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Government Annuities Act — G-3.7 15
Accounts to be kept 15 (1) An account shall be kept, to be called the Government Annuities Account, of all moneys received and paid out under this Act, and of the assets and liabilities appertaining to the grant of annuities under this Act; and among the liabilities included in the said account at the end of each fiscal year shall appear the present value of the prospective annuities contracted for up to the end of such fiscal year. Calculation of present value of annuities (2) The present value referred to in subsection (1) shall, as to interest, be calculated upon such rate as is fixed be the Governor in Council, and, as to mortality, upon such rates as are used in preparing the tables approved of by the Governor in Council and for the time being in use, as provided for in paragraph 13(b). R.S., 1952, c. 132, s. 15
Government Annuities Improvement Act — G-3.8
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 Government Annuities Improvement Act .
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Minister 2 (1) In this Act, Minister means such member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada as is designated by the Governor in Council to administer the Government Annuities Act . Words and expressions (2) Unless the context otherwise indicates, words and expressions have the same meaning as in the Government Annuities Act .
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Increased interest for deferred annuities 3 (1) In determining the value of an annuity prior to the date on which it becomes payable, the rate or rates of interest to be used shall, for the period before April 1st, 1975, be the rate or rates of interest applicable to that annuity contract and, for the period commencing April 1st, 1975, shall, subject to subsection (2), be seven per cent per annum. Governor in Council may vary interest rate (2) The Governor in Council may by regulation vary, in respect of any annuity or category of annuities, the seven per cent rate of interest mentioned in subsection (1), but the rate of interest fixed by regulation may not, in respect of any annuity, be lower than the rate or rates of interest applicable to that annuity prior to April 1st, 1975.
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Calculation of amount of annuity 4 At the date on which an annuity becomes payable, if that date is on or after April 1st, 1975, the amount of annuity payable shall be calculated by using the value of that annuity determined in accordance with section 3 and the table or tables of values prescribed under paragraph 13(b) of the Government Annuities Act applicable to that annuity contract.
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Annuity payments to be increased 5 (1) All amounts payable by way of an annuity on or after April 1st, 1975 shall be increased by the applicable percentage or percentages shown in the schedule. Amendment of schedule (2) The Governor in Council may, by regulation, amend the schedule in respect of any annuity or category of annuities.
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Maximum annuity max exceed $1,200 per year 6 (1) Notwithstanding subsection 8(1) of the Government Annuities Act , the total amount payable by way of an annuity or annuities to any annuitant or to joint annuitants may exceed twelve hundred dollars a year to the extent that such excess results from the application of section 3 or 5 or both. Regulations may permit further increase in maximum (2) The Governor in Council may make regulations for permitting the total amount payable by way of annuity or annuities to any annuitant or to joint annuitants to exceed the maximum permitted by subsection (1).
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Variation and substitution 7 The Minister may, upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by regulation, (a) vary an existing annuity contract with the consent of the purchaser; or (b) substitute a new annuity contract for an existing one where there is a change of purchaser.
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When purchaser dies or goes out of existence 8 Where an annuity contract under the Government Annuities Act does not permit the annuitant to request changes in his annuity without the purchaser’s consent and the purchaser has died or gone out of existence, the annuitant has the same right to request changes in his annuity as had the purchaser.
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Commutation available in certain cases 9 When, under an annuity contract under the Government Annuities Act , the annuity is payable for a term of years certain or for the life of the annuitant, whichever period is the longer, and the annuitant has died before the expiration of that term of years certain, then, notwithstanding subsection 12(2) of the Government Annuities Act , the remaining instalments may, at the request of the purchaser or his legal representative, be commuted into a lump sum payment, the amount of which shall be calculated in accordance with the regulations.
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Interest to date of repayment in certain cases 10 The interest referred to in subsection 12(1) of the Government Annuities Act shall accrue to the date of repayment in cases where the relevant death occurs after the commencement of this Act, even if the annuity contract stipulates that the interest will accrue only to the date of death.
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Rate of interest in certain cases 11 Notwithstanding the provisions of The Appropriation Act No. 4, 1950 , Vote 695, and of Appropriation Act No. 6, 1960 , Vote 526, the interest mentioned in those Votes shall, after March 31st, 1975, accrue at a rate determined from time to time by the Governor in Council.
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Transferability of benefits 12 Notwithstanding subsection 10(1) the Government Annuities Act , where an annuity contract is a registered retirement savings plan within the meaning of the Income Tax Act or is under a registered pension fund or plan within the meaning of the Income Tax Act , any monies payable under that contract may, at the request of the annuitant or, if the annuitant is dead, at the request of the beneficiary, be paid to another registered retirement savings plan within the meaning of the Income Tax Act or to another registered pension fund or plan within the meaning of the Income Tax Act .
