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Canadian High Arctic Research Station Act (S.C. 2014, c. 39, s. 145).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Canadian High Arctic Research Station.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Business/industry/corporations Public private partnership (PPP) Research Marine area Data collection/reporting Climate change
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 June 2015.
Abstract

The present Act establishes a corporation to be called the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) whose purpose is to: a) advance knowledge of the Canadian Arctic in order to improve economic opportunities, environmental stewardship and the quality of life of its residents and all other Canadians; b) promote the development and dissemination of knowledge of the other circumpolar regions, including the Antarctic; c) strengthen Canada’s leadership on Arctic issues; and d) establish a hub for scientific research in the Canadian Arctic. The text - consisting of 30 sections - deals, inter alia, with the following aspects: powers and functions, Board of Directors, chairperson, president of Chars, human resources, offices and meetings, bylaws.

Full text
English
Website
www.canada.justice.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Repeals

Canadian Polar Commission Act (S.C. 1991, c. 6).

Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2014)

Keyword: Institution, Mountain area, Research, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX