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Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission Act — R-8.5 2
Definitions 2 In this Act, (a) Agreement means the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada relating to the establishment of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission set out in the Schedule hereto; ( Accord ) (b) Commission means the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission established pursuant to the Agreement; ( Commission ) (c) Minister means the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and ( Ministre ) (d) Park means the Roosevelt Campobello International Park at Campobello, New Brunswick. ( parc ) 1995, c. 5, s. 25
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(a) Agreement means the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada relating to the establishment of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission set out in the Schedule hereto; ( Accord )
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(b) Commission means the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission established pursuant to the Agreement; ( Commission )
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(c) Minister means the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and ( Ministre )
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(d) Park means the Roosevelt Campobello International Park at Campobello, New Brunswick. ( parc )
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Powers of Commission 3 The Commission has in Canada the legal powers and capacities of a body corporate, including those set out in section 30 of the Interpretation Act .
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Property of Commission exempt from attachment, etc. 4 All property of the Commission in Canada is exempt from attachment, seizure or execution under any writ or order of any court, or of a judge of any court, established by Parliament.
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Commission exempt from customs or excise duties 5 No duty or tax payable under any Act of Parliament relating to customs or excise is payable on any property imported into Canada by the Commission for use in connection with the Park.
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Commission charitable organization 6 The Commission shall be deemed to be a charitable organization in Canada (a) as described in paragraph (e) of subsection (1) of section 62 of the Income Tax Act , for the purposes of that Act; and (b) as described in subparagraph (i) of paragraph (d) of subsection (1) of section 7 of the Estate Tax Act , for the purposes of that Act.
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Governor in council appointment 6.1 The Governor in Council shall appoint no more than two of the alternate members to the Commission. 2010, c. 12, s. 1765
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Report to Parliament 7 The Commission shall, within three months after the termination of each year, submit to the Minister a report of the affairs of the Commission for that year, including the financial statement of the Commission and the report of its auditors thereon, and the Minister shall cause the report to be laid before Parliament within fifteen days after the receipt thereof or, if Parliament is not then sitting, on any of the first fifteen days next thereafter that Parliament is sitting.
Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission Act — R-8.5 Coming into force
Coming into force * 8 This Act shall come into force on a day to be fixed by proclamation of the Governor in Council. * [Note: Act in force August 14, 1964, see SOR/64-338.]
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Noting the generous offer by the Hammer family of the summer home of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada, with the intention that it be opened to the general public as a memorial to President Roosevelt, and the acceptance in principle of this offer by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson and President John F. Kennedy at Hyannis Port in May 1963; and
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Recognizing the many intimate associations of President Roosevelt with the summer home on Campobello Island; and
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Desiring to take advantage of this unique opportunity to symbolize the close and neighbourly relations between the peoples of Canada and the United States of America by the utilization of the gift to establish a Canadian-United States memorial park;
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There shall be established a joint Canadian-United States commission, to be called the “Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission”, which shall have as its functions: (a) to accept title from the Hammer family to the former Roosevelt estate comprising the Roosevelt home and other grounds on Campobello Island; (b) to take the necessary measures to restore the Roosevelt home as closely as possible to its condition when it was occupied by President Roosevelt; (c) to administer as a memorial the “Roosevelt Campobello International Park” comprising the Roosevelt estate and such other lands as may be acquired.
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(a) to accept title from the Hammer family to the former Roosevelt estate comprising the Roosevelt home and other grounds on Campobello Island;
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(b) to take the necessary measures to restore the Roosevelt home as closely as possible to its condition when it was occupied by President Roosevelt;
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(c) to administer as a memorial the “Roosevelt Campobello International Park” comprising the Roosevelt estate and such other lands as may be acquired.
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The Commission shall have juridical personality and all powers and capacity necessary or appropriate for the purpose of performing its functions under this Agreement including, but not by way of limitation, the following powers and capacity: (a) to acquire and dispose of personal and real property, excepting the power to dispose of the Roosevelt home and the tract of land on which it is located; (b) to enter into contracts; (c) to sue or be sued in either Canada or the United States; (d) to appoint a staff, including an Executive Secretary who shall act as secretary at meetings of the Commission, and to fix the terms and conditions of their employment and remuneration; (e) to delegate to the Executive Secretary or other officials such authority respecting the employment and direction of staff and the other responsibilities of the Commission as it deems desirable and appropriate; (f) to adopt such rules of procedure as it deems desirable to enable it to perform the functions set forth in this Agreement; (g) to charge admission fees for entrance to the Park should the Commission consider such fees desirable; however, such fees shall be set at a level which will make the facilities readily available to visitors; (h) to grant concessions if deemed desirable; (i) to accept donations, bequests or devises intended for furthering the functions of the Commission and to use such donations, bequests or devises as may be provided in the terms thereof.
