A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867, while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically, the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across the world's longest international border. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care, education, social services, and economic competitiveness, as well as responding to the particular concerns of predominantly francophone Quebec. Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its commitment to the environment.
Canada is a federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy and a part of the Commonwealth realm.
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Displaying 101 - 105 of 162New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act (S.C. 1959, c. 47).
The present Act – consisting of 1 section – confirms and ratifies the Agreement – contained in the Schedule - between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Province of New Brunswick respecting Indian Reserves. For the purpose of the present Agreement “patented lands” means those tracts of land in the Province in respect of which Canada accepted surrenders of their rights and interests therein from the Indians entitled to the use and occupation thereof and in respect of which grants were made by Letters Patent issued under the Great Seal of Canada.
Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act (S.C. 2002, c. 10).
Together with the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, the present Act establishes the Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal. The Tribunal is responsible for regulating entry and access to lands, for determining rights of, and compensation payable to, the titleholder and for determining the amount for wildlife compensation claims in the Nunavut Settlement Area. Section 14 establishes the Nunavut Water Board.
First Nations Fiscal Management Act (S.C. 2005, c. 9).
The present Act establishes four institutions: the First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC), the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA), the First Nations Financial Management Board (FNFMB) and the First Nations Statistical Institute.By opting to be added to the Schedule of the present Act, First Nations are able to access various tools and services offered by these institutions.
Tariff of Costs (SOR/99-308).
The present Regulations are made under subsection 10(9) of the Expropriation Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down the tariff for legal and administrative proceedings. The text consists of 2 sections.
Implements: Expropriation Act (R.S. 1985, c. E-21). (2011-11-29)
Experimental Farm Stations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-16).
The present Act provides for the setting up of experimental farm stations which are scientific research centres that investigate difficulties and potential improvements to food production and agribusiness. Experiment station scientists work with farmers, ranchers, suppliers, processors, and others involved in food production and agriculture. Section 5 deals with land for tree planting and timber, and section 6 concerns the application of the Expropriation Act in respect of the acquisition and taking possession of land. The text consists of 10 sections.