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Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 11
Disclosures prohibited 11 (1) Subject to sections 11.1 to 11.5, no person shall directly or indirectly disclose (a) any information that reveals, or from which may be inferred, the location or a change of identity of a person that they know is a protected person; (b) any information about the means and methods by which protected persons are protected, knowing that or being reckless as to whether the disclosure could result in substantial harm to any protected person; or (c) the identity and role of a person who provides protection or directly or indirectly assists in providing protection, knowing that or being reckless as to whether the disclosure could result in substantial harm to (i) that person, (ii) a member of that person’s family, or (iii) any protected person. Means and methods of protection (2) For the purpose of paragraph (1)(b), information about the means and methods by which protected persons are protected includes information about (a) covert operational methods used to provide protection; (b) covert administrative methods used to support the provision of protection; (c) any means used to record or exchange confidential information relating to protection or used to gain access to that information; and (d) the location of facilities used to provide protection. 1996, c. 15, s. 11; 2013, c. 29, s. 12
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 11.1
Non-application — protected or other person 11.1 Paragraph 11(1)(a) does not apply to (a) a protected person who discloses information about themselves, if the disclosure could not result in substantial harm to any protected person; or (b) a person who discloses information that was disclosed to them by a protected person, if the disclosure could not result in substantial harm to any protected person. 2013, c. 29, s. 12
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 11.3
Exception — provincial official 11.3 (1) The appropriate provincial official may make a disclosure described in paragraph 11(1)(a) that relates to a designated program protectee for the purpose of providing protection to them. Other exceptions (2) The appropriate provincial official may make a disclosure described in paragraph 11(1)(a) that relates to a current or former designated program protectee if (a) the current or former designated program protectee consents to the disclosure; (b) the current or former designated program protectee has previously made such a disclosure or acted in a manner that results in such a disclosure; (c) the provincial official has reasonable grounds to believe that the disclosure is essential for the purposes of the administration of justice, including (i) investigating a serious offence if there is reason to believe that the current or former designated program protectee can provide material information or evidence in relation to, or has been involved in the commission of, the offence, (ii) preventing the commission of a serious offence, or (iii) establishing the innocence of a person in criminal proceedings; or (d) the disclosure is made in accordance with an agreement or arrangement entered into under subsection 14.1(2). Exception — other information (3) A provincial official may make a disclosure described in paragraph 11(1)(b) or (c) that relates to their designated program or to a person associated with it if the provincial official has reasonable grounds to believe that the disclosure is essential for the purposes of the administration of justice or public safety. Prior notification — designated program protectee (4) The provincial official shall, before making a disclosure under any of paragraphs (2)(b) to (d), take reasonable steps to notify the current or former designated program protectee and allow them to make representations concerning the matter. Non-application (5) Subsection (4) does not apply if, in the provincial official’s opinion, the notification would impede the investigation of an offence, could compromise public safety or could result in substantial harm to any current or former designated program protectee or to any person providing protection or directly or indirectly assisting in providing protection. 2013, c. 29, s. 12
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 11.4
Exception — agreement or arrangement 11.4 (1) A party, other than the Commissioner or a provincial official, who has entered into an agreement or arrangement under subsection 14.1(1) or (2) may make a disclosure described in paragraph 11(1)(a) in accordance with the agreement or arrangement. Prior notification (2) The party shall, before making a disclosure under subsection (1), take reasonable steps to notify the protected person and allow them to make representations concerning the matter. 2013, c. 29, s. 12
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 11.5
Further disclosures prohibited 11.5 (1) Subject to this section, a person to whom information is disclosed under sections 11.2 to 11.4 is not authorized to disclose that information to anyone else. Exception — Commissioner’s request (2) A person may, for the purpose of providing protection to a protectee or of changing a designated program protectee’s identity, disclose that information to the extent that is necessary to give effect to a Commissioner’s request that is made for that purpose. Exception — provincial official’s request (3) A person may, for the purpose of providing protection to a designated program protectee, disclose that information to the extent that is necessary to give effect to a provincial official’s request that is made for that purpose. Court — confidentiality (4) Once a disclosure described in subsection 11(1) is made to a court, the court shall take any measures that it considers necessary to ensure that the information remains confidential. Exception — court (5) A court may make a disclosure described in subsection 11(1) for the purpose of preventing a miscarriage of justice, but in doing so it shall disclose only the information that it considers necessary for that purpose and shall disclose the information only to persons who require it for that purpose. 2013, c. 29, s. 12
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 12
Factors to be considered 12 The Commissioner or a provincial official shall consider the following factors in determining whether to make a disclosure under section 11.2 or 11.3, as the case may be, except for a disclosure under paragraph 11.2(2)(e) or 11.3(2)(d): (a) the reasons for the disclosure; (b) the danger or adverse consequences of the disclosure in relation to a person and the integrity of the Program or of a designated program, as the case may be; (c) the likelihood that the information will be used solely for the purpose for which the disclosure is made; (d) whether the need for the disclosure can be effectively met by another means; and (e) whether there are effective means available to prevent further disclosure of the information. 1996, c. 15, s. 12; 2013, c. 29, s. 13
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 12.1
Informer privilege 12.1 Informer privilege at common law prevails over any authority to disclose information provided under this Act. 2013, c. 29, s. 14
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 13
Claim — new identity 13 A person shall not be liable or otherwise punished for making a claim that the new identity of a protected person, whose identity has been changed as a consequence of the protection provided under the Program or under a designated program, is and has been the protected person’s only identity. 1996, c. 15, s. 13; 2013, c. 29, s. 14
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 13.1
Claim — providing protection 13.1 A person who provides protection or directly or indirectly assists in providing protection under the Program or under a designated program shall not be liable or otherwise punished for making a claim that they do not (a) provide or assist in providing protection; or (b) know a protected person or know that a person is a protected person. 2013, c. 29, s. 14
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 14
Commissioner’s agreements 14 (1) The Commissioner may enter into an agreement (a) with a law enforcement agency to enable a witness who is involved in activities of the law enforcement agency to be admitted to the Program; (b) with the Attorney General of a province in respect of which an arrangement has been entered into under section 20 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to enable a witness who is involved in activities of the Force in that province to be admitted to the Program; and (c) with any provincial authority in order to obtain documents and other information that may be required for the protection of a protectee. Ministerial arrangements (2) The Minister may enter into a reciprocal arrangement with the government of a foreign jurisdiction to enable a witness who is involved in activities of a law enforcement agency in that jurisdiction to be admitted to the Program, but no such person may be admitted to Canada pursuant to any such arrangement without the consent of the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration nor admitted to the Program without the consent of the Minister. Arrangements (3) The Minister may enter into an arrangement with an international criminal court or tribunal to enable a witness who is involved in activities of that court or tribunal to be admitted to the Program, but no such person may be admitted to Canada pursuant to any such arrangement without the consent of the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, nor admitted to the Program without the consent of the Minister. 1996, c. 15, s. 14; 2000, c. 24, s. 74; 2013, c. 29, s. 20(F)
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 14.1
Agreement or arrangement — Commissioner 14.1 (1) The Commissioner may enter into an agreement or arrangement with a federal department, agency or service regarding disclosures — that are described in paragraph 11(1)(a) and that relate to a current or former protectee — to each other or to another federal department, agency or service or any provincial department, agency or service. Agreement or arrangement — provincial official (2) A provincial official may enter into an agreement or arrangement with a provincial department, agency or service of the same province as that official regarding disclosures — that are described in paragraph 11(1)(a) and that relate to a current or former designated program protectee — to each other or to another department, agency or service of the same province or any federal department, agency or service. Factors to be considered (3) The Commissioner or a provincial official shall consider the factors set out in paragraphs 12(a) to (e) in determining whether to enter into an agreement or arrangement and in establishing its terms. Mandatory terms (4) An agreement or arrangement shall include the following terms: (a) a party is not permitted to make a disclosure unless it is for a purpose that is essential for the administration of justice or public safety and that is specified in the agreement or arrangement; and (b) the parties shall take whatever steps are necessary, including any steps specified in the agreement or arrangement, to protect information that is disclosed from being disclosed beyond what is strictly necessary in the circumstances. Multiple departments, agencies or services (5) More than one department, agency or service may be party to a single agreement or arrangement. 2013, c. 29, s. 16
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 15
Delegation — Commissioner 15 (1) The Commissioner may delegate to any member of the Force any of his or her powers, duties and functions under this Act, except the power to delegate under this section and the power to (a) determine whether to disclose information under any of paragraphs 11.2(2)(b) to (d) and subsection 11.2(4); (b) enter into an agreement or arrangement under subsection 14.1(1); (c) designate an Assistant Commissioner to be responsible for the Program; and (d) determine whether to admit a witness to the Program, to change the identity of a protectee and to terminate the protection provided to a protectee. Assistant Commissioner (2) The Commissioner may designate an Assistant Commissioner to be responsible for the Program and, despite paragraph (1)(d), may delegate the powers set out in that paragraph to that Assistant Commissioner. 1996, c. 15, s. 15; 2000, c. 24, s. 75(E); 2013, c. 29, s. 17
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 15.1
Delegation — provincial official 15.1 A provincial official may delegate to any official of the same province or municipality any of his or her powers, duties and functions under this Act, except the power to (a) determine whether to disclose information under paragraphs 11.3(2)(b) and (c) and subsection 11.3(3); and (b) enter into an agreement or arrangement under subsection 14.1(2). 2013, c. 29, s. 17
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 16
Annual report 16 (1) The Commissioner shall, not later than June 30 each year, submit a report on the operation of the Program during the preceding fiscal year to the Minister. Tabling (2) The Minister shall cause a copy of the report to be laid before each House of Parliament on any of the first fifteen days on which that House is sitting after the Minister receives the report. 1996, c. 15, s. 16; 2013, c. 29, s. 20(F)
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 17
Policy directions 17 The Commissioner shall give effect to any directions that the Minister may make concerning matters of general policy that are related to the administration of the Program and to the coordination of activities under this Act respecting a designated program. 1996, c. 15, s. 17; 2013, c. 29, s. 18
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 18
Cooperation 18 Subject to the confidentiality requirements imposed by any other Act of Parliament, federal departments, agencies and services shall, to the extent possible, cooperate with the Commissioner and persons acting on his or her behalf in the administration of the Program and of activities under this Act respecting a designated program. 1996, c. 15, s. 18; 2013, c. 29, s. 19
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 19
Existing agreements 19 Every agreement in existence on the day on which this Act comes into force entered into by or on behalf of the Commissioner to provide protection to a person or entered into on behalf of the Government of Canada relating to the protection of persons is, to the extent that it is consistent with this Act, deemed to have been entered into under the relevant provisions of this Act and shall be governed by this Act.
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 20
Regulations 20 The Governor in Council may make regulations for the purpose of giving effect to this Act including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, regulations (a) specifying the types of information to be provided in respect of a witness who is being considered for admission to the Program; (b) respecting the terms that must be included in protection agreements or in agreements or arrangements entered into under section 14; and (c) governing the procedures to be followed in order to involve a protectee in legal proceedings. 1996, c. 15, s. 20; 2013, c. 29, s. 20(F)
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 21
Disclosure offence 21 Every person who contravenes subsection 11(1) is guilty of an offence and liable (a) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or to both; or (b) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both.
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2
British Columbia Witness Security Program
Witness Protection Program Act — W-11.2 112
Terminology change — English version 112 Unless the context requires otherwise, every reference to “Force” is replaced by a reference to “RCMP” in the English version of every Act of Parliament and the English version of every order, regulation or other instrument made under an Act of Parliament.