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No new contracts 13 After the commencement of this Act, no further annuity contracts may be entered into under the Government Annuities Act , except as provided by the terms of an existing annuity contract under that Act or by paragraph 7(b) of this Act.
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Registration deadline under group contracts 14 No further registration of employees under annuity contracts mentioned in subsection 6(3) of the Government Annuities Act may take place after March 31st, 1979.
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Calculation of liability 15 (1) Notwithstanding anything in section 15 of the Government Annuities Act , the liability outstanding at the end of each fiscal year in respect of annuity contracts shall be calculated on the basis of such rate or rates of interest and mortality tables, and in such manner, as is prescribed by regulation. Credits to Account (2) If at the end of any fiscal year the liability calculated under subsection (1) exceeds the balance of the Government Annuities Account, there shall be credited to the Account and charged to the Consolidated Revenue Fund an amount equal to the excess of the liability over the balance of the Account. Charges to Account (3) If at the end of any fiscal year the liability calculated under subsection (1) is less than the balance of the Government Annuities Account, there shall be charged to the Account and credited to the Consolidated Revenue Fund an amount equal to the amount by which the balance of the Account exceeds the liability.
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Regulations 17 The Governor in Council may make regulations (a) prescribing terms and conditions for the purposes of section 7; (b) respecting the manner in which a grant of letters probate, or similar document, of any court or authority outside Canada is to be proved for the purposes of the Government Annuities Act ; (c) prescribing the manner in which lump sum payments mentioned in section 9 are to be calculated; and (d) prescribing the manner in which the liability outstanding at the end of each fiscal year in respect of annuity contracts is to be calculated, and the rate or rates of interest and mortality tables to be used in that regard.
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Annual report to Parliament 18 (1) Within nine months after the end of each fiscal year, the Minister shall prepare a report on all business done under the Government Annuities Act and this Act during that fiscal year and shall lay the report before Parliament within fifteen days after it bas been prepared or, if Parliament is not then sitting, within the first fifteen days next thereafter that Parliament is sitting. Repeal (2) Section 16 of the Government Annuities Act is repealed.
Geneva Conventions Act — G-3 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Geneva Conventions Act . R.S., c. G-3, s. 1
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Conventions approved 2 (1) The Geneva Conventions for the Protection of War Victims, signed at Geneva on August 12, 1949 and set out in Schedules I to IV, are approved. Protocols approved (2) The Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the protection of victims of international armed conflicts, and the Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the protection of victims of non-international armed conflicts, which Protocols are set out in Schedules V and VI, respectively, are approved. Protocol approved (3) The Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the adoption of an additional distinctive emblem, which Protocol is set out in Schedule VII, is approved. R.S., 1985, c. G-3, s. 2; 1990, c. 14, s. 1; 2007, c. 26, s. 1
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Grave breaches 3 (1) Every person who, whether within or outside Canada, commits a grave breach referred to in Article 50 of Schedule I, Article 51 of Schedule II, Article 130 of Schedule III, Article 147 of Schedule IV or Article 11 or 85 of Schedule V is guilty of an indictable offence, and (a) if the grave breach causes the death of any person, is liable to imprisonment for life; and (b) in any other case, is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years. Third Protocol emblem (1.1) For the purposes of subsection (1), the distinctive emblems mentioned in Article 85, paragraph 3(f) of Schedule V are deemed to include the third Protocol emblem, referred to in Article 2, paragraph 2 of Schedule VII. Jurisdiction (2) Where a person is alleged to have committed an offence referred to in subsection (1), proceedings in respect of that offence may, whether or not the person is in Canada, be commenced in any territorial division in Canada and that person may be tried and punished in respect of that offence in the same manner as if the offence had been committed in that territorial division. Appearance of accused at trial (3) For greater certainty, any legal requirements that the accused appear at and be present during proceedings and any exceptions to those requirements apply to proceedings commenced in any territorial division pursuant to subsection (2). Consent (4) Proceedings with respect to an offence referred to in subsection (1), other than proceedings before a court martial , as defined in subsection 2(1) of the National Defence Act , may only be commenced with the personal consent in writing of the Attorney General of Canada or the Deputy Attorney General of Canada and be conducted by the Attorney General of Canada or by counsel acting on behalf of the Attorney General of Canada. R.S., 1985, c. G-3, s. 3; 1990, c. 14, s. 2; 2007, c. 26, s. 2 2019, c. 15, s. 57
