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 21 - 25 of 162Northwest Territories Intergovernmental Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement.
The present Agreement between the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Aboriginal Parties, made on February 27, 2014, fulfils a commitment made in the Northwest Territories Intergovernmental Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement that requires the Government to recommend legislation providing for the sharing of the net fiscal benefit. This reflects the vision of communities sharing in the benefits of a prosperous Northwest Territories, and the goal of a strong and independent North built on partnerships.
Carcross/Tagish First Nation Self-Government Agreement.
The present Agreement among the Carcross/Tagish First Nation and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and the Government of the Yukon establishes the framework for a modern First Nation Government. In particular, the Agreement provides for the power to enact laws of a local or private nature on settlement land and for many aspects of the citizens' lives (marriage, adoption, education, administration of estates, etc.).
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Final Agreement Implementation Plan.
The Contracting Parties, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, the Kluane First Nation and the Government of the Yukon have developed the present Plant which identifies certain activities to be undertaken and certain payments to be made with respect to the implementation of the Selkirk First Nation Self-Government Agreement.
Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation Self-Government Agreement.
The present Agreement among the First Nation of Little Salmon/Carmacks and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and the Government of the Yukon establishes the framework of a modern First Nation Government. In particular, the Agreement provides for the power to enact laws of a local or private nature on settlement land and for many aspects of the citizens' lives (marriage, adoption, education, administration of estates, etc.).
Governance Agreement.
The present Agreement between the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada establishes – after 21 years of negotiations - the self-governance and self-determination of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. The Agreement establishes a government-to-government relationship between Sioux Valley Dakota Nation and Canada. Once put into effect, this self-government Agreement will provide Sioux Valley Dakota Nation with greater control over the decisions that affect its community members.