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Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act — L-4.3 4
Act binding on Her Majesty 4 (1) This Act is binding on Her Majesty in right of Canada or of a province so as to give effect to the Agreement in accordance with its terms. Inuit laws and bylaws (2) Nothing in subsection (1) has the effect of rendering Her Majesty in right of Canada or of a province bound by Inuit laws or Inuit bylaws.
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Agreement given effect 5 (1) The Agreement is approved, given effect and declared valid and has the force of law. Rights and obligations (2) For greater certainty, any person or body has the powers, rights, privileges and benefits conferred on the person or body by the Agreement and shall perform the duties, and is subject to the liabilities, imposed on the person or body by the Agreement. Third parties (3) For greater certainty, the Agreement is binding on, and may be relied on by, all persons and bodies that are not parties to it. Saving (4) Despite subsection (3), sections 17.27.8 and 17.27.9 of the Agreement may be invoked only by Her Majesty in right of Canada or by the Nunatsiavut Government.
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Inconsistency with Agreement 6 (1) In the event of an inconsistency or a conflict between the Agreement and any federal or provincial law, including this Act, the Agreement prevails to the extent of the inconsistency or conflict. Inconsistency with Act (2) In the event of an inconsistency or a conflict between this Act and any other federal or provincial law, this Act prevails to the extent of the inconsistency or conflict.
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Payments out of C.R.F. 7 There shall be paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund any sums that are required to meet the monetary obligations of Her Majesty in right of Canada under chapters 18, 19 and 23 of the Agreement.
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Tax Treatment Agreement given effect 8 The Tax Treatment Agreement is approved, given effect and declared valid and has the force of law during the period that it is in effect.
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Not a treaty 9 The Tax Treatment Agreement does not form part of the Agreement and is not a treaty or a land claims agreement within the meaning of sections 25 and 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 .
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Judicial notice of Agreements 10 (1) Judicial notice shall be taken of the Agreement and the Tax Treatment Agreement. Publication of Agreements (2) The Agreement and the Tax Treatment Agreement shall be published by the Queen’s Printer. Evidence (3) A copy of the Agreement or the Tax Treatment Agreement published by the Queen’s Printer is evidence of that agreement and of its contents, and a copy purporting to be published by the Queen’s Printer is deemed to be so published, unless the contrary is shown.
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Judicial notice of Inuit laws and Inuit bylaws 11 (1) Judicial notice shall be taken of Inuit laws and Inuit bylaws. Evidence of Inuit laws and bylaws (2) A copy of an Inuit law or an Inuit bylaw purporting to be deposited in a public registry of laws referred to in section 17.5.1 or 17.5.2 of the Agreement is evidence of that law or bylaw and of its contents, unless the contrary is shown.
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Statutory Instruments Act 12 For greater certainty, Inuit laws and Inuit bylaws are not statutory instruments within the meaning of the Statutory Instruments Act .
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Orders and regulations 13 The Governor in Council may make any orders and regulations that are necessary for the purpose of carrying out any of the provisions of the Agreement or of the Tax Treatment Agreement.
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Chapter 22 of Agreement 14 Despite subsection 5(1), chapter 22 of the Agreement is deemed to have effect from August 29, 2003.
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Notice of issues arising 15 (1) If, in any judicial or administrative proceeding, an issue arises in respect of (a) the interpretation or validity of the Agreement, or (b) the validity or applicability of this Act, the enactment by the Legislature of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador entitled the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act or any Inuit law or Inuit bylaw, the issue shall not be decided until the party raising the issue has served notice on the Attorney General of Canada, the Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Nunatsiavut Government. Content of notice (2) The notice shall (a) describe the judicial or administrative proceeding in which the issue arises; (b) state whether the issue arises in respect of the matters referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or (b) or both; (c) state the day on which the issue is to be argued; (d) give particulars necessary to show the point to be argued; and (e) be served at least 14 days before the day of argument, unless the court or tribunal authorizes a shorter period. Participation in proceedings (3) In any judicial or administrative proceeding to which subsection (1) applies, the Attorney General of Canada, the Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Nunatsiavut Government may appear and participate in the proceeding as parties with the same rights as any other party. Saving (4) For greater certainty, subsections (2) and (3) do not require that an oral hearing be held if one is not otherwise required.
Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act — L-4.3 Order in council
Order in council * 27 This Act, other than sections 22 to 26 , comes into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. * [Note: Sections 22 to 26 in force on assent June 23, 2005; Act, other than sections 22 to 26, in force December 1, 2005, see SI/2005-117.]
Land Titles Repeal Act — L-5.2
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 Land Titles Repeal Act .
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Definition of Territory 2 In this Act, Territory means Yukon or the Northwest Territories, as the case may require. 1993, c. 41, s. 2; 2002, c. 7, s. 196
Land Titles Repeal Act — L-5.2 Repeal by order
Repeal by order * 3 (1) When the Commissioner in Council of a Territory has enacted a land titles ordinance to replace the Land Titles Act , the Governor in Council may, by order, repeal the Land Titles Act in respect of that Territory on a day fixed in the order to coincide with the day on which the ordinance comes into force. * [Note: Order in force July 19, 1993, see SI/93-151.] Condition precedent (2) Subject to subsection (3), an order shall not be made in respect of a Territory unless the Governor in Council is satisfied that the land titles ordinance enacted to replace the Land Titles Act (a) establishes a system of land registration that is derived from the Torrens system of land registration; (b) is similar in substance to that Act as it reads immediately before it is to be repealed in respect of that Territory; and (c) includes (i) in the case of the Northwest Territories, provisions having the same effect as subsections 55(1) to (4) of that Act, (ii) in the case of Yukon, provisions having the same effect as sections 55 and 56 of that Act, (iii) provisions for the grant of certificates of title for, and the registration of, easements as defined in subsection 80(2) of that Act, and (iv) provisions prohibiting the registration of caveats affecting land in respect of which no certificate of title has been granted or applied for. Waiver (3) The Governor in Council may, by order, waive the application of any condition imposed by subsection (2) in respect of a Territory. Idem (4) The Governor in Council shall, by order, waive the application of any condition imposed by subsection (2) in respect of a Territory to the extent necessary to implement a land claims agreement with any aboriginal people of Canada. 1993, c. 41, s. 3; 2002, c. 7, s. 197
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Restriction 4 (1) Despite any other Act of Parliament, the Legislature of Yukon or of the Northwest Territories is, without the approval of the Governor in Council, not to repeal, amend or otherwise render inoperable any provision described in paragraph 3(2)(c). Nunavut (2) The restriction set out in subsection (1) applies to the Legislature for Nunavut in respect of those provisions of its laws that correspond to the provisions described in subparagraphs 3(2)(c)(i), (iii) and (iv). 1993, c. 41, s. 4; 2002, c. 7, s. 198; 2014, c. 2, s. 44
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Certificate as evidence against Her Majesty 5 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a law of the Legislature of Yukon, of the Northwest Territories or for Nunavut may provide that a certificate of title granted under it is conclusive evidence in all courts as against Her Majesty, subject to the same exceptions that were contained in the Land Titles Act as it read immediately before it was repealed in respect of the Territory. Exceptions (2) The exceptions referred to in subsection (1) may, with the approval of the Governor in Council, be varied, deleted or added to. 1993, c. 41, s. 5; 2002, c. 7, s. 199; 2014, c. 2, s. 45
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Payment 6 (1) When the Land Titles Act is repealed in respect of a Territory, the Minister of Finance shall pay to the Government of that Territory the proportion of the assurance fund continued by section 163 of that Act that is attributable at the time of the repeal to transactions relating to lands within that Territory. Interest (2) For the purposes of computing the amounts to be paid under subsection (1), interest accruing in respect of the assurance fund shall be apportioned to a Territory in the same ratio as amounts attributable to transactions are apportioned to that Territory.
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Indemnification of Government of Canada 7 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (5), the Government of a Territory to which an amount is paid under section 6 shall indemnify the Government of Canada against any claim, action or other proceeding for damages brought against the Government of Canada, or any employee or agent of the Government of Canada, and arising out of the administration of the land registration system in the Territory. Limitation (2) Where a proceeding referred to in subsection (1) arises out of the administration of the land registration system in the Territory before the Land Titles Act was repealed in respect of the Territory, the indemnity is limited to the amount paid under section 6 to the Government of the Territory. Indemnification of Government of Territory (3) Subject to subsections (4) and (5), the Government of Canada shall indemnify the Government of a Territory to which an amount is paid under section 6 against any claim, action or other proceeding for damages in excess of that amount brought against the Government of the Territory, or any employee or agent of the Government of the Territory, and arising out of the administration of the land registration system in the Territory before the Land Titles Act was repealed in respect of the Territory. Limitation (4) The indemnity under subsection (3) is limited to the amount by which the amount awarded in the proceeding exceeds the amount paid under section 6 to the Government of the Territory. Exception (5) A Government is not entitled to be indemnified under this section by the other Government if the Government has settled the claim, action or proceeding without the approval of the other Government. Payment out of C.R.F. (6) The amount of any indemnity under subsection (3) shall be paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund.
