Sentences with phrase «federal support from»

Toll's initiative has received federal support from agencies like NASA and the Energy Department, as well from Sen. Tim Kaine (D - Virginia).

And yet Thursday morning, President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw federal support from the island.

Several years ago Liberal MP John Mckay introduced a private member's bill known as C - 300, which would have compelled the federal government to determine whether Canadian companies were upholding certain environmental and human rights standards when operating abroad — and withdraw federal support from offenders.

Not exact matches

Local government representatives from Perth's suburban north - west have visited Canberra in an effort to spark federal support for the growth of the region.

The key to successful integration, Simpson adds, is support from an internal or external facilitator (usually paid for — directly or indirectly — out of federal assistance for companies that hire people with disabilities).

«We have always had support from both parties in Congress, and will again make clear what the public receives in return for federal funding for public broadcasting.»

Obviously it pays to take professional advice from your own accountants and attorneys, but you can also get plenty of support from federal agencies and other sources.

Arguably the biggest promotion in today's federal cabinet shuffle goes to François - Philippe Champagne, who vaults from parliamentary secretary to Finance Minister Bill Morneau, a supporting role just outside cabinet, to succeeding Chrystia Freeland in the high - profile post of minister of international trade.

So, despite raising some revenue from mandate penalties, the federal government ends up paying more as premium support.

Both Alberta and Canada's federal government have pledged financial support to the project, which would nearly triple capacity on an existing line from Alberta to a B.C. port.

Federal Elections Commission filings show presidential candidate Democrat Hillary Clinton has succeeded in snagging support from at least three big names in tech.

But the federal government is facing its own lack of support from Canadian executives.

Now President Donald Trump has reportedly assured U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado that he will support protection of states that have legalized marijuana from federal interference.

Expectations for an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve have provided some support to the dollar.

Created in 1997 with support from the federal government and Alberta, AVAC Ltd. is a venture capital investor that provides investment funding for research and commercialization for Alberta - based companies in the areas of agriculture, renewable resources, and industrial technology.

Flaherty had solid support from Ontario, however, and seemed also to be able to count on B.C. Having those two major provinces on - side was a crucial element in the federal strategy for pushing ahead against howls of protest, especially from Quebec and Alberta.

A bill currently in the US Senate would call on federal personnel, including from the Department of Homeland Security, to develop and share with other law enforcement bodies a threat assessment describing how cryptocurrencies could be used to support terrorist activity.

Instead of bailing out an American company, let's put federal support behind building upgraders and refineries in Alberta — in exchange for which Alberta agrees to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the oilsands to 35 megatonnes by 2050.

But it also includes measures that the Opposition Parties may not want to support; for example; the increase in annual Tax Free Savings Account contribution limit; changes to the sick leave provisions of federal employees; and retroactive legislation to protect the RCMP from possible criminal charges with respect to the destruction of data under the Access to Information Act.

«I support efforts to improve the efficacy of the Volcker rule while preserving its underlying goal of prohibiting banking firms from engaging in speculative activities for which federal deposit insurance and other safeguards were never intended.

Interesting changes though — Just before the Federal Circuit oral arguments in this case, the PTO Solicitor withdrew its support from the PTAB's original decision and provided notice that the PTO is actively reconsidering its approach to claim construction and indefiniteness.

A small majority (54 %) of those who voted for the governing federal Liberals also take the position that B.C.'s government is in the wrong, while most — but far from all — past federal New Democrats support the party's provincial wing in B.C.:

Funded through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and with support from the Canadian Innovation Centre (CIC) and a consortium of other non-profit Regional Innovation Centres, including MaRS, the program is geared to train as many as 450 entrepreneurs over 15 months, and provide as much as $ 4 million in seed financing to qualified applicants.

Since his last re-election, Clarke has openly supported Republican causes on local and national right - wing media outlets; proudly trumpets on official Milwaukee County letterhead his 2013 award from the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, whose leader suggested using women and children as human shields during Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's standoff with federal agents; accused Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele of having «penis envy» and being on heroin when crafting the county budget and needing to be drug tested; blasted Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announcements.

