Sentences with phrase «affected by government action»

How does this all tie into the recognition of aboriginal and treaty rights of the «aboriginal peoples of Canada» under section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, which forms the basis for consultation with groups affected by government action.

Not exact matches

Section 35 imposes specific obligations on both the provinces and federal governments to engage Aboriginal peoples who will be adversely affected by a proposed government action (for example, an oil port or pipeline).

Recent Canadian and U.S. Government Actions Affecting U.S. Investment in Canada, Canadian - American Committee 22, by the Canadian - American Committee.

Unilateral symbolic action by the Federal government has not affected change in China in the past, and a similar course action by the government of Ontario is likely to produce a similar disappointing result.

Their argument is that, to put it in Lincoln's language, «if the policy of the government upon vital questions affecting the whole people is to be irrevocably fixed by decisions of the Supreme Court, the instant they are made in ordinary litigation between parties in personal actions, the people will have ceased to be their own rulers, having to that extent practically resigned their government into the hands of that eminent tribunal.»

At the same time, the candid citizen must confess that if the policy of the government upon vital questions affecting the whole people is to be irrevocably fixed by decisions of the Supreme Court, the instant they are made in ordinary litigation between parties in personal actions, the people will have ceased to be their own rulers, having to that extent practically resigned their government into the hands of that eminent tribunal.

«The NASUWT is continuing to support its members in challenging these injustices, but much more action is needed by Government to affect the systemic change which is needed to ensure that no pupil or teacher is held back because of their ethnicity or faith.

Apparently labour introduced an increase of pension age to 65 in 1995 but failed to inform the women of the 50's who would be most directly affected, the government failed its legal duty to inform all women personally of this change, they tried to get away with this by stating they didn't have any current details, except they forget that they have all details from PAYE, us women still received all our NI demands and self - assessments as well as any tax or child benefit details, so they do have out details, they just failed to carry out this legal action.

But all too often we hear nice words from the government at the same time as their actions slash the safety net for women affected by gender - based violence.

Tony Blair will tell the House of Commons on Monday what action the Government has taken to help those areas affected by the Asian tsunami disaster.

SJuan correctly argues that these words were never supported by any significant actions (laws, Government decisions etc.) and this is also emphasized by the presence of Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania in the Government (as of now, they are officially in the opposition, but they support current coalition) who ensures some checks and balances when taking decisions that might affect the Hungarian minority.

The Tories are calling on the government to extend the «warning» time tenants are given from two weeks to seven; saying with over three million households living in the private rented sector, the government need to take action to protect those tenants who could be affected by repossession.

Desmond Jaddoo, who organised the event, told Birmingham Live: «Families are still being affected by this, and a more strategic and extensive plan of action is needed from the government in order to address the major inequality and injustice this has created.»

In 1976, the AAAS Board and Council jointly created a permanent Committee on Scientific Freedom and Responsibility to develop policies and procedures to protect scientists, engineers and health care professionals against infringements of scientific freedom and responsibility, to monitor policies and actions taken by governments that might affect their professional rights and duties, and to promote attention to scientific freedom and responsibility within AAAS, its affiliated societies, and the general public.

In a decision that could affect the immigration plan President Barack Obama announced on 20 November, a federal judge decided on 21 November that the Washington Alliance of Technology Workers (WashTech), an organization based in Bellevue, Washington, and affiliated with the national Communication Workers of America (CWA) union, can bring a lawsuit challenging the federal government's right to extend by executive action the authorization for foreign students to work in the United States under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.

Default.The Bank may without prior notice, declare the total balance due immediately on your Account and apply all or part of your Deposit Account to the payment of that balance if: (a) you fail to make any payment due; (b) exceed your credit limit; (c) default under the terms of your Agreement; (d) your Account is closed by you or by us; (e) the Cardholder dies; (f) any government authority takes action the Bank believes will adversely affect your ability to pay; or (g) you file a petition for bankruptcy.

Debt obligations are subject to credit risk, as they can be downgraded by rating agencies, go into default, or affected by management action, legislation, or other government actions that may in turn reduce the issuers» ability to pay principal and interest when due.

Debt obligations are subject to credit risk, as they can be downgraded by rating agencies, go into default, or be affected by management action or by legislation or other government action that may reduce the issuers» ability to pay principal and interest when due.

This doesn't mean that any mine is by definition a violation of treaty rights, but the federal and provincial governments are required to conduct meaningful consultation with first nations affected and the first nations have significant rights that can potentially be enforced by court action.

- A panel discussion bringing together Claire Perry, Minister for Climate Change and Industry, UK Government, Enrico Viale, Head of Global Generation at Enel Group, Rusty Kruzelock, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer at West Virginia Retail Park and others from communities most affected by the decline of polluting industries to focus on how more can be done to ensure action on climate change creates jobs and prosperity for all

We'd all REALLY like to know how many studies have been done with the faulty data... What IPCC reports included it... How many taxpayer funded studies (or projects like Solyndra) were based on it... What government related actions might have been affected by it (such as EPA regulations, etc)

Alex Monem, a partner at Pape Salter Teillet LLP, which represents First Nations affected by the decision, says no legal action has yet been taken, but an injunction barring further sales processes, or perhaps a judicial review, may be in order if the government refuses to negotiate.

What might have improved (abit) is the latest Internet legal information, as starting point, provided by government departments to educate their citizens on how to understand in simple practical ways about legislation that could affect them personally and preventive action, which the govn't dept. has direct authority to administer.

At the same time, the candid citizen must confess that if the policy of the Government upon vital questions affecting the whole people is to be irrevocably fixed by decisions of the Supreme Court, the instant they are made in ordinary litigation between parties in personal actions the people will have ceased to be their own rulers, having to that extent practically resigned their Government into the hands of that eminent tribunal.

penalizes the defendant for engaging in public participation «plaintiff» means a person who initiates or maintains a proceeding against a defendant; «proceeding» means any action, suit, matter, cause, counterclaim, appeal, or originating application that is brought in the Supreme Court or the Provincial Court, but does not include a prosecution for an offence or a crime; «public interest» means the whole of the subject matter invites public attention, or a matter in which the public has some substantial concern because it affects the welfare of citizens, or one to which considerable public notoriety or controversy has attached; «public participation» means communication or conduct aimed at influencing public opinion, or promoting further lawful action by the public or any government body, in relation to an issue of public interest; «Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)» means a claim that arises from a form of expression or public participation, by the person against whom the claim is asserted that was made in connection with an official proceeding or about a matter of public interest; Purposes of this Act: 2 The purposes of this Act are to a) Establish a statutory right to public participation for every individual; b) Encourage individuals to express themselves on matters of public interest; c) Promote broad participation in debates on matters of public interest; d) Discourage the use of litigation as a means of unduly limiting expression on matters of public interest; and, e) Preserve the right of access to the courts for all proceedings and claims that are not brought or maintained for an improper purpose.

The Act controls actions by the federal government that may adversely affect a registered place.

In my Native Title Reports, I will recommend action that the Australian Government can take to ensure that our rights, as affirmed by the Declaration, are fully respected in laws and policies that affect our lands, territories and resources.

Establishing benchmark data and rigorous monitoring are required to make sure governments are transparent in all actions and decisions relating to SRAs - it is important to find out if SRAs are improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who live in the communities affected by the SRAs.

Likewise, when a government entity exercises its eminent domain power to condemn private property for public use, the government should provide - as required by the 5th Amendment - «just» compensation to affected property owners that covers not only the value of the property condemned but also all other reasonable and necessary costs generated by the condemnation action including, but not limited to, hiring legal counsel, obtaining temporary housing, lost business revenue, severance damages.