Sentences with phrase «issue of public interest»

Indeed, it made so many mistakes in its 16 - year rule; a notable example being its constant effort at sweeping issues of public interest under the carpet.

We had responded to their proposal in good faith and saw this as an opportunity for sensible and necessary discussion about issues of public interest.

[73] This is all the more true in an age when the public is exposed to an astounding quantity and variety of commentaries on issues of public interest, ranging from political debate in the House of Commons, to newspaper editorials, to comedians» satire, to a high school student's blog.

The rule also provides that in selecting a Council decision as precedential, the DAB Chair may consider decisions that address, resolve, or clarify recurring legal issues, rules or policies, or that may have broad application or impact, or involve issues of public interest.

The City of Toronto is gearing up for its mayoral elections over the next few months, and public transit tops the list for issues of public interest.

An extension of this possibility includes using class proceedings to address issues of public interest to address social wrongs.

«We call on authorities to stop spying on journalists and to allow the news media to do their job, which is to raise issues of public interest.»

He recommended that scientific organizations become regular sources of reliable information on issues of public interest, establish relationships with media outlets as well as communicate directly, communicate the scientific process and show how it is different from opinion.

The above is the title of a splendid article by Leon Kass in the Winter 1997 issue of the Public Interest.

The Commission on Public Integrity interpreted «nominal value» to mean a regular cup of coffee, and said a «widely attended event» must be open to the public (and attended by 25 or more people not related to its sponsor), present «a broad and diverse range of interests» on a subject and have as its principal purpose «the exchange of information about an issue or issues of public interest.»

It will especially help if these discussions relate to finances, relationships, health, or issues of public interest.

Beginning from his own work using social media to educate people and collect opinion on copyright reform, net neutrality and other information policy issues, Dr. Geist galloped through a multitude of examples of citizens engaging with government (and each other) on issues of public interest.

The context is a libel case where the judge talks about the «astounding quantity and variety of commentaries on issues of public interest, ranging from political debate in the House of Commons,... Continue reading SCC comments on blogging

This is partly because of the overlap between the issue of whether to grant permission to appeal and the issue whether to grant a PCO; both involve consideration of the merits and the issue of public interest.

• Carried out statutory duties of a city clerk • Maintained record of all public projects, bids made and purchases done • Negotiated with insurance companies and council members on issues of public interest