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House bill C-432

41st Parliament, 1st session
June 2, 2011 to September 13, 2013
Historical information
An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St. John the Baptist Day)An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St. John the Baptist Day)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
François Lapointe
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on June 12, 2012 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-432 First Session, Forty-first Parliament, 60-61 Elizabeth II, 2011-2012 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-432 An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St.
[...] Lapointe 411518 SUMMARY This enactment establishes St.
[...] The Holidays Act is amended by adding the following after section 3: ST.
[...] JOHN THE BAPTIST DAY St.
[...] John the Baptist Day 3.1 (1) June 24, not being a Sunday, is a legal holiday and shall be kept and observed as such throughout Canada under the name of “St.

House bill C-262

41st Parliament, 1st session
June 2, 2011 to September 13, 2013
Historical information
An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St. John the Baptist Day)An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St. John the Baptist Day)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Claude Gravelle
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on June 23, 2011 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-262 First Session, Forty-first Parliament, 60 Elizabeth II, 2011 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-262 An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St.
[...] Gravelle 411056 SUMMARY This enactment establishes St.
[...] The Holidays Act is amended by adding the following after section 3: ST.
[...] JOHN THE BAPTIST DAY St.
[...] John the Baptist Day 3.1 (1) June 24, not being a Sunday, is a legal holiday and shall be kept and observed as such throughout Canada under the name of “St.

House bill C-262

41st Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2013 to August 2, 2015
Historical information
An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St. John the Baptist Day)An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St. John the Baptist Day)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Claude Gravelle
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on October 16, 2013 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-262 First Session, Forty-first Parliament, 60 Elizabeth II, 2011 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-262 An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St.
[...] Gravelle 411056 SUMMARY This enactment establishes St.
[...] The Holidays Act is amended by adding the following after section 3: ST.
[...] JOHN THE BAPTIST DAY St.
[...] John the Baptist Day 3.1 (1) June 24, not being a Sunday, is a legal holiday and shall be kept and observed as such throughout Canada under the name of “St.

House bill C-540

40th Parliament, 3rd session
March 3, 2010 to March 26, 2011
Historical information
An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St. John the Baptist Day)An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St. John the Baptist Day)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Claude Gravelle
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on June 15, 2010 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-540 Third Session, Fortieth Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-540 An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St.
[...] Gravelle 403167 SUMMARY This enactment establishes St.
[...] The Holidays Act is amended by adding the following after section 3: ST.
[...] JOHN THE BAPTIST DAY St.
[...] John the Baptist Day 3.1 (1) June 24, not being a Sunday, is a legal holiday and shall be kept and observed as such throughout Canada under the name of “St.

House bill C-432

41st Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2013 to August 2, 2015
Historical information
An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St. John the Baptist Day)An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St. John the Baptist Day)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
François Lapointe
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on October 16, 2013 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-432 First Session, Forty-first Parliament, 60-61 Elizabeth II, 2011-2012 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-432 An Act to amend the Holidays Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (St.
[...] Lapointe 411518 SUMMARY This enactment establishes St.
[...] The Holidays Act is amended by adding the following after section 3: ST.
[...] JOHN THE BAPTIST DAY St.
[...] John the Baptist Day 3.1 (1) June 24, not being a Sunday, is a legal holiday and shall be kept and observed as such throughout Canada under the name of “St.

House bill C-11

39th Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2007 to September 7, 2008
Historical information
An Act to give effect to the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement and to make a consequential amendment to another Act

Short title: Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act

Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Chuck Strahl
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on February 14, 2008 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] “Agreement” « accord » “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.
[...] An instrument made under the Agreement is not a statutory instrument for the purposes of the Statutory Instruments Act.
[...] The Governor in Council may make any orders and regulations that are necessary for the purpose of carrying out any of the provisions of the Agreement.
[...] Part 10 of Schedule 1 to the Canada National Parks Act is amended by adding the following after the description of Gros Morne National Park of Canada: (3) Torngat Mountains National Park of Canada All that parcel of land in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador shown on a descriptive map plan prepared by the Department of Natural Resources, dated November 15, 2004 and recorded in the Crown Lands Registry Office in St.
[...] John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, under number SP 367; a copy of the plan is attached as appendix D-1 to the Agreement, as defined in section 2 of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act; the parcel contains an area of approximately 9 700 square kilometres. 2005, c. 27, s. 17 14.

House bill C-354

41st Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2013 to August 2, 2015
Historical information
An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989)

Short title: Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989)

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Carol Hughes
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on October 16, 2013 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 1st Session, 41st Parliament, 60 Elizabeth II, 2011 house of commons of canada BILL C-354 An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) Whereas the Cold War, which lasted from June 1946 when Sir Winston Churchill made his famous Iron Curtain speech until the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, shaped the lives of the many men and women who served in the Canadian Forces, police organizations, national survival organizations, such as the Emergency Measures Organization, and civilian assistance organizations, such as St.
[...] John Ambulance, and who assisted in their efforts to defend Canada; Whereas it was the role, voluntarily assumed, of these men and women from all parts of Canadian society to protect and maintain the survivability of the nation’s people and its democratic way of life; Whereas their efforts and sacrifices have not been formally recognized; And whereas the Government of Canada wishes to institute a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) for these men and women to retroactively recognize their dedication and support; Now therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: SHORT TITLE Short title 1.
[...] In order to acquaint younger Canadians with the historical period that the Medal covers, when an award is made, a ceremony must, whenever possible, be held in the presence of family members and the media.
[...] The Governor in Council may make regulations (a) respecting the qualifications of persons or classes of persons who may be awarded the Medal; (b) prescribing classes of persons who are excluded from entitlement to a Medal; (c) specifying how the Medal is to be presented; (d) respecting information relating to the application process; and (e) prescribing persons who may be considered as next of kin.

House bill C-51

39th Parliament, 1st session
April 3, 2006 to September 14, 2007
Historical information
An Act to give effect to the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement and to make a consequential amendment to another Act

Short title: Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act

Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Jim Prentice
Current status
At consideration in committee in the Senate
Latest activity
Referral to committee on June 21, 2007 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] “Agreement” « accord » “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.
[...] An instrument made under the Agreement is not a statutory instrument for the purposes of the Statutory Instruments Act.
[...] The Governor in Council may make any orders and regulations that are necessary for the purpose of carrying out any of the provisions of the Agreement. 2000, c. 32 CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CANADA NATIONAL PARKS ACT 13.
[...] Part 10 of Schedule 1 to the Canada National Parks Act is amended by adding the following after the description of Gros Morne National Park of Canada: (3) Torngat Mountains National Park of Canada All that parcel of land in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador shown on a descriptive map plan prepared by the Department of Natural Resources, dated November 15, 2004 and recorded in the Crown Lands Registry Office in St.
[...] John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, under number SP 367; a copy of the plan is attached as appendix D-1 to the Agreement, as defined in section 2 of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act; the parcel contains an area of approximately 9 700 square kilometres. 2005, c. 27, s. 17 14.

House bill C-460

40th Parliament, 2nd session
January 26, 2009 to December 30, 2009
Historical information
An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989)

Short title: Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989)

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Carol Hughes
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on October 8, 2009 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 2nd Session, 40th Parliament, 57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009 house of commons of canada BILL C-460 An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) Whereas the Cold War, which lasted from June 1946 when Sir Winston Churchill made his famous Iron Curtain speech until the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, shaped the lives of the many men and women who served in the Canadian Forces, police organizations, National Survival organizations, such as the Emergency Measures Organizations and civilian assistance organizations, such as St.
[...] John’s Ambulance, and who assisted in their efforts to defend Canada; Whereas it was the role, voluntarily assumed, of these men and women from all parts of Canadian society to protect and maintain the survivability of the nation’s people and its democratic way of life; Whereas their efforts and sacrifices have not been formally recognized; And whereas the Government of Canada wishes to institute a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) for these men and women to retroactively recognize their dedication and support; Now therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: SHORT TITLE Short title 1.
[...] In order to acquaint younger Canadians with the historical period that the Medal covers, when an award is made, a ceremony shall, whenever possible, be held in the presence of family members and the media.
[...] The Governor in Council may make regulations (a) respecting the qualifications of persons or classes of persons who may be awarded the Medal; (b) prescribing classes of persons who are excluded from entitlement to a Medal; (c) specifying how the Medal is to be presented; (d) respecting information relating to the application process; and (e) prescribing persons who may be considered as next of kin.

House bill C-335

44th Parliament, 1st session
November 22, 2021 to January 6, 2025
Historical information
An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989)

Short title: Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989)

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Carol Hughes
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on June 5, 2023 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 1st Session, 44th Parliament, 70-71 Elizabeth II – 1 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-335 An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) Preamble Whereas the Cold War, which lasted from June 1946 when Sir Winston Churchill made his famous Iron Curtain speech until the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, shaped the lives of the many men and women who served in the Canadian Forces, police organizations, national survival organizations, such as the Emergency Measures Organization, and civilian assistance organizations, such as St.
[...] John Ambulance, and who assisted by their efforts in defending Canada; Whereas it was the role, voluntarily assumed, of these men and women from all parts of Canadian society to protect and maintain the capacity of the nation’s people to survive, as well as their democratic way of life; Whereas their efforts and sacrifices have not been formally recognized; And whereas Parliament wishes to institute a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) for these men and women to retroactively recognize their dedication and support; Now therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:Short TitleShort title 1 This Act may be cited as the Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989).InterpretationDefinitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act.
[...] ) provincial and municipal organizations whose role it was to protect the civilian population or render social and medical aid in case of a nuclear attack; (d) recognized civilian organizations that undertook National Survival Training and stood ready to apply it in case of a national emergency; and (e) the Canadian Coast Guard.Single award (2) The Medal is not to be awarded more than once to the same person.Excluded persons (3) The Medal is not to be awarded to a person within a class of persons excluded by the regulations.Posthumous award 5 (1) The Medal may be awarded posthumously.Next of kin (2) If a Medal is awarded posthumously, it is presented to the next of kin specified by the person in whose name it is awarded or, if that next of kin is deceased or cannot be readily located, to the person best suited, in the opinion of the Minister, to receive it.Awards ceremony 6 In order to acquaint younger Canadians with the historical period that the Medal covers, when an award is made
[...] Medal 7 The Medal is to be worn in accordance with the Canadian Order of Precedence of Orders, Decorations and Medals.Nomination by Minister 8 (1) The Minister must nominate for award of the Medal those persons who meet the qualifications prescribed by the regulations and who are members or former members of the Canadian Forces.Nomination by Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (2) The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness must nominate for award of the Medal those persons who meet the qualifications prescribed by the regulations and who are members or former members of a Canadian police force.Nomination by another minister (3) Any minister of the Crown may nominate for award of the Medal any person who meets the qualifications prescribed by the regulations and who is serving under the administration of the minister of the Crown or in a program under the administration of the minister of the Crown.RegulationsRegulations 9 (1) The Governor in Council may make
[...] regulations (a) respecting the qualifications of persons or classes of persons who may be awarded the Medal; (b) prescribing classes of persons who are excluded from entitlement to the Medal; (c) specifying how the Medal is to be presented; (d) respecting information relating to the nomination process; and (e) prescribing persons who may be considered as next of kin.Report to Parliament (2) If no regulations have been made under subsection (1) within two years after the day on which this section comes into force, the Minister must cause a report to be laid before each House of Parliament on any of the first 10 days on which that House is sitting after the expiry of that two-year period.Reasons (3) The report must include an explanation of the reasons why the regulations have not been made and establish a schedule for the making of those regulations.Prerogative not affected 10 Nothing in this Act limits the right of the Governor General to exercise all powers and authorities of

