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.
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Displaying 41 - 45 of 162Selkirk First Nation Self-Government Agreement.
The present Agreement among the Selkirk First Nation and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and the Government of the Yukon establishes the framework of a modern First Nation Government. In particular, the Agreement provides for the power to enact laws of a local or private nature on settlement land and for many aspects of the citizens' lives (marriage, adoption, education, administration of estates, etc.).
Agreement respecting the Implementation of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and Makivik Corporation.
The present Agreement lays down provisions relating to the implementation of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and Makivik Corporation. The text consists of 18 sections. Eight Annexes are enclosed.Furthermore, the present Governance Agreement sets out a process for Sioux Valley Dakota Nation to take control over and pass laws relating to natural resource development and the environmental assessment of related projects on its reserve land base.
National Parks of Canada Lease and Licence of Occupation Regulations (SOR/92-25).
The present Regulations are made under the National Parks Act. In particular, section 3 establishes that the Minister may, for any term not exceeding 42 years and on such terms and conditions as the Minister thinks fit, grant leases of public lands, inter alia, a) in the Town of Jasper, visitor centres and resort subdivisions for the purpose of residence; b) in the Town of Jasper and visitor centres for the purposes of trade, tourism, schools, churches, hospitals and places of recreation or entertainment.
Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act (S.C. 2008, c. 2).
The present Act approves the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement. “Agreement” means the Land Claims Agreement between the Nunavik Inuit and Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada, signed on December 1, 2006, including any amendments made to it. Section 7 establishes that for the purposes of carrying out their objectives, the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board, the Nunavik Marine Region Planning Commission and the Nunavik Marine Region Impact Review Board established by the Agreement each have the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person.
Selkirk First Nation Final Agreement.
The present Final Agreement between the Government of Canada, the Selkirk First Nation and the Government of the Yukon is made under section 35 of the Constitution of Canada and sets out the rights of the Selkirk First Nation and its people and in particular ways in which the federal, territorial and First Nation governments interact.