In all 1[Central Acts] and Regulations, unless there is anything repugnant
in the subject or context,--
(1) words importing the masculine gender shall be taken to include females; and
(2) words in the singular shall include the plural, and vice versa.
(1) words importing the masculine gender shall be taken to include females; and
(2) words in the singular shall include the plural, and vice versa.
1. Subs., ibid., for "Acts of the Governor-General in Council".