AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Charter Statement - Bill S-14: An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, the Rouge National Urban Park Act, and the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations

Section 4.2 of the Department of Justice Act requires the Minister of Justice to prepare a Charter Statement for every government bill to help inform public and Parliamentary debate on government bills. One of the Minister of Justice’s most important responsibilities is to examine legislation for inconsistency with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [“the Charter”]. By tabling a Charter Statement, the Minister is sharing some of the key considerations that informed the review of a bill for inconsistency with the Charter. A Statement identifies Charter rights and freedoms that may potentially be engaged by a bill and provides a brief explanation of the nature of any engagement, in light of the measures being proposed.
A Charter Statement also identifies potential justifications for any limits a bill may impose on Charter rights and freedoms. Section 1 of the Charter provides that rights and freedoms may be subject to reasonable limits if those limits are prescribed by law and demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society. This means that Parliament may enact laws that limit Charter rights and freedoms. The Charter will be violated only where a limit is not demonstrably justifiable in a free and democratic society.
A Charter Statement is intended to provide legal information to the public and Parliament on a bill’s potential effects on rights and freedoms that are neither trivial nor too speculative. It is not intended to be a comprehensive overview of all conceivable Charter considerations. Additional considerations relevant to the constitutionality of a bill may also arise in the course of Parliamentary study and amendment of a bill. A Statement is not a legal opinion on the constitutionality of a bill.


Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Charter Statement - Bill C-57: An Act to implement the 2023 Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine

Section 4.2 of the Department of Justice Act requires the Minister of Justice to prepare a Charter Statement for every government bill to help inform public and Parliamentary debate on government bills. One of the Minister of Justice’s most important responsibilities is to examine legislation for inconsistency with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [“the Charter”]. By tabling a Charter Statement, the Minister is sharing some of the key considerations that informed the review of a bill for inconsistency with the Charter. A Statement identifies Charter rights and freedoms that may potentially be engaged by a bill and provides a brief explanation of the nature of any engagement, in light of the measures being proposed.
A Charter Statement also identifies potential justifications for any limits a bill may impose on Charter rights and freedoms. Section 1 of the Charter provides that rights and freedoms may be subject to reasonable limits if those limits are prescribed by law and demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society. This means that Parliament may enact laws that limit Charter rights and freedoms. The Charter will be violated only where a limit is not demonstrably justifiable in a free and democratic society.
A Charter Statement is intended to provide legal information to the public and Parliament on a bill’s potential effects on rights and freedoms that are neither trivial nor too speculative. It is not intended to be a comprehensive overview of all conceivable Charter considerations. Additional considerations relevant to the constitutionality of a bill may also arise in the course of Parliamentary study and amendment of a bill. A Statement is not a legal opinion on the constitutionality of a bill.


Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
HELP Toolkit: Identifying and Responding to Family Violence for Family Law Legal Advisers 

Purpose of the toolkit

This toolkit was developed with input from family law and family violence experts from across Canada. It is designed to:
*Respond to research calling for a tool designed specifically for family law legal advisers to use in identifying and responding to family violence;
*Provide practical guidance to legal advisers to gather the information they need both for the family law case and to connect clients to other services to promote their safety;
*Assist legal advisers with varying levels of experience in dealing with cases involving family violence; and
*Be incorporated into a legal adviser’s existing practice and support them in using their own experience, expertise and professional judgment.

Please note that while the toolkit contains relevant background information and practical guidance, it is not intended to replace more comprehensive education and training on family violence; these are important to increase your understanding of the complex dynamics of family violence and family law. The Department of Justice Canada offers a free accredited online course on Family Violence and Family Law for Legal Advisers: http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/cfl-mdf/trai-form/index.html. Law societies, bar associations and many other organizations also offer training on family violence.


Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Identifying and responding to family violence in family law cases: Results from the 2019 Survey of Lawyers and Quebec Notaries on Family Law and Family Violence in Canada

This report describes key findings from Justice Canada’s 2019 national Survey of Lawyers and Quebec Notaries on Family Law and Family Violence in Canada (“the 2019 survey”). The purpose of this survey was to assess how legal advisors identify and respond to family violence in their family law practices, as well as their use of additional tools to facilitate the process. In 2019, Justice Canada began developing a toolkit (the HELP toolkit) to support legal advisers in safely identifying and responding to family violence among their family law clients. The development of this toolkit involved multiple research projects to understand the needs of potential users, including the 2019 survey

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
2023 to 2027 Justice Sustainable Development Strategy

The 2022 to 2026 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) presents the Government of Canada’s sustainable development goals and targets, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act. In keeping with the purpose of this Act to provide the legal framework for developing and implementing a FSDS that will make decision making related to sustainable development more transparent and subject to accountability to Parliament, the Department of Justice supports the goals laid out in the FSDS through the activities described in the Justice Sustainable Development Strategy (JSDS). The Department recognises that sustainable development – social and economic sustainability, as well as environmental sustainability – contributes to the Department’s ability to achieve its strategic outcomes. To this end, Justice Canada’s vision for sustainable development is the integration of sustainable development – in its broadest terms – with departmental objectives, needs and practices. The JSDS 2023 to 2027 plays an integral role in achieving Justice Canada’s vision for sustainable development. In the JSDS 2023 to 2027, Justice Canada sets out fifteen departmental actions that support the priorities, targets and implementation strategies of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) 2022 to 2026 – including those to support FSDS Goals.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
A case study of the Edmonton Police Service’s response to senior abuse

Seniors safety, including the elimination of neglect, abuse and violence against older persons (hereafter referred to as “senior abuse”), is a national and international priority. In order to develop evidence-based solutions, data on the nature and extend of senior abuse are required. As law enforcement agencies are engaged to respond to some incidents of senior abuse, partnerships with police services can help shed light on what date are collected and how they are used. Justice Canada collaborated with the Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS) Senior Protection Unit to examine data collection practices and responses to senior abuse in Edmonton, Alberta. Alberta has adopted a coordinated community response (CCR) model to help address senior abuse. Under a CCR model, community organizations and service providers collaborate to offer people-centred services for seniors and families of seniors affected by abuse. The goal is to connect clients with the appropriate supports and interventions with respect to housing, finances, legal aid, court support, health services, counselling, and dispute resolution. In Edmonton, the CCR model includes triaging senior abuse cases according to risk level, with the Elder Abuse Resources and Supports Program (EARS) managing low- to medium-risk cases, and the Seniors Protection Partnership (SPP) managing high-risk cases. The EPS’s Senior Protection Unit has dedicated detectives who handle complex and serious senior abuse cases and work in partnership with the SPP, the team managing high-risk cases, while also referring lower-risk cases to EARS, when appropriate. This case study examined 691 senior abuse incidents or suspicions (hereafter referred to as “reports”) from 2015 to 2021, identified using two data sources: the SPP database and the Edmonton Police Reporting and Occurrence System (EPROS), a record management system used by the EPS. This represents all senior abuse reports that came to the attention of the Senior Protection Unit during this period. The study also included two group interviews with 10 key informants, including detectives from the Senior Protection Unit, representatives from the City of Edmonton, and community service providers who are members of Edmonton’s Elder Abuse Consultation Team via the SPP.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Sustainable development strategy 2023-2027

We contribute to the federal strategy’s efforts to support responsible corporate consumption and act on climate change.

In keeping with our regulatory mandate, small scale of operations and limited resourcing, our sustainability commitments are within our direct control or appropriate influence and mainly relate to how we fulfill internal services.

To safeguard regulatory neutrality, our sustainability commitments largely avoid overlap with our legislated mandate to regulate private sector lobbying of federal officials under the Lobbying Act.

