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Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 b)
b) the competent authority of the first-mentioned State agrees that the pension plan generally corresponds to a pension plan recognized for tax purposes by that State.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2
For the purposes of this paragraph, pension plan includes a pension plan created under the social security system in a Contracting State.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 1
1 The Governments of the Contracting States shall notify each other that the constitutional requirements for the entry into force of this Convention have been complied with.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 2
2 The Convention shall enter into force thirty days after the date of the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 and its provisions shall have effect: a) in Canada: (i) in respect of tax withheld at the source on amounts paid or credited to non-residents, on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place; and (ii) in respect of other Canadian tax, for taxation years beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place; b) in Finland: (i) in respect of taxes withheld at source, on income derived on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place; and (ii) in respect of other taxes on income, for taxes chargeable for any taxable year beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 a)
a) in Canada: (i) in respect of tax withheld at the source on amounts paid or credited to non-residents, on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place; and (ii) in respect of other Canadian tax, for taxation years beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place;
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 (i)
(i) in respect of tax withheld at the source on amounts paid or credited to non-residents, on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place; and
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 (ii)
(ii) in respect of other Canadian tax, for taxation years beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place;
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 b)
b) in Finland: (i) in respect of taxes withheld at source, on income derived on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place; and (ii) in respect of other taxes on income, for taxes chargeable for any taxable year beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 (i)
(i) in respect of taxes withheld at source, on income derived on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place; and
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 (ii)
(ii) in respect of other taxes on income, for taxes chargeable for any taxable year beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year in which the later of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 takes place.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 3
3 The provisions of the Convention between Canada and Finland for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income signed at Helsinki on May 28, 1990 (hereinafter referred to as “the 1990 Convention”) shall cease to have effect with respect to taxes to which this Convention applies in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 4
4 The 1990 Convention shall terminate on the last date on which it has effect in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this Article.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 a)
This Convention shall remain in force until terminated by one of the Contracting States. Either Contracting State may terminate the Convention, through diplomatic channels, by giving notice of termination at least six months before the end of any calendar year following after the period of 5 years from the date on which the Convention enters into force. In such event, the Convention shall cease to have effect: a) in Canada: (i) in respect of tax withheld at the source on amounts paid or credited to non-residents, on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following that in which the notice is given; and (ii) in respect of other Canadian tax, for taxation years beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following that in which the notice is given; b) in Finland: (i) in respect of taxes withheld at source, on income derived on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following the year in which the notice is given; and (ii) in respect of other taxes on income, for taxes chargeable for any taxable year beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following the year in which the notice is given.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 a)
a) in Canada: (i) in respect of tax withheld at the source on amounts paid or credited to non-residents, on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following that in which the notice is given; and (ii) in respect of other Canadian tax, for taxation years beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following that in which the notice is given;
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 (i)
(i) in respect of tax withheld at the source on amounts paid or credited to non-residents, on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following that in which the notice is given; and
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 (ii)
(ii) in respect of other Canadian tax, for taxation years beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following that in which the notice is given;
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 b)
b) in Finland: (i) in respect of taxes withheld at source, on income derived on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following the year in which the notice is given; and (ii) in respect of other taxes on income, for taxes chargeable for any taxable year beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following the year in which the notice is given.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 (i)
(i) in respect of taxes withheld at source, on income derived on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following the year in which the notice is given; and
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2 (ii)
(ii) in respect of other taxes on income, for taxes chargeable for any taxable year beginning on or after 1 January in the calendar year next following the year in which the notice is given.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, duly authorized to that effect, have signed this Convention.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2
DONE in duplicate at Helsinki, this 20 th day of July 2006, in the English, French, Finnish and Swedish languages, each version being equally authentic.
Canada–Finland Tax Convention Act, 2006 — C-5.2
Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Finland
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act .
