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This includes fixed terms for five years (when average time between elections has been four); the vote to dissolve parliament before calling a general election requiring 55 per cent support in the House of Commons (meaning the Liberal Democrats can not withdraw their support from the Tories and cause a general election as the Lib - Dems, Labour and other parties altogether hold less than 55 per cent of the seats); and stuffing the House of Lords with many more Conservatives and Liberals to weaken opposition there.

This time last year, Sinn Féin attracted just 10 per cent support in polls, suggesting its anti-austerity stance is proving popular with the public.

Not exact matches

President Donald Trump told lawmakers he would support a 25 - cent increase in the federal gasoline tax to pay for his plan to upgrade U.S. public infrastructure, a congressional aide said.

Responding to Tory charges that the NDP's proposed cap - and - trade system would wind up raising gas prices by 10 cents per litre, Jack Layton blamed Stephen Harper «s subsidies to big oil companies and support for the harmonized sales tax in Ontario for higher gas prices.

The film was shown in movie theaters and the song was sold on iTunes, with 60 cents from every purchase benefiting the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation, which funds initiatives that support sustainable agriculture and family farming.

Shares in Mungana Gold Mines rose by more than 25 per cent after the company announced it would move ahead with its North Queensland zinc strategy, following shareholder support for the $ 15 million acquisition of the Chilagoe base metal assets from the liquidators of Kagara, originally announced in December last year.

The Qatar Investment Authority, currently the largest shareholder in Sainsburys with a 22 per cent stake, said it supported the deal.

«Our assumption would have been that small businesses wouldn't offer as much retirement support, so they would be likely to jump ship, but they actually came in at the lowest per cent, at 70 %.»

THE fundamentals of the gold market clearly supported a higher price, this year and in the future, according to Newmont chairman and CEO Ronald Cambre.The basis of his argument is that record consumption in 1999 was seven per cent above the previous...

On a range of questions — such as whether Harper is doing a good job, is representing the «values» of people, and should run again in the 2015 election, the prime minister has support levels among Canadians that exceed 40 per cent.

The stock found support near 70 cents in the second half of the year, testing that level three times ahead of a March 2017 uptick that has now reached ranged resistance.

Harper and his party couldn't be happier — campaigning just after introducing a budget with goodies for many, enjoying 43 per cent support against a Liberal Party at just 24 per cent and the NDP at 16 per cent, according to an Ipsos - Reid poll and facing beleaguered Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff in his first national campaign.

In that province, people who either firmly support or oppose the pipeline account for a combined 45 per cent of the populace, Abacus Data reported last month; a majority is either neutral or only lean in a particular waIn that province, people who either firmly support or oppose the pipeline account for a combined 45 per cent of the populace, Abacus Data reported last month; a majority is either neutral or only lean in a particular wain a particular way.

In an Insights West poll conducted in late October for Maclean's, the Liberals had 35 per cent support, the Conservatives 33 per cent and the New Democratic Party 20 per cenIn an Insights West poll conducted in late October for Maclean's, the Liberals had 35 per cent support, the Conservatives 33 per cent and the New Democratic Party 20 per cenin late October for Maclean's, the Liberals had 35 per cent support, the Conservatives 33 per cent and the New Democratic Party 20 per cent.

Increasing foreign demand and the 25 per cent decline in the value of the Canadian dollar were forces supporting this adjustment.

In 2009, according to the Edelman study, 64 per cent of global respondents said they would recommend a brand that supports a good cause, up from 52 per cent in 200In 2009, according to the Edelman study, 64 per cent of global respondents said they would recommend a brand that supports a good cause, up from 52 per cent in 200in 2008.

In other parts of B.C., support for the pipeline jumped to 60 per cent in favour, 32 per cent opposed and 8 per cent unsurIn other parts of B.C., support for the pipeline jumped to 60 per cent in favour, 32 per cent opposed and 8 per cent unsurin favour, 32 per cent opposed and 8 per cent unsure.

Support hovers around 50 per cent both in Metro Vancouver and on Vancouver Island, rising to six - in - 10 in the rest of the province.

Soil in Fraser Valley supports some of the most fertile agriculture in Canada and annually generates more than 62 per cent of the province's gross farm receipts ($ 1.6 billion);

Support was higher in Victoria, where 54 per cent said they supported the project and 43 per cent said opposed it and 3 per cent weren't sure.

In February, 48 per cent of residents supported the project compared to 40 per cent who opposed.

And support was tepid even among white voters with no college degree: 42 per cent were in favour, 40 per cent were opposed.

In a Quinnipiac poll this week, 50 per cent opposed the tariffs, 31 per cent supported them.

The Canada - wide responses are similar to responses within British Columbia, where 54 per cent of respondents said they support the project, including in Vancouver and Victoria, where the majority of the opposition to the pipeline is centered.

In metro Vancouver, 50 per cent of respondents said they support the project, compared with 39 per cent who were opposed and 11 per cent who said they didn't know.

The poll by Angus Reid Institute, conducted this week among 2,125 Canadian adults, found that 55 per cent of respondents said they support the project, up from 49 per cent in February.

