Sentences with phrase «on improving access»

a focus on improving access to mainstream services for remote Indigenous communities, without a similar focus on the needs of Indigenous peoples living in urban and regional areas
These trials are planned to begin in the second half of 2013, and will have a particular focus on improving access for men.
Member groups focus primarily on improving access to education and healthcare, promoting human rights, securing safe and affordable housing, strengthening communities and creating change through the arts.
Pablow, Inc. (Pablow), an innovative insurtech startup focused on improving access to and utilization of car rental and travel insurance globally, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of
Pablow, Inc. (Pablow), an innovative insurtech startup focused on improving access to and utilization of car rental and travel insurance globally, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Allianz Global Assistance Car Rental Damage Protector on their P'teet website.
G3ict, an advocacy initiative created by the United Nations to support digital inclusivity, submitted a paper this week on improving access to justice for persons with disabilities through technology.
«With an eye on improving access to justice in rural Alberta, our goal is to develop further streams of the Justice Bus to expose a more students to different aspects of the practice of law in rural Alberta.»
For these reasons, this book focuses in particular on improving access to justice for middle income groups.
Earlier this year, Ms. Walwyn was appointed to the Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters, which was convened by the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada, and is focused on improving access to the civil and family justice system.
on 21 Recommendations in Justice Bonkalo's Final Report on Improving Access to Justice for Families in Ontario
These repayment plans are not for everyone, according to Zakiya Smith, a strategy director at the Lumina Foundation, a nonprofit focused on improving access to education.
Inside, the development team in Marysville, Ohio, focused on improving access to a more spacious third seat.
Jose Luis Santos: As Ed Trust's vice president of higher education policy and practice, José Luis oversees all aspects of the organization's higher education work, which is focused on improving access, affordability, completion, and post-enrollment success for low - income students and students of color.
The Oakland Summer Learning Network (OSLN) is a coordinated and collaborative effort to develop a citywide system of quality summer learning opportunities in Oakland, with a focus on improving access for children and youth from under - resourced families.
Yesterday, INCS Action, a recently launched organization focused on improving access to quality schools for Illinois families through the legislative and political process, was victorious in its first Illinois general election.
INCS Action, Illinois» only statewide advocacy organization focused on improving access to quality charter public schools for Illinois families, marked its third election cycle in 2016 with new victories.
Results of the study, which earlier this year won first prize in the inaugural «PAN Challenge» for research on improving access to critical medications for Americans with chronic and rare diseases, showed that patients in the latter, high - cost group were significantly less likely (45.3 percent vs. 66.9 percent) to have a Part D claim for a TKI prescription within six months of their CML diagnosis, compared to the subsidized, low cost - sharing group.
He will appoint a commission, to be co-chaired by the shadow attorney general, Lord Bach, and the former chief executive of a local Citizens Advice Bureau, Yvonne Fovargue MP to advise on improving access to legal aid.
Better Mortgage, a digital mortgage company focused on improving access to home financing for a new generation of homeowners, announced that it has funded over $ 1 billion dollars in mortgage loans to date.
Berkshire Hathaway's «lenders have constantly focused on improving access to mortgage loans in minority communities,» the statement said, adding that the companies «actively recruit diverse candidates and are committed to cultivating a diverse workforce.»
effective management of the uses and resources of oceans depend on improved access to information, public education, and scientific awareness.

Not exact matches

CALGARY, Alberta, May 2 - Suncor Energy Inc said on Wednesday that its current growth plan is not constrained by pipeline bottlenecks and it does not expect to make any further major investments in Canada's oil sands until market access improves.
«The other two benefits would first of all be to low - income people, whose mobility would be improved, giving them access to jobs, health facilities and so on by removing financial constraints,» he added.
«We need to end period poverty and improve access to sanitary products right across Scotland, and that's why I will soon be launching a consultation on a member's bill proposal which will give all women in Scotland the right to access these products for free, regardless of their income.»
Other measures include: • remove rule limiting Child Tax Credit (CTC) to one claimant per household (to allow two or more families sharing a house to claim the CTC); • repeal $ 10,000 cap on medical expense tax credit claims made on medical costs incurred for an eligible dependent; • easier access to funds in Registered Disability Savings Plans for beneficiaries with shortened life spans; • improved Employment Insurance benefits to parents of gravely ill, murdered, or missing children; and • enhanced ability to make transfers between individual RESPs, and better access to RESP funds for post-secondary students studying outside Canada.
There's room to improve on factors like upkeep of public transit and access to services.
So they spend their time focused on the things they can control (and «improve») like access, speed and response times even if the net effect is to increase the company's exposure to external threats.
«The Township of Langley is planning to develop multi-family housing and build up the commercial space on 200 Street and that will certainly improve amenities and access for this centrally - located and well - serviced neighbourhood.»
Focusing on the role of small and medium - sized enterprises... the [project] will facilitate the development of competitive enterprises... by stimulating innovation, enhancing workforce skills, accelerating new enterprise formation, improving access to finance, and addressing shortcomings in the business environment.
Due to the conversion of some Midwestern refineries to heavy grades and improving pipeline access to heavy - grade refineries on the Gulf Coast, prices for these coarser crudes could in fact be on the way up.
During his 14 years in office, Chávez tightened his grip on PDVSA while simultaneously pursuing programs aimed at improving access to health, education and food for poor Venezuelans.
In addition to mortgage insurance, it also issues mortgage - backed securities and pursues a variety of social policy agendas at the behest of Ottawa, such as disseminating information on regional housing markets, improving access to affordable housing and encouraging energy efficiency in new homes.
CALGARY, Alberta, May 2 (Reuters)- Suncor Energy Inc said on Wednesday that its current growth plan is not constrained by pipeline bottlenecks and it does not expect to make any further major investments in Canada's oil sands until market access improves.
Everyone has access to this service either through their insurance company or with telehealth providers like American Well, so why waste money and time on an in - person doctor visit when you can improve your health at a lower cost in the comfort of your own home?
The state would also need to commit to major transit improvements as part of its proposal for Port Covington, both because easy access to public transit is on Amazon's wish list and because adding 50,000 jobs without improved transit could be a recipe for gridlock.
In the wake of the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, some have argued for a reinstatement of the nationwide ban on assault weapons, while others have suggested that the solution lies in improving access to mental - health care.
The Howard G. Buffett Foundation works to improve the lives of the world's most impoverished people, with a focus on providing access to food and water and ending conflicts.
Mentions that the EU - China trade agenda should focus on improving market access opportunities and addressing Chinese overcapacity, and calls on China to engage at the multilateral level.
Last week's Auditor General's report on the Beyond - the - Border Action Plan — the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at improving border access — identified shortcomings that should be Canadian priorities with U.S. negotiators.
May 28 - 29, Manila The event cuts across the hyperbole and brings together business leaders, government, and blockchain enthusiasts alike to access the state of blockchain and discuss applications on improving and changing the way business is done.
Piper Jaffray analyst Christopher Raymond said Regeneron's (REGN) agreement with Express Scripts (ESRX) to improve Praluent access and make it the exclusive PCSK9 on the latter's preferred formulary may «set a somewhat dubious precedent,» but he still sees it as a smart move that can reinvigorate Praluent growth.
The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on improving global prosperity by advancing collaborative solutions that widen access to capital, create jobs and improve health.
Companies that list on the NYSE or NYSE American, can leverage a wide range of advantages, including access to capital, improved branding and visibility, accountability, and increased liquidity.
In particular, attention should be paid to what could be done to capitalize on the recent stabilization in house prices to improve access to mortgage credit and to foster competition in mortgage origination to ensure a more complete pass - through of low secondary mortgage rates to households.
«The Canadian Pharmacists Association welcomes today's Liberal announcement on health care and, in particular, its commitment to improving prescription drug access for Canadians and health care innovation.»
Recent reports indicate that China and the U.S. have begun negotiating, with the U.S. seeking improved access to Chinese markets and lower tariffs on U.S. cars among other discussions.
The researchers are conducting additional research on how to improve access to mental health care in the workplace, and to quantify costs and benefits for employers.
«Market participants will look back on this municipal green bond issuance for Massachusetts, and see it as the gateway to further green bond issuances across the many states and many cities that are hoping to access less expensive funding to improve infrastructure, protect natural resources and offer renewable energy,» says Bill Daley, Managing Director in Public Finance.
Zelia Rosenzweig shares how she has focused on improving the pre-sales cycle by removing data silos and one - off reports to give the entire trial team better insight and access into new customer opportunities.
Kerstin Braun, executive vice president of Coface North America, says the global market for trade credit insurance has steadily improved over the past year as an economic uptick has increased corporates» access to bank loans and let them focus on their growth.
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