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 141 - 145 of 162Agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut settlement area and her Majesty the Queen in right.
The present Agreement outlines the relationships and obligations between the Iniut of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada. This Agreement – also referred to as Nunavut Land Claims Agreement - is a land claims agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area (part of the Northwest Territories) and the Government of Canada subject to the Constitution Act of 1982. The lands are not deemed to be "Lands Reserved for Indians" with respect to the Constitution Act of 1867.
Polar Bear Pass Withdrawal Order (SOR/84-409).
Section 1 of the above-mentioned Order establishes that the lands described in Schedule II of the Territorial Land Act being required for the protection of wildlife, wetlands and associated habitat, are hereby withdrawn from disposal under the Territorial Lands Act. Section 2 rules that the lands described in Schedule III, being required for the protection of wildlife, wetlands, and associated habitat, which lands are not in Schedule II, are hereby withdrawn from the application of the Canada Oil and Gas Act. The text consists of 4 sections and 3 Schedules.
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)
Alberta Natural Resources Act (S.C. 1930, c. 3).
The present Act is also referred to as Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (N.R.T.A.). In particular, the purpose of the present Agreement is to transfer control over Crown lands and natural resources to the Province of Alberta. The text consists of 2 sections and 1 Schedule containing the Agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the Province of Alberta.
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.