944 standards for 25 years’ protection, the Stelcatec range offers rapid drying times and high dry film thickness (DFT) of between 80 and 120μm. “It is ideally suited for maintenance projects where time is of the essence,” said Müller. “As Stelcatec can be applied 24/7, nighttime repairs are possible, reducing the time and costs associated with touch up work. Terminal operators no longer have to take a crane out of service for weeks on end for coatings work.” Operators of terminals in Asia are currently patch testing the Stelcatec technology, with Steelpaint expecting orders for full coat applications in coming months. Source: Steelpaint

As the Nasdaq closes at a new record, the Dow has now fallen for 8 consecutive days BOC's Macklem:In the future the world is set to be more prone to shocks than we would like Canada will name Dominic Leblanc as new finance minister New Zealand November median house price -0.5% MoM This could finally be the end of Justin Trudeau WTI crude oil futures settled at $70.71 Coalition partner calls on Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to resign China ramps up talk on consumer subsidies European major indices close mostly lower. Spain's Ibex rises 0.23% Bitcoin rises to yet another new record. High extends to $107,144 ECB Schnabel: We should proceed with caution remain data dependent Trump: Masayoshi Son announces $100B investment in the US over 4 years German's Chancellor Scholz lost no-confidence vote. Paves way for snap election ECBs Wunsch:There is a relative concensus that rates need to go close to neutral level. Canada finance minister Chrystia Freeland resigns from cabinet. Mark Carney next? US December Empire Fed +0.2 vs +10.0 expected Canada November housing starts 262.4K vs 245.1K expected ForexLive European FX news wrap: Major currencies little changed amid mixed markets Markets: Gold rose $5.18 or 0.20% at 2652.50 Silver fell -$0.03 or -0.12% at $30.51 WTI crude oil fell -$0.71 or -1.00% at $70.58 Bitcoin soared to another record level with the price trading at $106,199 up $1,772 but still off the high from the day at $107,821. US yields were mixed after rising each day yesterday 2 year yield 253% up 0/4 bps. 10-year yields 4.403%, up 0.2 bps 30 year yield 4.604%, unchanged The US stock indices were mixed today with the Dow falling for the 8th day in a row. The Nasdaq closed at a record level: Dow industrial average fell -110.58 points or -0.25% at 43717.48 S&P index rose 22.9 points or 0.38% at 6074.08 NASDAQ index rose 247.17 points or 1.24% at 20173.89 In the forex, the major indices were mixed on the day. The USD was the strongest vs the JPY (by 0.37%) and weakest vs the GBP (-0.60%) and NZD (-0.48%). The DXY was down -0.11% on the day overall : Fell -0.14% vs the EUR Fell -0.60% vs the GBP Rose 0.37% vs the JPY Rose 0.29% vs the CHF Rose 0.11% vs the CAD Fell -0.16% vs the AUD Fell -0.48% vs the NZD Fundamentally, Pres. elect Trump announced a $100B investment over 4 years by Masayoshi Son and the Softbank Group that will create 100K jobs. The announcement gave stocks a boost as the flow of investment funds continues to favor the US and the technology innovation. The Empire Fed manufacturing index came in at +0.2% which was lower than the 10.0 expected. The decline was quite a drop from 31.2 but the prior month is looking like it was a big outlier, perhaps related to the election. The good news for the Fed was that pricing indications are declining the bad news is that new orders are at a six-month low. Another notable rise is in inventories, which rose at the highest pace since early 2023 while the future measure of inventories is the highest since early 2022; both likely on stockpile building ahead of potential tariffs. In other data, the latest Flash US S&P Global PMI data showed mixed results. The Services PMI surged to 58.5 (vs. 55.7 expected), marking a 38-month high and up from 56.1 previously. The Composite PMI also rose to 56.6 , a 33-month high, compared to 54.9 prior. However, the Manufacturing PMI disappointed, falling to 48.3 (vs. 49.7 prior), hitting a 3-month low. On the inflation front, overall price pressures cooled , with service sector inflation dropping to a 4.5-year low . In contrast, manufacturing saw input costs spike to a 2-year high . Additionally, supplier delivery times are lengthening again, signaling further strain in the supply chain. it will be interesting to see how the Trump manufacturing mandates will impact the manufacturng indices going forward with most of the US economy be service-oriented. Technically, EURUSD: THe EURUSD remains just below its 200 hour MA at 1.05252. The price is currently trading at 1.0510 going in to the close. That MA has been a ceiling for the pair going back to last Tuesday (with 7 separate tests). Staying below, keeps the sellers in control Move above and their should be more upside probing with the 38.2% of the November range at 1.05628 as the next target GBPUSD: The GBPUSD traded higher form most of the day after better data today. The price extended above a swing area up to 1.2676 but stalled ahead of the 100 hour MA near 1.2700. That is also near the 38.2% of the move down from the November high. The 1.2700 level will be the key barometer in the new trading day. USDJPY: The USDJPY traded to the highest level since November 26 on the better PMI data, but could not sustain upside momentum. The price rotated lower off the highs but will need to go below 153.88 and then the 61.8% at 153.647 to give the sellers more confifence. However, a move below the swing area at 153.28 to 153.46 to really disappoint the buyers and put the sellers more in control. AUDUSD: The AUDUSD tested the falling 100-hour MA on the topside but could not sustain upside momentum. That MA comes in at 0.6373 and will need to be broken to increase the bullish bias. A move above that will still have the 200 hour MA at 0.6398 to get to and thrrough to give the buyers more control and confidence. Absent that, and the sellers are still in play. NZDUSD: The NZDUSD is also testing its falling 100-hour MA on the topside. That MA on the NZDUSD comes in at 0.57794. Get and stay above is needed to target the swig level at 0.5797 and then the 200-hour MA at 0.58145. Fail on getting above those levels keeps the sellers in firm control.

Saints hope to ride the Rizzi factor back to relevance after their bye weekTwenty-three people died Sunday when a bus on a remote mountain road in Brazil’s northeastern Alagoas state dived into a ravine, regional authorities said. Rescue services confirmed that 22 died at the scene and another person – a pregnant woman – succumbed after being taken to hospital, the Alagoas state government said in a statement. It added that another 20 injured people were taken to the region’s hospital. The accident occurred near the town of Uniao dos Palmares. State governor Paulo Dantas declared on the social media platform X three days of mourning over the “tragedy.” The bus went off the road in an area difficult to access, near a site in the Serra da Barriga mountain range that has historical importance to Brazilians. In the 17th century there was a settlement there that was part of the Quilombo dos Palmares, a remote community set up by escaped slaves which ended up being crushed by Brazil’s Portuguese colonial masters. November is the month Brazil celebrates “Black Awareness,” with a public holiday on November 20 – the anniversary of the death of Zumbi, the most prominent leader of the Quilombo dos Palmares. Brazil’s racial equality minister, Anielle Franco, said on X she was “hit hard” by news of the accident, adding “this tragedy saddens us even more deeply” given the Black Awareness events held in the region.

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The newly appointed head of the Civil Service, Sir Chris Wormald, has urged officials to embrace change and improve the way government operates. In his first address as Cabinet Secretary, Sir Chris called for a more effective collaboration across Whitehall departments and a better use of technology. He commended civil servants for their "incredible contribution" but emphasised the need for a "rewiring" of governmental processes. The push for reform aligns with Prime Minister's ambitions to enhance productivity and break down departmental barriers in pursuit of his government's "missions". Sir Chris stated in an email to staff: "As Cabinet Secretary, it is my role to support the Prime Minister and government to deliver for the country." He added: "The Prime Minister has been clear that he wants a rewiring of the way the Government works to deliver his recently announced plan for change." Sir Chris' remarks come after Sir Keir Starmer criticised some Whitehall attitudes, accusing them of being content with a "too many people in Whitehall are comfortable in the tepid bath of managed decline" earlier this month. Before taking up his new position as head of the Civil Service, Sir Chris was the senior official at the Department of Health and Social Care. He expressed his deep honour in assuming the role of Cabinet Secretary.

Gill St. Bernard’s is the Non-Public B champion for the sixth-straight time. The Knights defeated Moorestown Friends 8-0 in the championship game on Thursday night at Franklin High School to win their ninth-overall state title. Dan Scali scored twice for Gill St. Bernard’s, while JeanCarlo Sanchez, Max Voigt, Jackson Murray, Julio Rzemieniewski and Felipe Zumbado also scored. Moorestown Friends (12-8-1) ends its season as Burlington County Scholastic League Patriot Division champions and South, Non-Public B champs. RECOMMENDED • nj .com Strong second half propels No. 3 Scotch Plains-Fanwood to 1st sectional title since 2016 Nov. 15, 2024, 9:04 p.m. Rahway tops South Plainfield to win first North 2, Group 3 title since 2019 Nov. 15, 2024, 5:42 p.m. Lauren Knego may be reached at lknego@njadvancemedia.com . Follow her at @laurenknego The N.J. High School Sports newsletter now appears in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter )

- Preliminary Discussions Underway to Establish a Joint Venture SINGAPORE, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EUDA Health Holdings Limited (“EUDA” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EUDA), a Singapore-based health technology company that operates a first-of-its-kind Southeast Asian digital healthcare ecosystem, today announced that it has entered into preliminary discussions with Guangdong Cell Biotech Co. Ltd. (“Guangdong Cell Biotech”), a prominent player in stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine, to form a joint venture. Guangdong Cell Biotech develops autologous cell treatments and tailored medicines for various disorders. This potential collaboration aims to leverage the complementary strengths of both companies to accelerate growth and innovation across the biotechnology and consumer health sectors. Discussions are focused on leveraging EUDA’s digital healthcare ecosystem as a platform to deliver cutting-edge regenerative therapies developed by Guangdong Cell Biotech to a broader audience in Southeast Asia. Guangdong Cell Biotech’s stem cell technology is expected to enrich EUDA’s healthcare services with innovative treatment options, enhancing the appeal and effectiveness of its digital platform. Guangdong Cell Biotech represents that it currently has 37 established stem cell and DNA medical treatment facilities in China and presence in Indonesia and Cambodia. A joint venture combining EUDA’s expertise in making holistic healthcare solutions accessible to everyone using its portfolio of products and advanced technologies, with Guangdong Cell Biotech’s leadership in stem cell treatment, will allow EUDA to enhance its market presence, improve product offerings, and deliver cutting-edge solutions to customers in Asia. Strategic Rationale The potential strategic partnership between EUDA and Guangdong Cell Biotech aims to: “We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with Guangdong Cell Biotech,” said Kelvin Chen, CEO of EUDA. “While our discussions are in the early stages, we are optimistic about the potential to combine our strengths in offering non-invasive, holistic wellness consumer products through our ecosystem, with Guangdong Cell Biotech’s established 30+ stem cell and DNA medical treatment facilities, further diversifying our healthcare ecosystem and revenue streams going forward.” Wang Taihua, Founder and Chairman of Guangdong Cell Biotech, added, “This potential partnership reflects our shared vision of driving innovation and expanding the impact we have on wellness consumers in Asia. The market for stem cell treatment in China and across Asia is massive, and we look forward to exploring this opportunity and evaluating how we can transform the industry together.” Parties have not entered into a letter of intent or a legally binding agreement at this time. There is no guarantee that parties will form a joint venture or enter into a definitive written agreement to collaborate in the future. About EUDA Health Holdings Limited EUDA Health Holdings Limited is a Singapore-based health technology company that operates a first-of-its-kind Southeast Asian digital healthcare ecosystem aimed at making healthcare affordable and accessible, and improving the patient experience by delivering better outcomes through personalized healthcare. The company’s proprietary unified AI platform quickly assesses a patient’s medical history, triages a condition, digitally connects patients with clinicians, and predicts optimal treatment outcomes. EUDA Health’s holistic approach supports patients throughout all stages of care, including wellness & prevention, urgent care & emergencies, pre-existing conditions, and aftercare services. About Guangdong Cell Biotech Co. Ltd. Guangdong Cell Biotech Co. Ltd and its subsidiaries is a leading enterprise and backbone enterprise in the field of stem cell and regenerative medicine in China. The group has established three platforms of stem cell regenerative medicine, immune cell rehabilitation medicine and genomics, covering the field stem cell drug research, clinical research and transformation services, adult cell storage business, CAR-T immune cell products, and research and development of new cell derivative product. They have currently more than 70 invention patents and 3 international invention patents. The group now have over 30 branches and subsidies home and abroad, and cooperates intensively with more than 100 well-known research institutes and clinical institutes. Forward Looking Statements This document may contain forward-looking statements regarding risks and uncertainties. These statements usually use forward-looking words, such as