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Indian Referendum Regulations — 8
8 (1) Polling stations shall be kept open from 9:00 a.m., local time, until 8:00 p.m., local time, on the day of the referendum. (2) An elector who is inside a polling station at the time that the polling station is to close is entitled to vote. SOR/2000-392, s. 7
Indian Referendum Regulations — 9
9 (1) Subject to subsection 4.2(5), where a person attends at a polling station for the purpose of voting, the electoral officer or deputy electoral officer shall, if the person’s name is set out in the voters list, provide the person with a ballot. (2) The electoral officer or the deputy electoral officer shall place on the list of electors a mark opposite the name of every elector receiving a ballot paper. (3) An elector to whom a mail-in ballot was mailed, delivered or provided under subsection 4.2(1) or (3) may obtain a ballot and vote in person at a polling station if (a) the elector returns the mail-in ballot to the electoral officer or deputy electoral officer; or (b) where the elector has lost the mail-in ballot, the elector provides the electoral officer or deputy electoral officer with a written affirmation that the elector has lost the mail-in ballot, signed by the elector in the presence of the electoral officer, deputy electoral officer, a justice of the peace, a notary public or a commissioner for oaths. SOR/2000-392, s. 8
Indian Referendum Regulations — 10
10 (1) The electoral officer or the deputy electoral officer shall explain the mode of voting to an elector when requested to do so by such elector. (2) On the application of an elector who is (a) not able to read, or (b) incapacitated by blindness or other physical cause, the electoral officer or the deputy electoral officer shall assist that elector by marking his ballot paper in the manner directed by the elector and shall place such ballot paper in the ballot box. (3) The electoral officer or the deputy electoral officer shall make an entry in the list of electors opposite the name of the elector that the ballot paper was marked by him at the request of the elector and the reasons therefor.
Indian Referendum Regulations — 11
11 Except as provided in subsection 10(2), every elector receiving a ballot paper shall (a) proceed immediately to the compartment provided for marking the ballot paper; (b) mark the ballot by placing a check mark or other mark, clearly indicating the elector’s response to the question stated on the ballot; (c) fold the ballot in a manner that conceals the question and any marks, but exposes the initials on the back; (d) forthwith deliver it to the electoral officer or the deputy electoral officer for deposit in the ballot box. SOR/2000-392, s. 9 SOR/2024-280, s. 5
Indian Referendum Regulations — 12
12 (1) An elector who receives a soiled or improperly printed ballot paper, or inadvertently spoils his ballot paper in marking it shall, upon returning the ballot paper to the electoral officer or the deputy electoral officer, be entitled to another ballot paper. (2) An elector who has received a ballot paper and (a) leaves the compartment for marking ballot papers without delivering the same to the electoral officer or the deputy electoral officer in the manner provided, or (b) refuses to vote, shall forfeit his right to vote on the referendum and the electoral officer or the deputy electoral officer shall make an entry on the list of electors opposite the name of the elector that the elector did not return the ballot paper or refused to vote as the case may be.
Indian Referendum Regulations — 13
13 The electoral officer or the deputy electoral officer shall allow only one elector in the compartment for marking ballot papers at any one time.
Indian Referendum Regulations — 15
15 No person shall interfere or attempt to interfere with an elector when marking his ballot paper or obtain or attempt to obtain at the polling place information as to how an elector is about to vote or has voted.