At the federal level, an Obama - era education law contained parts of the Youth PROMISE Act, which was filed annually for years and had support from conservatives.

The White House said it will appoint an adviser to lead the initiative and the office will be supported by various faith leaders from outside the federal government.

Over the years, Bombardier has received roughly $ 1 billion in federal support, from governments of all political stripes, including the last Conservative one.

Submitted by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsored by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and others, the resolution recommended the federal government support the continuous flow of commerce to and from foreign markets and ensure the sustainability of marine transportation resources, such as the Lower Fraser River.

The poll also found strong support for other policies that would help accelerate Canada's transition to clean energy, including federal support to help provinces use more renewable electricity, switching buildings and vehicles to clean power, and measures to cut the carbon emissions from gasoline and diesel fuel.

However, Hansen explained that the economic data and the growing threat of a global trade war don't support aggressive action from the Federal Reserve, which should be positive for gold prices.

Another prong, issued by the Federal Highway Administration, seeks to determine what is needed from an infrastructure standpoint to help support the testing and use of automated vehicles.

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With support from the White House for a higher federal minimum wage, as well as two plans from congressional Democrats to hike the federal floor to $ 12 and $ 15 an hour by 2020, expect the wage debate to intensify in 2016 on the presidential campaign trail.

The expansion of the pipeline, which would carry diluted bitumen from Alberta to the B.C. coast for export to overseas markets, is supported by the federal government.

Without support from the U.S. federal government, «Puerto Rico may have to choose between paying its creditors and providing essential services to the island's 3.5 million American citizens,» the Governor of Puerto Rico, Alejandro Garcia Padilla, told lawmakers at a Senate hearing on Thursday.

Low volatility has lasted longer than many expected, but pullback predictions have increased, citing above - average valuations, heightened political uncertainty and the transition to less support from the Federal Reserve.

For the purpose of determining federal financial aid, students are not considered to be dependent just because they don't live with their parents or receive monetary support from their parents.

Start - ups in Ontario can access funding and support services from the province and the federal government.

Introduced on April 12, by Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (R - KY), with strong support from Senator Ron Wyden (D - OR), and further bi-partisan support from Senator Jeff Merkley (D - OR), the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, if passed, would remove federal roadblocks to the cultivation of industrial hemp, the non-drug agricultural varieties of Cannabis.

Organized by APF Canada with the generous support of the Government of Ontario and Export Development Canada, ABLAC 2018 will include Council Members from China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines and South Korea, alongside representatives of Canada's federal, provincial and municipal governments, and the presidents and CEOs of leading Canadian businesses and institutions.

A survey released Tuesday from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life found that among Catholics who have heard about the issue, 55 % support giving religious institutions that object to birth control an exemption from the federal contraceptive rule, while 39 % oppose exempting those institutions.

The level of dependency on public assistance for basic economic survival has essentially doubled since 1964; almost one - half of all black children are supported in part by transfers from the state and federal governments.

However, this money is comprised by the donations of many non-governmental organizations such as World Vision (large grants from the federal government) and the Red Cross accu - mulated from different parts of the globe through various campaigns in support of Haiti.

And should this father be forced by federal law, possibly through deductions from his paycheck, to support his child until it reaches maturity, regardless of whether or not he ever marries the mother?

Many movements are on foot which urge, on the one hand, withholding of support from the United Nations organization to further national interests, and on the other, federal world government embracing ex-enemy states and all others.

The idiot Santorum would take away federal and state support from public education.

The bill, which garnered strong bipartisan support, is also expected to pass the Senate, and would address what its sponsors consider a discriminatory practice that keeps federal disaster money from religious groups.

One such proposal, which has gained support from political right and left, is to increase personal federal income tax exemptions for dependent children.

And while there has been media attention directed toward Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and federal Treasurer Scott Morrison for their opposition to the Chinese sale, there has been support from the Greens for a more rigorous assessment of foreign investor sales of agriculture.

«This federal grant builds upon the support received from CDFA and the American Farmland Trust, and will help continue the momentum of the program to increase participation and show constant improvement.