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5 2
Definitions 2 The definitions in this section apply in this Act. board means the board of directors of the Foundation. ( conseil ) Chairperson means the Chairperson of the board appointed under paragraph 9(2)(a). ( président ) corporation means the corporation described in the order made under subsection 35(1). ( société ) director means a person who is on the board and includes the Chairperson. ( administrateur ) eligible project means a project carried on, or to be carried on, primarily in Canada by an eligible recipient to develop and demonstrate new technologies to promote sustainable development, including technologies to address issues related to climate change and the quality of air, water and soil. ( travaux admissibles ) eligible recipient means an entity that (a) is established in Canada and carries on or, in the opinion of the board, is capable of carrying on eligible projects; (b) meets the criteria of eligibility established in any agreement entered into between Her Majesty in right of Canada and the Foundation for provision of funding by Her Majesty to the Foundation; and (c) has legal capacity or is composed of organizations, each of which has legal capacity. ( bénéficiaire admissible ) employee or agent of Her Majesty in right of a province does not include an employee or agent of Her Majesty in right of a province whose duties and functions in that capacity are restricted to work in a university, college or other educational institution. ( fonctionnaire ou mandataire de Sa Majesté du chef d’une province ) Foundation means the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology referred to in section 3. ( Fondation ) member means a person who is a member of the Foundation. ( membre ) Minister means the member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is designated by the Governor in Council as the Minister for the purposes of this Act. ( ministre ) not-for-profit organization means a corporation, society, association, university, research institute, organization or body no part of whose income is payable to or otherwise available for the personal benefit of any of its proprietors, members or shareholders. ( organisation sans but lucratif ) special resolution means a resolution of the members passed by a majority of not less than two thirds of the votes cast by the members who voted on the resolution at a meeting of members or signed by all the members entitled to vote on the resolution. ( résolution extraordinaire ) sustainable development means development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. ( développement durable ) 2001, c. 23, ss. 2, 36; 2004, c. 22, s. 12
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
board means the board of directors of the Foundation. ( conseil )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
Chairperson means the Chairperson of the board appointed under paragraph 9(2)(a). ( président )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
corporation means the corporation described in the order made under subsection 35(1). ( société )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
director means a person who is on the board and includes the Chairperson. ( administrateur )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
eligible project means a project carried on, or to be carried on, primarily in Canada by an eligible recipient to develop and demonstrate new technologies to promote sustainable development, including technologies to address issues related to climate change and the quality of air, water and soil. ( travaux admissibles )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5 (a)
eligible recipient means an entity that (a) is established in Canada and carries on or, in the opinion of the board, is capable of carrying on eligible projects; (b) meets the criteria of eligibility established in any agreement entered into between Her Majesty in right of Canada and the Foundation for provision of funding by Her Majesty to the Foundation; and (c) has legal capacity or is composed of organizations, each of which has legal capacity. ( bénéficiaire admissible )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
employee or agent of Her Majesty in right of a province does not include an employee or agent of Her Majesty in right of a province whose duties and functions in that capacity are restricted to work in a university, college or other educational institution. ( fonctionnaire ou mandataire de Sa Majesté du chef d’une province )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
Foundation means the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology referred to in section 3. ( Fondation )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
member means a person who is a member of the Foundation. ( membre )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
Minister means the member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is designated by the Governor in Council as the Minister for the purposes of this Act. ( ministre )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
not-for-profit organization means a corporation, society, association, university, research institute, organization or body no part of whose income is payable to or otherwise available for the personal benefit of any of its proprietors, members or shareholders. ( organisation sans but lucratif )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
special resolution means a resolution of the members passed by a majority of not less than two thirds of the votes cast by the members who voted on the resolution at a meeting of members or signed by all the members entitled to vote on the resolution. ( résolution extraordinaire )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5
sustainable development means development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. ( développement durable )
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5 3
Continuation 3 (1) The corporation is continued as a corporation without share capital, to be called the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology, consisting of the Foundation’s members and directors. Powers, duties and functions (2) If under any Act of Parliament, any instrument made under an Act of Parliament or any contract, licence or other document, a power, duty or function is vested in or exercisable by the corporation, the power, duty or function is vested in or exercisable by the Foundation. References (3) Every reference to the corporation in any deed, contract, agreement or other document executed by the corporation shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be read as a reference to the Foundation. Rights and obligations (4) All rights and property of the corporation and all obligations of the corporation are transferred to the Foundation. Commencement of legal proceedings (5) Any action, suit or other legal proceeding in respect of an obligation or liability incurred by the corporation may be brought against the Foundation in any court that would have had jurisdiction if the action, suit or other legal proceeding had been brought against the corporation. Continuation of legal proceedings (6) Any action, suit or other legal proceeding to which the corporation is party pending in any court immediately before the day on which this section comes into force may be continued by or against the Foundation in like manner and to the same extent as it could have been continued by or against the corporation. By-laws (7) Every by-law of the corporation is, to the extent that it is not inconsistent with this Act, a by-law of the Foundation. Officers and employees (8) Nothing in this Act affects the status of any person who, immediately before the day on which this section comes into force, was an officer or employee of the corporation except that, as of that day, the person is an officer or employee, as the case may be, of the Foundation. 2001, c. 23, ss. 3, 37
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5 4
Foundation not agent of Her Majesty 4 The Foundation is not an agent of Her Majesty.
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5 5
Objects and purposes of Foundation 5 The objects and purposes of the Foundation are to provide funding to eligible recipients for eligible projects.
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5 6
Capacity 6 For the purposes of carrying out its objects and purposes, the Foundation has the capacity and, subject to this Act, the rights, powers and privileges of a natural person.
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5 7
Head office 7 The head office of the Foundation shall be in a place in Canada designated by the Governor in Council.