Indian Referendum Regulations — 16
16 The electoral officer and deputy electoral officer shall maintain peace and good order during the voting. SOR/2000-392, s. 11
Indian Referendum Regulations — 17
17 Whenever the electoral officer or the deputy electoral officer does not understand the language spoken by an elector, he or she shall enlist the aid of an interpreter to communicate with respect to all matters required to enable that elector to vote. SOR/2000-392, s. 11
Indian Referendum Regulations — 17.1
17.1 As soon as is practicable after the close of the polls, the electoral officer shall, in the presence of the deputy electoral officer and any members of the council of the band who are present, open each envelope containing a mail-in ballot that was received before the close of the polls and, without unfolding the ballot, (a) set aside the ballot if (i) it was not accompanied by a voter declaration form, or the voter declaration form is not signed or witnessed, (ii) the name of the elector set out in the voter declaration form is not on the voters list, or (iii) the voters list shows that the elector has already voted; or (b) place a mark on the voters list opposite the name of the elector set out in the voter declaration form and deposit the ballot in a ballot box. SOR/2000-392, s. 11
Indian Referendum Regulations — 18
18 (1) As soon as is practicable after the mail-in ballots have been deposited under section 17.1, the electoral officer shall, in the presence of the deputy electoral officer and any members of the council of the band who are present, open all ballot boxes and (a) examine the ballot papers; (a.1) set aside any ballot that does not have the initials of the electoral officer or deputy electoral officer on the back; (b) reject all ballot papers (i) [Repealed, SOR/2000-392, s. 12] (ii) that have been marked incorrectly, or (iii) upon which anything appears by which an elector can be identified; (c) count the votes given in favour of and against the question submitted in the referendum; and (d) prepare a statement in writing of the number of votes so given and of the number of ballot papers rejected. (2) The statement referred to in paragraph (1)(d) shall be (a) signed by the electoral officer and by the chief or a member of the council of the band; and (b) filed in the local office of the Department. SOR/94-369, s. 4; SOR/2000-392, s. 12 SOR/2024-280, s. 6
Indian Referendum Regulations — 18.1
18.1 A ballot set aside under paragraph 17.1(a) or 18(1)(a.1) is void and shall not be counted as a vote cast. SOR/2000-392, s. 13
Indian Referendum Regulations — 19
19 As soon as is practicable after the results of the voting are known, the electoral officer shall (a) prepare a statement in triplicate, signed by the electoral officer and by the chief or a councillor of the band, that indicates (i) the number of electors who were entitled to vote, (ii) the number of electors who voted, (iii) the number of votes cast in favour of and against the question submitted in the referendum, and (iv) the number of rejected ballots; and (b) deliver a copy of the statement to (i) the Assistant Deputy Minister, (ii) the person in charge of the regional office of the Department, and (iii) the chief of the band. SOR/94-369, s. 4; SOR/2000-392, s. 14 SOR/2024-280, s. 6
Indian Referendum Regulations — 20
20 (1) The electoral officer shall deposit the ballots used in the voting in a sealed envelope and retain them. (2) If no review has been requested within 60 days after the referendum, the electoral officer shall destroy the ballots used in the voting. SOR/2000-392, s. 15
Indian Referendum Regulations — 21
21 Notwithstanding sections 4.2 and 4.3, in respect of a referendum held under subsection 39(2) of the Act, (a) the notice of the referendum shall be posted, and the material referred to in paragraph 4.2(1)(b) shall be mailed or delivered, in the manner set out in subsection 4.2(1), at least 35 days before the day on which the referendum is to be held; (b) the notice of the referendum is not required to set out the date, time or location of an information meeting; (c) in lieu of an information package referred to in subparagraph 4.2(1)(b)(vii), any elector to whom an information package was sent in respect of the previous referendum shall be sent (i) a statement referring him or her to that information package, and (ii) instructions on how to obtain an additional information package, if he or she requires one; and (d) an information meeting is not required to be held. SOR/2000-392, s. 15
Indian Referendum Regulations — 22
