GreatNorthCollective/greatnorth-canada-federal-laws-text huggingface dataset:
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 6
Indian Act 6 The Indian Act does not apply in respect of the Westbank First Nation, its council, its members or Westbank lands except to the extent provided by the Agreement.
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 7
Acts respecting reserve lands 7 The Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management Act and the Indian Oil and Gas Act do not apply in respect of the Westbank First Nation, its council, its members or Westbank lands. 2004, c. 17, s. 7 2022, c. 19, s. 127
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 8
Statutory Instruments Act 8 The Statutory Instruments Act does not apply in respect of Westbank law.
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 8.1
First Nations Fiscal Management Act 8.1 Notwithstanding any provision of this Act or the Agreement, for the purpose of enabling the Westbank First Nation to benefit from the provisions of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act or obtain the services of any body established under that Act, the Governor in Council may make any regulations that the Governor in Council considers necessary, including regulations (a) adapting any provision of that Act or of any regulation made under that Act; and (b) restricting the application of any provision of that Act or of any regulation made under that Act. 2005, c. 9, s. 153; 2012, c. 19, s. 680
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 9
Judicial notice 9 Judicial notice shall be taken of the Agreement and Westbank law.
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 10
Judicial review 10 Application for judicial review in accordance with the Agreement may only be made after all applicable procedures for appeal or review provided by Westbank law have been exhausted.
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 11
Federal Courts Act 11 Neither the council nor any person or body appointed by the Westbank First Nation and having, exercising or purporting to exercise jurisdiction or powers conferred by or under Westbank law is a federal board, commission or other tribunal within the meaning of the Federal Courts Act .
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 12
Notice of issues arising 12 (1) A party in any proceeding before a court or tribunal shall serve notice in writing on the Attorney General of Canada and the Westbank First Nation of any issue raised by that party in respect of (a) the interpretation or validity of the Agreement; or (b) the validity or applicability of this Act or of Westbank law. Content of notice (2) A notice must identify the proceeding in which the issue arises, state whether it arises in relation to paragraph (1)(a) or (b), give particulars of the point to be argued and, if a date has been fixed for argument, give the date. Attachments (3) A notice shall be accompanied by copies of all pleadings and other documents pertaining to the issue that are in the possession of the court or tribunal. Time of service (4) A notice shall be served within seven days after the issue is first raised by a party to the proceeding, whether in the initial pleadings or otherwise, and the issue may not be argued sooner than fourteen days after service unless the court or tribunal allows a shorter period. Participation in proceedings (5) In any proceeding to which subsection (1) applies, the Attorney General of Canada and the Westbank First Nation may appear and participate with the same rights as any other party.
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 13
Regulations and orders 13 The Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations made after consideration of any representations of the council, make any regulations or orders that the Governor in Council considers necessary or advisable for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Agreement. 2004, c. 17, s. 13 2019, c. 29, s. 373
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 14
References to Canada 14 References in the Agreement to Canada , other than as a place, shall be read as references to Her Majesty in right of Canada.
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 14.1
Canada Lands Surveys Act 14.1 (1) For the purposes of subsection 29(3) of the Canada Lands Surveys Act , in relation to Westbank lands, surveys and plans must be satisfactory to the council rather than to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to boundaries between Westbank lands and other lands. 2004, c. 17, s. 14.1 2019, c. 29, s. 373
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 15
Deposit of Agreement and amendments 15 The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development shall have a copy of the Agreement and of every amendment made to the Agreement, certified by the Minister to be a true copy, deposited in (a) the Library and Archives of Canada; (b) the library of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development situated in the National Capital Region; and (c) the office of that Department situated nearest to Westbank lands. 2004, c. 17, ss. 15, 21
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 Order
Order * 22 The provisions of this Act, other than sections 20 and 21, come into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. * [Note: Sections 20 and 21 in force on assent May 6, 2004; Act, other than sections 20 and 21, in force April 1, 2005, see SI/2005-18.]
