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Canada National Parks Act (S.C. 2000, c. 32).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation National parks Protected area Education Wild fauna Wild flora Cultural heritage Community management Protection of species Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to national parks of Canada. The Act contains at the outset a definition clause referring to various terms therein employed, such as “community plan”, “ecological integrity”, “enforcement officer”, “park”, “park community”, “park reserve”, “public land”. The most important privision of this Act is contained in section 4 establishing that the national parks of Canada are dedicated to the people of Canada for their benefit, education and enjoyment, subject to this Act and the regulations, and the parks shall be maintained and made use of so as to leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations. The text consists of 42 sections dealing with the following aspects: National Parks of Canada, adminstration, park lands, regulations, enforcement, offences and punishment; mitigation of environmental damages, park communities; provisions for particular parks; park reserves; national historic sites of Canada. Five Schedules are enclosed.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Repeals

National Parks Act (R.S.1985, c. N-14).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, National parks, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

National Parks General Regulations (SOR/78-213).

Legislation | Canada | 1978 (2010)

Keyword: Public land, Survey/mapping, Enforcement/compliance, National parks, Protected area, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks of Canada Garbage Regulations (SOR/80-217).

Legislation | Canada | 1980 (2010)

Keyword: Waste management, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area, National parks, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks Wilderness Area Declaration Regulations (SOR/2000-387).

Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2009)

Keyword: National parks, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protected area, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Historic Parks General Regulations (SOR/82-263).

Legislation | Canada | 1982 (2011)

Keyword: Sustainable use, Protected area, National parks, Cultural heritage, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Historic Parks Wildlife and Domestic Animals Regulations (SOR/81-613).

Legislation | Canada | 1981

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks of Canada Fire Protection Regulations (SOR/80-946).

Legislation | Canada | 1980 (2009)

Keyword: Forest service/forest officers, Forest fires, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks Building Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1114).

Legislation | Canada | 1990

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, EIA, Education, Enforcement/compliance, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks Wildlife Regulations (SOR/81-401).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2009)

Keyword: National parks, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protected area, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Historic Sites of Canada Order (C.R.C., c. 1112).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2015)

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks of Canada Water and Sewer Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1134).

Legislation | Canada | 1983 (2010)

Keyword: Sewerage, National parks, Enforcement/compliance, Community management, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks Fishing Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1120).

Legislation | Canada | 2013 (2010)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit, National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks of Canada Lease and Licence of Occupation Regulations (SOR/92-25).

Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2010)

Keyword: Public land, National parks, Tourism, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wood Buffalo National Park Game Regulations (SOR/78-830).

Legislation | Canada | 1978

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Game, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Certification, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks of Canada Businesses Regulations (SOR/98-455).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2010)

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Tourism, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks Town, Visitor Centre and Resort Subdivision Designation Regulations (SOR/91-8).

Legislation | Canada | 1990

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Tourism, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks of Canada Cottages Regulations (SOR/79-398).

Legislation | Canada | 1979

Keyword: National parks, Tourism, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks Signs Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1130).

Legislation | Canada | 1990

Keyword: National parks, Marking/identification, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks of Canada Aircraft Access Regulations (SOR/97-150).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2013)

Keyword: National parks, Tourism, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks of Canada Land Rents Remission Order, No. 3 (SI/2002-65).

Legislation | Canada | 2002

Keyword: National parks, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks Land Rents Remission Order, No. 2 (SI/2001-50).

Legislation | Canada | 2001

Keyword: National parks, Tourism, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks of Canada Camping Regulations (SOR/80-127).

Legislation | Canada | 1980 (2010)

Keyword: Public land, Authorization/permit, National parks, Tourism, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Claims and Self-Government Agreement among the Tlicho and the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada.

Legislation | Canada | 2003

Keyword: Indigenous peoples, EIA, Environmental planning, Contract/agreement, Sub-national agreement, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Access right, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Governance, Land tenure, Land consolidation, Land reform, Public land, Private land, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, Right of use, Traditional rights/customary rights, Vested rights/existing rights, Expropriation, Financing, Minerals, Mining, Oil, Natural gas, Plant production, Water rights, Freshwater resources management, Collecting/harvesting, Hunting rights, Liability/compensation, National parks, Protected area, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks of Canada Lease and Licence of Occupation Regulations (SOR/92-25).

Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2010)

Keyword: Lease, Public land, National parks, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Tourism, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX