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 36 - 40 of 162National 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.
Ta'an Kwach'an Council Self-Government Agreement.
The present Agreement among the Ta'an Kwach'an 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.).
Selkirk 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.
Kluane First Nation Self-Government Agreement Implementation Plan.
The Contracting Parties, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, the Kluane First Nation and the Government of the Yukon have developed the present Plant which identifies certain activities to be undertaken and certain payments to be made with respect to the implementation of the Selkirk First Nation Self-Government Agreement.