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(a) to acquire and dispose of personal and real property, excepting the power to dispose of the Roosevelt home and the tract of land on which it is located;
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(c) to sue or be sued in either Canada or the United States;
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(d) to appoint a staff, including an Executive Secretary who shall act as secretary at meetings of the Commission, and to fix the terms and conditions of their employment and remuneration;
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(e) to delegate to the Executive Secretary or other officials such authority respecting the employment and direction of staff and the other responsibilities of the Commission as it deems desirable and appropriate;
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(f) to adopt such rules of procedure as it deems desirable to enable it to perform the functions set forth in this Agreement;
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(g) to charge admission fees for entrance to the Park should the Commission consider such fees desirable; however, such fees shall be set at a level which will make the facilities readily available to visitors;
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(h) to grant concessions if deemed desirable;
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(i) to accept donations, bequests or devises intended for furthering the functions of the Commission and to use such donations, bequests or devises as may be provided in the terms thereof.
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The Commission shall consist of six members, of whom three shall be appointed by the Government of Canada and three appointed by the Government of the United States. One of the Canadian members shall be nominated by the Government of New Brunswick and one of the United States members shall be nominated by the Government of Maine. Alternates may be appointed for each member of the Commission in the same manner as the members. The Commission shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from among its members, each of whom shall hold office for a term of two years, in such a manner that members of the same nationality shall never simultaneously serve as chairman and vice-chairman. The chairmanship shall alternate between members of Canadian nationality and United States nationality every two years. A quorum shall consist of at least four members of the Commission or their alternates, including always two from Canada and two from the United States. The affirmative vote of at least two Canadian and two United States members or their respective alternates shall be required for any decision to be taken by the Commission.
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The Commission may employ both Canadian and United States citizens. Their employment shall be subject to the relevant Canadian labour and other laws, and the Government of Canada agrees to take such measures as may be necessary to permit United States citizens to accept employment with the Commission on a similar basis to Canadian citizens.
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The Commission shall maintain insurance in reasonable amounts, including, but not limited to, liability and property insurance.
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The Commission shall hold at least one meeting every calendar year and shall submit an annual report to the Canadian and United States Governments on or before March 31 of each year, including a general statement of the operations for the previous year and an audited statement of the financial operations of the Commission. The Commission shall permit inspection of its records by the accounting agencies of both Governments.
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All property belonging to the Commission shall be exempt from attachment, execution, or other processes for satisfaction of claims, debts or judgments.
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The Commission shall not be subject to Federal, State, Provincial or local taxation in Canada or the United States on any real or personal property held by it or on any gift, bequest or devise to it of any personal or real property, or on its income, whether from Governmental appropriations, admission fees, concessions or donations. All personal property imported or introduced into Canada by the Commission for use in connection with the Park shall be free from customs duties. Further consideration shall be given to granting exemption from other taxes the imposition of which would be inconsistent with the functioning of the Commission.
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Arrangements may be made with the competent agencies of Canada and the United States for rendering, without reimbursement, such services as the Commission may request for the orderly development, maintenance and operation of the Park.
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The Commission shall take appropriate measures to emphasize the international nature of the Park.
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1 The Governments of Canada and the United States shall share equally the costs of developing the Roosevelt Campobello International Park and the annual cost of operating and maintaining the Park.
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2 Any revenues derived from admission fees or concession operations of the Commission shall be transmitted in equal shares to the two Governments within 60 days of the end of the Commission’s fiscal year. Other funds received by the Commission may be used to further the purposes of the Commission, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
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3 The Commission shall submit annually to the Canadian and United States Governments a budget covering total anticipated expenditures to be financed from all sources, and shall conduct its operations in accordance with the budget as approved by the two Governments.
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4 The Commissioners shall receive no remuneration from the Commission; however, they may be paid reasonable per diem and travel expenses by the Commission.
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This Agreement requires implementation by legislation in each country; it shall come into effect after the enactment of such legislation on a date to be fixed by an exchange of notes between the two Governments.
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Done in duplicate at Washington, this 22nd day of January, 1964.
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FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA: (Sgd.) Lester B. Pearson
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FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: (Sgd.) Lyndon B. Johnson 1/22/64 Washington, D.C.
Rouge National Urban Park Act — R-8.55 Preamble
Preamble Whereas the Rouge Valley contains some of the last remnants of the Carolinian forest in Canada, significant geological features and a combination of diverse habitats linking Lake Ontario to the Oak Ridges Moraine;
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Whereas the foresight, dedication and engagement of community visionaries and various levels of government have laid the foundation for the creation of a park in the Rouge Valley, an area that is rich in natural and cultural resources and is readily accessible to the population of Canada’s largest metropolitan area;
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Whereas there is a unique opportunity to connect Canadians with the natural and cultural heritage of the Rouge Valley and with the history of its early Aboriginal inhabitants and others who shaped its landscapes;
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to protect natural ecosystems and maintain native wildlife in the Rouge Valley,
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to provide meaningful opportunities for Canadians to experience and enjoy the diverse landscapes of the Rouge Valley,
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to engage local communities and businesses, Aboriginal organizations and youth, as well as other Canadians, to become stewards and ambassadors of the park,
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to provide a wide range of recreational, interpretive, volunteer and learning activities to attract a diverse urban population to the park,
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to enable youth and other visitors to connect with nature in an urban setting,
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to protect the cultural landscapes of the park and identify its heritage values to facilitate an understanding and appreciation of the history of the region,
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to encourage sustainable farming practices to support the preservation of agricultural lands in the park and celebrate the agricultural heritage of the region, and
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to promote the park as a place of discovery, enjoyment and learning, and as a gateway to all of Canada’s national protected heritage areas;
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Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
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Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Rouge National Urban Park Act .
