An Act is the most formal expression of the will of the State. It is a form of written law that is made by Parliament. Acts originate as bills, which are introduced in either the Senate or the House of Commons. The parliamentary approval process is referred to as enactment. The Acts listed below provide the legal framework for Parks Canada.
Regulations are a form of law, often referred to as delegated or subordinate legislation.
They have the same binding legal effect as Acts and usually state rules that apply generally, rather than to specific persons or things. However, regulations are not made by Parliament. Rather, they are made by persons or bodies to whom Parliament has delegated the authority to make them, such as the Governor in Council, a minister or an administrative agency. Authority to make regulations must be expressly delegated by an Act. Acts that authorize the making of regulations are called enabling Acts.