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 146 - 150 of 162First Nations Land Registry Regulations (SOR/2007-231).
The present Regulations enact subsection 25(3) of the First Nations Land Management Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to the establishment of a Land Registry for first nations. Section 2 establishes that the Register shall be maintained in an office located in the National Capital Region to be known as the First Nations Land Registry.
Canada Lands Surveyors Regulations (SOR/99-142).
The present Regulations enact section 62 of the Canada Lands Surveyors Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors. The text –consisting of 58 sections - deals with the following matters: nomination of the president and vice-president of the Association, election of council committee, duties and powers of members, licences, permits and offences.
Implements: Canada Lands Surveyors Act (S.C. 1998, c. 14). (1998-06-11)
Frontier Lands Petroleum Royalty Regulations (SOR/92-26).
The present Regulations enact subsection 107(2) the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to oil explorations in frontier lands. The text – consisting of 21 sections deals with the following matters: prescribed royalty, exemption, payment of prescribed royalty, deferral of royalty, certification of an abandonment and restoration royalty trust, return allowance, certification of qualified frontier exploration expenses, reports and returns, interest, penalties and refunds.
Alberta Natural Resources Act (S.C. 1930, c. 3).
The purpose of the present Act is to transfer control over Crown lands and natural resources from the federal government to the Province of Alberta. Section 2 of the Act confirms the Agreement set out in the Schedule (Memorandum of Agreement, made on 14 December 1929). Under the present Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (N.R.T.A.) the Government of Canada agrees that provincial laws respecting game shall apply to the Indians within provincial boundaries in order to secure the continuance of the supply of game and fish for the support and subsistence of Indians.
Assigning to the Minister of the Environment the administration, management and control of certain public lands (SI/80-114).
The public lands described in Schedules I and II hereto are required for wildlife research, conservation or interpretation. The Minister of the Environment is entrusted with the administration, management and control of those public lands.
Implements: Canada Wildlife Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. W-9). (2010-12-10)