Sentences with phrase «national policy matters»

But in terms of national policy matters it was of great importance.

Not exact matches

While that policy was a matter of necessity as much as principle, there were other places where Flaherty clearly let his convictions guide him: there was his elimination of income trusts; his ongoing fight to create a national securities regulator; and his efforts to rein in the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Recently hacked emails from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) revealed that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee instructed candidates not to «offer support» for Black Lives Matter's «concrete policy positions.»

«But the truth is, most of them probably see Secretary [of Defense James] Mattis, General McMaster, and Secretary [of State Rex] Tillerson as figures in which basically they see the same basic national security policies that they would have seen under Bush - or even Reagan for that matter.»

Opinion: As a matter of constitutional jurisdiction, the federal government does not need Alberta's buy - in to legally enact and implement its national climate change policy

As matters stand, countries are being told to subject themselves to massive foreclosure — not only a forfeiture of homes, but of national policy.

The legal bottom line: As a matter of constitutional jurisdiction, the federal government does not need Alberta's buy - in to legally enact and implement its national climate change policy.

Nearly a week later, some denominations that often weigh in on matters of national policy have yet to go on the public record.

In order to halt our economic decline and lessen our dependence on our trading partners, the U.S. must cap its trade deficits through the perfectly legal use of tariffs in accordance with World Trade Organization rules, and it must begin to guide its domestic market in accordance with a national industrial policy, just as the leading economies of the world (particularly the Japanese and Chinese ones) do as a matter of routine.

The other two branches of government have no business in the issue; they need to be concerned with the bigger picture; foreign policies and matters, national economy, and disagreements between states on matters that affect national politics.

In regard to the decision - making process in matters of energy policy, the document calls for «a national commitment to anticipate serious threats posed by certain technologies to the quality of the community of life and to design appropriate energy policy.

In regard to the domestic scene, it is the author's belief that the direction and emphasis of scientific development can be a matter of national policy without subjecting research to regimentation or political repression.

Since then, under both Republican and Democratic administrations, reducing the role of national boundaries in economic matters has been the primary foreign policy agenda of the United States.

Clearly they are right that the public has a crucial stake in the scientific enterprise, whose general direction at least should be a matter of national policy, for example in the allotment of federal funds.

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.

The NCC will exercise recommendatory powers on access and price surveillance issues and will have advisory powers on matters determined by governments, including compliance with the National Competition Policy and Related Reforms Agreement.

Nothing like one underachiever blowing smoke up the ass of another... we know that Ozil has some incredible technical gifts, but to be considered the best you have to bring more than just assists to the table... for me, a top player has to possess a more well - rounded game, which doesn't mean they need to be a beast on both ends of the pitch, but they must have the ability to take their game to another level when it matters most... although he amassed some record - like stats early on, it set the bar too high, so when people expected him to duplicate those numbers each year the pressure seemed to get the best of our soft - spoken star... obviously that's not an excuse for what has happened in the meantime, but it's important to make note of a few things: (1) his best year was a transition year for many of the traditionally dominant teams in the EPL, so that clearly made the numbers appear better than they actually were and (2) Wenger's system, or lack thereof, didn't do him any favours; by playing him out of position and by not acquiring world - class striker and / or right - side forward that would best fit an Ozil - centered offensive scheme certainly hurt his chances to repeat his earlier peformances, (3) the loss of Cazorla, who took a lot of pressure off Ozil in the midfield and was highly efficient when it came to getting him the ball in space, negatively impacted his effectiveness and (4) he likewise missed a good chunk of games and frankly never looked himself when he eventually returned to the field... overall the Ozil experiment has had mixed reviews and rightfully so, but I do have some empathy for the man because he has always carried himself the same way, whether for Real or the German National team, yet he has only suffered any lengthy down periods with Arsenal... to me that goes directly to this club's inability to surround him with the necessary players to succeed, especially for someone who is a pass first type of player; as such, this simply highlights our club's ineffective and antiquated transfer policies... frankly I'm disappointed in both Ozil and our management team for not stepping up when it counted because they had a chance to do something special, but they didn't have it in them... there is no one that better exemplifies our recent history than Ozil, brief moments of greatness undercut by long periods of disappointing play, only made worse by his mopey posturing like a younger slightly less awkward Wenger... what a terribly waste

However, most ignore this as a matter of policy, stating they follow national implementation, and then work to weaken national measures.

That said, it can't be emphasized enough that your insurance policy and your location matter more than any national average.

A future that sees us take back control of the things that matter to us — things like our national borders and immigration policy, and the way we decide and interpret our own laws - so that we are able to shape a better, more prosperous future for the working men and women of Britain.

The white paper also draws (selectively) on earlier judicial statements to argue that in matters of foreign policy and national security, a certain level of discretion is to be given to the executive.

No President in recent times has exploited that advantage more than President Obama, whose policy achievements have owed much to his powers not of persuasion but (in national security matters especially) of unilateral decision by means of executive orders.

Informally, given their electoral mandate, mayors can also lobby national politicians on policy matters that relate to their area — a role that both previous London mayors were effective in during their terms in office.

It should also not be up to unelected judges to decide on what amounts to policy matters in the British national interest.

Mr. de Blasio has, at times, stumbled in prior attempts to make himself into a national figure championing liberal policies, but his appearances this week have made it clear that on matters of race, he speaks from a firmer, more familiar ground.

Government must take steps to galvanize consensus around other issues of national importance, especially with respect to political governance nation - building matters, and should initiate a process of involving citizens whose experience, insight and expertise will enhance economic policy management and national governance.

The right pole of the Democratic Caucus is basically represented by Ben Nelson on most domestic issues, whether economic or social in nature, and by Joe Liebermann on matters of foreign policy and national defense.

Sara has published extensively on European affairs, in particular on transparency and accountability in political systems, EU policy - making processes, EU treaty matters, the role of national parliaments, and the consequences of EU enlargements.

In British politics, the Shadow Home Secretary is the person within the shadow cabinet who «shadows» the Home Secretary; this effectively means scrutinising government policy on home affairs including policing, national security, immigration, the criminal justice system, the prison service, and matters of citizenship.

On a conference call with reporters, Rep. Debbie Wasserman - Schultz, Democratic National Committee communications director Brad Woodhouse and Ohio Democratic Party chairman Chris Redfern pounded home the message that no matter what House Minority Leader John Boehner says on Tuesday, his policies would bring America back to «the last eight years.»

The conference represents an important milestone in the British Academy's flagship policy programme on the topic and delegates will discuss a wide range of issues including the position of England within the UK parliament, the future of national political parties and matters of English identity.

With Corbyn a lifelong CND member, but the party still officially backing Trident renewal, Reed explains: «We have the prospect right now of a leader of the Labour party voting against his own party's policy in a matter of national security, that's uncharted territory.»

Mid-career and more senior Franklin Fellows, both sponsored and self - nominated, work on global issues of vital importance to the United States, such as the environment; counterterrorism; human rights; consular matters; international development assistance; HIV / AIDS and other trans - national diseases; trade, energy and financial policy; and many others.

The analysis of curricula looked at the entire range of subjects, while the analysis of textbooks focused on history, government / politics, native language and foreign languages, i.e. subjects that are of significance in matters of national identity and national policy.

Physical education was made a compulsory subject as a matter of military policy, and it is still regulated at the national level today.

«Our results demonstrate that physically weak males are more reluctant than physically strong males to assert their self - interest — just as if disputes over national policies were a matter of direct physical confrontation among small numbers of individuals, rather than abstract electoral dynamics among millions,» says Petersen.

The National Assessment Governing Board, an independent committee that sets policy for the test, defines proficiency as «solid academic performance» with «demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter.»

From teachers to school leaders to makers of national policy, we should be asking, «What topics are truly likely to matter in the lives today's students will live?»

Once introduced, information on state and national rankings was available to the respondent throughout the survey, allowing respondents to make use of the data while contemplating their evaluations of schools and considering their views on policy matters.

The structures of the state, must reflect the commitment to this understanding, that this is a matter of peace and of national security, thus there must be policies of state and administration of government that in fulfillment of the national constitution go about meeting in a timely manner, these demands for the well being of all, and the care of the planet.

Featured panelists: Stephanie Hirsh, Executive Director, Learning Forward Casey Olsen, High School Language Arts Teacher, National Writing Project Daniel Weisberg, CEO, TNTP Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers Moderated By: John Merrow, President, Learning Matters; Education Correspondent for PBS NewsHour Panel: How can policy advance research - based best practices?

Through the Afterschool Matters Initiative, the National Institute on Out - of - School Time (NIOST) offers out - of - school - time (OST) professionals unique opportunities to expand their own research, evaluation, program development, and policy - making skills via the National Afterschool Matters (NASM) Fellowship Program and Afterschool Matters Journal.

Considered key adviser and subject matter expert on account management, policies, and operations, Hector supports a national team of account managers and Regional Partnership Directors in building new relationships with potential school partners.

Panelists will include Jesse Turner, who has just completed his walk from Connecticut to Washington to protest federal education policies; National Education Association Vice President Lily Eskelson; Chris Janotta, founder of the Million Teacher March; and parent activist Leonie Haimson, of Class Size Matters.

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Why Fair Funding of Schools Matters for Every Child, presentation by David Hinojosa, IDRA National Director of Policy

Ben Austin leads policy development for Students Matter, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to sponsoring impact litigation to promote access to quality public education.

But Lindsey Burke, an education policy analyst at Heritage, argues that it is a way to support military families — a matter of national defense, she said — and would dramatically expand the universe of private - school choice.

IN THE ERA OF BLACK LIVES MATTER, the movement that has spotlighted racist policies afflicting black Americans, a new national focus on school discipline disparities has taken hold.

A better understanding of D.C. school reform, which was long heralded by the Obama administration as a national model, matters even more now that Donald Trump's administration aims to expand school choice policies across the country — likely beginning with the nation's capital.