Sentences with phrase «government policy commitments»

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Importantly, none of these groups could point to federal government dysfunction on climate policy to defend their own inaction, he said, because the wild rhetoric of government dissidents like Craig Kelly does not reflect mainstream government policy for the nation to meet its Paris commitments for a 26 - 28 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.

We believe that the Government should put aside its sole policy commitment of eliminating the deficit by 2015 - 16, and introduce a medium - term strategy to support job creation and economic growth.

But it would be in keeping for this government to downplay international commitments and coordination in favour of its own domestic policy agenda.

Even though he announced another major policy commitment outside of Canada, he was playing to his domestic audience to hype his credentials as a sound manager of the government's finances.

VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government's announcement regarding electricity regulations and a just transition for workers: «The regulations announced today mark important progress in implementing the federal government's commitment to cut carbon pollution, but equally important is recognizing that clean growth...

An increase in national income should reduce mortality not just because it is usually associated with lower poverty and better nutrition but also because growth can be a proxy for other good things: more sensible economic policies; more democratic, accountable governments; and a greater commitment to improving people's living standards.

Australia must prepare to respond to the impact of Beijing's stronger commitment of the past 15 years to change through military cyber science and technology in comparison to the Australian government's commitment in key areas of policy.

Other environmental policies include promoting smarter energy use through the ecoEnergy Initiative; a Chemical Management Plan to regulate chemicals harmful to human health and the environment; $ 1.5 billion over seven years for the production of renewable fuels; a commitment to ensure that 90 percent of Canadian electricity needs are generated through non-emitting sources by 2020; and additional government funding to acquire and preserve ecologically sensitive lands.

The major challenge for the federal government in the budget expected this month is to maintain its commitment to progressive social and economic policies in the context of a major shift to the political right in the United States.

Our commitment to human rights, if it is to be sustained, must depend not on practice, law, or the passing policies of governments (though we must be earnestly concerned about all of these), but rather on a promise that bestows dignity upon every person and demands of every person a respect — no, a reverence — for the dignity of all others.

The Australian and New Zealand Government's Food Regulation Policy Options Paper on caffeine acknowledges the Beverages Council's Energy Drink Industry Commitment document and notes that «while these self - regulatory codes only formally apply to members of those organisations, their existence and application across the market may also affect the behaviour of non-members that are aware of them.»

We call on governments at all levels to come together as a matter of urgency to develop in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities, health and community sector peak bodies and other key stakeholders, a policy framework, funding commitments and national action plan for food sovereignty and food security.

Sustainable chocolate is as much about governments creating an enabling policy environment and enforcing legislation, NGOs creating awareness and consumers making sustainable choices, as it is about industry commitment and investment.

The UK government needs to follow the lead of the Scottish and NI assemblies» commitment to policy and structural support, including appointing a national infant feeding coordinator.»

These policy commitments put additional fiscal pressure on Macri's government.

The government is expected to defer activity such as «taking or announcing major policy decisions; entering into large / contentious procurement contracts or significant long - term commitments; and making some senior public appointments and approving Senior Civil Service appointments, provided that such postponement would not be detrimental to the national interest or wasteful of public money».

A Downing Street spokesman today confirmed the government was committed to the policy, saying: «The manifesto contains a commitment to protect the triple lock.

Those who favour a renewed commitment to public support for the media will therefore have to rethink the role of public policy, of public service media organizations, and reconsider how governments can support those private sector media companies that provide public goods like the kinds of accessible accountability journalism and diverse public debate that democracies benefit from.

Now in Opposition we want to continue that commitment, push the Government to do more and also formulate our policy for what we would do in Government.

Mr. Speaker, Government made a commitment in the 2017 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, to structurally transform the economy through investment in agriculture, development of strategic infrastructure, investment in human capital and a deliberate push towards industrialization with active private sector involvement to create jobs and wealth, and improve incomes, thereby improving the standard of living of the Ghanaian.

The SNP and Labour may disagree on what that alternative might be, particularly since Labour has, to all intents and purposes, accepted that it will initially inherit the coalition government's policy commitments.

The Chancellor's commitment to protect the Science Budget in real terms over the life of this Parliament is a positive first step but sadly does not go far enough to compensate for the # 1 billion lost to the research base over the past five years due to the Government's flat - cash policy.»

It is disappointing that five years have been wasted on a fruitless exercise when the government could have been making real progress by delivering on its commitments to introduce evidence based policies such as minimum unit pricing for alcohol.

«It is imperative that the UK Government confirms and demonstrates its commitment to leaving the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP),» said Mr Thomas.

Tony Blair's manifesto commitment to a referendum on electoral reform gives him an option for hanging onto government office, in coalition with the Liberal Democrats, by introducing PR when Gordon Brown and Frank Field's policies produce the inevitable dénouement with the electorate.

