The constitution clearly outlines rules for the removal
of political parties from the register.
We will also add the costing of political party platforms to the PBO's mandate, as is the case in Australia and the Netherlands, so that starting in the next federal election, Canadians can review the fiscal plans
of political parties from a credible and comparable baseline.
However, as a representative
of a political party from a divided country (though he disagrees with this assessment too), he certainly did not come to Oxford with any surprises.
Some states bar candidates who sought, but failed, to secure the nomination
of a political party from running as independents in the general election.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability
of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost
of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates
of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates
of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect
of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or
political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result
of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution
of key milestones such as the receipt
of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third
party approvals for the consummation
of our announced acquisition
of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability
of all
parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk
of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production
of aircraft resulting
from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or
from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts
of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations
from the outbreak
of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover
from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact
of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition
of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition
from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect
of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect
of changes in tax law, such as the effect
of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations
of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect
of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability
of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass
of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many
of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment
of interest on, and principal
of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness
of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness
of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact
of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition
of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result
of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks
of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions
of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
The Republican
Party's fast journey
from debating how to combat human - caused climate change to arguing that it does not exist is a story
of big
political money, Democratic hubris in the Obama years and a partisan chasm that grew over nine years like a crack in the Antarctic shelf, favouring extreme positions and uncompromising rhetoric over co-operation and conciliation.
Polls show the race is tight and that the large «Together for Yes» block formed by pro-independence
parties from the rest
of political spectrum will need support
from the smaller CUP to secure a 68 - seat majority in Catalonia's 135 - seat parliament.
The Popular Unity Candidacy joins a line
of far - left movements seizing the
political momentum in Europe,
from Greece's ruling Syriza
party and Spain's own far - left Podemos movement to the shock emergence last week of hardcore socialist Jeremy Corbyn as leader of Britain's Labour P
party and Spain's own far - left Podemos movement to the shock emergence last week
of hardcore socialist Jeremy Corbyn as leader
of Britain's Labour
PartyParty.
Trump's threat reverberated around the world, sparking a sell - off and prompting a wave
of criticism even
from members
of his own
political party.
By holding our primary earlier, we will ensure that issues important to Californians are prioritized by presidential candidates
from all
political parties,» California Secretary
of State Alex Padilla said in a Tuesday release.
With presidential candidates
from both major
political parties proposing a federal mandate on paid parental leave, some companies have chosen to get ahead
of any potential new regulations.
In essence, this is a transfer
of funds
from the taxpayer to
political parties.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told leaders
of his centre - right EU
political group on Saturday that he would comply with demands
from Brussels to change measures branded an attack on academic freedom, the
party said.
Expanding on its allegations, WSJ said on Tuesday that hundreds
of millions worth
of unreported
political spending flowed
from public sources or programs intended for other purposes, including at least $ 140 million that was spent on charity projects to boost the
party's election chances.
While the American people clash on issues ranging
from guns to taxes, what Comey sees as Trump's lapses in character and integrity are an affront members
of all
political parties, he said.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels
of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry, levels
of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the impact
of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition
of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels
of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability
of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level
of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition
of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery
of materials and services
from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact
of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes in
political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal
from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger on the market price
of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third
party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
The charges against Gates and Manafort stem
from their financial dealings and their work as
political consultants for Ukraine's pro-Russia
Party of Regions and former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.
Part
of being the institutional
party is refraining
from putting excessive strain on institutions — either tangible ones, like investigative agencies that feel compelled to maintain their own public reputation, or intangible ones, like the sense
of the public that
political leaders have high ethical standards.
Maduro's government has had success sidelining the country's
political opposition, circumventing the opposition - controlled legislature, securing electoral victories with the help
of fraud and dirty tricks, and working to block main opposition
parties from future elections.
There are a lot
of things donors are looking for: A reduction in taxes, a sense
of doing good in the community, and the satisfaction that comes
from donating to causes that go against the opposing
political party (so - called «rage donating.»)
With a strong pro-business message, Johnson could eventually could emerge as the third —
party candidate who grabs votes
from either former Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton or real — estate magnate Donald Trump, the respective presumptive Democratic and Republican candidates,
political analysts say.
Alain Juppé, France's prime minister
from 1995 to 1997, urged French voters to open their eyes to the reality
of the
party's
political platform.
This chart
from a Morgan Stanley note on the
political risks in Europe highlights how
parties on both ends
of the
political spectrum are becoming increasingly popular throughout the continent.
Political consultants
from both
parties say the value
of any gift
from the weekend may be short - lived.
Opposition came in part
from Grant Gibbons, shadow minister
of economic development and a member
of political party One Bermuda Alliance, who had concerns about the details and lack
of economic impact assessment.