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 Other reference to Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Other reference to Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (3) Unless the context requires otherwise, the reference to the “Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development” is to be read as a reference to the “Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs” in the English version of paragraph 15(b) of the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act .
Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act — W-6.2 Other references to Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Other references to Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (2) Unless the context requires otherwise, every reference to the “Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development” is, with any grammatical adaptations, to be read as a reference to the “Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations” in the following provisions: (e) the portion of section 15 of the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act before paragraph (a);
West Coast Ports Operations Act, 1994 — W-6.4
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
West Coast Ports Operations Act, 1995 — W-6.5
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7
WHEREAS the Committee for Original Peoples’ Entitlement and the Government of Canada have entered into an Agreement respecting certain lands in the Northwest Territories and Yukon in and to which the Inuvialuit have claimed an interest based on traditional use and occupancy;
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7
AND WHEREAS, in exchange for the surrender of that interest, the Government of Canada has assumed certain obligations under the Agreement in favour of the Inuvialuit of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region;
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7
AND WHEREAS the Agreement provides, among other things, for the grant to or the setting aside for the Inuvialuit of certain lands in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, for the right of the Inuvialuit to hunt, fish, trap and carry on commercial activity within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in accordance with the regimes established therein, for measures to preserve Inuvialuit cultural identity and values within a changing northern society, to enable the Inuvialuit to be equal and meaningful participants in the northern and national economy and society and to protect and preserve the Arctic wildlife, environment and biological productivity and for the payment to the Inuvialuit of certain compensation;
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7
AND WHEREAS the Agreement further provides, in consideration of the rights and benefits set forth therein, for the surrender by the Inuvialuit of all their native claims, rights, title and interests, whatever they may be, in and to the Territory;
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7
AND WHEREAS the Governments of the Northwest Territories and Yukon Territory have been consulted and have participated in discussions concerning matters affecting them and over which they have jurisdiction in relation to the Agreement;
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7
AND WHEREAS it is expedient that Parliament approve, give effect to and declare valid the Agreement;
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7
NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act .
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7 2
Definitions 2 In this Act, Agreement means the agreement between the Committee for Original Peoples’ Entitlement, representing the Inuvialuit of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, and the Government of Canada dated June 5, 1984, tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on June 19, 1984 and recorded as document number 322-7/20 and includes an Amending Agreement; ( Convention ) Amending Agreement means (a) the Amending Agreement between the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, representing the Inuvialuit, and the Government of Canada, approved by Order in Council P.C. 1985-1144, tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on December 14, 1987 and recorded as document number 332-4/43, (b) the Amending Agreement between the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, representing the Inuvialuit, and the Government of Canada, approved by Order in Council P.C. 1987-26, tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on December 14, 1987 and recorded as document number 332-4/43A, (c) the Amending Agreement between the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, representing the Inuvialuit, and the Government of Canada, dated May 11, 1987, tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on December 14, 1987 and recorded as document number 332-4/43B, and (d) any other Amending Agreement made pursuant to subsection 3(13) of the Agreement; ( Convention modificative ) Territory means the Northwest Territories, Yukon and adjacent offshore areas, not forming part of the Northwest Territories or Yukon, within the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Canada. ( Territoire ) 1984, c. 24, s. 2; 1988, c. 16, s. 1; 1993, c. 34, s. 137(F); 2002, c. 7, s. 250
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7
Agreement means the agreement between the Committee for Original Peoples’ Entitlement, representing the Inuvialuit of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, and the Government of Canada dated June 5, 1984, tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on June 19, 1984 and recorded as document number 322-7/20 and includes an Amending Agreement; ( Convention )
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7 (a)