House bill C-354

41st Parliament, 1st session
June 2, 2011 to September 13, 2013
Historical information
An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989)

Short title: Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989)

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Carol Hughes
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on November 23, 2011 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 1st Session, 41st Parliament, 60 Elizabeth II, 2011 house of commons of canada BILL C-354 An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) Whereas the Cold War, which lasted from June 1946 when Sir Winston Churchill made his famous Iron Curtain speech until the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, shaped the lives of the many men and women who served in the Canadian Forces, police organizations, national survival organizations, such as the Emergency Measures Organization, and civilian assistance organizations, such as St.
[...] John Ambulance, and who assisted in their efforts to defend Canada; Whereas it was the role, voluntarily assumed, of these men and women from all parts of Canadian society to protect and maintain the survivability of the nation’s people and its democratic way of life; Whereas their efforts and sacrifices have not been formally recognized; And whereas the Government of Canada wishes to institute a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) for these men and women to retroactively recognize their dedication and support; Now therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: SHORT TITLE Short title 1.
[...] In order to acquaint younger Canadians with the historical period that the Medal covers, when an award is made, a ceremony must, whenever possible, be held in the presence of family members and the media.
[...] The Governor in Council may make regulations (a) respecting the qualifications of persons or classes of persons who may be awarded the Medal; (b) prescribing classes of persons who are excluded from entitlement to a Medal; (c) specifying how the Medal is to be presented; (d) respecting information relating to the application process; and (e) prescribing persons who may be considered as next of kin.

House bill C-296

43rd Parliament, 2nd session
September 23, 2020 to August 15, 2021
Historical information
An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989)

Short title: Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989)

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Carol Hughes
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on May 13, 2021 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 2nd Session, 43rd Parliament, 69-70 Elizabeth II, 2020-2021 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-296 An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) Preamble Whereas the Cold War, which lasted from June 1946 when Sir Winston Churchill made his famous Iron Curtain speech until the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, shaped the lives of the many men and women who served in the Canadian Forces, police organizations, national survival organizations, such as the Emergency Measures Organization, and civilian assistance organizations, such as St.
[...] John Ambulance, and who assisted by their efforts in defending Canada; Whereas it was the role, voluntarily assumed, of these men and women from all parts of Canadian society to protect and maintain the capacity of the nation’s people to survive, as well as their democratic way of life; Whereas their efforts and sacrifices have not been formally recognized; And whereas Parliament wishes to institute a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) for these men and women to retroactively recognize their dedication and support; Now therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:Short TitleShort title 1 This Act may be cited as the Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989).InterpretationDefinitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act.
[...] ) provincial and municipal organizations whose role it was to protect the civilian population or render social and medical aid in case of a nuclear attack; (d) recognized civilian organizations that undertook National Survival Training and stood ready to apply it in case of a national emergency; and (e) the Canadian Coast Guard.Single award (2) The Medal is not to be awarded more than once to the same person.Excluded persons (3) The Medal is not to be awarded to a person within a class of persons excluded by the regulations.Posthumous award 5 (1) The Medal may be awarded posthumously.Next of kin (2) If a Medal is awarded posthumously, it is presented to the next of kin specified by the person in whose name it is awarded or, if that next of kin is deceased or cannot be readily located, to the person best suited, in the opinion of the Minister, to receive it.Awards ceremony 6 In order to acquaint younger Canadians with the historical period that the Medal covers, when an award is made
[...] Medal 7 The Medal is to be worn in accordance with the Canadian Order of Precedence of Orders, Decorations and Medals.Nomination by Minister 8 (1) The Minister must nominate for award of the Medal those persons who meet the qualifications prescribed by the regulations and who are members or former members of the Canadian Forces.Nomination by Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (2) The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness must nominate for award of the Medal those persons who meet the qualifications prescribed by the regulations and who are members or former members of a Canadian police force.Nomination by another Minister (3) Any minister of the Crown may nominate for award of the Medal any person who meets the qualifications prescribed by the regulations and who is serving under the administration of the minister of the Crown or in a program under the administration of the minister of the Crown.RegulationsRegulations 9 (1) The Governor in Council may make
[...] regulations (a) respecting the qualifications of persons or classes of persons who may be awarded the Medal; (b) prescribing classes of persons who are excluded from entitlement to the Medal; (c) specifying how the Medal is to be presented; (d) respecting information relating to the nomination process; and (e) prescribing persons who may be considered as next of kin.Report to Parliament (2) If no regulations have been made under subsection (1) within two years after the day on which this section comes into force, the Minister must cause a report to be laid before each House of Parliament on any of the first 10 days on which that House is sitting after the expiry of that two-year period.Reasons (3) The report must include an explanation of the reasons why the regulations have not been made and establish a schedule for the making of those regulations.Prerogative not affected 10 Nothing in this Act limits the right of the Governor General to exercise all powers and authorities of