The company also came under the scrutiny
of Congress once more and that pressure, which came
from subcommittees in both the House and Senate and
from both
political parties, appears to have paid off.
When it was all over, the tally
of alleged wrongdoing cited here today, assigned to one
party or another, included unpaid taxes (NDP), abusing election laws (Conservatives), improperly taking money
from charities (Liberals), improperly claimed expenses (Liberals), illegal campaign debts (Liberals), illegal
political donations (NDP), flouting Hill security (NDP), a potentially illegal cheque (Conservatives), secrecy (Conservatives) and sabotaging the committee to select the parliamentary budget officer (Conservatives).
Our sensitivity to the
political issues and degree
of savvy gained
from our colleagues in the firm's government relations practice affords us a distinctive approach and an «on - the - ground» team able to work collaboratively with the
political parties involved.
Faith in conventional
political leaders and
parties is falling because people distractingly assume they are getting the whole picture (
from a plethora
of media) but they are not!
Reactions to the manifesto and announcement
of a new
political movement
of the Eesti 200 group
from the
political parties were mainly positive.
Monday's meeting
of Greek
party political leaders may be dominated by a call for finance minister Yanis Varoufakis to be removed
from the country's negotiating team.
In addition to the normal representation
of regional and linguistic interests, the commission included members
from business, labour, the co-operative movement, the legal and academic communities, the public service and all 3 national
political parties.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially
from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact
of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent
political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact
of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits
of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure
of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers
of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third
parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third -
party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third -
party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising
from BlackBerry's practice
of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment
of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result
of actions
of activist shareholders; government regulation
of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Trump's comments, delivered at a White House news conference, illustrate the
political minefield he will navigate in September as he tries to draw support for disaster recovery funds but wages a bitter fight with lawmakers
from both
parties about whether U.S. taxpayers should finance the creation
of a wall that he has long promised Mexico would fund.
As discussed in last week's blog, under Tom Donohue's leadership, the U.S. Chamber
of Commerce has gone
from a rather staid business advocacy organization with ties to both
political parties to one that has become rabidly partisan.
A group
of lawmakers led by a politician
from Korea's ruling
political party is drafting a bill to legalize the launch
of new cryptocurrencies and ICOs in the country.
Back to 2016, the Tories obviously felt some urgency to appoint a candidate and holding an open nomination process would have demonstrated that the PCs were a vibrant
political organization and that they had learned a lesson
from the rash
of nomination scandals that bruised the
party before the 2015 election.
In this week's episode, we ask former PC President, Katherine O'Neill, about what really happened inside the PC
party after it was nearly wiped off Alberta's
political map in 2015, and why she decided to step down
from the
party executive, just three weeks after the election
of party leader Jason Kenney.
After retreating into
political exile for a few months, the veteran
political operator returned with a vengeance to lead the Wildrose election campaign that brought the
party from the depths
of the abyss to 21 MLAs, more than they won in 2012.
The prospect
of a shake - up in the Japanese
political landscape increased when the center - left Democratic
party — previously the main opposition to the LDP — announced it would not field any candidates in the election, freeing its representatives in the Japanese parliament to seek nominations
from Ms. Koike's
party.
In previous German governing coalitions, the country's finance minister has traditionally been provided by the second - largest
party in the coalition — in the current negotiations, the FDP — so there was also speculation that prevailing German
political opinion was likely to become more resistant to any future proposals
from fellow EU members to reform the region's financial markets through a mutual underwriting
of eurozone debt.
Immediately after their election, the New Democratic
Party government implemented one
of their key election promises to ban corporations and unions
from donating money to
political parties.
Legislators
from both US
political parties introduced a bill in the Senate in November that would reform the CFIUS review process for foreign acquisitions
of American companies and assets.
There has been plenty
of activity this week as candidates
from all
political parties put forward their names to run in Canada's next federal election, scheduled to be held in October 2015.
Despite major policy announcements
from each
of the main
political parties this week, the campaign is being reported as a two -
party race and defined by personal attacks and silly distractions.
BC is one
of few provinces with no limit on corporate donations (as is Saskatchewan, whose leading
political party appears to have benefitted handsomely
from vast sums
of money
from Alberta - based fossil fuel corporations over the last decade).
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Still, opposition
from Republicans is adamant — not only do they oppose increased domestic spending, but it appears to be in the
political interests
of the
party to exacerbate the negative consequences
of automation and free trade.
I don't really trust anyone
from the Republican
party who is overly religious to keep their religious views out
of their
political decision making process.
However, whereas progressive Christianity interprets this to mean that the church must remain aloof
from involvement with
political parties and economic interests, the fourth church, at the urging
of its forceful thinkers, supports the best systems available.