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Gwich’in Land Claim Settlement Act — G-11.8 9
Payments out of C.R.F. 9 There shall be paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund such sums as may be required to meet the monetary obligations of Canada under chapters 8 and 9 of the Agreement.
Gwich’in Land Claim Settlement Act — G-11.8 Coming into force
Coming into force * 11 This Act shall come into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. * [Note: Act in force December 22, 1992, see SI/93-1.]
Gwich’in Land Claim Settlement Act — G-11.8 Other references to Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Other references to Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (2) Unless the context requires otherwise, every reference to the “Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development” is, with any grammatical adaptations, to be read as a reference to the “Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs” in the following provisions: (a) paragraphs 7(a) and (b) of the Gwich’in Land Claim Settlement Act ;
Gwich’in Land Claim Settlement Act — G-11.8 Other references to Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Other references to Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (2) Unless the context requires otherwise, every reference to the “Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development” is, with any grammatical adaptations, to be read as a reference to the “Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations” in the following provisions: (a) the portion of section 7 of the Gwich’in Land Claim Settlement Act before paragraph (a);
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3 Preamble
Preamble Whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to increase awareness of the significant and substantive contributions that Canadian women have made and continue to make to the growth, development, character and identity of Canada;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas equality and compassion for all individuals remain among Canada’s foremost aspirations and all Canadians share responsibility for addressing the social and economic challenges faced by women, which are fundamentally human issues;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas many of the particular experiences and challenges faced by Canadian women and enumerated in this preamble are also experienced by individuals of minority gender identity and expression;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas poverty and inequality disproportionately affect Canadian women, particularly elderly, disabled, transgender and visible minority women, leaving them isolated and vulnerable;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas Canadians confronting issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation, particularly transgender women in visible minority groups, may experience further isolation and vulnerability, as well as violence;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas the effects of poverty and vulnerability are exacerbated by limited access for women and their families to affordable housing, social support programs and child care services, as well as by gaps in Canada’s health care system that cause women to be disproportionately underserved;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas in Canada, women are more likely than men to be victims of gender-based violence, including sexual assault and intimate partner violence;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas Indigenous women, be they First Nation, Métis or Inuit, are disproportionately affected by gender-based violence and sexual exploitation;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas Canadian women who are physically, verbally and emotionally abused often face challenges in pursuing effective legal recourse and access to social support programs;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas Canadian women face barriers in pursuing and completing post-secondary education and pursuing careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas there is a wage gap between men and women in Canada;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas Indigenous women face barriers with respect to equal access to education and employment, and representation in Canadian legislatures and councils;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas women who are newcomers to Canada experience obstacles hindering their full participation in Canadian society, including a lack of access to language and employment training and a refusal to recognize their prior work experience and educational qualifications;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas there has been a disproportionate rise in the number of female inmates, particularly Indigenous women, in Canada’s correctional institutions;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas Canadian women are underrepresented as participants and leaders in sports and physical activities, which affects their health and sense of social inclusion;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas women account for approximately half of the population, yet a lower proportion of Canadian politicians are women;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas Canadian women face challenges in being promoted to executive or board management positions, and those who do reach such positions are often paid less than men in similar positions;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas the Government of Canada is encouraged to continue to monitor the progress, across departments and agencies, of the status of women in Canada;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to underscore the importance of celebrating and commemorating the notable achievements and advancements of Canadian women and addressing the challenges faced by Canadian women;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Whereas Parliament wishes to encourage all levels of government, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, academia, educators and all Canadians to recognize the fourth week in September as Gender Equality Week and to mark the week with events and initiatives to address the challenges Canadian women and individuals of minority gender identity and expression continue to face;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
And whereas all Canadians, in particular men and those who do not identify as women, are encouraged to become and remain engaged, during Gender Equality Week and throughout the year, in achieving greater inclusiveness and full gender equality in Canada;
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Gender Equality Week Act .
Gender Equality Week Act — G-2.3 2
Gender Equality Week 2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the fourth week in September is to be known as “Gender Equality Week”.
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act — G-2.5
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act — G-2.5 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act .
