Expropriation Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. E-19). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Newfoundland Document type Legislation Date 1970 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act relating to expropriation. Subject Land & soil Keyword Expropriation Liability/compensation Land tenure Cadastre/land registration Ownership Lease Vested rights/existing rights Land commission Traditional rights/customary rights Prescription/adverse possession Land valuation Geographical area Americas, North America Abstract The present Act lays down provisions relating to expropriation of land. Inter alia, land may be expropriated for (a) the construction, repair and maintenance of public buildings and other public works; (b) the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, airstrips, ferry landings and bridges; (c) the establishment or development of an industrial enterprise by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council; (d) the carrying on of an undertaking under the Department of Fisheries Act or for a purpose inciden Full text English Website www.gov.nf.ca