Amending Agreement means (a) the Amending Agreement between the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, representing the Inuvialuit, and the Government of Canada, approved by Order in Council P.C. 1985-1144, tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on December 14, 1987 and recorded as document number 332-4/43, (b) the Amending Agreement between the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, representing the Inuvialuit, and the Government of Canada, approved by Order in Council P.C. 1987-26, tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on December 14, 1987 and recorded as document number 332-4/43A, (c) the Amending Agreement between the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, representing the Inuvialuit, and the Government of Canada, dated May 11, 1987, tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on December 14, 1987 and recorded as document number 332-4/43B, and (d) any other Amending Agreement made pursuant to subsection 3(13) of the Agreement; ( Convention modificative )
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7
Territory means the Northwest Territories, Yukon and adjacent offshore areas, not forming part of the Northwest Territories or Yukon, within the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Canada. ( Territoire )
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7 3
Agreement approved 3 (1) The Agreement is hereby approved, given effect and declared valid. Conferral of rights and benefits (2) On the extinguishment of the native claims, rights, title and interests referred to in subsection (3), the beneficiaries under the Agreement shall have the rights, privileges and benefits set out in the Agreement, including the land title provided by subsections 7(1) and (2) of the Agreement. Extinguishment of claims (3) All native claims, rights, title and interests, whatever they may be, in and to the Territory, of all Inuvialuit, wherever they may be, are hereby extinguished, but nothing in this Act prejudices the rights of such persons as Canadian citizens and they shall continue to be entitled to all of the rights and benefits of all other citizens as well as to those resulting from their status as aboriginal people of Canada and from other legislation applicable to them from time to time. Exemption from taxation (4) The financial compensation provided by the Government of Canada pursuant to section 15 of the Agreement and the funds provided by the Government of Canada pursuant to subsections 16(8) and 17(3) of the Agreement are exempt from taxation in the manner and to the extent set out in that section and those subsections, respectively. Regulations (5) The Governor in Council may make such regulations as are necessary for the purpose of carrying out the Agreement or for giving effect to any of the provisions thereof.
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7 4
Inconsistency or conflict 4 Where there is any inconsistency or conflict between this Act or the Agreement and the provisions of any other law applying to the Territory, this Act or the Agreement prevails to the extent of the inconsistency or conflict.
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7 5
Construction 5 Nothing in this Act or the Agreement shall be interpreted as granting any rights, privileges or benefits in respect of any area beyond the limits of the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Canada.
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7 6
Payments out of C.R.F. 6 There shall be paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund such sums as may be required to meet the monetary obligations of Canada under section 15 and subsections 16(8) and 17(3) of the Agreement.
Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act — W-6.7 Coming into force
Coming into force * 8 This Act shall come into force on a day to be fixed by Proclamation. * [Note: Act in force July 25, 1984, see SI/84-165.]
An Act to repeal An Act to incorporate the Western Canada Telephone Company — W-6.75
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
An Act to repeal An Act to incorporate the Western Canada Telephone Company — W-6.75 1
Repeal 1 An Act to incorporate the Western Canada Telephone Company , being chapter 66 of the Statutes of Canada, 1916, is repealed.
An Act to repeal An Act to incorporate the Western Canada Telephone Company — W-6.75 2
Legal existence continues 2 TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc., incorporated under the Act referred to in section 1, as amended, and continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act , continues to exist as a person in law despite the repeal and is subject to the Canada Business Corporations Act .
An Act to repeal An Act to incorporate the Western Canada Telephone Company — W-6.75 3
Rights not affected 3 The rights of holders of securities, debentures under trust deeds and beneficiaries of other instruments issued by or in respect of TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. are not affected by the repeal.
An Act to repeal An Act to incorporate the Western Canada Telephone Company — W-6.75 Coming into force
Coming into force * 4 This Act comes into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. * [Note: Act in force February 1, 2001, see SI/2001-18.]
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Western Economic Diversification Act .
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8 2
Definitions 2 In this Act, Department means the Department of Western Economic Diversification established by subsection 4(1); ( ministère ) Minister means the Minister of Western Economic Diversification; ( ministre ) Western Canada means the Provinces of Manitoba, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. ( Ouest canadien )
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8
Department means the Department of Western Economic Diversification established by subsection 4(1); ( ministère )
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8
Minister means the Minister of Western Economic Diversification; ( ministre )
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8
Western Canada means the Provinces of Manitoba, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. ( Ouest canadien )
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8 3
Purpose 3 The purpose of this Act is to promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of Western Canada in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation.
