C-33.1 - Act respecting the national capital commission

Section 14 Disposition versions

2012-10-19

14. The Commission shall see to the planning and development of the capital so as to ensure the enhancement of its attributes as a centre of political and administrative governance and as a national symbol of assembly for all the citizens of Québec. It shall also see to promotion of the capital.

To that end, the Commission may, in the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Québec, in particular,

(1)  contribute to the planning of and improvement to the major buildings and equipment which characterize a capital;

(2)  establish squares, parks and gardens and promenades and erect monuments and works of art;

(3)  support the improvement of the quality of architecture and the landscape;

(4)  support the preservation, improvement and accessibility of squares, parks and gardens, promenades and public thoroughfares, and of historic sites, works, monuments and property enhancing or giving prestige to the capital;

(5)  support work designed to improve access to the capital.

The Commission shall also see to the maintenance and enhancement of the burial sites of Québec Prime Ministers, whether or not the sites are situated in the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Québec.

The Commission may, by way of exception, with the authorization of the Government and where special circumstances so warrant, plan historic sites, monuments and property contributing to the prestige of the capital outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Québec.

1995, c. 44, s. 14; 2001, c. 67, s. 2; 2011, c. 21, s. 226.

2001-12-20

14. The Commission shall see to the planning and development of the capital so as to ensure the enhancement of its attributes as a centre of political and administrative governance and as a national symbol of assembly for all the citizens of Québec. It shall also see to promotion of the capital.

To that end, the Commission may, in the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Québec, in particular,

(1)  contribute to the planning of and improvement to the major buildings and equipment which characterize a capital;

(2)  establish squares, parks and gardens and promenades and erect monuments and works of art;

(3)  support the improvement of the quality of architecture and the landscape;

(4)  support the preservation, improvement and accessibility of squares, parks and gardens, promenades and public thoroughfares, and of historic sites, works, monuments and property enhancing or giving prestige to the capital;

(5)  support work designed to improve access to the capital.

The Commission may, by way of exception, with the authorization of the Government and where special circumstances so warrant, plan historic sites, monuments and property contributing to the prestige of the capital outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Québec.

1995, c. 44, s. 14; 2001, c. 67, s. 2.

1995-06-22

14. The objects of the Commission are

(1)  to see that the planning of the capital is consistent with its distinct character;

(2)  to encourage, or take steps to ensure, the establishment and development of national institutions and major facilities characteristic of a capital;

(3)  to contribute to the embellishment of squares, parks, parkways and highways in the capital;

(4)  to contribute to the improvement of the quality of architecture in the capital;

(5)  to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of historic sites, works, monuments and other property in the capital and the surrounding area;

(6)  to contribute to the realization of works to improve access to the capital;

(7)  to contribute to the organization and promotion of activities and events of a historical, cultural and social nature that give prominence to the capital.

1995, c. 44, s. 14.