House bill C-270

42nd Parliament, 1st session
December 3, 2015 to September 11, 2019
Historical information
An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989)

Short title: Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989)

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Carol Hughes
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on May 10, 2016 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 1st Session, 42nd Parliament, 64-65 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-270 An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) Preamble Whereas the Cold War, which lasted from June 1946 when Sir Winston Churchill made his famous Iron Curtain speech until the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, shaped the lives of the many men and women who served in the Canadian Forces, police organizations, national survival organizations, such as the Emergency Measures Organization, and civilian assistance organizations, such as St.
[...] John Ambulance, and who assisted by their efforts in defending Canada; Whereas it was the role, voluntarily assumed, of these men and women from all parts of Canadian society to protect and maintain the capacity of the nation’s people to survive, as well as their democratic way of life; Whereas their efforts and sacrifices have not been formally recognized; And whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to institute a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) for these men and women to retroactively recognize their dedication and support; Now therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:Short TitleShort title 1 This Act may be cited as the Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989).InterpretationDefinitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act.
[...] (c) provincial and municipal organizations whose role it was to protect the civilian population or render social and medical aid during a nuclear attack; (d) recognized civilian organizations that undertook National Survival Training and stood ready to apply it in case of a national emergency; and (e) the Canadian Coast Guard.Single award (2) The Medal is not to be awarded more than once to the same person.Excluded persons (3) The Medal is not to be awarded to a person within a class of persons excluded by the regulations.Posthumous award 5 (1) The Medal may be awarded posthumously.Next of kin (2) If a Medal is awarded posthumously, it is presented to the next of kin specified by the person in whose name it is awarded or, if that next of kin is deceased or cannot be readily located, to the person best suited, in the opinion of the Minister, to receive it.Awards ceremony 6 In order to acquaint younger Canadians with the historical period that the Medal covers, when an award is made
[...] Medal 7 The Medal is to be worn in accordance with the Canadian Order of Precedence of Orders, Decorations and Medals.Nomination by Minister 8 (1) The Minister must nominate for award of the Medal those persons who meet the qualifications prescribed by the regulations and who are members or former members of the Canadian Forces.Nomination by Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (2) The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness must nominate for award of the Medal those persons who meet the qualifications prescribed by the regulations and who are members or former members of a Canadian police force.Nomination by another Minister (3) Any minister of the Crown may nominate for award of the Medal any person who meets the qualifications prescribed by the regulations and who is serving under the administration of the minister of the Crown or in a program under the administration of the minister of the Crown.RegulationsRegulations 9 (1) The Governor in Council may make
[...] regulations (a) respecting the qualifications of persons or classes of persons who may be awarded the Medal; (b) prescribing classes of persons who are excluded from entitlement to a Medal; (c) specifying how the Medal is to be presented; (d) respecting information relating to the nomination process; and (e) prescribing persons who may be considered as next of kin.Report to Parliament (2) If no regulations have been made under subsection (1) within two years after the day on which this section comes into force, the Minister must cause a report to be laid before each House of Parliament on any of the first 10 days on which that House is sitting after the expiry of that two-year period.Reasons (3) The report must include an explanation of the reasons why the regulations have not been made and establish a schedule for the making of those regulations.Prerogative not affected 10 Nothing in this Act limits the right of the Governor General to exercise all powers and authorities of Her