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act — G-2.5 2
Definitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act. disclose includes to authorize disclosure. ( communiquer ) genetic test means a test that analyzes DNA, RNA or chromosomes for purposes such as the prediction of disease or vertical transmission risks, or monitoring, diagnosis or prognosis. ( test génétique ) health care practitioner means a person lawfully entitled under the law of a province to provide health services in the place in which the services are provided by that person. ( professionnel de la santé )
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act — G-2.5
disclose includes to authorize disclosure. ( communiquer )
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act — G-2.5
genetic test means a test that analyzes DNA, RNA or chromosomes for purposes such as the prediction of disease or vertical transmission risks, or monitoring, diagnosis or prognosis. ( test génétique )
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act — G-2.5
health care practitioner means a person lawfully entitled under the law of a province to provide health services in the place in which the services are provided by that person. ( professionnel de la santé )
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act — G-2.5 3
Genetic test 3 (1) It is prohibited for any person to require an individual to undergo a genetic test as a condition of (a) providing goods or services to that individual; (b) entering into or continuing a contract or agreement with that individual; or (c) offering or continuing specific terms or conditions in a contract or agreement with that individual. Refusal to undergo genetic test (2) It is prohibited for any person to refuse to engage in an activity described in any of paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) in respect of an individual on the grounds that the individual has refused to undergo a genetic test.
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act — G-2.5 4
Disclosure of results 4 (1) It is prohibited for any person to require an individual to disclose the results of a genetic test as a condition of engaging in an activity described in any of paragraphs 3(1)(a) to (c). Refusal to disclose results (2) It is prohibited for any person to refuse to engage in an activity described in any of paragraphs 3(1)(a) to (c) in respect of an individual on the grounds that the individual has refused to disclose the results of a genetic test.
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act — G-2.5 5
Written consent 5 It is prohibited for any person who is engaged in an activity described in any of paragraphs 3(1)(a) to (c) in respect of an individual to collect, use or disclose the results of a genetic test of the individual without the individual’s written consent.
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act — G-2.5 6
Exceptions: health care practitioners and researchers 6 Sections 3 to 5 do not apply to (a) a physician, a pharmacist or any other health care practitioner in respect of an individual to whom they are providing health services; or (b) a person who is conducting medical, pharmaceutical or scientific research in respect of an individual who is a participant in the research.
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act — G-2.5 7
Contravention of sections 3 to 5 7 Every person who contravenes any of sections 3 to 5 is guilty of an offence and is liable (a) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding $1,000,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or to both; or (b) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding $300,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or to both.
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act . 1980-81-82-83, c. 100, s. 1
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2 2
Definitions 2 In this Part, debtor , in respect of a garnishee summons, means the person whose salary or remuneration is sought to be garnisheed; ( débiteur ) garnishment includes attachment; ( Version anglaise seulement ) Her Majesty means Her Majesty in right of Canada; ( Sa Majesté ) Minister means the Minister or Ministers designated under section 48; ( ministre ) order means an agreement relating to maintenance, alimony or support, an order, a judgment or a decision — whether interim or final — that is enforceable in a province; ( ordonnance ) parliamentary entity means (a) the Senate; (b) the House of Commons; (c) the Library of Parliament; (d) the office of the Senate Ethics Officer; (e) the office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner; (f) the Parliamentary Protective Service; or (g) the office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer; ( entité parlementaire ) provincial enforcement service has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act ; ( autorité provinciale ) provincial garnishment law means the law of general application of a province relating to garnishment that is in force at the time in question. ( droit provincial en matière de saisie-arrêt ) R.S., 1985, c. G-2, s. 2; 1997, c. 1, s. 24 2019, c. 16, s. 82
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2
debtor , in respect of a garnishee summons, means the person whose salary or remuneration is sought to be garnisheed; ( débiteur )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2
garnishment includes attachment; ( Version anglaise seulement )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2
Her Majesty means Her Majesty in right of Canada; ( Sa Majesté )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2
