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National Defence Act — N-5 110
Members of Inquiry Committee continuing in office 110 A person who, immediately before the coming into force of this section, held office as a member of an Inquiry Committee established under subsection 165.21(2) of the National Defence Act , as it read before the coming into force of section 41 , shall continue in office as if the person had been appointed under subsection 165.31(1) of the National Defence Act , as enacted by section 45 .
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Members of Compensation Committee continuing in office 111 A person who, immediately before the coming into force of this section, held office as a member of a Compensation Committee established under subsection 165.22(2) of the National Defence Act , as it read before the coming into force of section 41 , shall continue in office as if the person had been appointed under subsection 165.33(1) of the National Defence Act , as enacted by section 45 .
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Inquiry by Inquiry Committee 112 An inquiry under subsection 165.21(2) of the National Defence Act , as it read before the coming into force of section 41 , that, immediately before the coming into force of this section, had not been completed shall be continued as an inquiry under sections 165.31 and 165.32 of the National Defence Act , as enacted by section 45 .
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Review by Compensation Committee 113 A review under subsection 165.22(2) of the National Defence Act , as it read before the coming into force of section 41 , that, immediately before the coming into force of this section, had not been completed shall be continued as an inquiry under sections 165.33 to 165.37 of the National Defence Act , as enacted by section 45 .
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Limitation or prescription period 114 The limitation or prescription period set out in subsection 269(1) of the National Defence Act , as enacted by section 99 , applies only in respect of an act, neglect or default that occurs after the coming into force of section 99 .
National Defence Act — N-5 31.1
Review 31.1 (1) Within five years after sections 21 to 31 come into force, a comprehensive review of the operation of sections 197 to 233 of the National Defence Act is to be undertaken by a committee of the Senate, of the House of Commons or of both Houses of Parliament that may be designated or established by the Senate, the House of Commons or both Houses of Parliament, as the case may be, for that purpose. Report (2) Within a year, or such further time as authorized by the Senate, the House of Commons or both Houses of Parliament, as the case may be, after the review is undertaken, the Committee referred to in subsection (1) must submit a report on that review to the Senate, the House of Commons or both Houses of Parliament, as the case may be, including a statement of any changes recommended by the Committee.
National Defence Act — N-5 45.1
Review 45.1 (1) Within five years after this section comes into force, a comprehensive review of the provisions and operation of this Act shall be undertaken by such committee of the House of Commons as may be designated or established by the House for that purpose. Report (2) The committee referred to in subsection (1) shall, within a year after a review is undertaken pursuant to that subsection or within such further time as the House may authorize, submit a report on the review to the Speaker of the House, including a statement of any changes the committee recommends.
National Defence Act — N-5 63
2013, c. 24 63 (1) In this section, other Act means the Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act . (35) If subsection (34) applies, the portion of paragraph 249.27(1)(a) of the National Defence Act before subparagraph (i), as enacted by that subsection (34), is deemed to have been enacted on the day on which section 75 of the other Act came into force.
National Defence Act — N-5 66
Proceedings 66 The National Defence Act , as it read immediately before the coming into force of section 25 of this Act, applies (a) in respect of proceedings against a person who is alleged to have committed a service offence that were commenced by the laying of a charge before the coming into force of that section 25 ; and (b) in respect of all matters related to those proceedings.
National Defence Act — N-5 67
Section 203.1 of National Defence Act 67 Paragraphs 203.1(2)(c) and (i) of the National Defence Act , as enacted, respectively, by paragraphs 63 (21)(d) and (e), apply only in respect of sentences imposed in respect of conduct engaged in on or after the day on which those paragraphs 63 (21)(d) and (e) produce their effects.
National Defence Act — N-5 12
R.S., c. 31(1st Supp.), s. 60 (Sch. I, s. 13) 12 Subsection 30(4) of the Act is replaced by the following: Reinstatement (4) Subject to regulations made by the Governor in Council, the Chief of the Defence Staff may cancel the release or transfer of an officer or non-commissioned member if the officer or non-commissioned member consents and the Chief of the Defence Staff is satisfied that the release or transfer was improper. Deeming provision (5) An officer or non-commissioned member whose release or transfer is cancelled is, except as provided in regulations made by the Governor in Council, deemed for the purpose of this Act or any other Act not to have been released or transferred.
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1998, c. 35, s. 10 13 Subsection 35(1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Rates and conditions of pay 35 (1) The rates and conditions of issue of pay of officers and non-commissioned members, other than those mentioned in paragraph 12(3)(a), shall be established by the Treasury Board.
National Defence Act — N-5 35
Rates and conditions of pay 35 (1) The rates and conditions of issue of pay of officers and non-commissioned members, other than those mentioned in paragraph 12(3)(a), shall be established by the Treasury Board.