House bill C-460

40th Parliament, 3rd session
March 3, 2010 to March 26, 2011
Historical information
An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989)

Short title: Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989)

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Carol Hughes
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on March 3, 2010 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 2nd Session, 40th Parliament, 57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009 house of commons of canada BILL C-460 An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) Whereas the Cold War, which lasted from June 1946 when Sir Winston Churchill made his famous Iron Curtain speech until the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, shaped the lives of the many men and women who served in the Canadian Forces, police organizations, National Survival organizations, such as the Emergency Measures Organizations and civilian assistance organizations, such as St.
[...] John’s Ambulance, and who assisted in their efforts to defend Canada; Whereas it was the role, voluntarily assumed, of these men and women from all parts of Canadian society to protect and maintain the survivability of the nation’s people and its democratic way of life; Whereas their efforts and sacrifices have not been formally recognized; And whereas the Government of Canada wishes to institute a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989) for these men and women to retroactively recognize their dedication and support; Now therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: SHORT TITLE Short title 1.
[...] In order to acquaint younger Canadians with the historical period that the Medal covers, when an award is made, a ceremony shall, whenever possible, be held in the presence of family members and the media.
[...] The Governor in Council may make regulations (a) respecting the qualifications of persons or classes of persons who may be awarded the Medal; (b) prescribing classes of persons who are excluded from entitlement to a Medal; (c) specifying how the Medal is to be presented; (d) respecting information relating to the application process; and (e) prescribing persons who may be considered as next of kin.

House bill C-44

38th Parliament, 1st session
October 4, 2004 to November 29, 2005
Historical information
An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act, to enact the VIA Rail Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Short title: Transportation Amendment Act

Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Jean C. Lapierre
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Debate at second reading on November 28, 2005 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Mary’s River Bridge Company, S.C. 1955, c. 64 Loi constituant en corporation « St.
[...] Clair Transit Company, S.C. 1928, c. 64 Loi constituant en corporation la « St.
[...] Clair Transit Company » An Act to incorporate the St.
[...] John River Bridge Company, S.C. 1895, c. 74 Acte constituant en corporation la Compagnie des ponts de la rivière Saint-Jean An Act to incorporate The St.
[...] Lawrence River Bridge Company » An Act to incorporate the St.

House bill C-56

38th Parliament, 1st session
October 4, 2004 to November 29, 2005
Historical information
An Act to give effect to the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement and the Labrador Inuit Tax Treatment Agreement

Short title: Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act

Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Andy Scott
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on June 23, 2005 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] “Agreement” « Accord » “Agreement” means the land claims agreement signed on behalf of the Inuit of Labrador, Her Majesty the Queen in right of Newfoundland and Labrador and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada on January 22, 2005, including any amendments made to it.
[...] The Governor in Council may make any orders and regulations that are necessary for the purpose of carrying out any of the provisions of the Agreement or of the Tax Treatment Agreement.
[...] Schedule 2 to the Canada National Parks Act is amended by adding the following after the description of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve of Canada: Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve of Canada All that parcel of land in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador shown on a descriptive map plan prepared by the Department of Natural Resources, dated November 15, 2004 and recorded in the Crown Lands Registry Office in St.
[...] John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, under number SP 367; a copy of the plan is attached as appendix D-1 to the Agreement, as defined in section 2 of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act; said parcel contains an area of approximately 9 700 square kilometres. 1987, c. 3 Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act 1992, c. 35, s. 44 18.
[...] Paragraph 4(b) of the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act is replaced by the following: (b) any other Act of Parliament that applies to the offshore area or any regulations made under that Act, except the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act, R.S., c. 44 (4th Supp.)

