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 91 - 95 of 162Maanulth First Nations Final Agreement Act (S.C. 2009, c. 18).
For the purpose of the present Act “Agreement” means the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement, between the Maanulth First Nations, Her Majesty in right of Canada and Her Majesty in right of British Columbia, including any amendments made to it. Section 4 establishes that the Agreement is approved, given effect and declared valid and has the force of law. The text consist of 25 sections.
Implemented by: Maa-nulth Forest Compensation Interim Regulation (B.C. Reg. 54/2011). (2011-03-25)
Nisga’a Final Agreement.
The present Agreement - made under section 35 of the Constitution of Canada - consists of 22 chapters that exhaustively define Nisga’a rights and responsibilities in relation to land, natural resources, governance, the administration of justice, the environment, taxation and numerous other matters, such as lands, land titles, forest resources, fisheries, wildife and migratory birds, environmental assessment and protection, administration of Justice, transition of the Indian Act.
Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) Act (S.C. 1984, c. 18).
The present Act is made under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. In particular, the Act deals with Category IA and Category IA-N native lands and their local administration. Category IA lands are those that were transferred from the Province of Quebec to the Government of Canada for the exclusive use and profit of the Cree bands in the James Bay region.
Northwest Territories Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement.
The purpose of this Agreement-in-Principle is: a) to confirm the commitment of the Parties, as evidenced by their approval of this Agreement-in-Principle, to enter into negotiations for the conclusion of the Devolution Agreement and such other agreements as contemplated by this Agreement-in-Principle; and b) to set out specific provisions and identify subject matters for negotiation which shall form the basis of the Devolution Agreement.
Northwest Territories Act (S.C. 2014, c. 2, s. 2).
A major piece of legislation to organize boundaries and administration of the Northwest Territories., and in particular of aboriginal peoples. For the purpose of the present Act “Agreement” means the Northwest Territories Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement that was made on 25 June 2013. “Aboriginal party” means an Aboriginal organization that is a party to the Agreement. Section 4 establishes that a Commissioner of the Northwest Territories must be appointed by order of the governor in Council.