the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “envisions,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions).These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside EUDA’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. sYou should not overly rely on forward-looking statements that are only applicable to the date of publication of this document. These forward-looking statements are based on information from EUDA and Guangdong Cell Biotech, as well as other sources that we believe are reliable. The Company does not undertake any 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. As parties have only entered into preliminary discussions at this time, they have not entered into any definitive legally binding agreement. There is also no guarantee that parties will form a joint venture or enter into a definitive written agreement to collaborate. The execution of a definitive agreement will be disclosed by EUDA. Contact: Christensen Advisory Roger Hu 852.2232.3968 roger.hu@christensencomms.comStock market today: Nasdaq hits a record as Wall Street drifts ahead of Federal Reserve's meeting

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Even in outwardly inclusive workplaces, LGBTQ+ employees face ‘invisible’ challenges Issues around travel, after-work social events and fertility challenges can cause LGBTQ+ individuals to feel unsafe and alone Ilana Belfer, Special to The Globe and Mail Dec 13, 2024 1:30 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message While most organizations in North America have anti-discrimination policies in place, Ottawa-based talent and brand specialist Lindsay Moorcroft says that doesn’t necessarily mean those policies are sufficient. Marvin Meyer/Unsplash Listen to this article 00:07:52 From Pride employee resource groups to a recurring wave of rainbow logos each June, LGBTQ+-friendly workplaces can feel more like the rule than the exception in 2024. Yet, while corporate leaders pat themselves on the back, many queer employees across Canada are still quietly navigating challenging workplace dynamics tied to their sexual orientations and gender identities. For these employees, true equity and inclusivity goes beyond gender-neutral bathrooms and company-sponsored Pride events. It means addressing deeper, often overlooked issues that remain largely invisible to those outside the LGBTQ+ community. It’s an issue that Nate Shalev, an inclusivity speaker and adviser based in Brooklyn, N.Y., feels strongly about. They posted about some of those barriers in a LinkedIn post, where they are ranked as one of the U.S. and Canada’s Top LGBTQIA+ Voices. “When I was told I would have to travel for work, my immediate reaction would be panic,” they wrote. “I was concerned about booking travel with my legal name and risking my team calling me by a name I no longer use, getting through TSA as a trans person with my dignity intact ... [and] navigating queer and transphobia at hotels or in taxis, or anywhere, in front of my co-workers.” Through their consultancy, Revel Impact, Shalev draws on past experiences with “really bad bosses” to help build more inclusive workplaces, educating companies on the barriers their LGBTQ+ team members may be facing – on top of simply getting their jobs done. Barriers like: “Is the conference you asked me to go to safe? What about that client meeting? The whole team is going for a happy hour, but this bar isn’t LGBTQ-friendly. Should I leave? Would that make me look like I wasn’t a part of the team?” Shalev says these sorts of concerns are routinely dismissed or there’s no clear channel through which to handle them since they don’t rise to a legal level of discrimination, despite having negative affects. Gaps for parents trying to conceive While most organizations in North America have anti-discrimination policies in place, Ottawa-based talent and brand specialist Lindsay Moorcroft says that doesn’t necessarily mean those policies are sufficient. “Unless you’re building your programs and policies with the [affected] people in the room, there’s always the possibility for something to be forgotten,” Moorcroft says, reflecting on a previous job at a small startup where she was the only out queer employee. “Pronouns weren’t being asked in meetings. They weren’t shared in e-mail signatures. There was no option to even talk about that. So then it’s like, do I want to be the person who brings it up?” she says. For Kaitlin Geiger-Bardswich, a communications and advocacy director in Ottawa, the risk of speaking up paid off. Although she works for a national non-profit she calls “progressive” and “feminist,” bereavement leave didn’t include pregnancy loss until she advocated for it after experiencing a miscarriage herself. “Even if it’s not a miscarriage, when a fertility treatment doesn’t work, when an embryo transfer doesn’t work, there is that grief,” she says. Fertility issues aren’t specific to the LGBTQ+ community, but “gay couples, by definition, typically need to access fertility treatment of some kind,” as Geiger-Bardswich says. “So it’s more likely that if you have gay employees who are interested in parenting, they’re going to have to navigate this.” According to Fertility Matters Canada , more than half of Canadian employers don’t provide fertility benefits, including drugs and treatment costs. And only seven provinces provide public funding to cover partial costs of fertility treatment. In Geiger-Bardswich’s case, she and her wife relied on limited OHIP coverage when trying to conceive, while paying thousands of dollars out-of-pocket for medication and donor sperm. She says she was grateful to have flexibility in her work hours, which made it easier to attend doctor’s appointments throughout the in-vitro fertilization process without fear of repercussions. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work, can also benefit transgender employees who are transitioning or who are repeatedly misgendered at the office, says Shalev. Geiger-Bardswich notes that as anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric increases around the world, it adds another layer of concern for queer Canadians. She points to Italy’s push to remove non-biological parents from birth certificates as an example. “I hope that’s not going to happen in Canada,” she says. “But with how things are happening around the world, there is nervousness around the legal benefits and legal situations for parents like us.” ‘Ask folks for what they need’ So, what can workplaces do to achieve real, meaningful inclusivity? Shalev says it’s about taking a pro-active, rather than reactive, approach. This could look like ensuring there’s space for preferred names on all applications, forms and other communications. Before international trips, a systematic pretravel questionnaire might allow queer employees to request extra security, a travel companion, a NEXUS membership or a car service to make the experience safer and smoother, Shalev says. “It doesn’t have to feel complicated. Actively create spaces for these conversations to happen. Ask folks what they need,” says Shalev, noting that this has been more difficult in recent years with LGBTQ+ issues growing increasingly politicized. “Because queer issues have been politicized so much, there’s this sense that it’s a taboo topic. That’s a big shift I’ve seen, versus it just being inclusion work and wanting to support colleagues. Trans folks aren’t politics. We’re people.” One organization that appears to be embracing a pro-active approach is Moorcroft’s current employer, ecobee, a home automation company headquartered in Toronto. The company’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offerings include an LGBTQ+ allyship group, a private social channel for LGBTQ+ employees and a policy-focused working group. Most importantly, Moorcroft says, a variety of voices are in these rooms alongside her, including those of senior leadership. “DEI means nothing if the top of the company is not supporting it, and it’s not in their [budget],” she says. Inclusion that benefits all Every organization has different needs and resources, which is why Shalev says, “It’s not one-size-fits-all.” Pride at Work Canada and Great Place to Work provide toolkits for organizations looking to improve inclusion, with strategies ranging from collecting data on employee demographics to administering queer mentorship programs. While certain measures may seem niche, “LGBTQ+ inclusion benefits us all,” Shalev says. “When I do workshops, of course I know there are other queer folks in the room. But then there are the parents of trans kids, or somebody with a partner who’s trans. Our workplaces are microcosms of our larger society, and if we create better workplaces, we can also create better communities and [and better] worlds.” Interested in more perspectives about women in the workplace? Find all stories on The Globe Women’s Collective hub here , and subscribe to the new Women and Work newsletter here . Have feedback? E-mail us at [email protected] . See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Human Resources & Education Am I entitled to any pay if my employer cancels my shift last minute? Dec 12, 2024 1:30 PM Toxic workplaces are on the rise, experts say, and it starts at the top Dec 10, 2024 7:00 PM I’m considering a leap to another industry. How can I do this in a smart way? Dec 10, 2024 1:30 PMThe British singer-songwriter, 36, launched Weekends With Adele at Caesars Palace in November 2022 and performed her 100th show on Saturday. Her run of sell-out shows at the venue, which seats around 4,000 people, has been a success but has also taken its toll. In July, she announced she would be taking a “big break” from music after her current run of shows. Videos posted online from her concert on Saturday show the singer getting tearful as she bid farewell to Vegas. “It’s been wonderful and I will miss it terribly and I will miss you terribly”, she said. “I don’t know when I next want to perform again.” She also said she got “closure” when Canadian singer Celine Dion came to watch her perform, admitting that she cried for a “whole week” afterwards. “It was just such a full circle moment for me because that’s the only reason I ever even wanted to be in here”, she added. Adele shared an emotional embrace with Dion after she spotted the singer in the audience during her Las Vegas show last month. In footage shared online, the British star can be seen breaking down in tears as they hug in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which was built for Dion’s residency. The Rolling In The Deep singer has been vocal about her love for Dion over the years, hailing her as “Queen Celine” after attending one of her performances in an Instagram post in 2018. Dion reciprocated the love at the time, sharing a photo to social media of her posing alongside Adele, who was wearing the singer’s merchandise. She wrote: “Wasn’t able to do all my shows, but was thrilled that @Adele came to one of them.... I love her so much!! – Celine xx”. After their encounter at the venue, Adele said in an Instagram post: “Words will never sum up what you mean to me, or what you coming to my show means, let alone how it felt seeing you back in your palace with your beautiful family.”Palvella Therapeutics Announces Closing of Merger with Pieris Pharmaceuticals and Concurrent Private Placement of $78.9 Million