22 (1) An elector may, in the manner set out in subsection (2), request a review of the referendum by the Minister where the elector believes that (a) there was a contravention of these Regulations that may affect the results of the referendum; or (b) there was corrupt practice in connection with the referendum. (2) A request for a review of a referendum shall be made by forwarding the request to the Minister, by registered mail addressed to the Assistant Deputy Minister, within seven days after the day of the referendum, accompanied by a declaration, containing the grounds for requesting the review and any other relevant information, signed in the presence of a witness who is at least 18 years of age. (3) Within 21 days after the receipt of a request for a review of a referendum, the Minister shall mail a copy of the request to the electoral officer who conducted the referendum. (4) Within 10 days after the receipt of a request under subsection (3), the electoral officer shall forward to the Minister, by registered mail addressed to the Assistant Deputy Minister, a declaration responding to the grounds stated in the request, signed in the presence of a witness who is at least 18 years of age. SOR/2000-392, s. 15
Indian Referendum Regulations — 23
23 (1) If the material referred to in section 22 or any other information in the Minister’s possession is sufficient to call into question the validity of a referendum held under subparagraph 39(1)(b)(iii) or subsection 39(2) of the Act, the Minister shall advise the Governor in Council accordingly. (2) The Minister shall take into account any material provided under section 22 in relation to a referendum held under section 39.1 of the Act when deciding whether to accept the designation. SOR/2000-392, s. 15; SOR/2013-21, s. 3
Indian Referendum Regulations — 24 to 33
24 to 33 [Repealed, SOR/2000-392, s. 15]
Indian Referendum Regulations — 16
16 Notwithstanding the provisions of the Indian Referendum Regulations , as enacted or amended by these Regulations, the Indian Referendum Regulations , as they read immediately before the coming into force of these Regulations, apply to all referenda held during the period beginning on October 20, 2000 and ending on November 19, 2000.
Indian Referendum Regulations — 17
17 For every referendum that is held during the period beginning on November 20, 2000 and ending on December 8, 2000, (a) notwithstanding subsection 4(1) of the Indian Referendum Regulations , as enacted by section 4, the list of the names of all electors shall be provided to the electoral officer at least 30 days before the day on which the referendum is to be held; (b) notwithstanding section 4.1 of those Regulations, as enacted by section 4, the last known addresses of all electors who do not reside on the reserve shall be provided to the electoral officer at least 30 days before the day on which the referendum is to be held; and (c) notwithstanding subsection 4.2(1) of those Regulations, as enacted by section 4, at least 14 days before the day on which an information meeting is to be held and at least 28 days before the day on which the referendum is to be held, the electoral officer or deputy electoral officer shall (i) post a notice of the referendum and a list of the names of electors in at least one conspicuous place on the reserve, and (ii) mail, by priority post, or deliver to every elector of the band who does not reside on the reserve and for whom an address has been provided, (A) the material referred to in subparagraphs 4.2(1)(b)(i), (ii), (iv), (v) and (vii) of those Regulations, as enacted by section 4, (B) an outer envelope, pre-addressed to the electoral officer, pre-paid for delivery by priority post, and (C) a letter of instruction regarding voting by mail-in ballot, reflecting the shorter time periods applicable.
Indian Reserve Traffic Regulations — 1
1 These Regulations may be cited as the Indian Reserve Traffic Regulations .
Indian Reserve Traffic Regulations — 2
2 In these Regulations, road includes any roadway, driveway, street, lane or other place open to the public for the passage of vehicles; ( chemin ) vehicle means any wagon, cart, motor car, motor truck, trailer, motorcycle, traction engine, tractor, road-making machinery or other conveyance that is driven, propelled or drawn by any kind of power. ( véhicule )
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road includes any roadway, driveway, street, lane or other place open to the public for the passage of vehicles; ( chemin )
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vehicle means any wagon, cart, motor car, motor truck, trailer, motorcycle, traction engine, tractor, road-making machinery or other conveyance that is driven, propelled or drawn by any kind of power. ( véhicule )
Indian Reserve Traffic Regulations — 3
3 These Regulations apply on all roads within Indian reserves.
Indian Reserve Traffic Regulations — 4
4 (1) The driver of any vehicle shall bring such vehicle to a full stop when ordered to do so by any person authorized by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development to enforce these Regulations, and shall obey all directions issued by such authorized person in respect of the routing or control of traffic, including the parking of vehicles. (2) The driver of any vehicle shall comply with the direction of any mechanical or other device or sign installed for the control or routing of traffic. (3) The driver of any vehicle shall not drive such vehicle over any road the use of which for public traffic is prohibited by any sign or other device.