Senate bill S-14

44th Parliament, 1st session
November 22, 2021 to January 6, 2025
Historical information
An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, the Rouge National Urban Park Act and the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations

Short title: Protecting Canada’s Natural Wonders Act

Bill type
Senate Government Bill
Sponsor
Sen. Marc Gold
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
First reading on February 27, 2024 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Twenty-ninthly Victoria Island, Plan 2220 in the Canada Lands Surveys Records, lying and being in the St.
[...] Said Parcel 13 being subject to a 12.‍19 metre (40 foot) wide right-of-way granted to St.
[...] Peter’s Estates Ltd. by deed made August 15, 1995, between the Government of Prince Edward Island (Grantor) and St.
[...] A copy of the said plan was recorded in the Registry of Crown Titles in St.
[...] John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, as Special Plan SP 478R.

House bill C-41

36th Parliament, 2nd session
October 12, 1999 to October 22, 2000
Historical information
An Act to amend the statute law in relation to veterans' benefits
Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
George Baker
Current status
Royal assent received
Found in bill text:
[...] Specifically, it (a) amends the Civilian War-related Benefits Act to provide access - equal to that of armed forces veterans - to benefits under the Pension Act and the War Veterans Allowance Act, for civilian groups that served overseas closely with, or under analogous conditions to, the wartime forces, namely, (i) the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit, (ii) the Corps of (Civilian) Canadian Fire Fighters for Service in the United Kingdom, (iii) nursing aids and other members of the Canadian Red Cross and St.
[...] ``overseas welfare worker'' « préposé d'assistance sociale outremer » ``overseas welfare worker'' means a person who, under the auspices of the Canadian Red Cross Society or the St.
[...] John Ambulance Brigade of Canada, (a) served outside Canada during the War as a welfare worker, nursing aid, ambulance or transport driver or member of the Overseas Headquarters Staff or in any other capacity, including orthopaedic nurses selected by, and orthopaedic surgeons enrolled by, the Canadian Red Cross Society for service overseas with the Scottish Ministry of Health; or (b) served outside Canada in the Korean War in a capacity similar to one referred to in paragraph (a).
[...] Agreement to repay Minister (3) The Minister shall not make a Ministerial payment unless the person to whom that payment is to be made agrees in writing, in such form as is prescribed by the Minister, to repay to the Minister the amount of that payment in the event that the insured referred to in subsection (1) is subsequently determined by the Minister to be alive.
[...] Definition of ``special duty area'' (3) In subsection (1), ``special duty area'' means an area designated as a special duty area by (a) an order made under subsection (2); or (b) an order made or continued under section 91.1 of the Pension Act.

House bill C-49

37th Parliament, 1st session
January 29, 2001 to September 16, 2002
Historical information
An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on December 10, 2001

Short title: Budget Implementation Act, 2001

Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Right Hon. Paul Martin
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on March 27, 2002 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] ``continental zone'' « zone continentale » ``continental zone'' means (a) Canada; (b) the United States (except Hawaii); and (c) the Islands of St.
[...] Pearson International) Windsor Quebec Alma Bagotville Baie-Comeau Chibougamau/Chapais Gaspé Îles-de-la-Madeleine Kuujjuaq Kuujjuarapik La Grande Rivière La Grande-3 La Grande-4 Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Mont Joli Montreal International (Dorval) Montreal International (Mirabel) Quebec (Jean Lesage International) Roberval Rouyn-Noranda Sept-Îles Val d'Or Nova Scotia Halifax International Sydney Yarmouth New Brunswick Bathurst Charlo Fredericton Moncton Saint John St.
[...] Leonard Manitoba Brandon Thompson Winnipeg International British Colombia Abbotsford Campbell River Castlegar Comox Cranbrook Dawson Creek Fort St.
[...] Diefenbaker International) Alberta Calgary International Edmonton International Fort McMurray Grande Prairie Lethbridge Lloydminster Medicine Hat Newfoundland and Labrador Churchill Falls Deer Lake Gander International Goose Bay St.
[...] Anthony St.

