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 162Teslin Tlingit Council Self-Government Agreement.
The present Agreement among the Teslin Tlingit Council 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.).
National Parks of Canada Camping Regulations (SOR/80-127).
The present Regulations are made under the Canada National Parks Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to camping in National Parks. Section 3 establishes that no person shall use or occupy or reside or camp on any public land in a Park or park any vehicle on such land for the purpose of camping unless he is: a) the holder of a valid camping permit authorizing him to use that land for that purpose; or b) a member of a group in respect of which a camping permit has been issued and is still valid. The text consists of 22 sections.
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.
Split Lake Cree First Nation Flooded Land Act (S.C. 1994, c. 42).
The present Act provides for compensation payment to the Split Lake Cree First Nation settling matters arising from the Flood Agreement of 16 December 1977. In particular, section 6 establishes that a claim provided for by the Flood Agreement may be exercised by: a) a member of the Split Lake Cree First Nation; b) the Council of the Split Lake Cree First Nation, or c) a body corporate or an unincorporated association to which the Flood Agreement applies. The text consists of 7 sections.
Implements: Northern Flood Agreement (1977-12-16)
First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun Final Agreement.
The present Final Agreement between the Government of Canada, the Nacho Nyak Dun 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 First Nation Nacho Nyak Dun and its people and in particular ways in which the federal, territorial and First Nation governments interact.