Indian Reserve Traffic Regulations — 5
5 The person in charge of any vehicle shall not drive or ride such vehicle at any rate of speed that is excessive or dangerous, having regard to the conditions then prevailing, and the person shall keep the vehicle in such control when approaching a road intersection, or crossing for pedestrians or other purposes, as will enable him to prevent a collision with, or damage to, all other persons and vehicles.
Indian Reserve Traffic Regulations — 6
6 The driver of any vehicle shall comply with all laws and regulations relating to motor vehicles, which are in force from time to time in the province in which the Indian reserve is situated, except such laws or regulations as are inconsistent with these Regulations.
Indian Reserve Traffic Regulations — 7
7 No person shall park or station any vehicle upon any road unless permission to do so is designated by signs erected over or marked on the roadway.
Indian Reserve Traffic Regulations — 8
8 No vehicle in a dangerous or unsafe condition shall be operated on any road.
Indian Reserve Traffic Regulations — 9
9 Any person who violates any of the provisions of these Regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable, upon summary conviction, to a penalty of not less than $1 and not more than $50, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two months.
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 1
1 These Regulations may be cited as the Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations .
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 2
2 In these Regulations, Minister means the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development; ( ministre ) permit means a permit issued pursuant to section 5; ( permis ) reserve means a reserve as defined in the Indian Act ; ( réserve ) waste includes garbage, liquid and semi-liquid substances, land-fill and scrap of all kinds and any combinations of any of the foregoing. ( déchets )
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations
Minister means the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development; ( ministre )
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations
permit means a permit issued pursuant to section 5; ( permis )
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations
reserve means a reserve as defined in the Indian Act ; ( réserve )
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations
waste includes garbage, liquid and semi-liquid substances, land-fill and scrap of all kinds and any combinations of any of the foregoing. ( déchets )
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 3
3 No person shall (a) operate a garbage dump in a reserve, or (b) use any land in a reserve for the disposal or storage of waste except under the authority of a permit issued pursuant to paragraph 5(a) or (b) and in the manner specified in the permit.
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 4
4 No Indian who is lawfully in possession of any lands in a reserve and no person to whom reserve lands have been leased or who lawfully occupies, uses, resides or otherwise exercises rights on land in a reserve shall permit any person to operate on that land a garbage dump or use any part of that land for the disposal or storage of waste unless a permit to carry on that action on that land has been issued pursuant to paragraph 5(a) or (b) and is still valid.
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 5
5 The Minister or the council of a band, if authorized by the Minister pursuant to section 8, may issue to any person a permit authorizing that person (a) to operate a garbage dump in a reserve; (b) to use land in a reserve for the disposal or storage of waste; or (c) to burn waste on any land in a reserve.
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 6
6 A permit shall (a) specify the land in respect of which the permit is issued; and (b) specify the manner in which the activity authorized therein shall be exercised.
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 7
7 Subject to section 11, a permit shall expire on December 31st next following the date of issue thereof.
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 8
8 The Minister may, in writing, authorize the council of any band to issue a permit in respect of land in the reserve of that band and shall, in the authorization, specify the manner in which the activity to be authorized in the permit shall be exercised.
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 9
9 The revocation of an authorization given by the Minister pursuant to section 8 does not affect the validity of any permit issued under that authorization.
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 10
10 No person shall burn any waste on any land in a reserve except under the authority of a permit issued pursuant to paragraph 5(c).
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 11
11 If the holder of a permit issued pursuant to section 5 (a) operates a garbage dump in a reserve, (b) uses land in a reserve for the disposal or storage of waste, or (c) burns waste on any land in a reserve, other than in the manner specified in the permit, the Minister or the council of the band, whoever issued the permit, may cancel the permit and order the holder of the permit to close and clean up the garbage dump or to clean up the land in the reserve, as may be applicable, in a manner satisfactory to the Minister or the council.
