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 111 - 115 of 162First 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.
Specific Agreement Confirmation Regulations (SOR 92-677).
The present Regulations are made under the Indian Lands Agreement (1986) Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to the right on behalf of first nations to proclaim a referendum to confirm a specific agreement. The text consists of 33 sections.
Implements: Indian Lands Agreement (1986) Act (S.C. 1988, c. 39). (1988-07-28)
Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act (S.C. 1994, c. 35).
The purpose of the present Act and orders of the Governor in Council made pursuant to this Act is to bring into effect self-government agreements concluded with First Nations. The Act deals, inter alia, with the following issues: First Nations constitutions, First Nations Laws, administration of justice, laws of general application, disposition of reserve lands, transitional provisions. The text consists of 40 sections and 3 Schedules as follows: Yukon First Nations (I); First nations having self-government agreements in effect (II); Legislative powers (III).
Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Line Regulations (SOR/2003-192).
The present Regulations are made under the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act. In particular, section 1 of the above-mentioned Regulations establish that for the purposes of paragraph (a) of the definition “offshore area” in section 2 of the afore-mentioned Act, the prescribed line of the offshore area of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador that is adjacent to the offshore area of the province of Nova Scotia is the line described in the Schedule. The text consists of 2 sections and 1 Schedule.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. I-6).
There is hereby established a Department of the Government of Canada called the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development over which the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development appointed by commission under the Great Seal shall preside. Section 5 establishes that the Minister shall be responsible, inter alia, for coordinating the activities in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut of the several departments, boards and agencies of the Government of Canada. The text consists of 7 sections.