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National Research Council Act — N-15 17
Annual report to Parliament 17 The President shall, within four months after the termination of each fiscal year, transmit to the Minister a report of the operations of the Council for that fiscal year and the Minister shall cause that 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 either House of Parliament is sitting. R.S., c. N-14, s. 16
National Research Council Act — N-15 18
Establishment 18 (1) There is established a board, to be called the Procurement Oversight Board, consisting of (a) not less than three or more than five members, including a Chair, who have a right to vote; (b) one member who is a person employed by the Department of Public Works and Government Services and who does not have a right to vote; and (c) one member who is a person employed in the federal public administration and who does not have a right to vote, if the Minister considers that member necessary to assist the Procurement Oversight Board in carrying out its duties. Duties (2) The Procurement Oversight Board shall review and approve (a) the Council’s policy framework for procuring goods and services and any amendments to it; and (b) the Council’s proposals to enter into contracts for the procurement of goods and services if the procurement is complex or large-scale when measured by criteria established by the Procurement Oversight Board. Terms of reference (3) The Minister may determine and amend the terms of reference of the Procurement Oversight Board. R.S., 1985, c. N-15, s. 18 1999, c. 31, s. 169 2023, c. 26, s. 483 2023, c. 26, s. 484
National Research Council Act — N-15 19
Appointment 19 (1) Members of the Procurement Oversight Board, including the Chair, shall be appointed by the Minister. Tenure of office (2) Members of the Procurement Oversight Board shall be appointed to hold office on a part-time basis and during pleasure for a term of not more than four years, which may be renewed for a second term. R.S., 1985, c. N-15, s. 19 1999, c. 31, s. 169 2023, c. 26, s. 483
National Research Council Act — N-15 20
Remuneration 20 (1) Members of the Procurement Oversight Board shall be paid the remuneration that is fixed by the Minister. Travel and other expenses (2) Members of the Procurement Oversight Board are entitled to be paid reasonable travel and other expenses incurred while absent from their ordinary place of residence in the course of performing their duties under this Act. 2023, c. 26, s. 483
National Research Council Act — N-15 21
Meetings 21 The Procurement Oversight Board shall meet at least twice a year. 2023, c. 26, s. 483
National Research Council Act — N-15 22
Activities 22 The Procurement Oversight Board shall, within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, provide a summary of its activities in that year to the Minister. 2023, c. 26, s. 485
National Ribbon Skirt Day Act — N-16.2 Preamble
Preamble Whereas Indigenous women are life-givers and are entrusted with traditional knowledge to care for their families, their communities and the environment;
National Ribbon Skirt Day Act — N-16.2
Whereas the ribbon skirt is a centuries-old spiritual symbol of womanhood, identity, adaptation and survival and is a way for women to honour themselves and their culture;
National Ribbon Skirt Day Act — N-16.2
Whereas the ribbon skirt represents a direct connection to Mother Earth and its sacred medicines;
National Ribbon Skirt Day Act — N-16.2
Whereas Indigenous culture, tradition and ceremony, including Indigenous ties to language and the land, are critical to the vitality and well-being of Canada’s First Peoples;
National Ribbon Skirt Day Act — N-16.2
Whereas section 1 of Article 15 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, to which Canada is a signatory, states, “Indigenous peoples have the right to the dignity and diversity of their cultures, traditions, histories and aspirations which shall be appropriately reflected in education and public information”;
National Ribbon Skirt Day Act — N-16.2
Whereas Call for Justice 2.1 of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls calls “upon all governments to acknowledge, recognize, and protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples to their cultures and languages as inherent rights, and constitutionally protected as such under section 35 of the Constitution [ Act, 1982 ]”;
National Ribbon Skirt Day Act — N-16.2
And whereas Call for Justice 15.2 of that report calls on Canadians to “[d]ecolonize by learning the true history of Canada … and learn about and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ history, cultures, pride, and diversity”;
National Ribbon Skirt Day Act — N-16.2
Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
National Ribbon Skirt Day Act — N-16.2 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the National Ribbon Skirt Day Act .
