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Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 11
Eligibility 11 (1) The Minister may only issue a security clearance to an individual who is 18 years of age or older. Refusal or revocation in past five years (2) An individual is not eligible for a security clearance in either of the following circumstances: (a) the Minister has refused to issue a security clearance to them within the past five years, or (b) the Minister has revoked their security clearance within the past five years. False or inaccurate information (3) Subsection (2) does not apply if any of the information that formed the basis of the refusal or revocation proves to be false or inaccurate.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 13
Record checks 13 (1) On receipt of a completed application, the Minister must conduct the following record checks for the purpose of making a determination of risk under section 14 : (a) a criminal record check; (b) a check of the relevant files of law enforcement agencies, including intelligence gathered for law enforcement purposes; (c) a Canadian Security Intelligence Service security assessment; and (d) a credit check. Additional information (2) The Minister may, in writing, request any further relevant information from the applicant for the purpose of making the determination of risk under section 14 .
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Issuance — risk assessment 14 The Minister must issue a security clearance if the Minister determines that the applicant does not pose an undue risk to the health, safety or security of the public after considering the information obtained under sections 12 and 13 and taking the following factors into account: (a) the relevance of the information, including the circumstances of the underlying events or convictions, their seriousness, number and frequency, the date of the last event or conviction and any sentence or other disposition; (b) whether it is known or there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the applicant (i) is or has been involved in — or contributes or has contributed to — activities that are directed toward or in support of the use of human pathogens or toxins to commit either criminal offences or acts of violence against persons or property, (ii) is or has been involved in — or contributes or has contributed to — activities that constitute threats to the security of Canada within the meaning of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act , (iii) is or has been a member of a terrorist group as defined in subsection 83.01(1) of the Criminal Code or is or has been involved in — or contributes or has contributed to — the activities of such a group, (iv) is or has been a member of a criminal organization as defined in subsection 467.1(1) of that Act or participates or has participated in — or contributes or has contributed to — activities of such an organization as described in subsection 467.11(1) of that Act, (v) is or has been a member of an organization that is known to be involved in or to contribute to — or in respect of which there are reasonable grounds to suspect involvement in or contribution to — activities that are directed toward or in support of either the use of human pathogens or toxins to commit criminal offences or the threat of or the use of acts of violence against persons or property, or (vi) is or has been associated with an individual who is known to be involved in or to contribute to — or in respect of whom there are reasonable grounds to suspect involvement in or contribution to — activities referred to in subparagraph (i) or (ii), or who is a member of a group or organization referred to in any of subparagraphs (iii) to (v); (c) whether there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the applicant is in a position in which there is a risk that they could be induced to commit an act or to assist or abet any person to commit an act that might constitute an undue risk to the health, safety or security of the public; (d) whether the applicant has previously had a security clearance suspended or revoked; (e) whether the applicant has provided false or misleading information in or in connection with their application; (f) whether any foreign jurisdiction has refused to issue the equivalent of a security clearance to the applicant — or has suspended or revoked one — and the reason for the refusal, suspension or revocation; and (g) any other relevant information to enable the Minister to assess the risk. 2026, c. 3, s. 450(E)
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 15
Postponement — outstanding criminal charges 15 If a criminal charge is outstanding against the applicant for a security clearance that would, if they were found guilty of it, be considered by the Minister under paragraph 14 (a), the Minister may postpone processing their application until the charge is disposed of by the courts and must notify the applicant in writing of the postponement.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 16
Validity period 16 The Minister must establish the validity period of a security clearance in accordance with the level of risk posed by the applicant as determined under section 14 . The validity period must not exceed five years.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 17
Notice of issuance or refusal 17 When the Minister issues or refuses to issue a security clearance, the Minister must notify in writing every licence holder or applicant for a licence who has signed a statement described in paragraph 12 (2)(m) with respect to the application for that security clearance.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 18
Additional facility or part of facility 18 The holder of a security clearance who wishes to access a part of a facility described in section 33 of the Act not included in their application for the security clearance must provide the Minister with a statement described in paragraph 12 (2)(m) in respect of each new facility or part.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 19
Notice in writing 19 The holder of a security clearance must notify the Minister in writing without delay if they are found guilty of a criminal offence after the issuance of their security clearance.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 20
Suspension 20 The Minister may suspend a security clearance on receipt of any of the following information: (a) new information described in any of sections 12 to 14 that was not available for consideration when the security clearance was issued; (b) a notice from the holder of the security clearance under section 19 ; or (c) the decision of a licence holder, under section 32 of the Act, to prohibit the holder of the security clearance from having access to the facility to which the licence applies, and their reasons for the decision under section 7.
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Revocation 21 (1) The Minister must revoke a security clearance if the Minister determines that the holder of the security clearance poses an undue risk to the health, safety or security of the public after considering any of the information described in paragraphs 20(a) to (c). Notice to licence holders (2) On the revocation, the Minister must notify in writing every licence holder who has signed a statement described in paragraph 12 (2)(m) with respect to that security clearance. 2026, c. 3, s. 451(E)
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 22
Reasons in writing 22 A written notice required under subsection 34(1) or 35(5) of the Act must contain the Minister’s reasons for the decision.
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One person at a time 23 (1) For the purpose of section 33 of the Act, a person who holds a security clearance may at any time accompany and supervise only one person who does not hold a security clearance. Continuous supervision (2) A person who accompanies and supervises another person must at all times be in the same room as them and must monitor their activities at all times.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 24
No access in certain circumstances 24 For the purpose of section 33 of the Act, a person must not enter a part of a facility even under accompaniment and supervision in either of the following circumstances: (a) their security clearance is suspended, or (b) they have previously been refused a security clearance or their security clearance has previously been revoked, and a new security clearance has not been issued to them since the refusal or revocation.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 25
Records 25 The licence holder must keep a record of the full name of every person who enters a facility under accompaniment and supervision, together with the date on which they entered and the full name of the person who accompanied and supervised them.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 27
Exemption from licence requirement — laboratories 27 (1) A person who carries out laboratory analyses or diagnostic testing with a human pathogen that is neither a prion nor a prescribed human pathogen is exempt from the application of section 7 of the Act on condition that (a) they do not cultivate or otherwise produce a human pathogen; or (b) if there is any production, it is done using a sealed container that prevents the release of the human pathogen and that is decontaminated before its disposal or reuse. Exemption from licence requirement — veterinary practices (2) A veterinarian who is registered under the laws of a province — and any persons under their supervision — who carry out laboratory analyses or diagnostic testing with a human pathogen that falls into Risk Group 2 are exempt from the application of section 7 of the Act on condition that any controlled activities that they conduct in respect of that pathogen are conducted in the course of providing care to animals in a clinical practice in that province.
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Exemption — section 33 of Act 28 A person is exempt from the application of section 33 of the Act with respect to a part of a facility on either of the following conditions: (a) there is no prescribed human pathogen or toxin present in that part of the facility, or (b) any prescribed human pathogen or toxin that is present is locked up and inaccessible to that person.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 29
Document retention 29 (1) Documents that are required under the Act to be prepared must be maintained for five years after the day on which they are prepared and must be provided to the Minister on request. Exception — incidents (2) Despite subsection (1), the retention period is 10 years for documents that contain information that relates to the following incidents: (a) an incident that is described in subsection 12(1) or (2), or section 13 or 14, of the Act; and (b) any incident that results in a failure of or compromise to biocontainment.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 30
Receipt of documents 30 Any document that is sent by the Minister under the Act is considered to have been received on the earlier of the following days: (a) the day that is five days after it was sent, and (b) the day on which it is received.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 31
Continuation of controlled activities 31 (1) A person who, on the day on which these Regulations come into force, conducts controlled activities in respect of a human pathogen or toxin is exempt from the application of section 7 of the Act if they submit an application for a licence under subsection 18(2) of the Act within 90 days after that day. Duration (2) Subsection (1) applies until the Minister issues or refuses to issue the licence under subsection 18(1) or (3) of the Act, respectively.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 32
Continuation of controlled activities — prescribed human pathogens and toxins 32 (1) An individual who, on the day on which these Regulations come into force, conducts controlled activities in respect of a prescribed human pathogen or toxin is exempt from the application of section 33 of the Act if they submit an application for a security clearance under section 12 within 90 days after that day. Duration (2) Subsection (1) applies until the Minister issues or refuses to issue the security clearance under subsection 34(1) of the Act.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 33
December 1, 2015 33 These Regulations come into force on December 1, 2015.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations — 450