Canada Lands Surveyors Act — L-5.8
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 Canada Lands Surveyors Act .
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Definitions 2 The definitions in this section apply in this Act. Association means the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors continued by section 4. ( Association ) boundary means a natural or artificial line on the surface of the earth, below the surface of the earth, in airspace or in or on any structure, the purpose of which is to indicate the extent of a legal interest in land, land under water, water, airspace or natural resources, or in a structure. ( ligne de démarcation ) by-law means a by-law of the Association made under section 18. ( règlement administratif ) cadastral surveying means surveying in relation to (a) the identification, establishment, documentation or description of a boundary or the position of anything relative to a boundary; or (b) the generation, manipulation, adjustment, custody, storage, retrieval or display of spatial information that defines a boundary. ( arpentage cadastral ) Canada Lands means Canada Lands within the meaning of subsection 24(1) of the Canada Lands Surveys Act . ( terres du Canada ) Canada Lands Surveyor means a person who holds a commission. ( arpenteur des terres du Canada ) commission means a commission granted under section 49 or deemed to have been granted under that section by section 48. ( brevet ) Council means the Council of the Association referred to in section 13. ( conseil ) entity means a corporation, partnership or unincorporated organization or association, but does not include a department or agency of the government of Canada or of a province. ( entité ) licence means a licence issued under section 53. ( permis ) Minister means the Minister of Natural Resources. ( ministre ) permit means a permit issued under section 58. ( licence ) surveying means the determination of the form of the earth or the position of natural or artificial things, boundaries or points on, above or under the surface of the earth or the collection, storage, management, integration, analysis or representation of spatial and spatially related information pertaining to the earth or the interpreting of or reporting or advising on that information. ( arpentage ) Surveyor General means the Surveyor General within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Canada Lands Surveys Act . ( arpenteur général )
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Association means the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors continued by section 4. ( Association )
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boundary means a natural or artificial line on the surface of the earth, below the surface of the earth, in airspace or in or on any structure, the purpose of which is to indicate the extent of a legal interest in land, land under water, water, airspace or natural resources, or in a structure. ( ligne de démarcation )
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by-law means a by-law of the Association made under section 18. ( règlement administratif )
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cadastral surveying means surveying in relation to (a) the identification, establishment, documentation or description of a boundary or the position of anything relative to a boundary; or (b) the generation, manipulation, adjustment, custody, storage, retrieval or display of spatial information that defines a boundary. ( arpentage cadastral )
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Canada Lands means Canada Lands within the meaning of subsection 24(1) of the Canada Lands Surveys Act . ( terres du Canada )
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Canada Lands Surveyor means a person who holds a commission. ( arpenteur des terres du Canada )
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commission means a commission granted under section 49 or deemed to have been granted under that section by section 48. ( brevet )
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Council means the Council of the Association referred to in section 13. ( conseil )
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entity means a corporation, partnership or unincorporated organization or association, but does not include a department or agency of the government of Canada or of a province. ( entité )
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licence means a licence issued under section 53. ( permis )
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Minister means the Minister of Natural Resources. ( ministre )
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permit means a permit issued under section 58. ( licence )
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surveying means the determination of the form of the earth or the position of natural or artificial things, boundaries or points on, above or under the surface of the earth or the collection, storage, management, integration, analysis or representation of spatial and spatially related information pertaining to the earth or the interpreting of or reporting or advising on that information. ( arpentage )
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Surveyor General means the Surveyor General within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Canada Lands Surveys Act . ( arpenteur général )
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Binding on Her Majesty 3 This Act is binding on Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province.
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Association is continued 4 The Association of Canada Lands Surveyors, a corporation incorporated under Part II of the Canada Corporations Act , being chapter C-32 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, is hereby continued under this Act.
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Status and composition of Association 5 The Association is a body corporate consisting of a governing body and members.