Goldsmith defended the Government on environmental policy, saying it had been «unfairly chastised» and that «twice as many environmental commitments as anything else... [are] being delivered».

The aim of the review was to look at the policies, legislation, regulations, guidelines and provisions in place for the government to meet its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant with respect to veterans» transition to civilian life, and -LSB-...]

In 1988, Planning Policy Guidance 2 was issued, which reaffirmed the Government's commitment to the principle of the Green Belt, and added a requirement to take account of sustainable development.

I actually that policy commitments are (at best) secondary when it comes to determining GE outcomes, and that these are in fact decided by how well things seem to be going under the incumbent governing party (or parties, in the case of a coalition government) and how well - placed the main opposition is to capitalise on any disasters that occur, but that's beyond the scope of the discussion.

Despite this, the chancellor found time to comment on Tony Blair's foreign policy and the government's commitment to preemptive action and humanitarian intervention.

The circular released the fee items the government has absorbed for all day public senior high school students in the country in line with its commitment to implement the progressively free secondary education policy as expressed in President John Mahama's State of the Nation Address last year.

«I signed the pledge on the basis that had we been in government on our own, which was the commitment, we would have put through that policy and we would have done so.

The leader of the biggest opposition party also made a firm commitment to introduce a regime that will implement a policy for the election of District Chief Executives (DCEs) explaining that: «The time has come to bring accountability to local government through competitive politics.

Touted under the banner «it's time», flagship policies include a commitment to abolish council tax and instead fund local services through a three pence income tax rise - the maximum allowed by the devolved government.

CIOT Tax Policy Director John Cullinane said: «This is a very helpful document which sets down in writing the government's commitment to further improvements to the process for making tax pPolicy Director John Cullinane said: «This is a very helpful document which sets down in writing the government's commitment to further improvements to the process for making tax policypolicy.

Help the Aged's director of policy and external relations says the government is struggling to meet its commitment to tackling the «rampant ageism» which he says remains «rife» in the UK.

We urge the Government to take steps to meet its Coalition Agreement commitment to «work with faith groups to... facilitate inclusive admissions policies in as many [faith] schools as possible.

«Known in the House as the «Sharp Pencil» due to his commitment to reigning in spending, cutting government waste and bringing commonsense policies to the floor, Howard's dedication to our country has left a lasting legacy,» Rep. Greg Walden, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee said in a statement.

They do not intend to replace Labour's risible legislative commitment to cutting the public - sector deficit with a serious one to restore full employment as a central objective of government policy.

He cited the government's policies of raising the tax threshold, increasing the state pension and improvements to the pupil premium as demonstrating their commitment to helping alleviate the effects of poverty.

Mr Brown also called for a repricing of risk, greater action from governments» fiscal policy and a renewed commitment against protectionist measures.

«Given the advantages of this policy, it is essential that the Government retains its commitment to it, helps schools share good practice in terms of managing provision and ensures that the funding schools receive for addressing poverty and deprivation is not affected by the lower registrations for free school meals that may be an unintended consequence of this initiative.»

Business News of Sunday, 20 May 2018 Source: dailyguideafrica.com play videoForest actors and government officials at the Tropical Africa Alliance Global Assembly 2018 Forest actors and government officials, who recently met in Accra during the Tropical Africa Alliance (TFA) Global Assembly 2018, have called on African governments to move beyond policy commitments and supply chain transparency and focus on implementation transparency in the fight against deforestation.

This very action of the government is therefore not only undermining and defeating the noble objectives of the country's climate change policy and that of the Paris Agreement on climate change but also a demonstration of no practical commitment to the global development agenda such as the Africa Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

In his opening address, Dr Abdul - Hamid reiterated government's commitment in sustaining policies and initiatives that it has started, hailing them as the best - ever, compared to those implemented by former governments.

«It is only through the commitment and backing of school and colleges leaders that government initiatives succeed, so we urge the new education secretary to work closely with practitioners to ensure that policies are worthwhile, achievable and based in reality.»

«In contrast, Jeremy has made clear his commitment to oppose the policies of this Tory government which are harming working families in our country, and put forward his positive alternative so that we can get Labour back into government to rebuild and transform Britain so that no one and no community is left behind.»

«The Muslim Council of Britain has made a commitment to Government to examine their internal processes and ensure that the personal actions of all members, including senior leaders, remain true to the organisation's agreed policies, avoiding a repeat of the issues which arose after one member signed the Istanbul Declaration.

Since assuming office at the beginning of this year, the incumbent government has strived to achieve a balance between its avowed commitment to supply side, expansionary economic policy aimed at accelerating growth and...

Whatever the merits of Mr Hunt's policies, he speaks for a government elected with a clear majority on a manifesto commitment to move the NHS to a full seven - day service.