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Definitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act. ecological integrity means, with respect to the Park, a condition that is determined to be characteristic of its natural region and likely to persist, including abiotic components and the composition and abundance of native species and biological communities, rates of change and supporting processes. ( intégrité écologique ) enforcement officer means any person designated under section 24 or belonging to a class of persons so designated. ( agent de l’autorité ) Minister means the Minister responsible for the Parks Canada Agency. ( ministre ) national historic site means a site, building or other place of national historic interest or significance that is commemorated under section 3 of the Historic Sites and Monuments Act . ( lieu historique national ) Park means the Rouge National Urban Park, established by section 4 . ( parc ) park warden means a person designated under section 23 . ( garde de parc ) public lands means lands, including submerged lands, belonging to Her Majesty in right of Canada or of which the Government of Canada has the power to dispose, regardless of whether that disposal is subject to any agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. ( terres domaniales ) superintendent means a person appointed under subsection 13(1) of the Parks Canada Agency Act who holds the office of superintendent of the Park, and includes any other person appointed under that Act who is authorized by the superintendent to act on his or her behalf. ( directeur ) 2015, c. 10, s. 2; 2017, c. 10, s. 1
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ecological integrity means, with respect to the Park, a condition that is determined to be characteristic of its natural region and likely to persist, including abiotic components and the composition and abundance of native species and biological communities, rates of change and supporting processes. ( intégrité écologique )
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enforcement officer means any person designated under section 24 or belonging to a class of persons so designated. ( agent de l’autorité )
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Minister means the Minister responsible for the Parks Canada Agency. ( ministre )
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national historic site means a site, building or other place of national historic interest or significance that is commemorated under section 3 of the Historic Sites and Monuments Act . ( lieu historique national )
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Park means the Rouge National Urban Park, established by section 4 . ( parc )
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park warden means a person designated under section 23 . ( garde de parc )
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public lands means lands, including submerged lands, belonging to Her Majesty in right of Canada or of which the Government of Canada has the power to dispose, regardless of whether that disposal is subject to any agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. ( terres domaniales )
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superintendent means a person appointed under subsection 13(1) of the Parks Canada Agency Act who holds the office of superintendent of the Park, and includes any other person appointed under that Act who is authorized by the superintendent to act on his or her behalf. ( directeur )
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Binding on Her Majesty 3 This Act is binding on Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province.
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Park established 4 Rouge National Urban Park, which is described in the schedule, is established for the purposes of protecting and presenting, for current and future generations, the natural and cultural heritage of the Park and its diverse landscapes, promoting a vibrant farming community and encouraging Canadians to discover and connect with their national protected heritage areas.
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Management by Minister 5 The Minister is responsible for the administration, management and control of the Park, including the administration of public lands in the Park and, for that purpose, the Minister may use and occupy those lands.
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Factors to be considered 6 (1) Maintenance or restoration of ecological integrity, through the protection of natural resources and natural processes, must be the first priority of the Minister when considering all aspects of the management of the Park. For greater certainty (2) For greater certainty, subsection (1) does not prevent the carrying out of agricultural activities as provided for in this Act. 2015, c. 10, s. 6; 2017, c. 10, s. 2
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National historic sites 7 The Minister must, in relation to any national historic site in the Park, ensure (a) that cultural resources are not impaired or under threat; (b) that cultural resources are maintained in a manner that will prevent or slow their deterioration and that any intervention carried out is in accordance with national conservation standards; and (c) that he or she does not take any action, including the making of a payment or the granting of any financial assistance or any authorization, that would have an adverse effect on cultural resources or on the communication to the public of the reasons for the commemoration of the national historic site.
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Advisory committee 8 The Minister may establish a committee to advise the Minister on the management of the Park. The advisory committee may include representatives from local governments, Aboriginal or regional organizations and other organizations that the Minister considers appropriate.
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Management plan 9 (1) Within five years after the establishment of the Park, the Minister must prepare a management plan that sets out a long-term vision for the Park and provides for management objectives and performance evaluation. The Minister must cause the management plan to be tabled in each House of Parliament. Area management approach (2) The management plan must set out a management approach, by area, that includes the following: (a) the protection and presentation of natural and cultural heritage; (b) the presentation of agricultural heritage and the encouragement of sustainable farming practices; and (c) the installation and maintenance of infrastructure, buildings and other improvements. Review of management plan (3) The Minister must review the management plan at least every 10 years and must cause any amendments to the plan to be tabled in each House of Parliament.