450 (2) Subparagraph 14(b)(iii) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (iii) is or has been a member of a terrorist group or is or has been involved in — or contributes or has contributed to — the activities of such a group,
Divestiture Regulations for Former Employees of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (CANDU Reactor Division) — a
The Treasury Board, on the recommendation of the President of the Treasury Board, pursuant to paragraph 42.1(1)(u) a and subsection 42.1(2) b of the Public Service Superannuation Act c and paragraph 7(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act d , makes the annexed Divestiture Regulations for Former Employees of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (CANDU Reactor Division) . a S.C. 2003, c. 22, par. 225(z.19) b S.C. 2012, c. 31, s. 499(3) c R.S., c. P-36 d R.S., c. F-11
Divestiture Regulations for Former Employees of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (CANDU Reactor Division) — 1
Application 1 (1) These Regulations apply to a person who satisfies the following conditions: (a) the person was employed by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and became employed by Candu Energy Inc. on October 2, 2011 as a result of an agreement between Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Candu Energy Inc., and SNC Lavalin Group Inc., signed on June 29, 2011, and has continued to be so employed without interruption until the coming into force of these Regulations; and (b) the person ceased to be deemed to be employed in the public service for the purposes of the Public Service Superannuation Act (the “Act”) as a result of Candu Energy Inc. ceasing on October 2, 2014 to be deemed to be part of the public service as a result of that agreement and a direction of the Treasury Board dated June 23, 2011 made under subsection 40.1(2) of the Act. Exception — person re-employed (2) These Regulations do not apply to a person who is re-employed by Candu Energy Inc. Exceptions — survivors and children (3) Sections 2 , 3 and 7 do not apply to the survivor and children of a person who has received a return of contributions or has exercised an option under subsection 6 (2).
Divestiture Regulations for Former Employees of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (CANDU Reactor Division) — 2
Subsection 10(5) of Act 2 For the purposes of subsection 10(5) of the Act, the one-year period referred to in paragraph (a) of that subsection begins on the day on which the person ceases to be employed by Candu Energy Inc.
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Survivor and children benefits 3 The survivor and children of a person who dies while employed by Candu Energy Inc. are entitled to one of the following benefits to which they would have been entitled if the person had been employed in the public service: (a) the death benefit referred to in subsection 12(8) of the Act; or (b) the allowances referred to in subsection 13(3) of the Act.
Divestiture Regulations for Former Employees of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (CANDU Reactor Division) — 4
Sections 12 and 13 of Act 4 For the purposes of sections 12 and 13 of the Act, the age of a person when they cease to be employed in the public service is their age on the day on which they cease to be employed by Candu Energy Inc.
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Pensionable service 5 For the purposes of sections 12, 13 and 13.01 of the Act, pensionable service includes the period of service that begins on October 2, 2014 and ends on the day on which a person ceases to be employed by Candu Energy Inc.
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When certain provisions are applicable 6 (1) Sections 12, 13 and 13.01 of the Act only apply to a person as of the day on which they cease to be employed by Candu Energy Inc. Exceptions (2) However, if on October 2, 2014, were it not for these Regulations, the person would be entitled to a return of contributions under subsection 12(3) of the Act, they may request, in writing, the return of contributions no later than October 1, 2015, and if, in the same circumstances, they would be entitled to exercise an option under section 13.01 of the Act, they may exercise the option within the same period.
Divestiture Regulations for Former Employees of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (CANDU Reactor Division) — 7
Subsection 26(2) of Act 7 For the purposes of subsection 26(2) of the Act, a person is deemed to cease to be employed in the public service on the day on which they cease to be employed by Candu Energy Inc.
Divestiture Regulations for Former Employees of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (CANDU Reactor Division) — 8
Group 1 contributor 8 A person to whom these Regulations apply is considered to be a Group 1 contributor.
Divestiture Regulations for Former Employees of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (CANDU Reactor Division) — 9
Coming into force 9 These Regulations are deemed to have come into force on October 2, 2014.
Low-value Amounts Regulations — a
Whereas, pursuant to paragraphs 155.2(2)(a) a and (c) of the Financial Administration Act b , the Treasury Board is of the opinion that circumstances justify doing so; a S.C., 2014, c. 39, s. 304 b R.S., c. F-11
Low-value Amounts Regulations — Low-value Amounts Regulations
Therefore, the Treasury Board, pursuant to subsection 155.2(2) a of the Financial Administration Act b , makes the annexed Low-value Amounts Regulations .
Low-value Amounts Regulations — 1
Definition of Act 1 In these Regulations, Act means the Financial Administration Act .
Low-value Amounts Regulations — 2
Amounts deemed nil 2 For the purposes of subsection 155.2(1) of the Act, the amount is fixed at: (a) 99 cents for all amounts payable by Her Majesty in right of Canada under the Canada Pension Plan , the Employment Insurance Act and the Old Age Security Act , as well as any regulations made under those Acts; or (b) two dollars in any other case.
Low-value Amounts Regulations — 3
Exception — accumulated amounts 3 (1) Despite section 2, the following amounts payable by Her Majesty in right of Canada accumulate for the period referred to in paragraph (2)(a) or (b): (a) amounts payable under the Canada Pension Plan , the Veterans Well-being Act , the Department of Veteran Affairs Act , the Old Age Security Act , the Pension Act and the War Veterans Allowance Act , as well as any regulations made under those Acts; (b) amounts payable under the authority conferred on the Minister of Public Works and Government Services under sections 12 and 13 of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act ; (c) amounts payable to officers and non-commissioned members as defined in subsection 2(1) of the National Defence Act and to members as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act , on account of salary, wages, pay and pay and allowances; and (d) amounts payable under the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act , as well as any regulations made under that Act. Period of accumulation (2) The amounts payable accumulate during the following periods: (a) in the case of amounts referred to in paragraph (1)(a), for a period of up to 12 months after the day on which they become payable; (b) in the case of amounts referred to in paragraphs (1)(b) to (d), for a period of up to 12 months after the day on which they become payable or until the end of the calendar year in which they became payable, whichever comes first. Payment (3) If at any time during the period referred to in paragraph (2)(a) or (b) the accumulated amount exceeds the applicable threshold, payment will be made within 30 days after that time. No payment (4) Subject to paragraph 4(d), if the accumulated amount does not exceed the applicable threshold at the end of the period referred to in paragraph (2)(a) or (b), it is deemed nil under subsection 155.2(1) of the Act. Circumstance for accumulation (5) For the purposes of subsection (1), only amounts payable to the same recipient that are of the same type or payable under the same program, legislation or regulation may accumulate. SOR/2017-161, s. 10
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Exemption 4 Subsection 155.2(1) of the Act does not apply to the following amounts: (a) amounts payable by or to Her Majesty in right of Canada in currencies other than Canadian dollars; (b) user fees as defined in section 2 the User Fees Act ; (c) immediate payments in exchange for goods and services; and (d) amounts that are requested in writing by the recipient, if the request is sent to the appropriate Minister within 12 months after the day on which the amount becomes payable.
Low-value Amounts Regulations — 5
April 1, 2015 5 These Regulations come into force on April 1, 2015.
First Nations Elections Regulations — a
His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, pursuant to section 41 of the First Nations Elections Act a , makes the annexed First Nations Elections Regulations . a S.C. 2014, c. 5
First Nations Elections Regulations — 1
Definitions 1 (1) The following definitions apply in these Regulations. Act means the First Nations Elections Act . ( Loi ) quorum , in relation to the council of a First Nation, means a majority of the members of the council, or five members if the council consists of nine or more members. ( quorum ) Register number means the number assigned to a person registered under section 5 of the Indian Act . ( numéro de registre ) Indian Act (2) Unless the context otherwise requires, other words and expressions used in these Regulations have the same meaning as in the Indian Act .
First Nations Elections Regulations — First Nations Elections Regulations
Act means the First Nations Elections Act . ( Loi )
First Nations Elections Regulations — First Nations Elections Regulations
quorum , in relation to the council of a First Nation, means a majority of the members of the council, or five members if the council consists of nine or more members. ( quorum )
First Nations Elections Regulations — First Nations Elections Regulations
Register number means the number assigned to a person registered under section 5 of the Indian Act . ( numéro de registre )
First Nations Elections Regulations — 2
Appointment of electoral officer 2 (1) The council of the First Nation must, by resolution, appoint an electoral officer or, if it is not possible for the council to form a quorum, the Minister must appoint an electoral officer, who (a) has not been found guilty of an offence under the Act within the last two years before the appointment; and (b) is certified in accordance with subsection (2). Certification (2) A person is certified if they successfully complete a training program that is approved by the Minister on the responsibilities of the electoral officer under the Act and these Regulations. Revocation of certification (3) The certification is revoked if the electoral officer is found guilty of an offence under the Act. Appointment of deputy electoral officer (4) The electoral officer may appoint one or more deputy electoral officers.