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National Framework for Diabetes Act — N-9.1 2
Development 2 (1) The Minister of Health must, in consultation with the representatives of the provincial governments responsible for health, Indigenous groups and with other relevant stakeholders, develop a national framework designed to support improved access to diabetes prevention and treatment to ensure better health outcomes for Canadians. Content (2) The national framework must include measures to (a) explain what diabetes and prediabetes are; (b) identify the training, education and guidance needs of health care and other professionals related to the prevention and treatment of diabetes, including clinical practice guidelines; (c) promote research and improve data collection on diabetes prevention and treatment; (d) promote information and knowledge sharing in relation to diabetes prevention and treatment; (e) take into consideration any existing diabetes prevention and treatment frameworks, strategies and best practices, including those that focus on addressing health inequalities; and (f) ensure that the Canada Revenue Agency is administering the disability tax credit fairly and that the credit, in order to achieve its purposes, is designed to help as many persons with diabetes as possible. Conference (3) The Minister must hold at least one conference with the persons referred to in subsection (1) for the purpose of developing the framework.
National Framework for Diabetes Act — N-9.1 3
Tabling of framework 3 (1) Within one year after the day on which this Act comes into force, the Minister of Health must prepare a report setting out the national framework for diabetes and cause the report to be tabled before each House of Parliament on any of the first 15 days on which that House is sitting after the report is completed. Publication (2) The Minister must publish the report on the website of the Department of Health within 10 days after the day on which the report is tabled in Parliament.
National Framework for Diabetes Act — N-9.1 4
Report 4 (1) Within five years after the day on which the report referred to in section 3 is tabled in Parliament, the Minister of Health must prepare a report on the effectiveness of the national framework for diabetes and on the current state of diabetes prevention and treatment. The report also sets out his or her conclusions and recommendations regarding the framework. Tabling of report (2) The Minister must cause the report to be tabled before each House of Parliament on any of the first 15 days on which that House is sitting after the report is completed.
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2 Preamble
Preamble Whereas firefighters play a critical role in keeping Canadians and their communities safe;
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2
Whereas Canadians have a profound appreciation of and respect for the dedicated firefighters who put themselves in harm’s way to provide an essential service;
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2
Whereas firefighters face numerous occupational hazards in performing their duties, including exposure to toxic chemicals;
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2
Whereas research has shown that exposure to some of these chemicals may lead to the development of various cancers;
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2
Whereas awareness and education are crucial to helping firefighters identify early signs of occupational cancers so that they can seek testing and treatment;
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2
Whereas federal and provincial collaboration and information sharing can facilitate the prevention and early detection of cancers linked to firefighting;
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2
Whereas establishing national standards on occupational cancers linked to firefighting could help provide greater consistency across Canada;
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2
And whereas the Government of Canada, through the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders, recognizes the service and sacrifice of first responders who have died as a result of their duties, including firefighters who succumb to cancers brought about by their employment, by providing a benefit to the beneficiaries of those first responders;
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2
Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act .
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2 2
Definitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act. Indigenous governing body means a council, government or other entity that is authorized to act on behalf of an Indigenous group, community or people that holds rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 . ( corps dirigeant autochtone ) Minister means the Minister of Health. ( ministre )
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2
Indigenous governing body means a council, government or other entity that is authorized to act on behalf of an Indigenous group, community or people that holds rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 . ( corps dirigeant autochtone )
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2
Minister means the Minister of Health. ( ministre )
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2 3
Development 3 (1) The Minister must develop a national framework designed to raise awareness of cancers linked to firefighting with the goal of improving access for firefighters to cancer prevention and treatment. Consultation (2) In developing the national framework, the Minister must consult with the representatives of the provincial and territorial governments responsible for health, with municipal governments, with Indigenous governing bodies, with health care professionals, with scientists and with stakeholders in the firefighting community. Content (3) The national framework may include measures to (a) explain and support research on the link between firefighting and certain types of cancer; (b) identify the training, education and guidance needs of health care and other professionals related to the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting and compile information relating to those needs; (c) make recommendations respecting regular screenings for cancers linked to firefighting; (d) promote research and improve data collection on the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting; (e) promote information and knowledge sharing in relation to the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting; and (f) prepare a summary of existing standards that recognize cancers linked to firefighting as occupational diseases.
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2 4
Tabling of framework 4 (1) Within one year after the day on which this Act comes into force, the Minister must prepare a report setting out the national framework for the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting and cause the report to be tabled before each House of Parliament on any of the first 15 days on which that House is sitting after the report is completed. Publication (2) The Minister must publish the report on the website of the Department of Health within 10 days after the day on which the report is tabled in both Houses of Parliament.
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2 5
Report 5 (1) Within five years after the day on which the report referred to in section 4 is tabled, the Minister must prepare a report on the effectiveness of the national framework and on the state of the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting. Tabling of report (2) The Minister must cause the report to be tabled before each House of Parliament on any of the first 15 days on which that House is sitting after the report is completed.
National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act — N-9.2 6
Designation 6 Throughout Canada, in each year, the month of January is to be known as “Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month”.
National Health and Fitness Day Act — N-9.6 Preamble
Preamble Whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to increase awareness among Canadians of the significant benefits of physical activity and to encourage Canadians to increase their level of physical activity and their participation in recreational sports and fitness activities;
National Health and Fitness Day Act — N-9.6
Whereas it is in Canada’s interest to improve the health of all Canadians and to reduce the burden of illness on Canadian families and on the Canadian health care system;
National Health and Fitness Day Act — N-9.6
Whereas many local governments in Canada have public facilities to promote the health and fitness of their citizens;
National Health and Fitness Day Act — N-9.6
Whereas the Government of Canada wishes to encourage local governments to facilitate Canadians’ participation in healthy physical activities;
National Health and Fitness Day Act — N-9.6
Whereas the Government of Canada wishes to encourage the country’s local governments, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and all Canadians to recognize the first Saturday in June as National Health and Fitness Day and to mark the day with local events and initiatives celebrating and promoting the importance and use of local health, recreational, sports and fitness facilities;
National Health and Fitness Day Act — N-9.6
Whereas Canada’s mountains, oceans, lakes, forests, parks and wilderness also offer recreational and fitness opportunities;
National Health and Fitness Day Act — N-9.6
Whereas Canadian Environment Week is observed throughout the country in early June, and walking and cycling are great ways to reduce vehicle pollution and improve physical fitness;
National Health and Fitness Day Act — N-9.6
And whereas declaring the first Saturday in June to be National Health and Fitness Day will further encourage Canadians to participate in physical activities and contribute to their own health and well-being;
National Health and Fitness Day Act — N-9.6
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
National Health and Fitness Day Act — N-9.6 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the National Health and Fitness Day Act .
National Health and Fitness Day Act — N-9.6 2
National Health and Fitness Day 2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the first Saturday in June shall be known as “National Health and Fitness Day”.
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Not a legal holiday 3 For greater certainty, National Health and Fitness Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.
National Flag of Canada Manufacturing Standards Act — N-9 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the National Flag of Canada Manufacturing Standards Act . 1984, c. 28, s. 1
National Flag of Canada Manufacturing Standards Act — N-9 2
Standards with respect to use 2 (1) On or before June 28, 1985, the Canadian General Standards Board shall establish standards for manufacture of the national flag of Canada corresponding to the intended use of the flag under varying conditions, including indoor use, outdoor use, one-event-only use and such other uses as the Board may determine that the national flag of Canada may reasonably be subjected to. Review of standards (2) The Canadian General Standards Board shall, at least once every three years, review the standards and corresponding uses referred to in subsection (1) for the purpose of ensuring their adequacy relative to technological advances in the production of materials and dyes used in the manufacture of flags. 1984, c. 28, s. 2
National Flag of Canada Manufacturing Standards Act — N-9 3
Purchase or use of national flag 3 (1) No Crown corporation, department, board, agency or office of the Government of Canada shall, after June 28, 1986, purchase or use a national flag of Canada for government purposes unless it has been manufactured in compliance with the applicable standards for manufacture and use thereof established by the Canadian General Standards Board pursuant to section 2. Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of flags purchased for a use for which standards are not established by the Canadian General Standards Board. 1984, c. 28, s. 3
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Flags to be identified 4 All flags, whether manufactured in Canada or imported into Canada, that are manufactured in compliance with the standards for manufacture referred to in section 2 shall bear a mark identifying that flag as having met the standards for manufacture established by the Canadian General Standards Board. 1984, c. 28, s. 4
Oaths of Allegiance Act — O-1 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Oaths of Allegiance Act . R.S., c. O-1, s. 1
Oaths of Allegiance Act — O-1 2
Oath of allegiance 2 (1) Every person who, either of his own accord or in compliance with any lawful requirement made of the person, or in obedience to the directions of any Act or law in force in Canada, except the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Citizenship Act , desires to take an oath of allegiance shall have administered and take the oath in the following form, and no other: I, ...................., do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors. So help me God. Demise of the Crown (2) Where there is a demise of the Crown, there shall be substituted in the oath of allegiance the name of the Sovereign for the time being. R.S., c. O-1, s. 2; 1974-75-76, c. 108, s. 39
Oaths of Allegiance Act — O-1 3
Solemn affirmation of allegiance may be substituted 3 Every person allowed by law in civil cases to solemnly affirm instead of taking an oath shall be permitted to take a solemn affirmation of allegiance in the like terms, with such modifications as the circumstances require, as the oath of allegiance, and that affirmation, taken before the proper officer, shall in all cases be accepted from the person in lieu of the oath and has the like effect as the oath. R.S., c. O-1, s. 5
Oaths of Allegiance Act — O-1 4
Regulations respecting oath of allegiance and oath of office 4 The Governor in Council may make regulations requiring any person appointed to or holding an office that is under the legislative authority of Parliament (a) to take the oath of allegiance set out in section 2 notwithstanding that the taking of the oath is not required by any other law; and (b) to take an oath of office in the form prescribed by the regulations for the faithful performance of the duties of that office, in any case in which the form of such oath is not prescribed by any other law. R.S., c. O-1, s. 2
Oaths of Allegiance Act — O-1 5
No other oath necessary 5 It is not necessary for any person appointed to any public office, for any mayor or other officer or member of any corporation, or for any person admitted, called or received as a barrister, advocate, notary public, attorney, solicitor or proctor, to make any declaration or subscription, or to take or subscribe any oath other than the oath of allegiance set out in section 2 and such other oath for the faithful performance of the duties of the office, or for the due exercise of the profession or calling, as is required by any law. R.S., c. O-1, s. 3
Oaths of Allegiance Act — O-1 6
Time for taking oath 6 The oath of allegiance set out in section 2, together with the oath of office or oath for the due exercise of any profession or calling, shall be taken within the period and in the manner, and subject to the disabilities and penalties for the omission thereof, provided by law with respect to such oaths. R.S., c. O-1, s. 4
Oaths of Allegiance Act — O-1 7
By whom administered 7 All justices of the peace and other officers lawfully authorized either by virtue of their office or by special commission from the Crown may administer the oath of allegiance set out in section 2 or receive a solemn affirmation of allegiance. R.S., c. O-1, s. 6
Oceans Act — O-2.4 Preamble
Preamble WHEREAS Canada recognizes that the three oceans, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Atlantic, are the common heritage of all Canadians;
Oceans Act — O-2.4
WHEREAS Parliament wishes to reaffirm Canada’s role as a world leader in oceans and marine resource management;
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WHEREAS Parliament wishes to affirm in Canadian domestic law Canada’s sovereign rights, jurisdiction and responsibilities in the exclusive economic zone of Canada;
Oceans Act — O-2.4
WHEREAS Canada promotes the understanding of oceans, ocean processes, marine resources and marine ecosystems to foster the sustainable development of the oceans and their resources;
Oceans Act — O-2.4
WHEREAS Canada holds that conservation, based on an ecosystem approach, is of fundamental importance to maintaining biological diversity and productivity in the marine environment;
Oceans Act — O-2.4
WHEREAS Canada promotes the wide application of the precautionary approach to the conservation, management and exploitation of marine resources in order to protect these resources and preserve the marine environment;
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WHEREAS Canada recognizes that the oceans and their resources offer significant opportunities for economic diversification and the generation of wealth for the benefit of all Canadians, and in particular for coastal communities;
Oceans Act — O-2.4
WHEREAS Canada promotes the integrated management of oceans and marine resources;
Oceans Act — O-2.4
AND WHEREAS the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, in collaboration with other ministers, boards and agencies of the Government of Canada, with provincial and territorial governments and with affected aboriginal organizations, coastal communities and other persons and bodies, including those bodies established under land claims agreements, is encouraging the development and implementation of a national strategy for the management of estuarine, coastal and marine ecosystems;
Oceans Act — O-2.4
NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Oceans Act — O-2.4 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Oceans Act .
