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 61 - 65 of 162Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act (S.C. 2008, c. 2).
The present Act approves the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement. “Agreement” means the Land Claims Agreement between the Nunavik Inuit and Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada, signed on December 1, 2006, including any amendments made to it. Section 7 establishes that for the purposes of carrying out their objectives, the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board, the Nunavik Marine Region Planning Commission and the Nunavik Marine Region Impact Review Board established by the Agreement each have the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person.
Selkirk First Nation Final Agreement.
The present Final Agreement between the Government of Canada, the Selkirk First Nation and the Government of the Yukon is made under section 35 of the Constitution of Canada and sets out the rights of the Selkirk First Nation and its people and in particular ways in which the federal, territorial and First Nation governments interact.
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Final Agreement.
The present Final Agreement between the Government of Canada, the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and the Government of the Yukon is made under article 35 of the Constitution of Canada and sets out the rights of the First Nation Vuntut Gwitchin and its people and in particular ways in which the federal, territorial and First Nation governments interact.
Kwanlin Dun First Nation Final Agreement.
The present Final Agreement between the Government of Canada, the Kwanlin Dun First Nation and the Government of the Yukon is made under section 5 of the Constitution of Canada and sets out the rights of the First Nation Kwanlin Dun and its people and in particular ways in which the federal, territorial and First Nation governments interact.
Financial Administration Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11).
The present Act provides for the financial administration of the Government of Canada, the establishment and maintenance of the accounts of Canada and the control of Crown corporations. The Act (FAA) is the cornerstone of the legal framework for general financial management and accountability of public service organizations and Crown corporations. It sets out a series of fundamental principles on the manner in which government spending may be approved, expenditures can be made, revenues obtained, and funds borrowed.