National Ribbon Skirt Day Act — N-16.2 2
National Ribbon Skirt Day 2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 4th day of January shall be known as “National Ribbon Skirt Day”.
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Act — N-16.4
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Act — N-16.4 24 to 27
24 to 27 [Repealed, 2012, c. 19, s. 593]
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45 Preamble
Preamble Whereas the Government of Canada recognizes the beneficial effects of school food programs on the well-being of children, youth and families, on the economic participation and prosperity of children, youth and families and on Canada’s economy and social infrastructure;
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45
Whereas the Government of Canada, through the National School Food Program, collaborates with and provides funding to the provinces, the territories and Indigenous governing bodies to enhance and expand school food programs, which aim to provide nutritious food to children and youth across Canada;
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45
Whereas the National School Food Policy sets out the Government of Canada’s long-term vision for the Program, which is that all children and youth in Canada have access to nutritious food at school that supports their development and enables them to reach their full potential, and the principles and objectives that guide the Government of Canada in achieving that vision;
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45
Whereas the Government of Canada recognizes the role of the provinces, the territories and Indigenous governing bodies in delivering school food programs and is committed to cooperating, collaborating and maintaining partnerships with them in order to support them in delivering the programs;
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45
Whereas the Government of Canada is committed to supporting the ongoing implementation and maintenance of the Program, which aims to contribute to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and Canada’s international human rights obligations, including those under the Convention on the Rights of the Child;
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45
Whereas the Government of Canada recognizes the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and strongly supports and continues to engage with Indigenous peoples;
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45
And whereas the Government of Canada recognizes the importance of engaging with Canadians to assist it in its efforts to support the delivery of school food programs that prioritize the provision of food that is sourced locally, when possible, and reflect local and regional contexts;
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45
Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45 1
Alternative title 1 This Act may be cited as the National School Food Program Act .
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45 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, Indigenous community or Indigenous people that holds rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 . ( corps dirigeant autochtone ) Indigenous peoples has the meaning assigned by the definition aboriginal peoples of Canada in subsection 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 . ( peuples autochtones ) Minister means the member or members of the King’s Privy Council for Canada designated under section 3 . ( ministre ) Program means the National School Food Program. ( Programme )
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45
Indigenous governing body means a council, government or other entity that is authorized to act on behalf of an Indigenous group, Indigenous community or Indigenous people that holds rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 . ( corps dirigeant autochtone )
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45
Indigenous peoples has the meaning assigned by the definition aboriginal peoples of Canada in subsection 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 . ( peuples autochtones )
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45
Minister means the member or members of the King’s Privy Council for Canada designated under section 3 . ( ministre )
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45
Program means the National School Food Program. ( Programme )
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45 3
Order designating Minister 3 The Governor in Council may, by order, designate one or more members of the King’s Privy Council for Canada to be the Minister or Ministers for the purposes of this Act.
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45 4
Purpose 4 The purpose of this Act is to set out (a) the Government of Canada’s long-term vision for the Program; (b) the Government of Canada’s commitment to maintaining long-term funding for the ongoing implementation and maintenance of the Program; and (c) the principles that guide the Government of Canada’s ongoing investments in the Program.
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45 5
Declaration 5 It is declared that (a) the Government of Canada’s vision is that all children and youth in Canada have access to nutritious food at school, in an inclusive and non-stigmatizing setting that fosters healthy practices, through school food programs that strengthen connections with local food systems, the environment and culture; (b) the Government of Canada’s goal is to maintain the Program in a way that respects the following principles: (i) accessibility, (ii) health promotion, (iii) inclusivity, (iv) flexibility, (v) sustainability, and (vi) accountability; (c) school food programs contribute to improved health outcomes for children and youth, reduced costs for Canadians and a strong Canadian economy; (d) it is important for the Government of Canada to cooperate, collaborate and work in partnership with the provinces, the territories and Indigenous governing bodies in the delivery of school food programs; and (e) First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families are best supported by school food programs that are culturally appropriate and designed and delivered by their communities.
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45 6
Guiding principles 6 (1) Federal investments respecting the ongoing implementation and maintenance of the Program — as well as the efforts to enter into related agreements with provinces, territories and Indigenous governing bodies — must be guided by the principles set out in paragraph 5(b). Commitments — Official Languages Act (2) Federal investments that are subject to an agreement entered into with a province or territory respecting the Program must be guided by the principles set out in paragraph 5(b) and by the commitments set out in the Official Languages Act .
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45 7
Funding commitment 7 (1) The Government of Canada commits to maintaining long-term funding for the Program. Funding agreements (2) The funding must be provided through agreements with the provinces, the territories or Indigenous governing bodies.
National School Food Program Act — N-16.45 8
Report 8 (1) At the end of the first complete fiscal year after the day on which this section comes into force and at the end of each subsequent fiscal year, the Minister must prepare a report that contains (a) a summary of the information in the Minister’s possession and within the Minister’s authority to disclose relating to the federal investments made in respect of the Program during the previous fiscal year; and (b) a summary of the progress that has been made in respect of the Program, including with respect to the principles set out in paragraph 5(b). Tabling (2) The Minister must cause the report to be tabled in each House of Parliament on any of the first 15 days on which that House is sitting after the day on which the report is completed.
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5 Preamble
Preamble Whereas human beings have depended on ocean resources, including seals and other marine animals, for nourishment for thousands of years;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas Canada’s Indigenous peoples and coastal communities have developed traditional knowledge of how to use ocean resources;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas this traditional knowledge and the traditions, culture and heritage of Canada’s Indigenous peoples and coastal communities respecting the use of ocean resources should be preserved and recognized;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas the use of ocean resources plays an important economic role for Canada’s Indigenous peoples and coastal communities;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas the extractors of Canada’s ocean resources play an important role in the sustainable management and preservation of populations of wild species and in the maintenance of ecosystemic balance;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas scientific knowledge of and methods for using ocean resources have evolved rapidly in recent years;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas the extraction and use of Canada’s ocean resources are compatible with the contemporary principles of animal protection, sustainable development, ecosystemic management and preventive regulation;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas the extraction and use of Canada’s ocean resources can be reconciled with a respectful and cruelty-free treatment of sea animals;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas the extraction and use of Canada’s ocean resources are compatible with the Convention on Biological Diversity’s objectives of conservation, sustainable use and a fair and equitable sharing;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas the use of Canada’s ocean resources accords with the principle of rational use advocated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas ecosystemic balance is the fruit of a constant interaction between predator and prey;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas the human species is an integral part of the ecosystem and, as a result, its role as a predator cannot be separated from the rest of nature;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Whereas the European Union has declared May 20 to be European Maritime Day in order to recall “the importance of a healthy marine environment both for the sustainability of economic activities on the seas and for the quality of life in coastal regions”;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
And whereas the importance of the seal hunt for Canada’s Indigenous people, coastal communities and entire population should be recognized by designating May 20 as National Seal Products Day;
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons, enacts as follows:
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the National Seal Products Day Act .
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5 2
National Seal Products Day 2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 20th day of May is to be known as “National Seal Products Day”.
National Seal Products Day Act — N-16.5 3
Not a legal holiday or non-juridical day 3 For greater certainty, National Seal Products Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56 Preamble
Preamble Whereas a fundamental responsibility of the Government of Canada is to protect Canada’s national security and the safety of Canadians;
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
Whereas that responsibility must be carried out in accordance with the rule of law and in a manner that safeguards the rights and freedoms of Canadians and that respects the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ;
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
Whereas the Government of Canada is committed to enhancing Canada’s national security framework in order to keep Canadians safe while safeguarding their rights and freedoms;
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
Whereas the Government of Canada, by carrying out its national security and information activities in a manner that respects rights and freedoms, encourages the international community to do the same;
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
Whereas enhanced accountability and transparency are vital to ensuring public trust and confidence in Government of Canada institutions that carry out national security or intelligence activities;
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
Whereas those institutions must always be vigilant in order to uphold public safety;
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
Whereas those institutions must have powers that will enable them to keep pace with evolving threats and must use those powers in a manner that respects the rights and freedoms of Canadians;
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
Whereas many Canadians expressed concerns about provisions of the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015 ;
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
And whereas the Government of Canada engaged in comprehensive public consultations to obtain the views of Canadians on how to enhance Canada’s national security framework and committed to introducing legislation to reflect the views and concerns expressed by Canadians;
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the National Security Act, 2017 .