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8 4
Department established 4 (1) There is hereby established a department of the Government of Canada called the Department of Western Economic Diversification over which the Minister of Western Economic Diversification, appointed by commission under the Great Seal, shall preside. Minister (2) The Minister holds office during pleasure and has the management and direction of the Department. Deputy Minister (3) The Governor in Council may appoint an officer called the Deputy Minister of Western Economic Diversification to be the deputy head of the Department.
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8 5
Powers, duties and functions of the Minister 5 (1) The powers, duties and functions of the Minister extend to and include all matters over which Parliament has jurisdiction, not by law assigned to any other department, board or agency of the Government of Canada, relating to the promotion of the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and the advancement of the interests of Western Canada in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation. Idem (2) The Minister shall (a) guide, promote and coordinate the policies and programs, including those related to industrial benefits, of the Government of Canada in relation to the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada; (b) lead and coordinate the efforts of the Government of Canada to establish cooperative relationships with the provinces constituting Western Canada, business, labour and other public and private organizations for the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada; and (c) compile detailed information on all programs and projects undertaken by the Minister for the purpose of measuring trends, development and progress in the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada.
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8 6
Further duties and functions 6 (1) The Minister may (a) formulate plans and integrated strategies to support development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada; (b) oversee the implementation of programs and projects in pursuance of plans and strategies referred to in paragraph (a) and, where those programs and projects will not be undertaken by another Minister or department or agency of the Government of Canada, initiate or implement those programs and projects; (c) plan, direct, manage and implement programs and projects intended to contribute directly or indirectly to (i) the establishment, development, support and promotion of enterprises, and more particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises, in Western Canada, and (ii) the economic prosperity of that region; (d) plan, direct, manage and implement programs and projects to improve the business environment in Western Canada, including programs and projects (i) of support to business associations, conferences, studies, consultations, trade shows, demonstration projects and market research, (ii) related to the development of business opportunity data banks and networks, and (iii) to improve business communication and cooperation; (e) initiate, implement, sponsor, promote and coordinate policy research, policy development and economic analysis to support development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada; (f) enter into any agreement with the government of any province, or with any agency of such a government, respecting the exercise of the Minister’s powers and the carrying out of the Minister’s duties and functions; and (g) do all such other things as are necessary or incidental to the attainment of the purpose of this Act. Financial assistance (2) The Minister may, in accordance with terms and conditions approved by the Treasury Board, and with the approval of the Minister of Finance, (a) make loans to any person with respect to the establishment or development of enterprises, and more particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises, in Western Canada; and (b) guarantee the repayment of, or provide loan insurance or credit insurance in respect of, any financial obligation undertaken by any person in respect of the establishment and development of enterprises, and more particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises, in Western Canada. Idem (3) The Minister may, in accordance with terms and conditions approved by the Treasury Board, make grants and contributions in support of programs and projects undertaken by the Minister. R.S., 1985, c. 11 (4th Supp.), s. 6; 2018, c. 12, s. 359
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8 7
Offices 7 (1) The principal office of the Department shall be in Edmonton, Alberta, but the Department shall maintain at least one office in each other province in Western Canada. Government services and facilities (2) The Department shall, where appropriate, make use of the services and facilities of other departments and of boards and agencies of the Government of Canada.
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8 8
Regulations 8 The Minister may make regulations (a) specifying programs and projects in addition to those referred to in paragraph 6(1)(d) to improve the business environment in Western Canada; and (b) generally for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this Act.
Western Economic Diversification Act — W-6.8 9
Annual report 9 The Minister shall cause to be laid before each House of Parliament on any of the first fifteen days on which that House is sitting after January 31 next following the end of each fiscal year, a report on the administration of this Act for that fiscal year.