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3 Preamble
Preamble Whereas section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and benefit of the law without discrimination based on sex;
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3
Whereas the Canadian Human Rights Act provides that all individuals should have an opportunity equal with other individuals to make for themselves the lives that they are able and wish to have and to have their needs accommodated, consistent with their duties and obligations as members of society, without being hindered in or prevented from doing so by discriminatory practices based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression;
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3
Whereas the Government of Canada recognizes the systemic and historical inequalities faced by women and girls, and gender-diverse people or those people of diverse sexual orientation;
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3
Whereas the Government of Canada is committed to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which provides that the rights and freedoms recognized in that declaration are guaranteed equally to Indigenous individuals, regardless of sex;
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3
Whereas Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women , in which the state parties condemn all discrimination against women, meaning any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex and Canada recognizes United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution 32/2 which reaffirms protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity;
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3
Whereas the Government of Canada is committed to advancing gender equality through policies and programs that are compatible with Canada’s international obligations and take into account sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression;
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3
And whereas the Government of Canada is committed to assessing the impact of those policies and programs on groups of women, men and gender-diverse people by taking into consideration the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors and to taking actions that contribute to an inclusive and democratic society and allow all Canadians to participate fully in all spheres of their lives;
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Department for Women and Gender Equality Act .
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3 2
Department established 2 (1) There is established a department of the Government of Canada called the Department for Women and Gender Equality over which the Minister for Women and Gender Equality, appointed by commission under the Great Seal, presides. Minister (2) The Minister holds office during pleasure and has the management and direction of the Department.
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3 3
Deputy head 3 The Governor in Council may appoint an officer called the Deputy Minister for Women and Gender Equality to hold office during pleasure and to be the deputy head of the Department.
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3 4
Powers, duties and functions 4 (1) The powers, duties and functions of the Minister extend to and include all matters over which Parliament has jurisdiction, not by law assigned to any other department, board or agency of the Government of Canada, relating to women and gender equality. Particulars (2) Without restricting the generality of subsection (1), the Minister’s powers, duties and functions include (a) the advancement of equality, including social, economic and political equality, with respect to sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression; and (b) the promotion of a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability. General duties and powers (3) In exercising the powers and performing the duties and functions under this Act, the Minister (a) is to initiate, recommend, coordinate, implement and promote policies and programs; (b) is to undertake or promote research related to those policies and programs; and (c) may, in accordance with terms and conditions approved by the Treasury Board, make grants and contributions in support of programs undertaken by the Minister.
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3 5
Agreements 5 The Minister may, with the approval of the Governor in Council, enter into agreements with the government of any province or any agency of a province for the purpose of coordinating policies relating to women and gender equality.
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3 6
Committees 6 (1) The Minister may establish advisory and other committees and provide for their membership, duties, functions and operation. Remuneration (2) The Governor in Council may fix the remuneration to be paid to the members of those committees in connection with their work. Travel, living and other expenses (3) Members of those committees are entitled to be reimbursed, in accordance with Treasury Board directives, for the travel, living and other expenses incurred in connection with their work for the committee while absent, in the case of full-time members, from their ordinary place of work or, in the case of part-time members, from their ordinary place of residence.
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3 7
Minister and Deputy Minister 7 (1) Any person who holds, immediately before the day on which this Act comes into force, the office of the Minister of Status of Women or the Co-ordinator, Status of Women is deemed to have been appointed under this Act as the Minister for Women and Gender Equality or Deputy Minister for Women and Gender Equality, respectively, on that day. Persons who occupy a position (2) Nothing in this Act is to be construed as affecting the status of any person who, immediately before the day on which this Act comes into force, occupies a position within the Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women, except that the person, as of that coming into force, occupies their position in the Department for Women and Gender Equality. Managerial or confidential position (3) For greater certainty, a person’s status includes whether or not they occupy a managerial or confidential position.
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3 8
References 8 Every reference to the Minister of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada designated to co-ordinate policy with respect to the status of women and administer related programs or to the Minister of Status of Women in any contract, instrument or act or other document is to be read as a reference to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality, unless the context otherwise requires.
Department for Women and Gender Equality Act — W-11.3 9
Transfer of appropriation 9 Any amount that is appropriated by an Act of Parliament for the fiscal year in which this Act comes into force to defray the expenditures of the Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women and that is unexpended on that day is deemed to be an amount appropriated to defray the expenditures of the Department for Women and Gender Equality.
Women’s Royal Naval Services and the South African Military Nursing Service (Benefits) Act — W-11.4 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Women’s Royal Naval Services and the South African Military Nursing Service (Benefits) Act . 1946, c. 34, s. 1