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 162Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.
The present Agreement is an initiative by 14 First Nations to take over the management and control of their lands and resources. The Agreement sets out the principle components of this new land management process. Furthermore, the present Agreement provides First Nations with all legal status and powers needed to manage and govern their lands and resources. While First Nations will not be able to sell their land, they will be able to lease or develop their lands and resources, subject to any limits imposed by their own community in laws and Land Codes.
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of the Territorial Land Act being required for the protection of wildlife, wetlands and associated habitat, are hereby withdrawn from disposal under the Territorial Lands Act.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for the protection of wildlife, wetlands, and associated habitat, which lands are not in Schedule II, are hereby withdrawn from the application of the Canada Oil and Gas Act.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.
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.
Environmental Studies Research Fund Regions Regulations (SOR/87-641).
The present Regulations enact subsection 76(1) of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to environmental studies carried out by the Research Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to finance environmental and social studies pertaining to the manner in which, and the terms and conditions under which, exploration, development and production activities on frontier lands authorized under this Act or any other Act of Parliament should be conducted.