GreatNorthCollective/greatnorth-canada-federal-laws-text huggingface dataset:
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 57
Proposals for construction or alteration 57 For greater certainty, this Act applies in respect of any proposal for the construction or alteration of an international bridge or tunnel that has been submitted to any department, agency or regulatory authority of the Government of Canada before the coming into force of this section.
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 58
Existing operators of international bridges and tunnels 58 Despite subsection 23 (1), a person who operates an international bridge or tunnel immediately before the day on which this section comes into force is not required to obtain the approval of the Governor in Council to continue to operate the bridge or tunnel on and after the day this section comes into force.
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 Order in council
Order in council * 60 The provisions of this Act come into force on a day or days to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. * [Note: Act in force April 25, 2007, see SI/2007-50.]
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05  1
1 An Act respecting the International Bridge Company , S.C. 1869, c. 65
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05  2
2 An Act to incorporate the Detroit River Tunnel Company , S.C. 1870, c. 51
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05  3
3 The Grand Trunk (International Bridge), Act , 1872, S.C. 1872, c. 63
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05  4
4 An Act to incorporate the River St. Clair Railway Bridge and Tunnel Company , S.C. 1872, c. 87
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05  5
5 An Act to incorporate the Canada and New York Bridge and Tunnel Company , S.C. 1872, c. 88
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05  6
6 The St. Lawrence International Bridge Act, 1872 , S.C. 1872, c. 90
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05  7
7 An Act to incorporate the Canada and Detroit River Bridge Company , S.C. 1873, c. 90
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05  8
8 An Act to incorporate the Niagara Grand Island Bridge Company , S.C. 1874, c. 77
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05  9
9 An Act respecting the Canada Southern Bridge Company , S.C. 1877, c. 63
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 10
10 An Act to incorporate the Calais and St. Stephen Railway Bridge Company , S.C. 1882, c. 75
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 11
11 An Act to incorporate the Niagara Peninsula Bridge Company , S.C. 1882, c. 88
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 12
12 An Act to incorporate the Sault Ste Marie Bridge Company , S.C. 1882, c. 89
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 13
13 An Act to incorporate the Niagara Frontier Bridge Company , S.C. 1884, c. 81
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 14
14 An Act to incorporate the Brockville and New York Bridge Company , S.C. 1886, c. 91
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 15
15 An Act to incorporate the Niagara Falls Bridge Company , S.C. 1887, c. 96
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 16
16 An Act to incorporate the Grenville International Bridge Company , S.C. 1888, c. 90
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 17
17 An Act to incorporate the River Detroit Winter Railway Bridge Company , S.C. 1888, c. 91
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 18
18 An Act to incorporate the Canada and Michigan Tunnel Company , S.C. 1888, c. 93
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 19
19 An Act to incorporate the Shore Line Railway Bridge Company , S.C. 1890, c. 94
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 20
20 An Act to incorporate the Buffalo and Fort Erie Bridge Company , S.C. 1891, c. 65
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 21
21 An Act to incorporate the Ontario and New York Bridge Company , S.C. 1891, c. 67
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 22
22 An Act to incorporate the St. John River Bridge Company , S.C. 1895, c. 74
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 23
23 An Act to incorporate the Queenston Heights Bridge Company , S.C. 1896, Vol. II, c. 43 (6th Session, 7th Parliament)
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 24
24 An Act to incorporate the Mather Bridge and Power Company , S.C. 1896, Vol. II, c. 13 (1st Session, 8th Parliament)
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 25
25 An Act to incorporate the Windsor and Detroit Union Bridge Company , S.C. 1898, c. 120
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 27
27 An Act to incorporate the Père Marquette International Bridge Company , S.C. 1903, c. 175
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 28
28 An Act to incorporate the International Bridge and Terminal Company , S.C. 1905, c. 108
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 29
29 An Act to incorporate the Canadian-Minnesota Bridge Company , S.C. 1906, c. 76
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 30
30 An Act to incorporate the Trans-Niagara Bridge Company , S.C. 1906, c. 171
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 31
31 An Act to incorporate the Fort Erie and Buffalo Bridge Company , S.C. 1909, c. 83
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 32
32 An Act to incorporate The Ontario Niagara Connecting Bridge Company , S.C. 1916, c. 31
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 33
33 An Act to incorporate The Canadian Niagara Bridge Company , S.C. 1918, c. 62
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 34
34 An Act to incorporate The Canadian Transit Company , S.C. 1921, c. 57
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 35
35 An Act respecting Niagara River Bridge Company , S.C. 1922, c. 63
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 36
36 An Act to incorporate Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Company , S.C. 1923, c. 74
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 37
37 An Act to incorporate The Detroit and Windsor Subway Company , S.C. 1926-27, c. 83
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 38
38 An Act to incorporate The Detroit River Canadian Bridge Company , S.C. 1928, c. 58
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 40
40 An Act to incorporate The St. Lawrence River Bridge Company , S.C. 1928, c. 65
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 41
41 An Act to incorporate Lake of the Woods International Bridge Company , S.C. 1932, c. 59
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 43
43 An Act to incorporate Ogdensburg Bridge Authority , S.C. 1952, c. 57
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 44
44 An Act to incorporate Baudette and Rainy River Municipal Bridge Company , S.C. 1955, c. 61
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 46
46 An Act respecting Niagara Lower Arch Bridge Company Limited , S.C. 1956, c. 64
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 47
47 Campobello-Lubec Bridge Act , S.C. 1958, c. 23
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 48
48 Pigeon River Bridge Act , S.C. 1959, c. 51
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 49
49 Queenston Bridge Act , S.C. 1959, c. 53
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 51
51 Milltown Bridge Act , S.C. 1966-67, c. 9
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 52
52 Fort-Falls Bridge Authority Act , S.C. 1970-71-72, c. 51
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 53
53 An Act respecting the acquisition, operation and disposal of the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel by the City of Windsor , S.C. 1987, c. 55
International Bridges and Tunnels Act — I-17.05 54
54 Bridge To Strengthen Trade Act , S.C. 2012, c. 31
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act . R.S., c. I-20, s. 1
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 2
Treaty in schedule confirmed 2 The treaty relating to the boundary waters and to questions arising along the boundary between Canada and the United States made between His Majesty, King Edward VII, and the United States, signed at Washington on January 11, 1909, and the protocol of May 5, 1910, in Schedule 1, are hereby confirmed and sanctioned. R.S., 1985, c. I-17, s. 2; 2013, c. 12, s. 2
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 3
Laws of Canada and of provinces 3 The laws of Canada and of the provinces are hereby amended and altered so as to permit, authorize and sanction the performance of the obligations undertaken by His Majesty in and under the treaty, and so as to sanction, confer and impose the various rights, duties and disabilities intended by the treaty to be conferred or imposed or to exist within Canada. R.S., c. I-20, s. 3
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 4
Interference with international waters 4 (1) Any interference with or diversion from their natural channel of any waters in Canada, which in their natural channels would flow across the boundary between Canada and the United States or into boundary waters, as defined in the treaty, resulting in any injury on the United States side of the boundary, gives the same rights and entitles the injured parties to the same legal remedies as if the injury took place in that part of Canada where the interference or diversion occurs. Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to cases existing on January 11, 1909 or to cases expressly covered by special agreement between Her Majesty and the Government of the United States. R.S., c. I-20, s. 4
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 5
Federal Court jurisdiction 5 The Federal Court has jurisdiction at the suit of any injured party or person who claims under this Act in all cases in which it is sought to enforce or determine as against any person any right or obligation arising or claimed under or by virtue of this Act. R.S., c. I-20, s. 5; R.S., c. 10(2nd Supp.), s. 64
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 6
Commission may compel attendance of witnesses 6 The International Joint Commission, when appointed and constituted pursuant to the treaty, shall have power, when holding joint sessions in Canada, to take evidence on oath and to compel the attendance of witnesses by application to a judge of a superior court of the province in which the session is held, and that judge is hereby authorized and directed to make all orders and issue all processes necessary and appropriate to that end. R.S., c. I-20, s. 6
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 7
Salaries of Canadian Commissioners 7 The members of the Canadian section of the International Joint Commission shall be paid such salaries as are fixed by the Governor in Council. R.S., c. I-20, s. 7; 1976-77, c. 28, s. 19
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 8
Secretary and other employees 8 A Secretary of the Canadian section of the International Joint Commission and such other officers, clerks and employees as are required for the purposes of this Act may be employed under the Public Service Employment Act . R.S., c. I-20, s. 7
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 9
Administration 9 This Act shall be administered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. R.S., 1985, c. I-17, s. 9; 1995, c. 5, s. 25
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 10
Definitions 10 The definitions in this section apply in sections 11 to 42. analyst means a person who is designated under section 20.1 to assist an inspector to verify compliance with this Act. ( analyste ) boundary waters means boundary waters as defined in the treaty. ( eaux limitrophes ) bulk removal means the removal of water from boundary or transboundary waters and the taking of that water, whether it has been treated or not, outside the Canadian portion of the water basin — set out in Schedule 2 — in which the waters are located (a) by any means of diversion, including by pipeline, canal, tunnel, aqueduct or channel; or (b) by any other means by which more than 50 000 L of water are taken outside the water basin per day. Bulk removal does not include the taking of a manufactured product that contains water, including water and other beverages in bottles or other containers, outside a water basin. ( captage massif ) inspector means a person who is designated under section 20.1 to verify compliance with this Act. ( inspecteur ) licence means a licence issued under section 16. ( licence ) Minister means the Minister of Foreign Affairs. ( ministre ) non-commercial project means a project involving bulk removal in which no one is required to pay for the water that is removed. ( projet non commercial ) transboundary waters means those waters that, in their natural channels, flow across the international boundary between Canada and the United States, including those set out in Schedule 3. ( eaux transfrontalières ) 2001, c. 40, s. 1; 2013, c. 12, s. 3
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17
analyst means a person who is designated under section 20.1 to assist an inspector to verify compliance with this Act. ( analyste )
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17
boundary waters means boundary waters as defined in the treaty. ( eaux limitrophes )
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 (a)
bulk removal means the removal of water from boundary or transboundary waters and the taking of that water, whether it has been treated or not, outside the Canadian portion of the water basin — set out in Schedule 2 — in which the waters are located (a) by any means of diversion, including by pipeline, canal, tunnel, aqueduct or channel; or (b) by any other means by which more than 50 000 L of water are taken outside the water basin per day. Bulk removal does not include the taking of a manufactured product that contains water, including water and other beverages in bottles or other containers, outside a water basin. ( captage massif )
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17
inspector means a person who is designated under section 20.1 to verify compliance with this Act. ( inspecteur )
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17
licence means a licence issued under section 16. ( licence )
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17
Minister means the Minister of Foreign Affairs. ( ministre )
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17
non-commercial project means a project involving bulk removal in which no one is required to pay for the water that is removed. ( projet non commercial )
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17
transboundary waters means those waters that, in their natural channels, flow across the international boundary between Canada and the United States, including those set out in Schedule 3. ( eaux transfrontalières )
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 11
Boundary waters 11 (1) Except in accordance with a licence, no person shall use, obstruct or divert boundary waters, either temporarily or permanently, in a manner that affects, or is likely to affect, in any way the natural level or flow of the boundary waters on the other side of the international boundary. Exceptions (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of the ordinary use of waters for domestic or sanitary purposes, or the exceptions specified in the regulations. 2001, c. 40, s. 1
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 12
Other waters 12 (1) Except in accordance with a licence, no person shall construct or maintain, either temporarily or permanently, any remedial or protective work or any dam or other obstruction in waters flowing from boundary waters, or in downstream waters of rivers flowing across the international boundary, the effect of which is or is likely to raise in any way the natural level of waters on the other side of the international boundary. Exceptions (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of the exceptions specified in the regulations. 2001, c. 40, s. 1
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 13
Purpose 13 (0.1) The purpose of this section is to prevent the risk of environmental harm resulting from bulk removal. Prohibition — removal of boundary waters (1) Despite section 11, the bulk removal of boundary waters is prohibited. Prohibition — removal of transboundary waters (2) Despite section 12, the bulk removal of transboundary waters is prohibited. Deeming (3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2) and the application of the treaty, bulk removal is deemed, given its cumulative effects on boundary waters and on transboundary waters that flow to the United States, to affect the natural level or flow of those waters on the other side of the international boundary. Exceptions (4) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in respect of boundary waters or transboundary waters that are used (a) in a vehicle, including a vessel, aircraft or train, (i) as ballast, (ii) for the operation of the vehicle, or (iii) for people, animals or goods on or in the vehicle; or (b) in a non-commercial project on a short-term basis for firefighting or humanitarian purposes. 2001, c. 40, s. 1; 2013, c. 12, s. 4
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 14
Binding on Her Majesty 14 Sections 11 to 13 are binding on Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province. 2001, c. 40, s. 1
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 15
Application 15 Sections 11, 12 and 13 do not apply in respect of uses, obstructions or diversions in existence immediately before the respective coming into force of those sections, but those sections do apply in respect of such uses, obstructions or diversions if significant changes occur to them after their respective coming into force. 2001, c. 40, s. 1
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 16
Licence 16 Subject to the regulations, the Minister may, on application, issue, renew or amend a licence to do any activity referred to in subsection 11(1) or 12(1), subject to any terms or conditions the Minister considers appropriate. 2001, c. 40, s. 1
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 17
Transfer 17 A licence is not transferable except with the consent of the Minister. 2001, c. 40, s. 1
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 18
Suspension and revocation of licence 18 (1) The Minister may suspend or revoke a licence whenever the Minister believes on reasonable grounds that the licensee has contravened this Act or a condition of the licence, but the licensee must first be given notice in writing by the Minister of the reasons for the suspension or revocation and a reasonable opportunity to make representations to the Minister. Consent of licensee (2) The Minister may also suspend or revoke a licence with the consent of, or on application by, the licensee. 2001, c. 40, s. 1
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 19
Ministerial orders 19 (1) If a person contravenes subsection 11(1), 12(1) or 13(1) or (2), the Minister may (a) order the person to remove or alter any obstruction or work to which the contravention relates; or (b) order the person to refrain from proceeding with any construction or other work, or to cease the use or diversion, to which the contravention relates. Powers of Minister (2) If the person fails to comply with an order made under paragraph (1)(a) or (b), the Minister may remove or alter anything referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or used in relation to any activity referred to in paragraph (1)(b) or order it to be forfeited to Her Majesty in right of Canada. Disposition (3) Anything forfeited under subsection (2) may be removed, destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the Minister directs. Costs recoverable (4) The Minister’s cost of removing or altering anything under subsection (2) and the costs of and incidental to the removal, destruction or disposition under subsection (3) of anything forfeited, less any sum that may be realized from its disposition, are recoverable by Her Majesty in right of Canada from the person who contravened the order made under subsection (1) as a debt due to Her Majesty in any court of competent jurisdiction. 2001, c. 40, s. 1; 2013, c. 12, s. 5
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 20
Agreements with provinces 20 The Minister may, with the approval of the Governor in Council, enter into an agreement or arrangement with the government of one or more provinces respecting the activities referred to in sections 11 to 13. 2001, c. 40, s. 1
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 20.1
Power to designate 20.1 For the purposes of the administration and enforcement of this Act, the Minister may designate persons or classes of persons to exercise powers in relation to any matter referred to in the designation, including, with the approval of a provincial government, persons or classes of persons who are authorized by that government to exercise powers and carry out functions with respect to bodies of water in the province. 2013, c. 12, s. 6
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 20.3
Authority of analyst 20.3 (1) An analyst may, at an inspector’s request, accompany them into a place for the purpose of assisting them to verify compliance with this Act. Powers on entry (2) The analyst may, for that purpose, (a) examine anything in the place; (b) take samples of anything in the place; and (c) conduct tests on, or take measurements of, anything in the place. 2013, c. 12, s. 6
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 20.4
Disposition of sample 20.4 An inspector or analyst may dispose of a sample taken in the place in any manner that they consider appropriate. 2013, c. 12, s. 6
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 20.5
Entry on private property 20.5 (1) For the purpose of gaining entry to a place referred to in subsection 20.2(1), an inspector and any analyst accompanying them may enter private property and pass through it, and are not liable for doing so. For greater certainty, no person has a right to object to that use of the property and no warrant is required for the entry, unless the property is a dwelling-house. Accompanying person (2) A person may, at the inspector’s request, accompany the inspector to assist them to gain entry to the place referred to in subsection 20.2(1) and is not liable for doing so. 2013, c. 12, s. 6
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 20.6
Assistance 20.6 The owner or person in charge of the place and every person in the place shall give all assistance that is reasonably required to enable the inspector to verify compliance with this Act and shall provide any documents, data or information that is reasonably required for that purpose. 2013, c. 12, s. 6
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 20.7
Certificate 20.7 The Minister shall provide every inspector and analyst with a certificate of designation and, on entering a place, they shall produce the certificate to the person in charge of the place on request. 2013, c. 12, s. 6
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 20.8
Immunity 20.8 An inspector and an analyst are not personally liable for anything they do or omit to do in good faith in carrying out their functions. 2013, c. 12, s. 6
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act — I-17 20.9
Production of documents and samples 20.9 (1) The Minister may, for the purpose of verifying compliance with this Act, by registered letter or by a demand served personally, require any person, within any reasonable time and in any reasonable manner that may be stipulated in the letter or demand, (a) to produce at a place specified by the Minister any sample taken or any document; or (b) to conduct any tests or take any measurements or samples there. Compliance (2) Any person who is required to do anything under subsection (1) shall, despite any law to the contrary, comply with the requirement. 2013, c. 12, s. 6