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Definitions 4 In this Part, court includes a General Court Martial and a Standing Court Martial convened under the National Defence Act ; ( tribunal ) offence means any act or omission that is an offence under the Criminal Code or any other Act of Parliament or that is a grave breach referred to in section 3; ( infraction ) prisoners’ representative , in relation to a protected prisoner of war, means the person elected or recognized as that prisoner’s representative pursuant to Article 79 of the Geneva Convention set out in Schedule III; ( représentant ) protected internee means a person interned in Canada who is protected by the Geneva Convention set out in Schedule IV; ( interné protégé ) protected prisoner of war means a prisoner of war who is protected by the Geneva Convention set out in Schedule III; ( prisonnier de guerre protégé ) protecting power means (a) in relation to a protected prisoner of war, the country or organization that is carrying out, in the interests of the country of which that prisoner is a national or of whose forces that prisoner is or was a member at the time of his being taken prisoner of war, the duties assigned to protecting powers under the Geneva Convention set out in Schedule III, and (b) in relation to a protected internee, the country or organization that is carrying out, in the interests of the country of which that internee is or was a national at the time of his internment, the duties assigned to protecting powers under the Geneva Convention set out in Schedule IV. ( puissance protectrice ) R.S., 1985, c. G-3, s. 4; 1990, c. 14, s. 3; 2008, c. 29, s. 30
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court includes a General Court Martial and a Standing Court Martial convened under the National Defence Act ; ( tribunal )
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offence means any act or omission that is an offence under the Criminal Code or any other Act of Parliament or that is a grave breach referred to in section 3; ( infraction )
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prisoners’ representative , in relation to a protected prisoner of war, means the person elected or recognized as that prisoner’s representative pursuant to Article 79 of the Geneva Convention set out in Schedule III; ( représentant )
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protected internee means a person interned in Canada who is protected by the Geneva Convention set out in Schedule IV; ( interné protégé )
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protected prisoner of war means a prisoner of war who is protected by the Geneva Convention set out in Schedule III; ( prisonnier de guerre protégé )
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protecting power means (a) in relation to a protected prisoner of war, the country or organization that is carrying out, in the interests of the country of which that prisoner is a national or of whose forces that prisoner is or was a member at the time of his being taken prisoner of war, the duties assigned to protecting powers under the Geneva Convention set out in Schedule III, and (b) in relation to a protected internee, the country or organization that is carrying out, in the interests of the country of which that internee is or was a national at the time of his internment, the duties assigned to protecting powers under the Geneva Convention set out in Schedule IV. ( puissance protectrice )
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Notice of trial of protected persons 5 (1) The court before which (a) a protected prisoner of war is brought for trial for an offence, or (b) a protected internee is brought for trial for an offence for which that court has power to sentence that internee to death or to imprisonment for a term of two years or more, shall not proceed with the trial until it is proved to the satisfaction of the court that written notice of the trial containing, where known to the prosecutor, the information mentioned in subsection (2) has been given to the accused and the accused’s protecting power, not less than three weeks before the commencement of the trial, and, where the accused is a protected prisoner of war, to his prisoners’ representative. Contents of notice (2) The notice referred to in subsection (1) shall state (a) the full name and a description of the accused, including his date of birth, profession or trade and, if the accused is a protected prisoner of war, his rank and army, regimental, personal or serial number; (b) the place of detention, internment or residence of the accused; (c) the offence with which the accused is charged; and (d) the court before which the trial of the accused is to take place and the time and place appointed for the trial. R.S., c. G-3, s. 5
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Time for appeal from sentence of death or imprisonment for two years or more 6 (1) Where a protected prisoner of war or a protected internee has been sentenced by a court to death or to imprisonment for a term of two years or more, the time allowed for an appeal against the conviction or sentence or against the decision of a court of appeal not to allow, dismiss or quash the conviction or sentence shall run from the day on which the protecting power has been notified of the conviction and sentence by (a) an officer of the Canadian Forces, in the case of a protected prisoner of war; or (b) the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the case of a protected internee. Sentence of death not to be executed before notice given (2) Notwithstanding anything in this Act or any other Act, where a protected prisoner of war or a protected internee has been sentenced to death by a court, the sentence shall not be executed before the expiration of six months from the date on which the protecting power is given notice in writing thereof by the appropriate person referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or (b), which notice shall contain (a) a precise wording of the finding and sentence; (b) a summary of any preliminary investigation and of the trial and, in particular, of the elements of the prosecution and defence; and (c) a copy of any order denying pardon or reprieve to that person. R.S., 1985, c. G-3, s. 6; 1995, c. 5, s. 25
