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 162Land 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.
The present Agreement constitutes a final settlement of the aboriginal rights of the Labrador Inuit in Canada and exhaustively sets out the rights of the Labrador Inuit that recognized and confirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. In exchange for the rights and benefits specified in the Agreement, Inuit will cede and release to Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador all of their aboriginal rights outside of Labrador Inuit Lands and Aboriginal rights related to subsurface resources in Labrador Inuit Lands.
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of the Territorial Land Act being required for the protection of wildlife, wetlands and associated habitat, are hereby withdrawn from disposal under the Territorial Lands Act.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for the protection of wildlife, wetlands, and associated habitat, which lands are not in Schedule II, are hereby withdrawn from the application of the Canada Oil and Gas Act.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.
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.
Frontier Lands Registration Regulations (SOR/88-230).
The present Regulations enact the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. In particular, the Act lays down provisions relating to the administration and registration of interests and instruments in relation to frontier lands and fees to be paid. The text - consisting of 21 sections - deals with the following matters: prescribed royalty, payment of prescribed royalty, certification of an abandonment and restoration, royal trust, certification of qualified frontier exploration expenses, reports and returns, interest, penalties and refunds. Two Schedules are enclosed.