Minister means the Minister or Ministers designated under section 48; ( ministre )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2
order means an agreement relating to maintenance, alimony or support, an order, a judgment or a decision — whether interim or final — that is enforceable in a province; ( ordonnance )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2 (a)
parliamentary entity means (a) the Senate; (b) the House of Commons; (c) the Library of Parliament; (d) the office of the Senate Ethics Officer; (e) the office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner; (f) the Parliamentary Protective Service; or (g) the office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer; ( entité parlementaire )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2
provincial enforcement service has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act ; ( autorité provinciale )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2
provincial garnishment law means the law of general application of a province relating to garnishment that is in force at the time in question. ( droit provincial en matière de saisie-arrêt )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2 3
Garnishment permitted 3 Despite any law preventing the garnishment of Her Majesty or a parliamentary entity, both may be garnisheed under this Part. R.S., 1985, c. G-2, s. 3 2019, c. 16, s. 83
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2 3.1
Garnishment under Acts of Parliament 3.1 For greater certainty, Her Majesty and parliamentary entities are bound by the law relating to garnishment provided under any Act of Parliament. 2019, c. 16, s. 83
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Definitions 4 In this Division, department has the meaning assigned by paragraphs (a), (a.1), (b) and (d) of the definition department in section 2 of the Financial Administration Act ; ( ministère ) garnishee summons includes any document that is of a similar nature to a garnishee summons, including a court order and a document in respect of maintenance, alimony or support issued by a provincial enforcement service; ( bref de saisie-arrêt ) pay period means, in respect of any particular person, the period beginning on the day after the day that is the regular pay-day of the person and ending on the day that is their next regular pay-day; ( période de paye ) prescribed means prescribed by regulations made under this Division; ( prescrit ou réglementaire ) salary means (a) in the case of a judge or associate judge to whom the Judges Act applies, the salary payable under that Act, or (b) in the case of any other person, (i) the basic pay payable to that person for the performance of the regular duties of a position or office, and (ii) any amount payable as allowances, special remuneration, payment for overtime or other compensation or as a gratuity, excluding any amount deemed to be or to have been excluded from that person’s salary pursuant to regulations made under paragraph 12(b). ( traitement ) R.S., 1985, c. G-2, s. 4; 1992, c. 1, s. 141; 2014, c. 39, s. 331 2019, c. 16, s. 84 2022, c. 10, s. 371
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2
department has the meaning assigned by paragraphs (a), (a.1), (b) and (d) of the definition department in section 2 of the Financial Administration Act ; ( ministère )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2
garnishee summons includes any document that is of a similar nature to a garnishee summons, including a court order and a document in respect of maintenance, alimony or support issued by a provincial enforcement service; ( bref de saisie-arrêt )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2
pay period means, in respect of any particular person, the period beginning on the day after the day that is the regular pay-day of the person and ending on the day that is their next regular pay-day; ( période de paye )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2
prescribed means prescribed by regulations made under this Division; ( prescrit ou réglementaire )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2 (a)
salary means (a) in the case of a judge or associate judge to whom the Judges Act applies, the salary payable under that Act, or (b) in the case of any other person, (i) the basic pay payable to that person for the performance of the regular duties of a position or office, and (ii) any amount payable as allowances, special remuneration, payment for overtime or other compensation or as a gratuity, excluding any amount deemed to be or to have been excluded from that person’s salary pursuant to regulations made under paragraph 12(b). ( traitement )
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2 5
Garnishment of salaries, remuneration 5 Her Majesty is, subject to this Division and any regulation made thereunder, bound by provincial garnishment law in respect of (a) salaries, and (b) remuneration as fees, honoraria or other payments of like import, in respect of any office or position or in respect of the performance of any services payable to judges and associate judges to whom the Judges Act applies, or payable to any other person, excluding corporations, on behalf of a department or by a Crown corporation prescribed under paragraph 12(c) for the purposes of this Division. R.S., 1985, c. G-2, s. 5; 2014, c. 39, s. 332 2022, c. 10, s. 371
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2 6
