Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations (SOR/2015-44)

Marginal note:Definitions

1 The following definitions apply in these Regulations.

Act

Act means the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act. (Loi)

common-law partner

common-law partner, in relation to an individual, means a person who is cohabiting with the individual in a conjugal relationship, having so cohabited for a period of at least one year. (conjoint de fait)

scientific research

scientific research means the following types of systematic investigation or research that are carried out in a field of science or technology by means of controlled activities:

• (a) basic research, when the controlled activities are conducted for the advancement of scientific knowledge without a specific practical application;

• (b) applied research, when the controlled activities are conducted for the advancement of scientific knowledge with a specific practical application; and

• (c) experimental development, when the controlled activities are conducted to achieve scientific or technological advancement for the purpose of creating new — or improving existing — materials, products, processes or devices. (recherche scientifique)