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Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 19
19 (1) An application for the grant of plant breeder’s rights shall be made to the Commissioner and contain the following information: (a) the name and address of the applicant; (b) the name and address of the breeder, if different from the applicant; (c) the name and address of any agent or legal representative, where applicable; (d) the botanical and common names of the plant variety; (e) the proposed denomination; (f) [Repealed, SOR/2026-74, s. 3] (g) a description of the plant variety; (h) a statement that the plant variety is a sufficiently homogeneous variety as defined in subsection 4(4) of the Act and is stable; (i) the manner in which the plant variety was originated; (j) where an application for plant breeders’ rights respecting the plant variety has been made or granted in any country other than Canada, the name of the country; (k) whether priority is being claimed as a result of a preceding application made by the applicant in a country of the Union or an agreement country; (l) where the breeder or a legal representative of the breeder sold or concurred in the sale of the plant variety within or outside Canada, the date of the sale; (m) where applicable, any request for exemption from compulsory licencing; and (n) the manner in which the propagating material will be maintained. (2) At the time of filing the application, the applicant shall submit to the Commissioner a representative reference sample of viable propagating material of the plant variety that is the subject of the application if one is available. (3) If the applicant establishes to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that such a sample was unavailable at the time of filing the application, the applicant shall, as directed by the Commissioner, submit the sample at a later time, but before the grant of plant breeders’ rights. SOR/2026-74, s. 3
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 20
20 An application referred to in subsection 19(1) shall be supported by (a) the results of comparative tests and trials to demonstrate that the plant variety is a new variety; and (b) photographs and a detailed description of the plant variety that illustrate that the plant variety is clearly distinguishable in accordance with paragraph 4(2)(b) of the Act. SOR/2026-74, s. 4
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 21
21 Where an application referred to in subsection 19(1) is made by a person other than a breeder, the application shall be accompanied by evidence that establishes that the person is the agent or legal representative of the breeder. SOR/94-750, s. 8(E)
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 22
22 Where the Commissioner rejects a proposed denomination pursuant to subsection 14(2) of the Act, an applicant shall submit another proposed denomination in writing to the Commissioner.
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 23
23 (1) A request for a change of denomination shall be submitted to the Commissioner in writing. (2) The Commissioner may approve a change of denomination pursuant to subsection 14(5) of the Act in the following circumstances, namely, (a) where the denomination approved by the Commissioner is not, owing to error, the denomination proposed by the holder; (b) where additional information that becomes available after the grant of plant breeders’ rights justifies a change of denomination; or (c) where an objection has been filed under section 18.1. SOR/94-750, s. 9; SOR/2012-286, s. 44
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 24
24 A change of denomination comes into effect on the date on which it is approved by the Commissioner.
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 26
26 If the holder of plant breeders’ rights assigns them, the assignee shall, for the purposes of subsection 31(1) of the Act, provide the Commissioner, in a format accessible to the Commissioner, with the following information: (a) the name and address of the previous holder; (b) the category and denomination of the plant variety to which the assignment applies; (c) the plant breeder’s rights certificate number; (d) a letter of assignment signed by both the holder and the assignee; and (e) the effective date of the assignment. SOR/94-750, s. 11 SOR/2026-74, s. 5
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 27
27 (1) An application for a compulsory licence shall (a) be in writing; (b) identify the plant variety and category for which the application is made; and (c) state the reasons for the application. (2) Any interested person who will be adversely affected by the Commissioner’s decision to grant a compulsory licence may make representations to the Commissioner within 60 days after the date on which notice is given pursuant to subsection 32(5) of the Act. SOR/94-750, s. 12(F)
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 28
28 Where the applicant makes the request referred to in paragraph 19(1)(m), the Commissioner may grant an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow the applicant sufficient time to multiply and distribute propagating material of the plant variety.
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 29
29 The fees and charges payable for the purposes of the Act and these Regulations are set out in Schedule II and are payable, in Canadian dollars, to the Receiver General for Canada. SOR/2026-74, s. 6
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 30
30 (1) The annual fee set out in item 10 of Schedule II is payable on or before the date of the anniversary of the granting of plant breeder’s rights every year for the term of the grant of the rights. (2) For the purposes of paragraph 35(1)(d) of the Act, failure to pay the fee referred to in subsection (1) within 60 days after the anniversary date may result in a revocation of the plant breeders’ rights. SOR/94-750, s. 13
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 31
31 The exception set out in subsection 5.3(2) of the Act does not apply to the following classes of plant varieties: (a) fruit, ornamental and vegetable plants; (b) plants reproduced through vegetative propagation; and (c) hybrids and parental varieties used in hybrid varieties. SOR/2026-74, s. 7
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 32
32 For the purposes of subsection 6(1) of the Act, the term of the grant of plant breeders’ rights is 25 years, subject to earlier termination under the Act, with respect to a certificate that is issued after the day on which these Regulations come into force for any of the following categories: (a) potato; (b) asparagus; (c) woody plant species. SOR/2026-74, s. 7
Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations — 33
33 For the purposes of subsection 4(3) of the Act, a sale does not include advertising or any exposure that is not for a consideration. SOR/2026-74, s. 7
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — *
His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice, pursuant to section 34 * of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act ** , is pleased hereby to revoke the Crown Liability (Provincial Court) Regulations , C.R.C., c. 447, and to make the annexed Regulations prescribing the rules of practice and procedure in respect of proceedings taken in provincial courts under Part II of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act , in substitution therefor, effective on the day on which An Act to amend the Federal Court Act, the Crown Liability Act, the Supreme Court Act and other Acts in consequence thereof , being chapter 8 of the Statutes of Canada, 1990, comes into force. * S.C. 1990, c. 8, s. 32 ** S.C. 1990, c. 8, s. 21
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 1
1 These Regulations may be cited as the Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations .
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 2
2 In these Regulations, Act means the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act ; ( Loi ) Attorney General means the Attorney General of Canada; ( procureur général ) court means the court having jurisdiction under Part II of the Act to hear and determine the claim in respect of which the proceedings have been taken; ( tribunal ) Deputy Attorney General means the Deputy Attorney General of Canada; ( sous-procureur général ) plaintiff includes a party claiming against the Crown in third party proceedings; ( demandeur ) provincial rules means the rules of practice and procedure of the court. ( règles provinciales )
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Act means the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act ; ( Loi )
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Attorney General means the Attorney General of Canada; ( procureur général )
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court means the court having jurisdiction under Part II of the Act to hear and determine the claim in respect of which the proceedings have been taken; ( tribunal )
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Deputy Attorney General means the Deputy Attorney General of Canada; ( sous-procureur général )
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plaintiff includes a party claiming against the Crown in third party proceedings; ( demandeur )
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provincial rules means the rules of practice and procedure of the court. ( règles provinciales )
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 2.1
2.1 For the purposes of sections 8 and 10, person means a natural person of full age and capacity other than Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province. SOR/2018-255, s. 1
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 3
3 These Regulations apply to proceedings taken in a provincial court (a) under Part II of the Act; and (b) against an agency of the Crown to which section 35 of the Act applies.
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 4
4 (1) Subject to subsections (2), (5) and (7), service of a document originating any proceedings shall be made on the Deputy Attorney General at the office of the Deputy Attorney General in Ottawa. (2) A document referred to in subsection (1) has been validly served where (a) it has been served on the Deputy Attorney General at the office of the Deputy Attorney General in Ottawa; (b) it has been served on the Director of the appropriate Regional Office of the Department of Justice, namely, (i) in respect of proceedings in the Province of British Columbia, the Vancouver Regional Office, (ii) in respect of proceedings in the Province of Alberta, the Edmonton Regional Office, (iii) in respect of proceedings in the Province of Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon Regional Office, (iv) in respect of proceedings in the Province of Manitoba, the Winnipeg Regional Office, (v) in respect of proceedings in the Province of Ontario, the Toronto Regional Office, (vi) in respect of proceedings in the Province of Quebec, the Montreal Regional Office, (vii) in respect of proceedings in the Province of Nova Scotia, of New Brunswick, of Prince Edward Island or of Newfoundland, the Halifax Regional Office, (viii) in respect of proceedings in the Yukon Territory, the Whitehorse Regional Office, and (ix) in respect of proceedings in the Northwest Territories, the Yellowknife Regional Office; or (c) it has been served on and accepted by an agent or mandatary duly authorized to act for the Attorney General in the particular proceeding. (3) Where service of a document is made in respect of proceedings in the Province of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland, service shall be deemed to have been made within the province within which the proceedings are taken. (4) The address for service on the Crown of any document other than a document originating proceedings shall be the address designated therefor by or on behalf of the Deputy Attorney General. (5) Service of a document originating any proceedings may be effected in the manner provided by section 23 of the Act, without special order, even though proceedings are being, or have been, taken in a court outside Ontario. (6) Where a document may be served by mail under provincial rules, service shall (a) be by registered or certified mail; and (b) be effective on the tenth day after the document is mailed. (7) Service of a document originating any proceedings on the chief executive officer of an agency of the Crown may be made in the manner provided by this section. SOR/2018-255, s. 2(E)
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 5
5 (1) The Attorney General may file a defence or other reply to a document originating proceedings, including a counterclaim, if any, within (a) 30 days after the service of the document of originating process, or (b) the time provided by or under the provincial rules, whichever is greater, or within such further time as may be allowed by the court. (2) Where a proceeding is instituted in the Province of Quebec, the Attorney General may urge any preliminary exception in the manner provided by articles 160, 161 and 162 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Province of Quebec , except that, for the purpose of this subsection, articles 160, 161 and 162 shall be read as though the period of 5 days provided for therein were 30 days.
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 6
6 (1) Where there is a judgment or an order of a court against the Crown for the payment of money, the court, or the registrar, clerk or protonotary thereof, or a deputy of the registrar, clerk or protonotary, shall, unless the judgment or order has been quashed on appeal, at the request of the party in whose favour the judgment or order was made, after the judgment or order has been formally made a judgment or order of the court, certify to the Minister of Finance the tenor and purport of the judgment or order (a) forthwith, if no appeal is allowed by law from the judgment or order; (b) on the expiration of the time allowed by law for an appeal from the judgment or order, if no appeal has then been instituted and no application has been made for an extension of time for appeal; (c) on the final disposition of the claim, if there has been an appeal from the judgment or order; (d) on the dismissal of an application for an extension of time for appeal from the judgment or order or on the expiration of time granted on such an application without an appeal having then been instituted; or (e) at such earlier time as the Attorney General files notice that the Attorney General does not intend to appeal. (2) A certificate of judgment shall be transmitted to, or left at, the office of the Deputy Attorney General in Ottawa or the appropriate Regional Office of the Department of Justice referred to in paragraph 4(2)(b) by the party in whose favour the judgment or order was made. (3) For the purposes of this section, a certified copy of a judgment, or a certified copy of a judgment read with a certified copy of a taxed bill of costs, shall be accepted as a certificate of judgment.
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 7
7 Subject to sections 37 to 39 of the Canada Evidence Act , where, under the provincial rules, there is provision under which, if an action were an action between a corporation (other than an agency of the Crown) and another person, an officer or servant of the corporation could be examined for discovery, such officer or servant of the Crown or an agency of the Crown, as the case may be, as may be designated for the purpose by the Deputy Attorney General or after such designation by order of the court, may be examined for discovery during an action subject to the same conditions and with the same effect as would apply to the examination for discovery of the officer or servant of a corporation.
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 8
8 (1) Subject to sections 37 to 39 of the Canada Evidence Act , where the Attorney General or an agency of the Crown would, if the Crown were a person, be required under the provincial rules to file or serve a list or an affidavit of documents, the Deputy Attorney General must, subject to the same conditions as apply between subject and subject, file or serve a list of the documents relating to the matter of which the Crown has knowledge within 60 days after the event that under the provincial rules gives rise to the obligation to file or serve the list or affidavit, or within any additional time that may be allowed by the court. (2) Where, under provincial rules, a party would be entitled to obtain production for inspection of any document or a copy of any document as against or from the Crown, if the Crown were a person, the production for inspection or copy may be had, subject to sections 37 to 39 of the Canada Evidence Act , under order of the court after consideration has been given to any objection that would be available to the Crown if the Crown were a person. SOR/2018-255, s. 3
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 9
9 (1) The Attorney General may, at any stage of the proceedings, file in the court a confession of judgment either for a part or the whole of the claim against the Crown. (2) The plaintiff may, at any time within 30 days after the plaintiff has received notice of a confession filed under subsection (1), file, and serve on the Deputy Attorney General, a notice in writing of the plaintiff’s acceptance or refusal of such confession of judgment and, in the event of acceptance, the court or a judge may order that judgment be entered accordingly, with such provision as to costs as the court or the judge deems just in the circumstances. (3) If the plaintiff has given notice within the time referred to in subsection (2) to the Deputy Attorney General of the plaintiff’s refusal of a confession of judgment, or if the plaintiff has not given any notice under subsection (2) within the period of time referred to therein, the matter shall be determined in the ordinary manner. (4) If, on the final disposition of an action in which a confession of judgment has been made and has not been accepted, the plaintiff does not recover a larger sum than the one offered by the confession of judgment, the Crown, whatever the result of the action, shall be entitled to costs incurred after the date of filing of the confession. (5) No confession of judgment filed under this section shall be accepted as evidence against the Crown, either in the action in which it was filed or in any other action or suit. (6) No provision in any provincial rules relating to confessions of judgment has any application in proceedings under Part II of the Act.
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 10
10 Where, by or under the provincial rules, the Attorney General or an agency of the Crown would, if the Crown were a person, be required or permitted to do anything in relation to any matter not expressly dealt with in these Regulations, within a certain period of time, a period of 14 days is to be added to the time otherwise allowed for doing that thing. SOR/2018-255, s. 4
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 11
11 No order for security for costs may be made against the Crown.
Crown Liability and Proceedings (Provincial Court) Regulations — 12
12 Rules of the court relating to taxation of costs between solicitor and client have no application as between the Attorney General and the agents or mandataries of the Attorney General. SOR/2018-255, s. 5(E)
Pension and Allowance Adjustment Regulations — *
His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, pursuant to subsections 75(1) * and (3) ** of the Pension Act , is pleased hereby to revoke the Annual Adjustment of Pensions and Allowances Order , made by Order in Council P.C. 1974-440 of February 26, 1974 *** , and to make the annexed Regulations respecting the annual adjustment of pensions and allowances , in substitution therefor, effective January 1, 1992. * S.C. 1990, c. 43, s. 24(1) ** S.C. 1990, c. 43, s. 24(2) *** Not published in the Canada Gazette
Pension and Allowance Adjustment Regulations — 1
1 These Regulations may be cited as the Pension and Allowance Adjustment Regulations .
Pension and Allowance Adjustment Regulations — 2
2 The basic pension shall be adjusted annually, pursuant to subsection 75(1) of the Pension Act , in the following manner: (a) the amount referred to in paragraph 75(1)(a) or (b) of that Act shall be adjusted to the nearest cent in accordance with the following rules, namely, (i) where the amount contains a fractional part of a dollar, the fraction shall be expressed as a decimal fraction of three or more digits after the decimal point, (ii) the third and subsequent digits after the decimal point shall be dropped if the third digit after the decimal point is less than five, and (iii) the second digit after the decimal point shall be increased by one and the third and subsequent digits after the decimal point shall be dropped if the third digit after the decimal point is five or greater than five; and (b) the quotient obtained from the ratio referred to in subparagraph 75(1)(a)(ii) of that Act shall be expressed as a decimal fraction in accordance with the following rules, namely, (i) where the quotient contains a fraction that is less than one, that fraction shall be expressed as a decimal fraction of four or more digits after the decimal point, (ii) the fourth and subsequent digits after the decimal point shall be dropped if the fourth digit after the decimal point is less than five, and (iii) the third digit after the decimal point shall be increased by one and the fourth and subsequent digits after the decimal point shall be dropped if the fourth digit after the decimal point is five or greater than five. SOR/92-601, s. 2(F)
Pension and Allowance Adjustment Regulations — 3
3 The percentage referred to in subsection 75(3) of the Pension Act shall be the quotient expressed as a decimal fraction in accordance with paragraph 2(b), converted to a percentage in the following manner: (a) the quotient shall be multiplied by 100; and (b) 100 shall be subtracted from the product obtained pursuant to paragraph (a).
Retransmission Royalties Criteria Regulations — *
His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and the Minister of Communications, pursuant to subsection 70.63(4) * of the Copyright Act , is pleased hereby to make the annexed Regulations respecting criteria for establishing a manner of determining royalties for the retransmission of distant signals . * S.C. 1988, c. 65, s. 65
Retransmission Royalties Criteria Regulations — 1
1 These Regulations may be cited as the Retransmission Royalties Criteria Regulations .
Retransmission Royalties Criteria Regulations — 2
2 The criteria to which the Board must have regard in establishing under paragraph 70.63(1)(a) of the Copyright Act a manner of determining royalties that are fair and equitable are the following: (a) royalties paid for the retransmission of distant signals in the United States under the retransmission regime in the United States; (b) the effects on the retransmission of distant signals in Canada of the application of the Broadcasting Act and regulations made thereunder; and (c) royalties and related terms and conditions stipulated in written agreements in respect of royalties for the retransmission of distant signals in Canada that have been reached between collecting bodies and retransmitters and that are submitted to the Board in their entirety.