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  • Aeronautics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-2, s. 9, as amended (Minister of Transportation)
  • Indian (Soldier Settlement) Act, R.S.C. 1927, c. 98, as amended (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development). If a copy of the Act is required, please contact infolegislation@vac-acc.gc.ca.

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