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56 3
Definitions 3 The following definitions apply in sections 4 to 17 . former Commissioner means the Commissioner of the Communications Security Establishment appointed under subsection 273.63(1) of the National Defence Act , as it read immediately before the coming into force of section 68 . ( ancien commissaire ) former Committee means the Security Intelligence Review Committee established by subsection 34(1) of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act , as it read immediately before the coming into force of section 2 . ( ancien comité ) new Agency means the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency. ( nouvel office )
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
former Commissioner means the Commissioner of the Communications Security Establishment appointed under subsection 273.63(1) of the National Defence Act , as it read immediately before the coming into force of section 68 . ( ancien commissaire )
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
former Committee means the Security Intelligence Review Committee established by subsection 34(1) of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act , as it read immediately before the coming into force of section 2 . ( ancien comité )
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56
new Agency means the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency. ( nouvel office )
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56 4
Chairman of former Committee 4 (1) The person who, immediately before the day on which section 2 comes into force, held office as Chairman of the former Committee ceases to be Chairman and is continued in office as a member of the new Agency for the remainder of the term for which he or she was appointed. Members of former Committee (2) The members of the former Committee who, immediately before the day on which section 2 comes into force, held office are continued in office as members of the new Agency for the remainder of the term for which they were appointed. Chair of new Agency (3) As soon as feasible after the day on which section 2 comes into force, the Governor in Council must designate, under subsection 4(5) of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency Act , the Chair of the new Agency from among the members who continue in office under subsection (1) or (2) or who are appointed under subsection 4(1) of that Act.
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56 5
Employment continued — staff 5 (1) Nothing in this Part is to be construed as affecting the status of any person who, immediately before the day on which section 2 comes into force, occupies a position in the former Committee, except that the person is to, as of that day, occupy their position in the Secretariat of the new Agency. Managerial or confidential position (2) For greater certainty, a person’s status includes whether or not they occupy a managerial or confidential position.
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56 6
Powers, duties and functions 6 A person referred to in section 5 whom the former Committee has authorized to exercise certain powers or perform certain duties or functions relating to a matter before that former Committee, on the day on which section 2 comes into force, retains the authority to exercise those powers and perform those duties and functions.
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56 7
Appropriations 7 Any money that is appropriated by an Act of Parliament, for the fiscal year in which section 2 comes into force, to defray any expenditure of the former Committee and that, on the day on which section 2 comes into force, is unexpended is deemed, on that day, to be an amount appropriated to defray any expenditure of the new Agency.
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56 8
Rights and obligations 8 All rights and property of the former Committee and of Her Majesty in right of Canada that are under the administration and control of the former Committee and all obligations of the former Committee are transferred to the new Agency.
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56 9
Contracts 9 A contract respecting the provision of services or materiel to the former Committee entered into before the day on which section 2 comes into force is deemed to have been entered into by the executive director of the Secretariat of the new Agency.
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56 10
Information — former Committee 10 The former Committee must transfer to the new Agency all information under its control, including information that relates to a complaint before that former Committee, or to any review or investigation that is being undertaken by that Committee, immediately before the day on which section 2 comes into force.
National Security Act, 2017 — N-16.56 11
Complaints — former Committee 11 (1) The new Agency becomes seized of any complaint made to the former Committee before the day on which section 2 comes into force and that complaint is deemed to have been made to the new Agency. Reports and matters (2) The new Agency becomes seized of any report made under section 19 of the Citizenship Act , and any matter referred under section 45 of the Canadian Human Rights Act , to the former Committee before the day on which section 2 comes into force and that report or matter is deemed to have been made or referred, as the case may be, to the new Agency.