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 101 - 105 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.
Tariff of Costs (SOR/99-308).
The present Regulations are made under subsection 10(9) of the Expropriation Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down the tariff for legal and administrative proceedings. The text consists of 2 sections.
Implements: Expropriation Act (R.S. 1985, c. E-21). (2011-11-29)
Experimental Farm Stations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-16).
The present Act provides for the setting up of experimental farm stations which are scientific research centres that investigate difficulties and potential improvements to food production and agribusiness. Experiment station scientists work with farmers, ranchers, suppliers, processors, and others involved in food production and agriculture. Section 5 deals with land for tree planting and timber, and section 6 concerns the application of the Expropriation Act in respect of the acquisition and taking possession of land. The text consists of 10 sections.
Westbank First Nation Land Registry Regulations (SOR/2007-232).
The present Regulations are made under the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act. In particular, the Regulations set up the Westbank First Nation Land Registry which is a sub registry under the Self-Governing First Nations Land Registry held in Ottawa. It is a public registry that is password protected and can be accessed at no charge through the Helpdesk on the systems login page. Section 2 establishes that the Register shall be maintained in an office located in the National Capital Region and known as the Westbank First Nation Land Registry. The text consists of 34 sections.
Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Act (S.C. 1993, c. 11).
The present Act provides for the correct enforcement of an agreement regarding treaty land entitlement in Saskatchewan entered into on 22 September 1992 among Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, Her Majesty the Queen in right of Saskatchewan and First Nations. Section 4 establishes an account in the accounts of Canada to be known as the Treaty Land Entitlement (Saskatchewan) Fund.