Can we draw the following hypothesis from the context? 

Context:

The guiding principles contained in the legislation are designed to ensure that the mediator-arbitrator recognizes the directions which have been provided to the employer by the Government of Canada in terms of financial performance and service standards, while at the same time balancing these issues with the importance of good labour relations within the workplace.

Hypothesis: Financial performance is more important than service standards. 
It's impossible to say