Financial Administration Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11).

Subject

Environment gen., Land & soil

Keyword

Financing Procedural matters Indigenous peoples

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

The present Act provides for the financial administration of the Government of Canada, the establishment and maintenance of the accounts of Canada and the control of Crown corporations. The Act (FAA) is the cornerstone of the legal framework for general financial management and accountability of public service organizations and Crown corporations. It sets out a series of fundamental principles on the manner in which government spending may be approved, expenditures can be made, revenues obtained, and funds borrowed. The Act also establishes the Treasury Board, a committee of Cabinet composed of at least six ministers, including its President and the Minister of Finance. The FAA allows the Treasury Board to adopt administrative policies for the Government of Canada and gives it specific authority to issue directions in various areas related to the management and control of funds. The text consists of 162 sections divided into 11 Parts and 7 Schedules.

Full text

English/French

Website

www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Environmental Assessment Review Panel Service Charges Order (SOR/98-443).

Legislation | Canada | 1996

Keyword: EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX