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2. The objects and purposes of the survey and museum shall be, to elucidate the 
geology and mineralogy of the Dominion, and to make a full and scientific examination 
of the various strata, soils, ores, coals, oils and mineral waters, and of its recent fauna and 
flora, so as to afford to the mining, metallurgical and other interests of the country, correct 
and full information as to its character and resources. 
3. It shall be the duty of the persons in charge of the said survey; — 
1. To collect, classify and arrange such specimens as may be necessary to ensure a 
complete and exact knowledge of the mineralogical resources of the several Provinces and 
Territories of Canada; to carry on palaeontological investigations, to study and report 
upon the fauna and flora of the Dominion, and to make such other researches as will best 
tend to ensure the carrying into effect the object and purposes of this Act; 
2. To continue to collect the necessary materials for a Canadian museum of natural 
history, mineralogy and geology. 
3. To report from time to time, in such manner and form as the Minister may 
direct, their proceedings under this Act, and to furnish proper maps, diagrams, drawings 
and collections of specimens to illustrate the same. 
4. The Director of the Geological Survey shall, as soon as may be after the close of 
each calendar year, make a full report to the Minister, of the proceedings and work of the 
Survey for the year, and the results thereof, in such manner and form, and with such 
details, maps, diagrams and drawings as may be requisite to elucidate the same; and the 
Minister shall cause the same to be laid before Parliament, with such remarks, explanations 
and recommendations as he may think proper. 
5. The Governor in Council may, from time to time, appoint a suitable person, to 
be the Director of the Geological Survey, with such assistants as may be necessary to 
carry out the provisions of this Act, and with such salaries or remuneration as the Governor 
in Council may determine; provided that such salaries shall be subject to the approval of 
Parliament. 
6. The Director and persons appointed to permanent positions in the Geological 
Survey Branch of the Department of the Interior, shall be considered as being within the 
provisions of the Act thirty-third Victoria, chapter four, to provide for the superannuation 
of persons employed in the Civil Service, in certain cases. 
7. The Governor in Council, may, whenever he may think fit, direct the removal of 
the museum, and the officers and others connected with the Geological Survey Branch of 
the Department of the Interior, to the City of Ottawa. 
8. The museum shall be opened to the public from ten a.m. until four p.m., 
Sundays excepted, and shall be furnished with such books, instruments and apparatus as 
may be necessary for scientific reference, and for the prosecution of the survey; and the 
Governor in Council may, from time to time, cause the enlargement of the museum, and 
the distribution of duplicate specimens to scientific, literary and educational institutions 
in Canada and other countries. 
9. For the purpose of obtaining an accurate basis from which the geological and 
topographical features of the country may be ascertained, and for the purpose of con- 
necting together local and partial surveys, the Director of the Geological Survey shall 
cause such topographical, geographical or other measurements or observations to be 
made, and monuments or marks to be placed, as may be deemed necessary for this pur- 
pose. 
10. All railway and canal companies over which the Parliament of Canada has 
jurisdiction, shall, if incorporated after the passing of the Act thirty-first Victoria, chapter 
sixty-seven, furnish to the Geological Survey, without charge, certified copies of all plans 
and sections of their surveys; and all such companies theretofore incorporated, shall furnish 
such plans and sections upon the demand of the Director of the Geological Survey, and at 
the cost of the Department. 
11. Persons employed in one branch of the Department may be directed by the 
Minister to perform any duty in or with respect to any other branch. 
12. This Act shall come into force upon, from and after the first day of July, one 
thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven; and all former Acts respecting the Geological 
Survey of Canada shall then be repealed, except only as to rights acquired under or offences 
against the same. 
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