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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Act — N-21 4
Functions of Council 4 (1) The functions of the Council are to (a) promote and assist research in the natural sciences and engineering, other than the health sciences; and (b) advise the Minister in respect of such matters relating to such research as the Minister may refer to the Council for its consideration. Powers of Council (2) The Council, in carrying out its functions under subsection (1), may (a) expend, for the purposes of this Act, any money appropriated by Parliament for the work of the Council or received by the Council through the conduct of its operations; and (b) publish and sell or otherwise distribute such scholarly, scientific and technical information relating to the work of the Council as the Council considers necessary. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 27
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Act — N-21 5
Appointment of President 5 (1) The President of the Council shall be appointed to hold office for such term, not exceeding five years, as the Governor in Council may determine. Other members (2) Each of the members of the Council, other than the President, shall be appointed to hold office for such term, not exceeding three years, as will ensure as far as possible the expiration in any one year of the terms of appointment of fewer than half of the members so appointed. Eligibility for re-appointment (3) A retiring President or other member is eligible for re-appointment to the Council in the same or another capacity. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 28
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Vice-President 6 (1) The Council may, with the approval of the Governor in Council, elect one of its members to be Vice-President of the Council. Powers of Vice-President (2) In the event of the absence or incapacity of the President or if the office of President is vacant, the Vice-President has all the powers of the President. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 29
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Salary and expenses of President 7 (1) The President shall be paid such salary and expenses as are fixed by the Governor in Council. Remuneration and expenses (2) The members of the Council, other than the President, shall serve without remuneration but each of those members is entitled to be paid reasonable travel and other expenses incurred by the member while absent from his ordinary place of residence in the course of his duties under this Act. Remuneration of members for additional duties (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), a member of the Council, other than the President, may, for any period during which the member performs with the approval of the Council any duties on behalf of the Council in addition to the ordinary duties of the member as such, be paid such remuneration therefor as may be authorized by the Council. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 30
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Head office 8 The head office of the Council shall be at such place in Canada as may be designated by the Governor in Council. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 31
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Meetings 9 The Council may meet at such times and at such places in Canada as it considers necessary but it shall meet at least twice a year. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 32
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Authority of President 10 The President is the chief executive officer of the Council and has supervision over and direction of the work and staff of the Council. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 33
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Executive committee 11 (1) There is hereby established an executive committee of the Council consisting of the President, the Vice-President and at least six other members selected by the Council. Duties of executive committee (2) The executive committee of the Council may exercise such of the powers and perform such of the functions of the Council as the Council may by by-law assign to it and shall submit at each meeting of the Council minutes of its proceedings since the last preceding meeting of the Council. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 34
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By-laws 12 (1) Subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, the Council may make by-laws for the regulation of its proceedings and generally for the conduct of its activities, including the establishment of special, standing and other committees of the Council. Advisory committees (2) Any by-law made pursuant to subsection (1) establishing an advisory committee of the Council may provide for the members of the committee to include persons other than members of the Council, in addition to members of the Council. Remuneration of advisory committee members (3) The members of an advisory committee who are not members of the Council may be paid for their services such remuneration and expenses as are fixed by the Governor in Council. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 35
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Appointment of staff 13 (1) The Council may (a) appoint such officers and employees as are necessary for the proper conduct of the work of the Council; and (b) prescribe the duties of those officers and employees and the conditions of their employment. Salaries and expenses of staff (2) The officers and employees of the Council appointed as provided in subsection (1) shall be paid such salaries and expenses as are fixed by the Council with the approval of the Governor in Council. Temporary appointments (3) The Council may authorize the President or any other officer of the Council to appoint persons to perform duties of a temporary nature for a period not exceeding six months. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 36; 1978-79, c. 13, s. 29
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Council agent of Her Majesty 14 (1) The Council is for all its purposes an agent of Her Majesty and it may exercise its powers only as an agent of Her Majesty. Contracts (2) The Council may on behalf of Her Majesty enter into contracts in the name of Her Majesty or in its own name. Property (3) Any property acquired by the Council is the property of Her Majesty and title thereto may be vested in the name of Her Majesty or in the name of the Council. Proceedings (4) Actions, suits or other legal proceedings in respect of any right or obligation acquired or incurred by the Council on behalf of Her Majesty, whether in its name or in the name of Her Majesty, may be brought or taken by or against the Council in the name of the Council in any court that would have jurisdiction if the Council were not an agent of Her Majesty. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 37
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Application of Public Service Superannuation Act 15 The Public Service Superannuation Act does not apply to members of the Council unless, in the case of any such member, the Governor in Council otherwise directs. 1976-77, c. 24, s. 38
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Donations to Council 16 The Council may acquire money, securities or other property by gift, bequest or otherwise and, notwithstanding anything in this Act, may expend, administer or dispose of the money, securities or other property subject to the terms, if any, on which the money, securities or other property is given, bequeathed or otherwise made available to the Council. R.S., 1985, c. N-21, s. 16; 2001, c. 4, s. 110(F); 2004, c. 25, s. 166(F)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Act — N-21 18
Annual report 18 (1) The President shall, within four months after the end of each fiscal year, submit to the Minister a report on the activities of the Council for that fiscal year, including the financial statements of the Council. Tabling report (2) The Minister shall cause the report submitted under subsection (1) to be laid before Parliament within fifteen days after the receipt thereof by the Minister or, if Parliament is not then sitting, on any of the first fifteen days next thereafter that either House of Parliament is sitting. R.S., 1985, c. N-21, s. 18; 2012, c. 19, s. 175
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Act — N-21 195
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Act 195 The obligations under sections 17 and 18 of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Act , as those sections read immediately before the day on which this Act receives royal assent, continue to apply in respect of the fiscal year beginning on April 1, 2012 but do not apply in respect of any subsequent fiscal year.
Nelson House First Nation Flooded Land Act — N-22.4
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Nelson House First Nation Flooded Land Act — N-22.4 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Nelson House First Nation Flooded Land Act .
Nelson House First Nation Flooded Land Act — N-22.4 2
Definitions 2 The definitions in this section apply in this Act. agreement means the agreement concluded between (a) Her Majesty in right of Canada, (b) Her Majesty in right of Manitoba, (c) the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board, and (d) the Nelson House First Nation, pursuant to negotiations relating to the comprehensive implementation of the Flood Agreement. ( accord ) Flood Agreement means the agreement concerning the flooding of land concluded between (a) Her Majesty in right of Canada, (b) Her Majesty in right of Manitoba, (c) the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board, and (d) the Northern Flood Committee, Inc. and signed on December 16, 1977. ( Convention )
Nelson House First Nation Flooded Land Act — N-22.4 (a)
agreement means the agreement concluded between (a) Her Majesty in right of Canada, (b) Her Majesty in right of Manitoba, (c) the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board, and (d) the Nelson House First Nation, pursuant to negotiations relating to the comprehensive implementation of the Flood Agreement. ( accord )
Nelson House First Nation Flooded Land Act — N-22.4 (a)
Flood Agreement means the agreement concerning the flooding of land concluded between (a) Her Majesty in right of Canada, (b) Her Majesty in right of Manitoba, (c) the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board, and (d) the Northern Flood Committee, Inc. and signed on December 16, 1977. ( Convention )
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Indian moneys 3 (1) Amounts paid to the Nelson House First Nation pursuant to the agreement, whether before or after the coming into force of this Act, are not Indian moneys within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Indian Act . Transfer of amounts held (2) As soon as practicable after the coming into force of this Act, all amounts collected, received or held by Her Majesty in right of Canada for the use or benefit of the Nelson House First Nation pursuant to the agreement shall be transferred to the Nelson House First Nation in accordance with the agreement.
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Subsection 35(4) of the Indian Act 4 Subsection 35(4) of the Indian Act does not apply in respect of any amount paid, whether before or after the coming into force of this Act, to the Nelson House First Nation pursuant to the agreement.
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Section 36 of the Indian Act 5 Where land is held or transferred pursuant to the agreement, section 36 of the Indian Act does not apply in respect of that land if the holder or transferee of the land, or any subsequent holder or transferee of the land, is not Her Majesty in right of Canada.
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Claims 6 A claim provided for by both the Flood Agreement and the agreement may be exercised by (a) the council of the Nelson House First Nation, (b) the Nelson House First Nation, (c) any person who is a member of the Nelson House First Nation, (d) any group or unincorporated association that is wholly or substantially comprised of members of the Nelson House First Nation, (e) any unincorporated association established by the council of the Nelson House First Nation, (f) any share capital corporation the shares of which are wholly or substantially owned and controlled by the Nelson House First Nation or members of the Nelson House First Nation, and (g) any non-share capital corporation the membership of which consists wholly or substantially of the Nelson House First Nation or members of the Nelson House First Nation only in accordance with the agreement.
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Arbitration 7 Except as otherwise provided in the agreement, the legislation of Manitoba relating to arbitration applies in respect of any dispute between the parties to the agreement that, under the terms of the agreement, is to be settled by way of arbitration.
New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Act — N-22.6 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Act .
New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Act — N-22.6 2
Definitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act. bridge means a structure that spans the St. Lawrence River and connects the Island of Montreal to the City of Brossard, and includes (a) a bridge that replaces the existing Champlain Bridge and connects Nuns’ Island to the City of Brossard; (b) a bridge that replaces the existing Nuns’ Island Bridge and connects Montreal Island to Nuns’ Island; and (c) the approaches to both bridges. ( pont ) construction in relation to the bridge or a related work, includes demolition of existing structures and any other work or activity related to its construction. ( construction ) Minister means the member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada designated under section 3 . ( ministre ) operation , in relation to the bridge or a related work, includes its maintenance and repair. ( exploitation ) person means an individual, corporation, partnership or joint venture. ( personne ) related work means any of the following: (a) any work that is useful to the operation of the bridge, including a toll facility; (b) any work that is accessory to the bridge or to any work referred to in paragraph (a), including any portion of Highway 15 situated between the approach to the Nuns’ Island Bridge and the Atwater interchange that is reconstructed and widened. ( ouvrage connexe )
New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Act — N-22.6 (a)
bridge means a structure that spans the St. Lawrence River and connects the Island of Montreal to the City of Brossard, and includes (a) a bridge that replaces the existing Champlain Bridge and connects Nuns’ Island to the City of Brossard; (b) a bridge that replaces the existing Nuns’ Island Bridge and connects Montreal Island to Nuns’ Island; and (c) the approaches to both bridges. ( pont )
New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Act — N-22.6
construction in relation to the bridge or a related work, includes demolition of existing structures and any other work or activity related to its construction. ( construction )
New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Act — N-22.6
Minister means the member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada designated under section 3 . ( ministre )
New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Act — N-22.6
operation , in relation to the bridge or a related work, includes its maintenance and repair. ( exploitation )
New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Act — N-22.6
person means an individual, corporation, partnership or joint venture. ( personne )
New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Act — N-22.6 (a)
related work means any of the following: (a) any work that is useful to the operation of the bridge, including a toll facility; (b) any work that is accessory to the bridge or to any work referred to in paragraph (a), including any portion of Highway 15 situated between the approach to the Nuns’ Island Bridge and the Atwater interchange that is reconstructed and widened. ( ouvrage connexe )
New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Act — N-22.6 3
Power to designate Minister 3 The Governor in Council may designate a member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada to be the Minister for the purposes of this Act.
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Role of Minister 4 Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Minister is responsible for the administration of this Act, and the Minister’s powers, duties and functions include all matters relating to the bridge and related works.
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Declaration 5 The bridge and related works are declared to be works for the general advantage of Canada.
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Exemption — Bridges Act 6 (1) The Bridges Act does not apply to the bridge and related works. Exemption — Service Fees Act (2) The Service Fees Act does not apply in respect of the tolls, fees and other charges fixed by regulations made under paragraph 12(b). 2014, c. 20, s. 375 “6”; 2017, c. 20, s. 454
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Minister of Public Works and Government Services 7 (1) The Minister of Public Works and Government Services may enter into an agreement with any person for any purpose relating to the design, construction or operation of the bridge or any related work, including an agreement respecting the collection of tolls, fees or other charges that may be imposed under this Act. Authority to carry out agreement (2) The Minister of Public Works and Government Services may take any measures that he or she considers appropriate to carry out the agreement or to protect the interests or enforce the rights of Her Majesty in right of Canada under the agreement, including accepting and holding on behalf of Her Majesty any security granted under the agreement or releasing or realizing on that security. Not agent of Her Majesty (3) A person who enters into an agreement with the Minister of Public Works and Government Services under this section is not an agent of Her Majesty in right of Canada.
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Implementation 8 The Minister may enter into any agreement that relates to the bridge or related work, or that is necessary for the implementation of an agreement entered into under section 7 , with any person or with the government of the Province of Quebec or any municipality of that Province or any of their agencies or mandataries.
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Payment 9 Any owner of a vehicle using the bridge must pay any toll, fee or other charge that is applicable to the vehicle under this Act.
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Charges recoverable 10 A toll, fee or other charge charged under this Act constitutes a debt owing to Her Majesty in right of Canada, and the amount of that debt is recoverable in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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Other exemptions 11 (1) The Governor in Council may, by order, exempt any person, on any condition that the Governor in Council considers to be in the public interest, from any requirement under any federal Act to obtain a permit, licence, approval or other authorization in relation to the construction of the bridge or any related work. Exemption from Statutory Instruments Act (2) The Statutory Instruments Act does not apply to the order. However, the order must be published in the Canada Gazette . Authorizations deemed issued (3) After completion of the construction of the bridge or the related work, as the case may be, any authorization that would have been required in relation to its construction but for an exemption granted under subsection (1) is deemed to have been issued for the purpose of the application of the federal Act for which the exemption was granted.
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Ministerial regulations 12 The Minister may make regulations (a) designating the contravention of any provision of this Act as an offence punishable on summary conviction and fixing the maximum fine payable for each offence; and (b) fixing any tolls, fees or other charges to be charged with respect to vehicles, or categories of vehicles, using the bridge.
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7 1
Agreement ratified and confirmed 1 The Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Province of New Brunswick, set out in the Schedule, is ratified and confirmed, and it shall take effect according to its terms.
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT MADE THIS 25TH DAY OF MARCH, 1958
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7
THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA hereinafter referred to as “Canada”
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK hereinafter referred to as “New Brunswick”
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7
WHEREAS since the enactment of the British North America Act, 1867, certain lands in the Province of New Brunswick set aside for Indians have been surrendered to the Crown by the Indians entitled thereto;
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7
AND WHEREAS from time to time Letters Patent have been issued under the Great Seal of Canada purporting to convey said lands to various persons;
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7
AND WHEREAS two decisions of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council relating to Indian lands in the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec lead to the conclusion that said lands could only have been lawfully conveyed by authority of New Brunswick with the result that the grantees of said lands hold defective titles and are thereby occasioned hardship and inconvenience;
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that the parties hereto, in order to settle all outstanding problems relating to Indian reserves in the Province of New Brunswick and to enable Canada to deal effectively in future with lands forming part of said reserves, have mutually agreed subject to the approval of the Parliament of Canada and the Legislature of the Province of New Brunswick as follows:
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7 1
1 In this agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, (a) “Province” means the Province of New Brunswick; (b) “reserve lands” means those reserves in the Province referred to in the appendix to this agreement; (c) “patented lands” means those tracts of land in the Province in respect of which Canada accepted surrenders of their rights and interests therein from the Indians entitled to the use and occupation thereof and in respect of which grants were made by Letters Patent issued under the Great Seal of Canada; (d) “minerals” includes salt, oil, natural gas, infusorial earth, ochres or paints, the base of which is found in the soil, fire clays, carbonate of lime, sulphate of lime, gypsum, coal, bituminous shale, albertite and uranium, but not sand, gravel and marl; (e) “Indian Act” means the Indian Act , Revised Statutes of Canada 1952, cap. 149, as amended from time to time and includes any re-enactment, revision or consolidation thereof; (f) “surrender” means the surrender for sale of reserve lands or a portion thereof pursuant to the Indian Act but does not include a surrender of rights and interests in reserve lands for purposes other than sale; and (g) “public highways” means every road and bridge in reserve lands, constructed for public use by and at the expense of the Province or any municipality in the Province and in existence at the coming into force of this agreement.
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7 (a)
(a) “Province” means the Province of New Brunswick;
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7 (b)
(b) “reserve lands” means those reserves in the Province referred to in the appendix to this agreement;
New Brunswick Indian Reserves Agreement Act — N-22.7 (c)
(c) “patented lands” means those tracts of land in the Province in respect of which Canada accepted surrenders of their rights and interests therein from the Indians entitled to the use and occupation thereof and in respect of which grants were made by Letters Patent issued under the Great Seal of Canada;