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Objects 6 The objects of the Association are (a) to establish and maintain standards of qualifications for Canada Lands Surveyors; (b) to regulate Canada Lands Surveyors; (c) to establish and maintain standards of conduct, knowledge and skill among members of the Association and permit holders; (d) to govern the activities of members of the Association and permit holders; (e) to cooperate with other organizations for the advancement of surveying; and (f) to perform the duties and exercise the powers that are imposed or conferred on the Association by this Act.
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Minister may act in place of Association 7 The Minister may take such measures as the Minister considers appropriate to fulfil any object of the Association if the Minister is of the opinion that the Association is not fulfilling it.
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Capacity of Association 8 In carrying out its objects, the Association has the capacity of a natural person.
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Association not agent of Her Majesty 9 The Association is not an agent of Her Majesty in right of Canada.
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Head office 10 The head office of the Association shall be located in Canada at the place stated in the by-laws.
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Annual meeting 11 (1) The Association shall hold an annual general meeting, within six months after the end of its fiscal year, at a time and place within Canada as may be designated by the Council. Other meetings (2) The Association may hold other general or special meetings as it considers necessary.
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President and Vice-President 12 (1) The President and Vice-President of the Association shall be appointed or elected in accordance with the by-laws. Absence or incapacity (2) In the event of the absence or incapacity of the President of the Association, or if that office is vacant, the Vice-President of the Association has all the powers of and may exercise and perform all of the duties of the President of the Association.
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Composition and role 13 The Council is the governing body of the Association and consists of (a) the President and Vice-President of the Association; (b) the most recent past President of the Association as defined in the by-laws; (c) members of the Association, in a number set out in the by-laws, which number may not be less than three, who are elected in accordance with the by-laws; (d) the Surveyor General; and (e) two persons who are not members of the Association and who are appointed by the Minister.
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Chairperson of the Council 14 (1) The President of the Association is the Chairperson of the Council. Duties of Chairperson (2) The Chairperson of the Council shall preside at meetings of the Council and perform the duties that the Council specifies.
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Minister may review activities 15 The Minister may review the activities of the Council and may request that the Council undertake activities that, in the opinion of the Minister, are advisable to carry out the objects of the Association.
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Filling of vacancies 16 (1) A vacancy on the Council caused by the death, resignation, removal or incapacity to act of a Council member referred to in paragraph 13(c) shall be filled by a member of the Association in the manner set out in the by-laws. Term of office (2) A person appointed or elected to fill a vacancy on the Council shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of the Council member being replaced.
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Consultation 17 (1) The Minister shall not appoint anyone to the Council under paragraph 13(e), or revoke the appointment of a person appointed under that paragraph, without having first consulted the Council. Term of office (2) A Council member appointed under paragraph 13(e) shall be appointed for a term of not more than three years and may be reappointed for one or more terms of not more than three years each. Fees and travelling and living expenses (3) The Minister shall pay Council members appointed under paragraph 13(e), and the Surveyor General, such fees as may be fixed by the Minister and reasonable travelling and living expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties while absent from their usual place of residence.
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By-laws 18 (1) The Council may make by-laws respecting any matter necessary to carry on the business and activities of the Association, including by-laws regarding any matter for which by-laws are required by this Act. When by-law becomes effective (2) A by-law is not effective until it is approved in accordance with the by-laws.
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Mandatory committees 19 (1) The Council shall establish the following committees: (a) the Executive Committee; (b) the Board of Examiners; (c) the Complaints Committee; and (d) the Discipline Committee. Other committees (2) The Council may from time to time as it considers necessary establish committees other than those referred to in subsection (1).
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Role 20 (1) The Executive Committee shall perform such powers of the Council as the Council may delegate to it, other than the power to make regulations or by-laws. Urgent matters (2) Subject to ratification by the Council at its next meeting, the Executive Committee may take any action on any matter that requires immediate action between meetings of the Council, other than making regulations or by-laws.
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Role 21 (1) Subject to section 22, the Board of Examiners has control over all matters relating to the admission and qualifications of candidates for a commission and to their examination. Admission of candidates (2) The Board of Examiners may admit a person to be a candidate for a commission only if the person has complied with the requirements specified in the regulations.
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Directions from Council 22 The Board of Examiners shall comply with any direction given to it by the Council with respect to the exercise of the Board of Examiners’ powers.
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Recommendations for commissions 23 The Board of Examiners shall recommend to the Council that a commission be granted to every candidate for a commission who has complied with the requirements specified in the regulations.