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 12
12 Where a person is convicted of (a) operating a garbage dump in a reserve or using land in a reserve for the disposal or storage of waste except under the authority of a permit issued pursuant to paragraph 5(a) or (b), or (b) burning waste on land in a reserve except under the authority of a permit issued pursuant to paragraph 5(c), the Minister may order that person to close and clean up the garbage dump or to clean up the land, as may be applicable, in a manner satisfactory to the Minister.
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 13
13 Any person who has been ordered by the Minister or the council of a band to do anything pursuant to section 11 or section 12 shall comply with that order without delay.
Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations — 14
14 Every person who violates these Regulations is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $100 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to both.
Indian Timber Regulations — 1
1 These Regulations may be cited as the Indian Timber Regulations . SOR/94-690, s. 3(F)
Indian Timber Regulations — 2
2 In these Regulations, Act means the Indian Act ; ( Loi ) Assistant Deputy Minister [Revoked, SOR/93-244, s. 2] Department means the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development; ( ministère ) dues means any stumpage or royalty charged for the right or privilege of the cutting and removal of timber; ( droit ) licence means any written authority or contract granted by the Minister for the cutting of timber on surrendered lands or reserve lands; ( permis ) limit means the area included in a permit or licence; ( limite ) Minister means the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development; ( ministre ) permit means a licence granted to a band or to a member or group of members of a band for whose benefit the timber is being administered; ( licence ) person includes corporation, syndicate, firm and partnership. ( personne ) SOR/93-244, s. 2; SOR/94-690, s. 3(F); SOR/95-531, s. 2
Indian Timber Regulations — Indian Timber Regulations
Assistant Deputy Minister [Revoked, SOR/93-244, s. 2]
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Department means the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development; ( ministère )
Indian Timber Regulations — Indian Timber Regulations
dues means any stumpage or royalty charged for the right or privilege of the cutting and removal of timber; ( droit )
Indian Timber Regulations — Indian Timber Regulations
licence means any written authority or contract granted by the Minister for the cutting of timber on surrendered lands or reserve lands; ( permis )
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limit means the area included in a permit or licence; ( limite )
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Minister means the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development; ( ministre )
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permit means a licence granted to a band or to a member or group of members of a band for whose benefit the timber is being administered; ( licence )
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person includes corporation, syndicate, firm and partnership. ( personne )
Indian Timber Regulations — 3
3 (1) These Regulations apply to the cutting of timber on surrendered lands and on reserve lands. (2) These Regulations do not apply in respect of the cutting of timber on lands to which the Indian Timber Harvesting Regulations apply. SOR/93-244, s. 2; SOR/95-531, s. 2; SOR/2002-246, s. 1
Indian Timber Regulations — 3.1
3.1 No person shall cut timber on surrendered lands or on reserve lands without a licence. SOR/95-531, s. 2
Indian Timber Regulations — 4
4 Permits to cut timber free of dues may be issued by the Minister to a band for band purposes, or to a member or group of members of a band, to cut timber and fuel wood for his or their individual use. SOR/93-244, s. 2; SOR/94-690, s. 3(F); SOR/95-531, s. 2(F)
Indian Timber Regulations — 5
5 (1) With the consent of the council of a band, permits to cut timber for sale may be issued by the Minister to a band or to a member or group of members of a band. (2) Dues shall be charged at prevailing rates for timber cut on band land, and for timber harvested from individual locations or holdings of Indians the rate of dues may be reduced to one-half of such prevailing rates, and the rate of the dues shall be stated in the permit. (3) [Repealed, SOR/94-690, s. 1] SOR/93-244, s. 2; SOR/94-690, ss. 1, 3(F); SOR/95-531, s. 2(F)