House bill C-30

43rd Parliament, 2nd session
September 23, 2020 to August 15, 2021
Historical information
An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 19, 2021 and other measures

Short title: Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1

Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Chrystia Freeland
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on June 29, 2021 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] make other technical amendments.
[...] Powers of court (2) The court may make the order and may make any other order the court thinks fit.
[...] Powers of court (2) The court may make the order and may make any other order the court thinks fit.
[...] (2) The region of Prince Edward Island, consisting of all Census Subdivisions that are not part of the Census Agglomeration of Charlottetown.Newfoundland/Labrador 6 The region of Newfoundland/Labrador, consisting of (a) Census Subdivision Nos. 01557 and 01559 and the portion of Census Division No. 1 that is not part of the Census Metropolitan Area of St.
[...] John’s; and (b) Census Division Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.Yukon 7 The region of Yukon, consisting of all Census Subdivisions that are not part of the Census Agglomeration of Whitehorse.

House bill C-86

42nd Parliament, 1st session
December 3, 2015 to September 11, 2019
Historical information
A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures

Short title: Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2

Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Bill Morneau
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on December 13, 2018 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] It makes a related amendment to the Pest Control Products Act.
[...] Powers (2) The case manager may give any directions or make any orders with respect to the case management of the matter, but is not permitted to make a direction or order that is inconsistent with (a) this Act; (b) regulations made under subsection 66.‍6(1), unless authorized to do so under regulations made under paragraph 66.‍6(1.‍1)‍(b); or (c) regulations made under paragraph 66.‍91(2)‍(a) to (c), unless authorized to do so under regulations made under paragraph 66.‍91(2)‍(d).
[...] If the Administrator makes the order, then he or she shall ensure that a notice to that effect is made available to the public.
[...] Akisq’nuk First Nation Aitchelitz Anderson Lake (also known as N’Quatqua) Beecher Bay Burrard Campbell River Chawathil Cheam Cowichan Tribes Ditidaht First Nation Fort George (also known as Lheit-Lit’en and Lheidli T’enneh) Fort Nelson First Nation Haisla Homalco Iskut Band Katzie Kitselas Kitsumkalum K’ómoks First Nation Kwantlen Kwaw-kwaw-Apilt First Nation Lake Cowichan First Nation Leq’á:mel (also known as Leqamel) Lower Nicola Lytton First Nation Malahat First Nation Matsqui McLeod Lake Metlakatla Mount Currie Musqueam Nak’azdli Namgis First Nation Nanoose Neskonlith Okanagan Osoyoos Pavilion Penelakut Tribe Penticton Scowlitz Seabird Island Shuswap Shxwhá:y Village (also known as Sqay Village) Shxw’ow’hamel Skawahlook Skeetchestn Skowkale Songhees Soowahlie Splatsin Indian Band Squamish Squiala St.
[...] 2013 Chawathil November 25, 2016 Cheam September 1, 2016 Fort George (also known as Lheit-Lit’en and Lheidli T’enneh) November 1, 2000 Haisla November 6, 2015 Katzie December 1, 2017 Kitselas November 25, 2005 K’ómoks First Nation November 30, 2016 Kwantlen November 1, 2015 Kwaw-kwaw-Apilt First Nation June 1, 2018 Lake Cowichan First Nation June 9, 2017 Leq’á:mel (also known as Leqamel) February 1, 2010 Lower Nicola December 1, 2016 Malahat First Nation March 31, 2015 Matsqui February 26, 2009 McLeod Lake May 20, 2003 Metlakatla December 1, 2016 Musqueam June 5, 2017 Nak’azdli December 1, 2016 Nanoose March 1, 2015 Pavilion May 1, 2004 Scowlitz September 1, 2016 Seabird Island September 1, 2009 Shuswap February 1, 2015 Shxwhá:y Village (also known as Sqay Village) January 8, 2007 Shxw’ow’hamel March 25, 2015 Skawahlook August 5, 2010 Skowkale May 1, 2014 Songhees October 1, 2011 Soowahlie June 1, 2016 Squiala July 29, 2008 St
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