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5 8
Canada Business Corporations Act 8 (1) The following provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act apply, with any modifications that the circumstances require, to the Foundation and its directors, members, officers and employees as if the Foundation were a corporation incorporated under that Act, this Act were its articles of incorporation and its members were its shareholders: (a) section 16 (by-law not required to confer powers on Foundation, restriction on powers of Foundation and validity of acts of Foundation); (b) subsection 21(1) (access to Foundation’s records by members and creditors); (c) section 23 (corporate seal not needed to validate instrument); (d) subsections 103(1) to (4) (powers of directors to make and amend by-laws, members’ approval of by-laws and effective date of by-laws); (e) subsection 105(1) (qualifications of directors); (f) subsection 108(2) (resignation of director); (g) section 110 (right of director to attend members’ meetings and statements by retiring directors); (h) subsections 114(1) and (2) (place of directors’ meetings and quorum); (i) section 116 (validity of acts of directors and officers); (j) section 117 (validity of directors’ resolutions not passed at meeting); (k) section 120 (conflict of interest of directors); (l) subsection 122(1) (duty of care of directors and officers); (m) section 123 (directors’ dissents); (n) subsections 124(1) to (4) (indemnification of directors and insurance for directors’ liability); (o) paragraph 133(b) (special meetings of members); (p) section 155 (financial statements); (q) section 158 (approval of financial statements by directors); (r) section 159 (sending financial statements to members before annual meeting and penalty for failure); (s) section 161 (qualifications of auditor); (t) section 168 (rights and duties of auditor); (u) section 169 (examination by auditor); (v) section 170 (right of auditor to information); (w) subsections 171(3) to (9) (duty and administration of audit committee and penalty for failure to comply); (x) section 172 (qualified privilege in defamation for auditor’s statements); and (y) subsections 257(1) and (2) (certificates of Foundation as evidence). Description with cross-references (2) The descriptive words in parentheses that follow a reference to a provision of the Canada Business Corporations Act in subsection (1) form no part of that subsection but are inserted for convenience of reference only. Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (3) The Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act does not apply to the Foundation. 2001, c. 23, s. 8; 2009, c. 23, ss. 315, 349
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act — C-5.5 9
Continuation of board of directors of corporation 9 (1) The board of directors of the corporation ceases to exist and there shall be a board of directors of the Foundation that shall supervise the management of the business and affairs of the Foundation and, subject to the by-laws of the Foundation, exercise all its powers. Appointment of directors (2) Subject to subsection (4), the board consists of (a) the Chairperson of the board appointed by the Governor in Council on the Minister’s recommendation; (b) six persons appointed by the Governor in Council on the Minister’s recommendation; and (c) eight persons appointed by the members in accordance with subsection 13(5) and the by-laws of the Foundation. Eligibility for directors (3) A person is not eligible to be appointed as a director if the person (a) is a member of the Senate, the House of Commons or the legislature of a province; (b) is an employee or agent of Her Majesty in right of Canada or in right of a province; (c) does not ordinarily reside in Canada; or (d) is disqualified under subsection 105(1) of the Canada Business Corporations Act . Initial organization (4) If the Chairperson is appointed before directors have been appointed under paragraph (2)(c), the Chairperson and any other directors that may have been appointed under paragraph (2)(b) constitute the board until directors are appointed under paragraph (2)(c) and may (a) undertake the organization of the Foundation including the appointment of officers and employees; (b) make banking arrangements for the Foundation; (c) enact organizational by-laws for the Foundation; and (d) receive on behalf of the Foundation any moneys paid to the Foundation. Limitation (5) Until directors are appointed under paragraph (2)(c), the Foundation shall not provide any funding from the funds of the Foundation or enter into any agreements or arrangements, or review any applications, for or in respect of funding to be provided from the funds of the Foundation. Foundation not owned by Crown (6) The operation of the Foundation under subsection (4) by the Chairperson and any directors appointed under paragraph (2)(b) shall not, despite subsection 83(2) of the Financial Administration Act , result in the Foundation being considered, for the purposes of Part X of that Act or for any other purpose, to be wholly owned directly by Her Majesty in right of Canada. 2001, c. 23, ss. 9, 38; 2016, c. 7, s. 237
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Terms of office of directors 10 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the Chairperson and the directors shall be appointed to hold office during good behaviour for terms not exceeding five years. Removal from office (2) The Chairperson and any director appointed under paragraph 9(2)(b) may be removed for cause by the Governor in Council. Any director appointed under paragraph 9(2)(c) may be removed for cause by a special resolution. Continuation in office (3) Except where they cease to be directors under subsection (6), directors shall continue to hold office until their successors are appointed. Additional terms of office (4) A director is eligible to be reappointed for one or more terms not exceeding five years each. Term of replacements (5) A person appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of a director who has ceased to hold office before the expiry of the director’s term of office shall be appointed to hold office for the unexpired portion of that term. Ceasing to be director (6) A director ceases to be a director when the director (a) dies; (b) resigns; (c) is appointed to the Senate; (d) is elected to the House of Commons or to the legislature of a province; (e) becomes an employee or agent of Her Majesty in right of Canada or in right of a province; (f) ceases to be ordinarily resident in Canada; (g) becomes disqualified under subsection 105(1) of the Canada Business Corporations Act ; or (h) is removed from office under subsection (2).