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Structure of direct and indirect tax revenue, 2011/12-2017/18
2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18
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Other surchargesb 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2
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b Including health development, environment safety and IT development surcharges.
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The Strategy for Energy Development in Macedonia by 2040, replacing a similar document from 2010 and running initially until 2030, is in preparation and should be adopted by the Government by the end of 2019. This Strategy will set the following objectives:
- renewable energy and energy-efficiency policies; - obligations undertaken to ratify international agreements, including an integrated strategy on energy and climate change.

Main fisheries laws
Title Description
Fisheries Act
(R.S.C., 1985, c. F-14) Management of fisheries resources in Canadian waters. The Act provides broad powers to the Minister for the management, conservation, and protection of fish resources, through licences or leases and the allocation of fisheries.
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Species at Risk Act (S.C. 2002, c. 29) Provides legal protection for species considered at risk of extinction.

On the energy consumption front, Ecuador is aiming for self-sufficiency as well as a reduction in its use of fossil fuels and substitution of non-renewable sources. (...)

Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
On 21 September 2017, the Canada-EU CETA entered into provisional application, with full entry into force pending ratification by all EU member States. CETA is an ambitious and inclusive trade agreement covering virtually all sectors and aspects of Canada-EU trade, opening new markets in the EU for Canadian exporters and generating benefits for all Canadians. Beyond increased market access, CETA fosters inclusive growth, advances higher standards of living, promotes labour rights and ensures strong environmental protections. (...)

According to the Multi Year Strategic Plan for the Production Sector 2017 2021, the main objectives of the fisheries policy are to promote the sustained development of fishery activity, in order to contribute to food security, employment and income, and to make sure hydrobiological resources are used consistently with the preservation of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity. (...)

(...)Local governments serve as the focal point for coordination of multi-sector responses to the needs of local communities. They are increasingly responsible for the delivery of key agricultural sector programmes, including(...)soil erosion control, (...)

Strategic objectives and operationalizing measures of the Industrial Strategy
Focus FDI policy on the manufacturing sector Support fast-growing SMEs (Gazelles) with technological development (EGP measure 3.1) Embed sustainability as a core business strategy for manufacturers Support for winning new markets and increase in sales (EGP measure 2.2) Support to SMEs for professional upgrade and practice for newly-employed young people (EGP measure 3.4)

Main elements of Kenya's SPS legal framework
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Area Main agency Main legislation
Genetically modified organisms National Biosafety Authority Biosafety Act, 2008

Canada remains a net exporter of fish and fish products. A review of the legal framework for fisheries is underway since 2016, and Bill C-68, proposing amendments to the Fisheries Act to ensure the long-term sustainability of marine resources, is currently before Parliament. Canada cooperates with international partners to fight illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing worldwide; (...)