National Defence Act — N-5 46
46 The Act is amended by adding the following after section 165.37: Costs payable 165.38 If the military judges are represented at an inquiry of the Military Judges Compensation Committee, the costs of representation shall be paid in the amount and manner, and according to the terms and conditions, prescribed by regulations made by the Governor in Council.
National Defence Act — N-5 165.38
Costs payable 165.38 If the military judges are represented at an inquiry of the Military Judges Compensation Committee, the costs of representation shall be paid in the amount and manner, and according to the terms and conditions, prescribed by regulations made by the Governor in Council.
National Fiddling Day Act — N-7.6 Preamble
Preamble Whereas the art of fiddle playing has a significant role in the cultural and social history of Canada and is practised in all of the regions of Canada;
National Fiddling Day Act — N-7.6
Whereas newcomers to Canada and their Canadian descendants have enriched the culture and the different styles and repertoires of fiddle music during many generations;
National Fiddling Day Act — N-7.6
Whereas in 2012 an international campaign began among fiddle players to encourage popular recognition and acclaim of a World Fiddle Day on the third Saturday in May each year, to celebrate the appreciation, beauty and history of fiddle music, and in honour of Antonio Stradivari, the renowned crafter of stringed instruments;
National Fiddling Day Act — N-7.6
And whereas it is in the interest of all Canadians to become more familiar with the traditional and contemporary importance of fiddling and its importance to Canadian heritage and Canadian society;
National Fiddling Day Act — N-7.6
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
National Fiddling Day Act — N-7.6 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the National Fiddling Day Act .
National Fiddling Day Act — N-7.6 2
National Fiddling Day 2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the third Saturday in May is to be known as “National Fiddling Day”.
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Not a legal holiday 3 For greater certainty, National Fiddling Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.
National Flag of Canada Act — N-8.6 Preamble
Preamble Whereas the Canadian flag is the symbol of the nation’s unity;
National Flag of Canada Act — N-8.6
Whereas the Canadian flag represents the principles of freedom, democracy, courage, and justice upon which our great nation is based;
National Flag of Canada Act — N-8.6
Whereas the Canadian flag represents all the citizens of Canada;
National Flag of Canada Act — N-8.6
Whereas the Canadian flag represents pride in our great nation and support for those who have sacrificed their lives for it;
National Flag of Canada Act — N-8.6
And whereas it is in the national and public interest to encourage the displaying of the National Flag;
National Flag of Canada Act — N-8.6
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
National Flag of Canada Act — N-8.6 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the National Flag of Canada Act .
National Flag of Canada Act — N-8.6 2
Displaying flag 2 (1) All Canadians are encouraged to proudly display the National Flag of Canada in accordance with flag protocol. Allowing display (2) Every person who is in control of an apartment building, a condominium building or building in divided co-ownership or another multiple-residence building or a gated community is encouraged to allow the National Flag of Canada to be displayed in accordance with flag protocol.
National Film Act — N-8 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the National Film Act . R.S., c. N-7, s. 1
National Film Act — N-8 2
Definitions 2 In this Act, Board means the National Film Board established by section 4; ( Office ) Commissioner means the Government Film Commissioner appointed under section 16; ( commissaire ) department means any department or board of the Government of Canada and any agent of Her Majesty in right of Canada; ( département ) film means motion pictures, still photographs, photographic displays, filmstrips and such other forms of visual presentation as consist primarily of photographs or photographic reproductions; ( film ) film activity means any activity in relation to the production, distribution, projection or exhibition of film; ( activité filmique ) Minister means such member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada as is designated by the Governor in Council as the Minister for the purposes of this Act. ( ministre ) R.S., c. N-7, s. 2; 1980-81-82-83, c. 17, s. 17
National Film Act — N-8
Board means the National Film Board established by section 4; ( Office )
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Commissioner means the Government Film Commissioner appointed under section 16; ( commissaire )
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department means any department or board of the Government of Canada and any agent of Her Majesty in right of Canada; ( département )
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film means motion pictures, still photographs, photographic displays, filmstrips and such other forms of visual presentation as consist primarily of photographs or photographic reproductions; ( film )
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film activity means any activity in relation to the production, distribution, projection or exhibition of film; ( activité filmique )
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Minister means such member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada as is designated by the Governor in Council as the Minister for the purposes of this Act. ( ministre )
National Film Act — N-8 3
Responsibility of Minister 3 For the purposes of this Act and subject to its provisions, the Minister shall control and direct the operations of the National Film Board. R.S., c. N-7, s. 3
National Film Act — N-8 4