Service binds Her Majesty 6 (1) Subject to this Division, service on Her Majesty of a garnishee summons, together with a copy of the order against a debtor and an application in the prescribed form, binds Her Majesty 15 days after the day on which those documents are served. When service is effective (2) A garnishee summons served on Her Majesty is of no effect unless it is served on Her Majesty in the first 45 days following the first day on which it could have been validly served on Her Majesty. Her Majesty no longer bound (3) The garnishee summons ceases to bind Her Majesty after the periods and in the circumstances specified in the regulations. R.S., 1985, c. G-2, s. 6; 1997, c. 1, s. 25 2019, c. 16, s. 85
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2 7
Where documents must be served on Her Majesty 7 (1) Service of documents on Her Majesty in connection with garnishment proceedings permitted by this Division must be effected at the place specified in the regulations. Method of service on Her Majesty (2) In addition to any method of service permitted by the law of a province, service of documents on Her Majesty under subsection (1) may be effected by any prescribed method. (3) [Repealed, 2019, c. 16, s. 86] R.S., 1985, c. G-2, s. 7 2019, c. 16, s. 86
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2 8
Moneys bound by service of garnishee summons 8 For the purposes of garnishment proceedings permitted by this Division, service of a garnishee summons binds Her Majesty in respect of the following money to be paid by Her Majesty to the debtor named in the garnishee summons: (a) in the case of a salary, (i) the salary to be paid, no later than the last day of the second pay period following the pay period in which Her Majesty is bound by the garnishee summons, and (ii) where the garnishee summons has continuing effect under the law of the province, the salary to be paid on the last day of each subsequent pay period; or (b) in the case of remuneration described in paragraph 5(b), (i) the remuneration payable, in respect of the department or Crown corporation named in the application referred to in section 6, on the fifteenth day following the day on which Her Majesty is bound by the garnishee summons, and (ii) either (A) any remuneration becoming payable in respect of that department or Crown corporation in the thirty days following the fifteenth day after the day on which Her Majesty is bound by the garnishee summons that is owing on that fifteenth day or that becomes owing in the fourteen days following that fifteenth day, or (B) where the garnishee summons has continuing effect under the law of the province, any remuneration becoming payable in respect of that department or Crown corporation subsequent to the fifteenth day after the day on which Her Majesty is bound by the garnishee summons. R.S., 1985, c. G-2, s. 8; 1997, c. 1, s. 26 2019, c. 16, s. 87
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Time period for Her Majesty’s response to a garnishee summons 10 Her Majesty has the following time period within which to respond to a garnishee summons: (a) in the case of a salary, fifteen days, or such lesser number of days as is prescribed, after the last day of the second pay period next following the pay period in which Her Majesty is bound by the garnishee summons; or (b) in the case of remuneration described in paragraph 5(b), fifteen days, or such lesser number of days as is prescribed, after the day on which the remuneration is garnisheed. R.S., 1985, c. G-2, s. 10; 1997, c. 1, s. 27 2019, c. 16, s. 88(F)
Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act — G-2 11
Methods of response 11 (1) In addition to any method of responding to a garnishee summons permitted by provincial garnishment law, Her Majesty may respond to a garnishee summons by any prescribed method. Where response is by registered mail (2) Where Her Majesty responds to a garnishee summons by registered mail, the receipt issued in accordance with regulations relating to registered mail made under the Canada Post Corporation Act shall be received in evidence and is, unless the contrary is shown, proof that Her Majesty has responded to the garnishee summons. Effect of payment into court (3) A payment into court by Her Majesty is a good and sufficient discharge of Her Majesty’s liability, to the extent of the payment. Effect of payment to provincial enforcement service (3.1) If provincial garnishment law permits a payment to a provincial enforcement service of the province, a payment to the provincial enforcement service by Her Majesty is a good and sufficient discharge of Her Majesty’s liability, to the extent of the payment. Recovery (4) If, in honouring a garnishee summons, Her Majesty, through error, pays to a debtor by way of salary or remuneration an amount in excess of the amount that Her Majesty should have paid to that debtor, the excess is a debt due to Her Majesty by that debtor and may be recovered from the debtor by way of deduction from, or set-off or compensation against, future moneys payable to the debtor as salary or remuneration. Recovery from party who instituted proceedings (5) If moneys are paid by Her Majesty to or for the benefit of a party who instituted garnishment proceedings permitted by this Division in excess of the amount that should be paid to or for the benefit of that party, the excess is a debt due to Her Majesty by that party and may be recovered from the party by way of deduction from, or set-off or compensation against, moneys payable to or for the benefit of that party under this Division. R.S., 1985, c. G-2, s. 11; 1997, c. 1, s. 28 2019, c. 16, s. 89