Organization: Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada | Commissariat au lobbying du Canada
Information received in response to the data gathering initiative on the Notice with respect to certain substances on the Revised In Commerce List

To increase transparency and to facilitate access to information on substances in Canadian commerce, the Government of Canada is publishing a compilation of the non-confidential information received in response to the Notice with respect to certain substances on the Revised In Commerce List, including biopolymers, plant extracts, mineral extracts, proteins, fats, animal extracts, waxes, and carbohydrates. The notice was published on March 12, 2022, in the Canada Gazette, Part I, pursuant to section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The notice collected information on the commercial status, applicable products, and downstream use of 712 Revised In Commerce List (R ICL) substances, covering 725 substance identifiers, from manufacturers, importers and those who used these substances to produce applicable products for the 2019 and 2020 calendar years.


A compilation of the non-confidential information is available for download in Excel and CSV formats. It should be noted that these documents do not include an assessment of the potential risks these substances may pose to the environment or to the health of Canadians.


When reviewing the data, it is important to consider:

•	the definitions applicable to the notice;

•	the persons required to provide information;

•	the exclusions; and

•	the reporting requirements.


Please refer to the notice or guidance document for further details on data collected.

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Shared Services Canada Minister’s Transition Binder - July 2023

1. Welcome Letter
2. SSC Narrative: Powering World Class Technology for Government
3. Shared Services Canada: Departmental Overview
4. Shared Services Canada Senior Leaders
5. In-flight Treasury Board Submissions
6. Issue Notes

    a. Government of Canada Priority Programs and Projects  
    b. IT Procurement: Advancing Socio-Economic Issues  
    c. Next Generation Human Resources and Pay Initiative  

7. Annexes

    a. Delivering Digital Solutions Together  
    b. Shared Services Canada: Successes of the Enterprise Approach

Organization: Shared Services Canada | Services partagés Canada
Metal contamination in the Saguenay soft-shell clam, Mya arenaria

As part of the research activities of the St. Lawrence Action Plan (SLAP) and in collaboration with Parks Canada, a 5-year monitoring program was initiated to assess the effect of metal and element contamination to clams in the Tadoussac area. The sites of concern included marinas near municipalities (municipal discharges) and a natural site was selected for reference purposes. One other site was selected due to it being a regular feeding area for the local beluga population. Determining the quality of the food source is important.


All data are a part subject of a publication containing method details, full QA/QC, interpretation and conclusions. Citation: Gagné F, André C, Turgeon S, Ménard N. Spatio-Temporal Variation of Elemental Contamination and Health of Mya arenaria Clam in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. Applied Sciences. 2022; 12(3):1106. doi.org/10.3390/app12031106


Supplemental Information


Supporting projects:

St. Lawrence Action Plan (SLAP):


The St. Lawrence Action Plan (SLAP) 2011 to 2026 (see https://www.planstlaurent.qc.ca/en/) is the latest Canada-Quebec Agreement on the St. Lawrence and builds on the four previous agreements implemented since 1988. The agreement aims to conserve and enhance the St. Lawrence. It is based on strong collaboration and the pooling of resources and expertise between the governments of Canada and Quebec. As part of their respective responsibilities for the management of the St. Lawrence basin, these two governments recognize the need for close cooperation to tackle the environmental challenges facing this important ecosystem. Other partners are also joining in this initiative, including local organizations, environmental groups, research centres, and universities.

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Annual Report to Parliament on the Administration of the Access to Information Act 2022-2023

 This Annual Report was prepared in accordance with section 94 of the Act, which stipulates that annual reports on access to information shall be tabled in Parliament.

Additionally, in accordance with the requirements of section 20 of the Service Fees Act, the report includes information with respect to fees collected under the Access to Information Act.

Organization: Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP | Commission civile d'examen et de traitement des plaintes relatives à la Gendarmerie royale du Canada
Departmental Plan 2023-2024

This 2023–24 Departmental Plan provides parliamentarians and Canadians with an overview of the Commission's objectives, planned activities and expected results during the reporting period, as well as the financial and human resources forecast to deliver those results.