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Prisoner of war subject to Code of Service Discipline 7 (1) Every prisoner of war is subject to the Code of Service Discipline as defined in section 2 of the National Defence Act and every prisoner of war who is alleged to have committed an offence referred to in subsection 3(1) shall be deemed to have been subject to the Code of Service Discipline at the time the offence was alleged to have been committed. Under command of unit having custody (2) A prisoner of war described in subsection (1) shall, for the purposes of the Code of Service Discipline, be deemed to be under the command of the commanding officer of such unit or other element of the Canadian Forces as may be holding that prisoner in custody. R.S., 1985, c. G-3, s. 7; 1990, c. 14, s. 4
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Regulations respecting prisoners of war 8 Subject to this Act, the Minister of National Defence may make such regulations as the Minister deems necessary respecting prisoners of war held by the Canadian Forces, including regulations to carry out and give effect to the provisions of the Geneva Convention set out in Schedule III respecting protected prisoners of war. R.S., c. G-3, s. 8
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Certificate of Minister of Foreign Affairs 9 A certificate issued by or under the authority of the Minister of Foreign Affairs stating that at a certain time a state of war or of international or non-international armed conflict existed between the states named therein or in any state named therein is admissible in evidence in any proceedings for an offence referred to in this Act without proof of the signature or authority of the person appearing to have issued it and is proof of the facts so stated. R.S., 1985, c. G-3, s. 9; 1990, c. 14, s. 5; 1995, c. 5, s. 25
Geneva Conventions Act — G-3
Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field of August 12, 1949
Geneva Conventions Act — G-3
The undersigned Plenipotentiaries of the Governments represented at the Diplomatic Conference held at Geneva from April 21 to August 12, 1949, for the purpose of revising the Geneva Convention for the Relief of the Wounded and Sick in Armies in the Field of July 27, 1929, have agreed as follows:
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The High Contracting Parties undertake to respect and to ensure respect for the present Convention in all circumstances.
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In addition to the provisions which shall be implemented in peacetime, the present Convention shall apply to all cases of declared war or of any other armed conflict which may arise between two or more of the High Contracting Parties, even if the state of war is not recognized by one of them.
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The Convention shall also apply to all cases of partial or total occupation of the territory of a High Contracting Party, even if the said occupation meets with no armed resistance.
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Although one of the Powers in conflict may not be a party to the present Convention, the Powers who are parties thereto shall remain bound by it in their mutual relations. They shall furthermore be bound by the Convention in relation to the said Power, if the latter accepts and applies the provisions thereof.
Geneva Conventions Act — G-3 (1)
In the case of armed conflict not of an international character occurring in the territory of one of the High Contracting Parties, each Party to the conflict shall be bound to apply, as a minimum, the following provisions: (1) Persons taking no active part in the hostilities, including members of armed forces who have laid down their arms and those placed hors de combat by sickness, wounds, detention, or any other cause, shall in all circumstances be treated humanely, without any adverse distinction founded on race, colour, religion or faith, sex, birth or wealth, or any other similar criteria. To this end, the following acts are and shall remain prohibited at any time and in any place whatsoever with respect to the above-mentioned persons: (a) violence to life and person, in particular murder of all kinds, mutilation, cruel treatment and torture; (b) taking of hostages; (c) outrages upon personal dignity, in particular humiliating and degrading treatment; (d) the passing of sentences and the carrying out of executions without previous judgment pronounced by a regularly constituted court, affording all the judicial guarantees which are recognized as indispensable by civilized peoples. (2) The wounded and sick shall be collected and cared for.
Geneva Conventions Act — G-3 (1)
(1) Persons taking no active part in the hostilities, including members of armed forces who have laid down their arms and those placed hors de combat by sickness, wounds, detention, or any other cause, shall in all circumstances be treated humanely, without any adverse distinction founded on race, colour, religion or faith, sex, birth or wealth, or any other similar criteria.
Geneva Conventions Act — G-3
To this end, the following acts are and shall remain prohibited at any time and in any place whatsoever with respect to the above-mentioned persons:
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(a) violence to life and person, in particular murder of all kinds, mutilation, cruel treatment and torture;
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(c) outrages upon personal dignity, in particular humiliating and degrading treatment;
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(d) the passing of sentences and the carrying out of executions without previous judgment pronounced by a regularly constituted court, affording all the judicial guarantees which are recognized as indispensable by civilized peoples.
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(2) The wounded and sick shall be collected and cared for.