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Canada Lands Surveyors Act — L-5.8 76
References 76 Every reference to the former Association in any deed, contract, agreement or other document executed by the former Association shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be read as a reference to the new Association.
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Rights and obligations 77 All rights and property of the former Association and all obligations of the former Association are transferred to the new Association.
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Commencement of legal proceedings 78 Any action, suit or other legal proceeding in respect of an obligation or liability incurred by the former Association may be brought against the new Association in any court that would have had jurisdiction if the action, suit or other legal proceeding had been brought against the former Association.
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Continuation of legal proceedings 79 Any action, suit or other legal proceeding to which the former Association is party pending in any court immediately before the day on which this section comes into force may be continued by or against the new Association in like manner and to the same extent as it could have been continued by or against the former Association.
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By-laws 80 Every by-law of the former Association is, to the extent that it is not inconsistent with this Act, a by-law of the new Association.
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Officers and employees 81 Nothing in this Act affects the status of any person who, immediately before the day on which this section comes into force, was an officer or employee of the former Association except that, as of that day, the person is an officer or employee, as the case may be, of the new Association.
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Members 82 Every member of the former Association immediately before this section comes into force is a member of the new Association on that coming into force.
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President and Vice-President 83 The President and Vice-President of the former Association before the coming into force of this section are, on that coming into force, the President and Vice-President of the new Association and shall hold office as such until the election or appointment of the first President and Vice-President of the new Association.
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Most recent past President 84 (1) For the purpose of paragraph 13(b), the most recent past President of the former Association as of the day on which this subsection comes into force is deemed to be the most recent past President of the new Association. Elected members of the new Association (2) For the purpose of paragraph 13(c), the first members of the Council under that paragraph shall be three members of the new Association elected at a meeting of the members of the new Association called for the purpose as soon as practicable after the coming into force of this subsection.
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Continuation of proceedings 85 Proceedings relating to any matter before the former Association on the coming into force of this section, including any matter that is in the course of being heard or investigated by the former Association, shall be continued by the new Association.
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Applicants for commissions 86 Every person whose application for a commission had been accepted by the former Board of Examiners before the day on which this section comes into force and who had paid the prescribed fee required by the regulations before that day shall be examined by the new Board of Examiners under the Canada Lands Surveys Act as though that Act had not been amended by this Act.
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Records and documents 87 As soon as possible after the coming into force of this section, the Surveyor General shall provide the new Association with a copy of all records and documents in the Surveyor General’s possession relating to the examination of candidates for a commission under the Canada Lands Surveys Act , the Dominion Lands Act , being chapter 55 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1906 and the Dominion Lands Surveys Act , being chapter 117 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1927.
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Suspension or cancellation of commissions 88 The Discipline Committee shall hear and determine, in accordance with section 16 of the Canada Lands Surveys Act , as that section read immediately before the coming into force of this section, all matters relating to the cancellation or suspension of commissions held by persons to whom a notice referred to in paragraph 16(2)(a) of that Act had been sent by the former Board of Examiners before that day.
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Decisions remain in force 89 Every decision of the former Board of Examiners, including those relating to the cancellation or suspension of commissions, that is in force immediately before the day on which this section comes into force remains in force and is deemed to be a decision of the new Association.
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Complaints 90 Where, after the day on which this section comes into force, a complaint is made regarding the conduct or actions of a Canada Lands Surveyor before that day, the Discipline Committee may suspend or cancel the Canada Lands Surveyor’s commission only if it determines that the Canada Lands Surveyor is guilty of anything mentioned in subsection 16(1) of the Canada Lands Surveys Act , as that subsection read immediately before that day.
Canada Lands Surveyors Act — L-5.8 Coming into force
Coming into force * 104 This Act or any provision of this Act comes into force on a day or days to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. * [Note: Act in force March 18, 1999, see SI/99-22.]
Language Skills Act — L-6.2
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Language Skills Act — L-6.2 1
Short title 1 This act may be cited as the Language Skills Act .
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Requirements 2 Any person appointed to any of the following offices must, at the time of his or her appointment, be able to speak and understand clearly both official languages: (a) the Auditor General of Canada, appointed pursuant to subsection 3(1) of the Auditor General Act ; (b) the Chief Electoral Officer, appointed pursuant to subsection 13(1) of the Canada Elections Act ; (c) the Commissioner of Official Languages for Canada, appointed pursuant to subsection 49(1) of the Official Languages Act ; (d) the Privacy Commissioner, appointed pursuant to subsection 53(1) of the Privacy Act ; (e) the Information Commissioner, appointed pursuant to subsection 54(1) of the Access to Information Act ; (f) the Senate Ethics Officer, appointed pursuant to section 20.1 of the Parliament of Canada Act ; (g) the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, appointed pursuant to subsection 81(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act ; (h) the Commissioner of Lobbying, appointed pursuant to subsection 4.1(1) of the Lobbying Act ; (i) the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner, appointed pursuant to subsection 39(1) of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act ; (j) the President of the Public Service Commission, appointed pursuant to subsection 4(5) of the Public Service Employment Act ; (k) the Parliamentary Budget Officer, appointed under subsection 79.1(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act . 2013, c. 36, s. 2; 2017, c. 20, s. 190
Latin American Heritage Month Act — L-6.4 Preamble
Preamble Whereas the Parliament of Canada recognizes that members of the Latin American community in Canada have made significant contributions to the social, economic and political fabric of the nation;
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Whereas the designation of a month as Latin American Heritage Month would be a meaningful way to remember, celebrate and educate the public about these contributions;
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Whereas Latin American communities across Canada would be mobilized by a Latin American Heritage Month to jointly celebrate, share and promote their unique culture and traditions with all Canadians;
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And whereas October is a significant month for the Latin American community around the world;
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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:
Latin American Heritage Month Act — L-6.4 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Latin American Heritage Month Act .
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Latin American Heritage Month 2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the month of October is to be known as “Latin American Heritage Month”.
Laurier House Act — L-6.5 Preamble
Preamble WHEREAS, pursuant to the Will of the late the Right Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King, P.C., O.M., there has been vested in His Majesty in right of Canada certain property in the City of Ottawa known as Laurier House and the contents thereof;
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AND WHEREAS the late Mr. King, by his Will, gave the sum of two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars to the Government of Canada to be used for certain specified purposes;
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AND WHEREAS it is advisable to make provision for the administration of that property and money in accordance with the terms of the Will;
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NOW, THEREFORE, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Laurier House Act — L-6.5 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Laurier House Act . 1951, c. 19, s. 1
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Agency to control Laurier House 2 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Parks Canada Agency established under the Parks Canada Agency Act (in this Act referred to as the “Agency”) has the care, custody and control of Laurier House (described in the First Schedule) and its contents and shall administer the House and its contents in accordance with the desires and purposes expressed in the late Mr. King’s Will (the relevant portion of which is set out in the Second Schedule). Heating and repair (2) The Minister of Public Works and Government Services shall maintain, heat and keep in repair the buildings on the Laurier House property and the Federal District Commission shall maintain the grounds thereof. (3) [Repealed, 1998, c. 31, s. 52] R.S.C., 1952, c. 163, s. 2; 1996, c. 16, s. 60; 1998, c. 31, s. 52
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C.R.F. 3 (1) The sum of two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars given by the Will to the Government of Canada shall be deposited to the credit of the Receiver General of Canada and shall form part of the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Trust Account (2) There shall be set up in the Consolidated Revenue Fund an account to be known as the Mackenzie King Trust Account to which there shall be credited the sum of two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars. Interest (3) Interest on the sum of two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars shall be credited to the Mackenzie King Trust Account at the end of each fiscal year (a) in the case of the fiscal year during which the said sum was deposited to the credit of the Receiver General of Canada, for the period in the year after the day on which the deposit was made, and (b) in the case of each subsequent fiscal year, for the whole year, computed at a rate that, in the opinion of the Minister of Finance, is equal to the average rate at which interest is payable on long term Government of Canada bonds for that year. Expenditures (4) Subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, the Agency may, at any time, expend out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, for the purpose of carrying out the desires and purposes expressed in the Will, an amount not exceeding the aggregate of the amounts theretofore credited to the Mackenzie King Trust Account as interest less the aggregate of all amounts theretofore expended under this subsection, and any amount so expended shall be debited to the Account. R.S.C., 1952, c. 163, s. 3; 1998, c. 31, s. 54
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Historic Sites and Monuments Board 4 The Chief Executive Officer of the Agency may consult the Historic Sites and Monuments Board with reference to the performance of the duties of the Agency under this Act. R.S.C., 1952, c. 163, s. 4; 1998, c. 31, s. 53
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Governor in Council may give directions 5 Notwithstanding any other provision in this Act, the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, the Federal District Commission and the Agency shall comply with any general or special direction of the Governor in Council as to the manner in which Laurier House shall be administered or as to the manner in which the desires or purposes expressed in the Will shall be realized. R.S.C., 1952, c. 163, s. 5; 1996, c. 16, s. 60; 1998, c. 31, s. 54
Laurier House Act — L-6.5
All and Singular that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the City of Ottawa, in the County of Carleton, and Province of Ontario, being composed of Lot number Thirty-one (31) and the west half of Lot number Thirty-two (32) on the north side of Theodore Street, now called Laurier Avenue, in the City of Ottawa, as shown on a plan made by James D. Slater, P.L.S. for Louis P. Besserer, and registered in the Registry Office for the City of Ottawa on the 17th day of June, 1859.
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13 For many years it has been my intention to bequeath Laurier House to the Government and people of Canada, in the belief that as the years pass, the citizens of Canada will take an increasing interest and pride in the preservation of a house occupied through many years by two of Canada’s Prime Ministers and reminiscent of an environment that was a part of their daily lives.
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14 It has been my hope that such a bequest might serve also to remind my fellow Canadians of the close association I enjoyed with Sir Wilfrid and Lady Laurier, and what I owed to their personal friendship; also to emphasize the unity of heart and mind among the Canadian people which Sir Wilfrid and I, throughout our years of office, sought to preserve in the administration of Canada’s national affairs.
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15 The maintenance of the residence as a place of historic interest and contemporary record of days that are gone would also serve the interests of the Canadian people in other ways. The residence might appropriately, I think, be given an immediate association with the Public Archives of Canada. Responsibility for its continued preservation, supervision and use might be placed upon the Dominion Archivist. Accommodation for scholars engaged on work of research in Ottawa is, at present, most inadequate both at the Archives and at the Library of Parliament. In the years of my occupancy of Laurier House, I have done most of my work in the library and adjoining rooms on the top floor. I should particularly welcome the continued use of this portion of the house for purposes of study and research. A direct association with the Archives would not only serve to emphasize the historic significance of the residence, but would help to ensure the interior being maintained much as it is, and would lead naturally to a more appropriate display of important documents and other objects of special interest. I should hope that the dining room and its furnishings, paintings, etc., would be retained much as they are.
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16 I therefore give, devise and bequeath to the Government of Canada in trust for the people of Canada the house situated at 335 Laurier Avenue East in the City of Ottawa, and all the contents of the said house except such papers, books, furnishings and other things for the disposal of which I have made provision otherwise in this my Will.
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17 I also give, devise and bequeath to the Government of Canada in trust for the people of Canada the sum of Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000), the interest thereon to be used to assist in the maintenance and care of the said house. The said sum of Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000), represents moneys which the Honourable Peter C. Larkin and other friends contributed, after the reconstruction and refurnishing of the residence was completed, to assist me in its upkeep throughout my life, and in meeting, to the end of my life, other personal and public needs, especially such needs as would arise in years of retirement.
Law Commission of Canada Act — L-6.7 Preamble
Preamble WHEREAS, after extensive national consultations, the Government of Canada has determined that it is desirable to establish a commission to provide independent advice on improvements, modernization and reform of the law of Canada, which advice would be based on the knowledge and experience of a wide range of groups and individuals;
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AND WHEREAS the Government adopted the recommendations arising from those consultations that the commission should be guided by the following principles, namely,
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the commission’s work should be open to and inclusive of all Canadians and the results of that work should be accessible and understandable,
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the commission should adopt a multidisciplinary approach to its work that views the law and the legal system in a broad social and economic context,
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the commission should be responsive and accountable by cooperating and forging partnerships with a wide range of interested groups and individuals, including the academic community,
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the commission should employ modern technology when appropriate and be innovative in its research methods, its consultation processes, its management practices and its communications in order to achieve efficiency in its operations and effectiveness in its results, and
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the commission should take account of cost-effectiveness and the impact of the law on different groups and individuals in formulating its recommendations;
Law Commission of Canada Act — L-6.7
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 Law Commission of Canada Act .
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Commission established 2 There is hereby established a corporation, to be called the Law Commission of Canada.
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Purpose 3 The purpose of the Commission is to study and keep under systematic review, in a manner that reflects the concepts and institutions of the common law and civil law systems, the law of Canada and its effects with a view to providing independent advice on improvements, modernization and reform that will ensure a just legal system that meets the changing needs of Canadian society and of individuals in that society, including (a) the development of new approaches to, and new concepts of, law; (b) the development of measures to make the legal system more efficient, economical and accessible; (c) the stimulation of critical debate in, and the forging of productive networks among, academic and other communities in Canada in order to ensure cooperation and coordination; and (d) the elimination of obsolete laws and anomalies in the law.
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Powers 4 In furtherance of its purpose, the Commission may (a) undertake, promote, initiate and evaluate studies and research; (b) support, publish, sell and otherwise disseminate studies, reports and other documents; (c) sponsor or support conferences, seminars and other meetings; (d) facilitate and support cooperative efforts among the Commission, governments, the academic community, the legal profession and other organizations and persons interested in the Commission’s work; (e) acquire any money, securities or other property by gift, bequest or otherwise and hold, expend, invest, administer or dispose of that property, subject to any terms on which it is given, bequeathed or otherwise made available to the Commission; (f) generate revenues through the provision of goods or services; (g) expend during a fiscal year any money provided by Parliament or received from other sources in that year through the conduct of its operations, subject to any terms on which the money was provided or received; and (h) do all such things as are conducive to the furtherance of its purpose. 1996, c. 9, s. 4; 2001, c. 4, s. 98(F); 2004, c. 25, s. 143(F)
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Duties 5 (1) The Commission shall (a) consult with the Minister of Justice with respect to the annual program of studies that it proposes to undertake; (b) prepare such reports as the Minister, after consultation with the Commission and taking into consideration the workload and resources of the Commission, may require; and (c) submit to the Minister any report that it has initiated itself or on the request of the Minister. Minister’s response (2) The Minister of Justice shall respond to the Commission with respect to any report that the Minister receives from the Commission under this section.
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Accountable to Parliament 6 The Commission is ultimately accountable, through the Minister of Justice, to Parliament for the conduct of its affairs.
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Commissioners 7 (1) The Commission consists of a President and four other Commissioners, to be appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice. Representation (2) In recommending persons for appointment as Commissioners, the Minister of Justice shall not restrict consideration to members of the legal community. Qualifications (3) As a group, the Commissioners should be broadly representative of the socio-economic and cultural diversity of Canada, represent various disciplines and reflect knowledge of the common law and civil law systems. Term and tenure of office (4) The Commissioners hold office during pleasure for such term, not exceeding five years, as the Governor in Council may fix so as to ensure, as far as possible, the expiration of not more than two terms of office in any year. Full-time and part-time Commissioners (5) The President holds office on a full-time basis and the other Commissioners hold office on a part-time basis.
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Reappointment 8 (1) A Commissioner is eligible for reappointment to the Commission in the same or another capacity. Resignation (2) A Commissioner who wishes to resign shall notify the Minister of Justice in writing to that effect, and the resignation becomes effective at the time the Minister receives the notice or at the time specified in the notice, whichever is the later.
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Vice-President 9 The Commissioners shall elect one of themselves as Vice-President of the Commission.
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Functions of President 10 (1) The President is the chief executive officer of the Commission and presides at meetings of the Commission. Absence or incapacity (2) If the President is absent or unable to act or if the office of President is vacant, the Vice-President has all the powers, duties and functions of the President. Residence of President (3) The President must reside in the area of the head office of the Commission.
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Remuneration of President 11 (1) The President shall be paid such remuneration as the Governor in Council may fix. Fees of other Commissioners (2) The Commissioners, other than the President, shall be paid such fees for their work for the Commission as the Governor in Council may fix. Expenses (3) A Commissioner is entitled to be paid reasonable travel and living expenses incurred by the Commissioner while absent from the Commissioner’s ordinary place of residence in the course of performing duties under this Act.