National Film Board 4 (1) There is hereby established a National Film Board, consisting of (a) the Commissioner, who shall be Chairperson, and six other members, to be appointed by the Governor in Council; and (b) the executive director of Telefilm Canada. Tenure of office (2) Each member of the Board, other than the Commissioner and the executive director of Telefilm Canada, holds office for three years, but may be removed for cause by the Governor in Council. Re-appointment (3) A retiring member of the Board is eligible for re-appointment. Casual vacancy (4) When, before the end of the term for which a member of the Board was appointed, the member ceases to be a member thereof, the Governor in Council shall appoint a person to be a member of the Board for the remainder of that term. R.S., 1985, c. N-8, s. 4; 1995, c. 29, s. 57; 2002, c. 17, s. 14
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Eligibility 5 No person who has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, individually or as a shareholder or partner or otherwise, in commercial film activity is eligible for appointment to the Board. R.S., c. N-7, s. 5
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Fees and expenses 6 A member of the Board, other than the Commissioner, the executive director of Telefilm Canada or a member of the Board who is a member of the federal public administration, may be paid such fee for each meeting of the Board that the member attends as may be fixed by by-law of the Board, and the members of the Board are entitled to be paid actual travel and living expenses necessarily incurred in connection with the business of the Board. R.S., 1985, c. N-8, s. 6; 1995, c. 29, s. 58; 2002, c. 17, s. 14; 2003, c. 22, s. 224(E)
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Meetings 7 (1) The Board shall meet at the call of the Chairperson of the Board but, in any event, not more than three months shall elapse between meetings of the Board. (2) [Repealed, 1995, c. 29, s. 59] Voting (3) Each member of the Board has one vote in the transaction of the business of the Board, and if the number of votes is equal the Chairperson has an additional vote. Minister to get minutes (4) The Chairperson of the Board shall furnish the Minister with a copy of the minutes of each meeting of the Board. R.S., 1985, c. N-8, s. 7; 1995, c. 29, s. 59
National Film Act — N-8 8
By-laws 8 The Board, with the approval of the Minister, may make by-laws with respect to the conduct of the business of the Board. R.S., c. N-7, s. 7
National Film Act — N-8 9
Purposes for which Board established 9 The Board is established to initiate and promote the production and distribution of films in the national interest and, in particular, (a) to produce and distribute and to promote the production and distribution of films designed to interpret Canada to Canadians and to other nations; (b) to represent the Government of Canada in its relations with persons engaged in commercial motion picture film activity in connection with motion picture films for the Government or any department thereof; (c) to engage in research in film activity and to make available the results thereof to persons engaged in the production of films; (d) to advise the Governor in Council in connection with film activities; and (e) to discharge such other duties relating to film activity as the Governor in Council may direct the Board to undertake. R.S., c. N-7, s. 9
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Powers of Board 10 (1) Subject to the direction and control of the Minister, the Board may, for the purposes for which it is established, (a) make, project, exhibit or distribute or cause to be made, projected, exhibited or distributed films in Canada or elsewhere on behalf of the Board or on behalf of other departments or persons; (b) determine the manner in which moneys available to the Board for the production of a film may best be expended in the production thereof; (c) acquire personal property and movable property in the name of the Board; (d) enter into contracts in the name of the Board, including contracts for personal services; (e) dispose of personal property and movable property held in the name of the Board or administered by the Board on behalf of Her Majesty, in processed form or otherwise, at the price and on the terms that the Board considers advisable; (f) acquire in the name of the Board copyrights in any literary, musical or artistic works, plays, songs, recordings or films; (g) acquire in the name of the Board and use any patent or patent rights, licences or concessions; (h) make arrangements or agreements with any person or organization for the use of any rights, privileges or concessions; and (i) do such other acts and things as are necessary for or incidental to the purposes for which the Board is established. Legal proceedings (2) Actions, suits or other legal proceedings in respect of any right or obligation acquired or incurred by the Board on behalf of Her Majesty, whether in its name or in the name of Her Majesty, may be brought or taken by or against the Board in the name of the Board in any court that would have jurisdiction if the Board were a corporation that is not an agent of Her Majesty. R.S., 1985, c. N-8, s. 10; 2001, c. 4, s. 107
National Film Act — N-8 12
Restriction on entry into contracts 12 Notwithstanding anything in this Act, the Board shall not, unless the approval of the Treasury Board has been obtained on the recommendation of the Minister, enter into a contract involving an estimated expenditure in excess of such amount as the Treasury Board may determine. R.S., c. N-7, s. 12; 1980-81-82-83, c. 47, s. 32; 1984, c. 40, s. 49
National Film Act — N-8 13