Lighthizer said he's aiming for an agreement that will have broad support in the current Congress, with at least 65 per cent of the Senate and House approving the deal.

Prior to Monogram, Oliver was with Leonard Green & Partners, a leading private equity firm, where he focused on investing in and supporting consumer and retail companies, including Union Square Hospitality Group / Shake Shack, Savers, Activision Blizzard, Animal Health International, DSW, and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Polls tell us why Trudeau could seek Mulroney's counsel with impunity: A recent Pew Research survey found an almost identical 82 per cent of Liberals and 83 per cent of Conservatives in Canada support NAFTA, compared with 68 per cent of Democrats and just 30 per cent of Republicans in the U.S.

In fact, according to the 2017 RBC Small Business poll, 88 per cent of Canadians will choose to support a local business when possible,...

«The 3.02 per cent countervailing duty for J.D. Irving Ltd. announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce yesterday provides further support for all New Brunswick lumber producers to be excluded from these trade remedy proceedings,» Pelletier said in a statement.

In a statement after the end of the two - day policy meeting, the central bank said, «The stance of monetary policy remains accommodative, thereby supporting strong labour market conditions and a sustained return to 2 per cent inflation.»

Despite the nervousness in the market, Bangsund said her firm believes there is strong support for the Canadian dollar right now and has increased her 12 - month target for the loonie to 85 cents US from 82 cents US.

In pre-election documents seen by The Australian Financial Review, the WA racing industry outlined that it wanted continued financial support, and that uncertainty over the future of the TAB had caused a 40 per cent decline in confidence and investment in thoroughbred, harness and greyhound ownershiIn pre-election documents seen by The Australian Financial Review, the WA racing industry outlined that it wanted continued financial support, and that uncertainty over the future of the TAB had caused a 40 per cent decline in confidence and investment in thoroughbred, harness and greyhound ownershiin confidence and investment in thoroughbred, harness and greyhound ownershiin thoroughbred, harness and greyhound ownership.

The pick - up in consumption in the March quarter appears to be continuing and is being supported by further increases in consumer confidence; household spending increased by 2 1/2 per cent in the June quarter and consumer confidence is now at its highest level in 4 years (Graph 3).

The fact is that despite the amount of data and support now available via the Internet and various services, private residential sales still remain in only the five to 10 per cent range of all transactions in the market.

Port capacity is estimated to have increased by 19 per cent since 2003, more than sufficient to support recent growth in iron ore exports.

In order to support domestic demand, the Bank of Korea cut its policy rate by a further 25 basis points in November, to 3.25 per cenIn order to support domestic demand, the Bank of Korea cut its policy rate by a further 25 basis points in November, to 3.25 per cenin November, to 3.25 per cent.

The University of Toronto's engineering program received the top grade of 72 per cent, powered by a perfect grade in the student participation section and a 96 per cent score for institutional support.

In that survey, 58 per cent of respondents strongly supported, supported or said they could support in some circumstances expansion of Kinder Morgan Inc. megaproject, while 22 per cent were opposed or strongly opposeIn that survey, 58 per cent of respondents strongly supported, supported or said they could support in some circumstances expansion of Kinder Morgan Inc. megaproject, while 22 per cent were opposed or strongly opposein some circumstances expansion of Kinder Morgan Inc. megaproject, while 22 per cent were opposed or strongly opposed.

Investments in Related Technologies Lomiko's 100 per cent interest in Lomiko Technologies gives the company a chance at short - term cash flow to support its work at La Loutre.

SHARE director of law and policy Laura O'Neill said the only other directors she knows of who failed to win majority support this year were on the board of Quebecor Inc., where holders of class B subordinate shares voted just 43 per cent in favour of electing the entire board as a slate.

Magna's voting results highlight a controversial gap in Canadian law, which allows directors to be elected despite winning less than 50 per cent voting support.

With the plan expected to add a cost of 1.9 per cent per employee and the likelihood that employees over the age of 50 may never benefit from their own contributions, roundtable members were vocal in their concerns about the plan's impact on both competitiveness and employee support.

Throw in a Bank of Canada that appears more than willing to keep cutting interest rates to support economic growth and a move into the 70 - cent range looks ever more probable.

Members of the two conservative parties also supported each other's amendments — the PCs supported 91 per cent of Wildrose amendments and the Wildrose voted in favour of every of PC amendment.

Magna for the first time reported the detailed results of director elections held in May, showing that the former Ontario premier won just 38 per cent support from shareholders for his re-election to the Magna board.

Base metal prices have followed a similar pattern this year, rising by 15 per cent in the first three months of the year, supported by strengthening world industrial production.

In a Fall 2016 survey of Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Members, 80 per cent of respondents said they support allowing ridesharing services to operate in our region — which is now the largest metropolitan area in North America without ridesharing serviceIn a Fall 2016 survey of Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Members, 80 per cent of respondents said they support allowing ridesharing services to operate in our region — which is now the largest metropolitan area in North America without ridesharing servicein our region — which is now the largest metropolitan area in North America without ridesharing servicein North America without ridesharing services.

Real GDP rose at an annual rate of 4 per cent in the first half of the year, supported by robust growth in domestic demand.