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 106 - 110 of 162Tariff 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.
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.
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act (S.C. 2004, c. 17).
The present Act validates the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and Westbank First Nation of 3 October 2003. In particular, section 3 establishes that the Agreement is approved and has the force of law. The text – consisting of 22 sections – deals with the following aspects: effect of Agreement, interpretation, application of other Acts, legal proceedings, general provisions.
Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act (S.C. 2005, c. 27).
The present Act lays down provisions relating to the ratification of the Labrador Iniut Land Claims Agreement. In particular, section 5 establishes that the Agreement is approved, given effect and declared valid and has the force of law. The text consists of 15 sections.
Implements: Land Claims Agreement between the Inuit of Labrador and her Majesty the Queen in right of Newfoundland and Labrador and her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada. (2005-01-22)