Plan of organization 13 (1) The Board may, with the approval of the Treasury Board obtained on the recommendation of the Minister, formulate a plan of organization for the establishment and classification of the continuing positions necessary for the proper functioning of the Board and the establishment of rates of compensation for each class of position, having regard to the rates of compensation and conditions of employment for comparable positions outside the federal public administration and in other branches of the federal public administration. Amendment of plan (2) The Board may, with the approval of the Treasury Board obtained on the recommendation of the Minister, amend or vary a plan approved under subsection (1). Appointment of employees (3) Subject to the plan of organization approved under this section, the Board may appoint persons for a term or during pleasure to fill the positions established by the plan, prescribe their conditions of employment and provide for their promotion, salary and salary increases, but the provisions of the Public Service Employment Act relating to political activities and, where applicable, the condition of employment relating to payment of gratuity on death pursuant to the Financial Administration Act apply to the persons appointed under this section. (4) [Repealed, 2002, c. 17, s. 21] R.S., 1985, c. N-8, s. 13; 2002, c. 17, s. 21; 2003, c. 22, ss. 175(E), 240
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Oath 14 Each officer or employee employed by the Board under section 13 shall, before entering on his duties, take an oath of office and secrecy in the form set out in the schedule. R.S., c. N-7, s. 13
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Temporary employees 15 The Board may (a) employ such persons in positions other than in continuing positions in the plan approved under section 13 as may be required from time to time for the operations of the Board; and (b) determine the remuneration and conditions of employment of those persons. R.S., c. N-7, s. 14
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Appointment and salary 16 (1) There shall be a Government Film Commissioner who shall be appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Board and paid such salary as the Governor in Council may determine. Term and tenure of office (2) The Commissioner shall be appointed to hold office for a period not exceeding five years but may be removed from office for cause by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Board. Re-appointment (3) On the expiration of the Commissioner’s term of office, the Commissioner is eligible to be re-appointed as Commissioner. Absence, inability or vacancy in office of Commissioner (4) If the Commissioner is absent or unable to carry out the Commissioner’s duties for any reason or the office of Commissioner is vacant, the Board may, subject to the approval of the Minister, appoint an acting Commissioner. R.S., c. N-7, s. 15
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Commissioner is chief executive officer, to administer operations and exercise powers, of Board 17 (1) The Commissioner is the chief executive officer of the Board and is charged with the administration of the operations of the Board and may, subject to the by-laws of the Board, exercise all powers of the Board in the name of the Board. Authority of officers and employees (2) Subject to the by-laws of the Board, the Commissioner may authorize officers or employees of the Board to act on behalf of and in the name of the Board. R.S., c. N-7, s. 16
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Annual budget 18 (1) The Board shall submit to the Minister an annual budget for each fiscal year showing the estimated revenues and expenditures of the Board for its operations during that fiscal year. Accounts of Board (2) The Board shall establish and maintain an accounting system satisfactory to the Minister and all books of account, records and papers of the Board shall at all times be open to the inspection of the Minister or such persons as the Minister may designate. R.S., c. N-7, s. 17
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Financial Administration Act 19 Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Financial Administration Act applies in respect of operations under this Act. R.S., c. N-7, s. 19
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Annual report 20 (1) As soon as is practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the Board shall submit to the Minister a report of the operations of the Board for the fiscal year in such form as the Minister may prescribe. Laying before Parliament (2) The Minister shall lay the annual report of the Board made under subsection (1) before Parliament on any of the first fourteen days on which either House of Parliament is sitting after the Minister receives it. R.S., c. N-7, s. 20; 1977-78, c. 22, s. 17
National Film Act — N-8 21
Reports to Minister 21 The Board shall furnish the Minister with such statements or reports in addition to those required by this Act in respect of its business or operations, at such times and in such manner, as the Minister may require. R.S., c. N-7, s. 21
National Film Act — N-8
I, , solemnly and sincerely swear that I will faithfully and honestly fulfil the duties which devolve on me by reason of my employment with the National Film Board and that I will not, without due authority in that behalf, disclose or make known any matter which comes to my knowledge by reason of such employment. So help me God.
National Framework for Diabetes Act — N-9.1 Preamble
Preamble Whereas one in four Canadians live with prediabetes or diabetes, a chronic disease that can result in life-threatening complications if not treated;
National Framework for Diabetes Act — N-9.1
Whereas Canada, the birthplace of insulin — a hormone that has played a key role in the control of diabetes —, seeks to be a leader in promoting diabetes awareness;
National Framework for Diabetes Act — N-9.1
Whereas diabetes awareness and education can help people identify early signs of diabetes and thus prevent or delay its onset;
National Framework for Diabetes Act — N-9.1
Whereas federal and provincial coordination and information sharing is required to prevent and treat diabetes as well as to prevent health inequities among people suffering with this disease;
National Framework for Diabetes Act — N-9.1
And whereas the Parliament of Canada recognizes the need to be proactive in the fight against diabetes, and the Government of Canada should develop and implement a national framework for diabetes;
National Framework for Diabetes Act — N-9.1
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
National Framework for Diabetes Act — N-9.1 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the National Framework for Diabetes Act .