Organization: Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP | Commission civile d'examen et de traitement des plaintes relatives à la Gendarmerie royale du Canada
Percentage change expected for capital expenditures over the next 12 months, compared with the last 12 months, fourth quarter of 2023

Percentage change expected for capital expenditures over the next 12 months, compared with the last 12 months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, fourth quarter of 2023.<br>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
Business or organization plans to expand, restructure, acquire, invest, transfer, sell or close over the next 12 months, fourth quarter of 2023

Business or organization plans to expand, restructure, acquire, invest, transfer, sell or close over the next 12 months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, fourth quarter of 2023.<br>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
Business employed individuals with a professional certification or industry licence regulated within the province or territory where the business is located, or hired or considered hiring individuals with a certification or industry license regulated in another province or territory over the last 12 months, fourth quarter of 2023

Business employed individuals with a professional certification or industry licence regulated within the province or territory where the business is located, or hired or considered hiring individuals with a certification or industry license regulated in another province or territory over the last 12 months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, fourth quarter of 2023.<br>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
Obstacles experienced during the hiring or consideration process of individuals with a professional certification or industry licence from outside of the province or territory where the business is located over the last 12 months, fourth quarter of 2023

Obstacles experienced during the hiring or consideration process of individuals with a professional certification or industry licence from outside of the province or territory where the business is located over the last 12 months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, fourth quarter of 2023.<br>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
Temporary measures implemented to allow individuals with a professional certification or industry licence from another province or territory to work while they were becoming certified or licensed in the province or territory where the business is located over the last 12 months, fourth quarter of 2023

Temporary measures implemented to allow individuals with a professional certification or industry licence from another province or territory to work while they were becoming certified or licensed in the province or territory where the business is located over the last 12 months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, fourth quarter of 2023.<br>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
Expected rate of increase in wages and reasons for expecting a faster rate of increase in wages over the next 12 months, fourth quarter of 2023

Expected rate of increase in wages and reasons for expecting a faster rate of increase in wages over the next 12 months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, fourth quarter of 2023.<br>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
International merchandise trade by commodity, chained 2012 dollars, monthly, inactive

International merchandise trade data grouped by North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) section. Users have the option of selecting Imports and Exports. Data are in constant dollars terms, calculated using a chained Fisher formula with 2012 as the base year, seasonally adjusted, on a Balance of Payments basis, at a monthly frequency.<br>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
Status of repayment of loan from the Canada Emergency Business Account and if the business or organization anticipates having the liquidity available or access to credit to repay the loan by December 31, 2026, fourth quarter of 2023

Status of repayment of loan from the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) and if the business or organization anticipates having the liquidity available or access to credit to repay the CEBA loan by December 31, 2026, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, fourth quarter of 2023.<br>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
Data gathered under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA 1999)

Information received in response to notices published in the Canada Gazette under sections 46 and 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (CEPA). These notices target certain substances under the Chemicals Management Plan.

Supplemental Information

To increase transparency and to facilitate access to information on substances in commerce in Canada, these documents provide the non-confidential information collected by the Government of Canada under the respective notices.

Important information about these summaries:

Some information gathered under these initiatives was considered Confidential Business Information (CBI) by the submitters. While these summaries and the Excel compilations were prepared using the full dataset (including CBI), CBI and protected information were masked in both documents prior to publication. Masking refers to the process whereby the information is used in such a manner so that CBI and protected information are not revealed. This can be done by, for example, aggregating data or by providing quantity ranges. For instances when masking could not adequately provide protection, data was removed.

Protected information, such as names of submitters, names of their customers and suppliers, or any information that could identify a submitter, was also removed.

The section 46 and 71 notices targeted information to address data needs identified for the substances. As such, the information gathered and reported here does not represent the entire range of commercial activities in Canada with the substances. The specific reporting requirements, exclusions and definitions can be found in each applicable notice.

It should be noted that these documents do not include an assessment of the potential risks these substances may represent for the environment or the health of Canadians. 

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer Telescope (FUSE) Satellite Data

Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE)  was a NASA space telescope, led by Johns Hopkins University (JHU), and built in collaboration with the Canadian and French space agencies. It undertook high-resolution spectroscopic observations in the far-ultraviolet from 1999 to 2007, significantly exceeding its originally planned 3-year lifetime. 
The data is also published by the Canadian Astronomy Data Center (CADC) (http://www.cadc-ccda.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/en/).

Organization: Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne