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Critical Habitat of the Plains Minnow (Hybognathus placitus) Order — a
Whereas the Plains Minnow ( Hybognathus placitus ) is a wildlife species that is listed as a threatened species in Part 3 of Schedule 1 to the Species at Risk Act a ; a S.C. 2002, c. 29
Critical Habitat of the Plains Minnow (Hybognathus placitus) Order — Critical Habitat of the Plains Minnow (Hybognathus placitus) Order
Whereas the recovery strategy that identified the critical habitat of that species has been included in the Species at Risk Public Registry;
Critical Habitat of the Plains Minnow (Hybognathus placitus) Order — b
And whereas no portion of the critical habitat of that species that is specified in the annexed Order is in a place referred to in subsection 58(2) b of that Act; b S.C. 2015, c. 10, s. 60
Critical Habitat of the Plains Minnow (Hybognathus placitus) Order — Critical Habitat of the Plains Minnow (Hybognathus placitus) Order
Therefore, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans makes the annexed Critical Habitat of the Plains Minnow (Hybognathus placitus) Order under subsection 58(4) and paragraph (5)(a) of the Species at Risk Act a .
Critical Habitat of the Plains Minnow (Hybognathus placitus) Order — Critical Habitat of the Plains Minnow (Hybognathus placitus) Order
Ottawa,  March 19, 2026 La ministre des Pêches et des Océans , Joanne Thompson Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Critical Habitat of the Plains Minnow (Hybognathus placitus) Order — 1
Application 1 Subsection 58(1) of the Species at Risk Act applies to the critical habitat of the Plains Minnow ( Hybognathus placitus ), which is identified in the recovery strategy for that species that is included in the Species at Risk Public Registry.
Critical Habitat of the Plains Minnow (Hybognathus placitus) Order — 2
Coming into force 2 This Order comes into force on the day on which it is registered.
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area
Whereas the annexed Order designates the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area in a manner that is not inconsistent with a land claims agreement that has been given effect and has been ratified or approved by an Act of Parliament;
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — a
Therefore, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans makes the annexed Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area under subsection 35.1(2) a of the Oceans Act b . a S.C. 2019, c. 8, s. 5 b S.C. 1996, c. 31
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area
Ottawa, March 20, 2026 La ministre des Pêches et des Océans , Joanne Thompson Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — 1
Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in this Order. Marine Protected Area means the area of the sea that is designated in section 2 . ( zone de protection marine ) Nunavik Agreement means the land claims agreement between the Nunavik Inuit and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada signed on December 1, 2006, including any amendments made to it. ( Accord du Nunavik ) Nunavut Agreement means the land claims agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, signed on May 25, 1993 and tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on May 26, 1993, and includes any amendments to that agreement made under the agreement. ( Accord du Nunavut )
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area
Marine Protected Area means the area of the sea that is designated in section 2 . ( zone de protection marine )
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area
Nunavik Agreement means the land claims agreement between the Nunavik Inuit and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada signed on December 1, 2006, including any amendments made to it. ( Accord du Nunavik )
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area
Nunavut Agreement means the land claims agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, signed on May 25, 1993 and tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on May 26, 1993, and includes any amendments to that agreement made under the agreement. ( Accord du Nunavut )
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — 2
Designation of Marine Protected Area 2 (1) The area of the sea in the Arctic Ocean consisting of a part of the waters of Hudson Bay — as described in field book FB44738 CLSR, certified on November 1, 2024 and depicted in plan 113359 CLSR, which are both deposited in the Canada Lands Surveys Records — is designated as the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area. Seabed, subsoil and water column (2) The Marine Protected Area consists of the seabed, the subsoil to a depth of five metres and the water column above the seabed, including the sea ice, each of which is below the low-water line.
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — 3
Ongoing activities 3 For the purposes of paragraph 35.1(2)(a) of the Oceans Act, the following classes of activities are ongoing activities in the Marine Protected Area: (a) hunting and trapping; (b) fishing; (c) harvesting marine plants; (d) constructing, dismantling, maintaining, repairing and using temporary structures on sea ice; (e) marine navigation; (f) national defence activities carried out by the Department of National Defence; (g) Canadian Coast Guard activities carried out by the Canadian Coast Guard; (h) tourism activities; (i) recreational activities; (j) educational activities; (k) traveling over sea ice using motorized vehicles and non-motorized methods; (l) Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and community-based research activities; (m) scientific research activities; and (n) filming and media content development.
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — 4
Prohibitions 4 It is prohibited in the Marine Protected Area to carry out any activity — other than those that are part of a class of activities set out in section 3 — that disturbs, damages, destroys or removes from the Marine Protected Area any unique geological or archeological features or any living marine organism or any part of its habitat, or is likely to do so.
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — 5
Non-application 5 This Order does not apply with respect to the exercise of rights of the Inuit as provided for in either the Nunavut Agreement or the Nunavik Agreement.
Order Designating the Qikiqtait Marine Protected Area — 6
Coming into force 6 This Order comes into force on the day on which it is registered.
Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area — Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area
Whereas the annexed Order designates the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area in a manner that is not inconsistent with a land claims agreement that has been given effect and has been ratified or approved by an Act of Parliament;
Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area — a
Therefore, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans makes the annexed Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area under subsection 35.1(2) a of the Oceans Act b . a S.C. 2019, c. 8, s. 5 b S.C. 1996, c. 31
Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area — Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area
Ottawa, March 20, 2026 La ministre des Pêches et des Océans , Joanne Thompson Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area — 1
Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in this Order. Marine Protected Area means the area of the sea that is designated in section 2 . ( zone de protection marine ) Nunavut Agreement means the land claims agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, signed on May 25, 1993 and tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on May 26, 1993, and includes any amendments to that agreement made under the agreement. ( Accord du Nunavut )
Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area — Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area
Marine Protected Area means the area of the sea that is designated in section 2 . ( zone de protection marine )
Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area — Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area
Nunavut Agreement means the land claims agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, signed on May 25, 1993 and tabled in the House of Commons for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on May 26, 1993, and includes any amendments to that agreement made under the agreement. ( Accord du Nunavut )
Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area — 2
Designation of Marine Protected Area 2 (1) The area of the sea in the Arctic Ocean consisting of a part of the waters of Baffin Bay and Nares Strait — as described in field book FB44739 CLSR, certified on November 1, 2024 and depicted in plan 113360 CLSR, which are both deposited in the Canada Lands Surveys Records — is designated as the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area. Seabed, subsoil and water column (2) The Marine Protected Area consists of the seabed, the subsoil to a depth of five metres and the water column above the seabed, including the sea ice, each of which is below the low-water line.
Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area — 3
Ongoing activities 3 For the purposes of paragraph 35.1(2)(a) of the Oceans Act, the following classes of activities are ongoing activities in the Marine Protected Area: (a) hunting and trapping; (b) fishing; (c) harvesting marine plants; (d) constructing, dismantling, maintaining, repairing and using temporary structures on sea ice; (e) marine navigation; (f) national defence activities carried out by the Department of National Defence; (g) Canadian Coast Guard activities carried out by the Canadian Coast Guard; (h) tourism activities; (i) recreational activities; (j) educational activities; (k) traveling over sea ice using motorized vehicles and non-motorized methods; (l) Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and community-based research activities; (m) scientific research activities; and (n) filming and media content development.
Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area — 4
Prohibitions 4 (1) It is prohibited in the Marine Protected Area to carry out any activity — other than those that are part of a class of activities set out in section 3 — that disturbs, damages, destroys or removes from the Marine Protected Area any unique geological or archeological features or any living marine organism or any part of its habitat, or is likely to do so. Exemption (2) Despite subsection (1), the laying, maintenance and repair of cables and pipelines by a foreign state may be carried out in the Marine Protected Area.
Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area — 5
Non-application 5 This Order does not apply with respect to the exercise of rights of the Inuit as provided for in the Nunavut Agreement.
Order Designating the Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Area — 6
Coming into force 6 This Order comes into force on the day on which it is registered.
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act
Kenneth MacKillop Deputy of the Governor General
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Canada and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth.
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act
Marie-Josée Hogue Deputy Attorney General
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act
TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall come or whom the same may in any way concern,
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act
Whereas section 4 of the Visiting Forces Act provides that the Governor in Council may, by proclamation, designate any country as a designated state for the purposes of that Act, declare the extent to which that Act is applicable in respect of any designated state and designate civilian personnel as a civilian component of a visiting force;
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — (a)
Now Know You that We, by and with the advice of Our Privy Council for Canada and under Order in Council P.C. 2026-274 of March 27, 2026, do by this Our Proclamation (a) designate the Republic of the Philippines as a designated state for the purposes of the Visiting Forces Act ; (b) declare that the Visiting Forces Act , with the exception of Part VI, is applicable in respect of the Republic of the Philippines; and (c) designate, as a civilian component of a visiting force from the Republic of the Philippines, the civilian personnel in the employ of that force in Canada who are not stateless persons, nationals of any state that is not a designated state or citizens or residents of Canada.
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — (a)
(a) designate the Republic of the Philippines as a designated state for the purposes of the Visiting Forces Act ;
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — (b)
(b) declare that the Visiting Forces Act , with the exception of Part VI, is applicable in respect of the Republic of the Philippines; and
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — (c)
(c) designate, as a civilian component of a visiting force from the Republic of the Philippines, the civilian personnel in the employ of that force in Canada who are not stateless persons, nationals of any state that is not a designated state or citizens or residents of Canada.
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act
Of all which Our Loving Subjects and all others whom these presents may concern are required to take notice and to govern themselves accordingly.
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act
In testimony whereof, We have caused this Our Proclamation to be published and the Great Seal of Canada to be affixed to it.
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act
Kenneth MacKillop, Deputy of Our Right Trusty and Well-beloved Mary May Simon, Chancellor and Principal Companion of Our Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in Chief of Canada.
Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act — Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act
At the City of Ottawa, April 1, 2026, in the fourth year of Our Reign.
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations — a
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, makes the annexed College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations under subsections 81(1) and (2) a and section 88 of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act b . a S.C. 2023, c. 26, s. 297 b S.C. 2019, c. 29, s. 292
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations — 1
Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in these Regulations. Act means the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act . ( Loi ) dishonest act means any of the following acts committed by a licensee: (a) theft, fraud or the misappropriation of funds; (b) knowingly failing to report a claim to their professional liability insurer, failing to do so in a timely manner or knowingly failing to cooperate with the insurer; (c) in connection with an application or proceeding under the Citizenship Act , with the submission of an expression of interest under subsection 10.1(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act or with a proceeding or application under that Act, knowingly providing false or misleading information or advising an individual to provide such information. ( acte malhonnête ) working day means a day that is not a Saturday or a holiday. ( jour ouvrable )
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations — College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations
Act means the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act . ( Loi )
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations — (a)
dishonest act means any of the following acts committed by a licensee: (a) theft, fraud or the misappropriation of funds; (b) knowingly failing to report a claim to their professional liability insurer, failing to do so in a timely manner or knowingly failing to cooperate with the insurer; (c) in connection with an application or proceeding under the Citizenship Act , with the submission of an expression of interest under subsection 10.1(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act or with a proceeding or application under that Act, knowingly providing false or misleading information or advising an individual to provide such information. ( acte malhonnête )
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations — College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations
working day means a day that is not a Saturday or a holiday. ( jour ouvrable )
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations — 2
Management of compensation fund 2 The compensation fund referred to in section 13 of the Act is to be separate from any other fund or account held by the College.
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations — 3
Financing of compensation fund 3 (1) In addition to any amount paid into the compensation fund under subsection 69(7) of the Act, the fund is composed of the following amounts: (a) any contribution included in the annual fee that is to be paid, for the purpose of financing the fund, by licensees, as well as any other fee that is to be paid to the College by licensees for the purpose of financing the fund; (b) any amount recovered from a licensee to reimburse the fund under section 6 ; (c) any amount recovered from an insurer to reimburse the fund under section 7 ; (d) interest accrued on the amounts held by the fund; and (e) any other amount the College assigns to the fund. Administration costs (2) Costs related to the administration of the fund are to be paid by the College.
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations — 4
Compensation due to dishonest act 4 An individual who suffers financial loss due to a dishonest act that is committed on or after November 23, 2021 may be eligible for compensation if (a) at the time when the dishonest act was committed, the individual had (i) entered into a consultation or service agreement with the licensee with respect to immigration or citizenship, or (ii) reasonably concluded that the licensee had agreed to provide immigration or citizenship consulting services to them; and (b) the individual did not voluntarily participate in or contribute to the dishonest act.
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations — 5
Application not required 5 (1) If a dishonest act is the subject of a decision of the Discipline Committee made on or after the day on which these Regulations come into force and the amount of financial loss suffered is determined in that decision, no application for compensation is required, and the College must notify the individual that they may be eligible for compensation. Application required (2) However, an individual must submit an application for compensation to the College in the following cases: (a) the Discipline Committee made, on or after the day on which these Regulations come into force, a decision finding that the licensee committed a dishonest act, but the licensee’s failure to cooperate prevented the Committee from determining the amount of financial loss suffered; or (b) as a result of the revocation of the licensee’s licence, the Complaints Committee, in accordance with subsection 34 (2), did not refer to the Discipline Committee the complaint referred to in that subsection.
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations — 6
Subrogation 6 (1) The College may, standing in place of and representing any individual who has received compensation from the compensation fund, exercise all rights and remedies that that individual exercised or could have exercised with respect to the licensee or their successors. Recovery (2) The College may, among other things, recover from a licensee any compensation paid under section 15 , as well as any fees and expenses paid with respect to such compensation. Amounts recovered (3) Any amount — with the exception of the fees and expenses paid by the College for the recovery of that amount — recovered by the College for the purposes of this section is to be paid into the compensation fund.
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations — 7
Insurance 7 (1) For greater certainty, the College may purchase insurance to compensate for any compensation paid under section 15 , as well as any fees and expenses paid with respect to such compensation. Amounts recovered (2) Any amount — with the exception of the fees and expenses paid by the College for the recovery of that amount — recovered by the College as a result of the insurance is to be paid into the compensation fund.