Sentences with phrase «role government plays»

On the topics of the day, they comment with a liberal perspective, always emphasizing the destructive role government plays in individuals» lives.

This film will prompt discussions on the role government plays in protecting citizens from perceived risks (in this case, the threat of communism); the role media plays in providing information to the public; and why we as citizens have a personal responsibility in searching out the facts for ourselves.

He tells Anthony Lacavera what he attributes the success of the company to and the role government plays in the financial services sector.

Manzi, for his part, should address the capital - intensive nature of the energy sector, and the important role governments play in creating the enabling infrastructure for new industries.

Not exact matches

The answer depends on whether you think the federal government can play a catalytic role in forcing local authorities to confront national issues.

Santi said a possible way around the impasse would be for a M5S - Lega government led by a compromise prime minister agreeable to both parties, «affording Lega control of some key ministries and leaving Forza Italia to play a less visible role, with direct or indirect control of some minor cabinet posts.»

«Governments can play a key role,» Aidis said.

Time and again the Works Council, or Betriebsrat, which holds eight of VW's 20 board seats, has played a decisive role, mobilizing the support of the state government to get its way over the interests of private shareholders.

Electricity generated by solar panels and windmills has played a bigger role in the energy mix in recent years as the federal government and states seek to reduce heat - trapping gases through ambitious climate goals.

Edwards was reportedly a key driver in shaping the Harper government's foreign investment rules in the oilsands, and also played a key role in negotiating the end of the NHL lockout, as part owner of the Calgary Flames.

Saint - Jacques, however, says politics played a role in the Conservative government's initial rejection of the ITF Technologies deal.

Association president Gary Smith, of Brookfield Financial, opened the conference by imploring federal and provincial governments to play more of a role, lauding those provinces like Ontario that have launched venture funds, and taking credit for the repeal of Section 116 of the Income Tax Act in the Harper government's spring budget.

Changes to superannuation policy played a role in the significantly reduced majority for the Turnbull government at the July 2 election, but if you look a little deeper you find something far more interesting — the government can't afford its retirement policies, and some retired people can't afford to live.

The senators also are likely to question MacManus on whether he played any role in allowing Clinton to conduct government business via a personal email account on a private server and did not force her to use a government - issued cell phone.

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is now investigating whether Broadcom's $ 117 billion conquest attempt could have national security consequences, given Qualcomm's sensitive government work and the role it plays in developing technology behind next - generation 5G telecom infrastructure.

But the Indiana RFRA apparently extends protection of religious freedom to cases in which the government plays no role.

«Hillary believes the government has an important role to play in laying a foundation for broad - based innovation and economic growth — by reducing regulatory barriers to entry, promoting healthy competition, and keeping the internet free and open,» the statement read.

While Gates does differ on certain «secondary points and policy prescriptions» offered by Piketty, he agrees with the book's basic premise: «that inequality is a growing problem and governments should play a role in reducing it.»

Still, there's nothing controversial to my mind in saying that innovators build on what has come before, and that the government has an important role to play.

The private sector is playing an increasing role in port development across Western Australia, as rising demand outstrips the government's capacity to deliver.

After declaring, not too long ago, that the government would allow market forces to play a «decisive role» in the economy and promising further financial liberalization, Beijing reacted to the implosion of China's stock markets with a slew of draconian administrative measures.

May has been adamant that the government should play a more active role in vetting proposed foreign acquisitions of UK companies.

«That is a role that the federal government has absolutely to play,» Lynch told The Associated Press.

Politicians have a role to play, and it is irresponsible to send around «go home» immigration billboard vans and to create what the Government calls its hostile environment against migrants.

Both the private sector as well as federal, state and local governments have an important role to play in supporting high growth businesses and job creation.

Local and state government play a crucial role in developing talent for startups — they just tend to approach talent development in a shortsighted way.

For pillars one and two, the decision on what is acceptable will and should bring into play concerns about the appropriate role of governments in this area.

«The Chinese government played the role of an indispensable enabler,» said Minxin Pei, a professor at Claremont McKenna College in California who studies Chinese politics.

Nault said the time has come for lawmakers in all three countries to «play their role signalling to their governments that they support or don't support NAFTA or renewed NAFTA.»

The dossier alleged a conspiracy between Trump's campaign and the Russian government to interfere with the 2016 election and claimed Cohen played a key role in it.

Low interest rates and a resilient job market have certainly helped sustain consumer spending, and the tax rate changes that the government introduced at the beginning of the year may also be playing a role.

Indeed, in 2013, in response to continued suggestions by the media and governments that Bitcoin was playing a primary role in funding terrorism, the UK parliament issued a report indicating that ISIS was not receiving any significant funding through virtual currency:

The joint statement by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, the Investor Network on Climate Risk, and the Investors Group on Climate Change also encourages intensive gas users and governments in oil and gas importing regions to consider playing a role in encouraging control of methane emissions.

On Wednesday, Poloz said government has a critical, co-ordinating role to play in defending the entire system — not just the public sector — from hackers.

The role of government, meanwhile, should be to level the playing field so hardworking people have a fair chance.

What also was expected universally fifty years ago — indeed, until about 1980 — was that governments would play an increasingly important economic role, not only as forward planners but as direct investors in infrastructure.

There are certain aspects of this disruption where Government can not play any role.

Kerner will head the OSC, which has historically played an integral role in providing necessary protections for brave individuals who have come forward to shine a spotlight on government abuse.

Canadian VCs and government - backed capital played a more active funding role for tech companies at seed, early and expansion stages of growth.

The government is not playing the role of fireman.

She argues that «the uncertainty the government injects in the economy plays a major role in the length and severity of recessions.

The government is playing a vital role in helping disaster victims get back on their feet.

A Washington consultant who was removed from President Trump's transition team for using his business email address for government work played a central role last year in planning a trip to Australia for Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, and then took steps to disguise his role, new documents show.

Contingent workers are key to increasing productivity, extending recovery Government policies threaten to ossify labor markets and stunt growthThe often - maligned phenomenon of contingent workers could play a key role improving workers» lives and productivity but so much depends on government policy, writes PetGovernment policies threaten to ossify labor markets and stunt growthThe often - maligned phenomenon of contingent workers could play a key role improving workers» lives and productivity but so much depends on government policy, writes Petgovernment policy, writes Peter Morici.

Unite BVI continues to play a critical role in encouraging and coordinating government, community and donor collaboration so that money, materials and expertise go as quickly as possible to where they are most needed.

There is a role there for the government to play, but a lot of this is going to be done by private individuals and private entities in America taking upon themselves of keeping their information more secure.»

Expectations that sales of Japanese government bonds by the GPIF would partially offset bond purchases by the Bank of Japan also played a role.

Government has often played a role in promoting performance - enhancing work practices to enhance overall economy - wide outcomes from higher productivity and innovation, such as the long history of agricultural extension services (since 1887) to spread information on best practices in farming, and employer education on safety practices conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Ottawa is making a bold push to have business play a bigger role in funding government social programs — asking Canada's corporate and charities sector to submit ideas that could ultimately form part of the 2013 budget.

Another issue that played a significant role in the election was government participation in key industries including auto insurance and energy.