Oceans Act — O-2.4 2
Definitions 2 In this Act, artificial island means any man-made extension of the seabed or a seabed feature, whether or not the extension breaks the surface of the superjacent waters; ( île artificielle ) Department means the Department of Fisheries and Oceans; ( ministère ) federal laws includes Acts of Parliament, regulations as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Interpretation Act and any other rules of law within the jurisdiction of Parliament, but does not include laws of the Legislature of Yukon, of the Northwest Territories or for Nunavut; ( droit ) law , in respect of a province, includes a law or rule of law from time to time in force in the province, other than federal laws, and the provisions of any instrument having effect under any such law; ( droit ) marine installation or structure includes (a) any ship and any anchor, anchor cable or rig pad used in connection therewith, (b) any offshore drilling unit, production platform, subsea installation, pumping station, living accommodation, storage structure, loading or landing platform, dredge, floating crane, pipelaying or other barge or pipeline and any anchor, anchor cable or rig pad used in connection therewith, and (c) any other work or work within a class of works prescribed pursuant to paragraph 26(1)(a); ( ouvrages en mer ) Minister means the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans; ( ministre ) ship includes any description of vessel, boat or craft designed, used or capable of being used solely or partly for marine navigation without regard to method or lack of propulsion. ( navire ) 1996, c. 31, s. 2; 1993, c. 28, s. 78; 1998, c. 15, s. 35; 2002, c. 7, s. 223; 2014, c. 2, s. 46
Oceans Act — O-2.4
artificial island means any man-made extension of the seabed or a seabed feature, whether or not the extension breaks the surface of the superjacent waters; ( île artificielle )
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Department means the Department of Fisheries and Oceans; ( ministère )
Oceans Act — O-2.4
federal laws includes Acts of Parliament, regulations as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Interpretation Act and any other rules of law within the jurisdiction of Parliament, but does not include laws of the Legislature of Yukon, of the Northwest Territories or for Nunavut; ( droit )
Oceans Act — O-2.4
law , in respect of a province, includes a law or rule of law from time to time in force in the province, other than federal laws, and the provisions of any instrument having effect under any such law; ( droit )
Oceans Act — O-2.4 (a)
marine installation or structure includes (a) any ship and any anchor, anchor cable or rig pad used in connection therewith, (b) any offshore drilling unit, production platform, subsea installation, pumping station, living accommodation, storage structure, loading or landing platform, dredge, floating crane, pipelaying or other barge or pipeline and any anchor, anchor cable or rig pad used in connection therewith, and (c) any other work or work within a class of works prescribed pursuant to paragraph 26(1)(a); ( ouvrages en mer )
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Minister means the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans; ( ministre )
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ship includes any description of vessel, boat or craft designed, used or capable of being used solely or partly for marine navigation without regard to method or lack of propulsion. ( navire )
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Her Majesty 3 This Act is binding on Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province.
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Territorial sea of Canada 4 The territorial sea of Canada consists of a belt of sea that has as its inner limit the baselines described in section 5 and as its outer limit (a) subject to paragraph (b), the line every point of which is at a distance of 12 nautical miles from the nearest point of the baselines; or (b) in respect of the portions of the territorial sea of Canada for which geographical coordinates of points have been prescribed pursuant to subparagraph 25(a)(ii), lines determined from the geographical coordinates of points so prescribed.
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Determination of the baselines 5 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the baseline is the low-water line along the coast or on a low-tide elevation that is situated wholly or partly at a distance not exceeding the breadth of the territorial sea of Canada from the mainland or an island. Geographical coordinates of points (2) In respect of any area for which geographical coordinates of points have been prescribed pursuant to subparagraph 25(a)(i) and subject to any exceptions in the regulations for (a) the use of the low-water line along the coast between given points, and (b) the use of the low-water lines of low-tide elevations that are situated wholly or partly at a distance not exceeding the breadth of the territorial sea of Canada from the mainland or an island, the baselines are straight lines interpreted as geodesics joining the consecutive geographical coordinates of points so prescribed. Baselines where historic title (3) In respect of any area not referred to in subsection (2), the baselines are the outer limits of any area, other than the territorial sea of Canada, over which Canada has a historic or other title of sovereignty. Low-tide elevations (4) For the purposes of this section, a low-tide elevation is a naturally formed area of land that is surrounded by and above water at low tide but submerged at high tide.
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Internal waters of Canada 6 The internal waters of Canada consist of the waters on the landward side of the baselines of the territorial sea of Canada.