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Displaying 21 - 25 of 162Northwest Territories Intergovernmental Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement Act (S.N.W.T 2014, c. 12).
The present Act is made under the Northwest Territories Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement and fulfils the commitment made to reflect the Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement. It can be seen as a strong commitment to work with Aboriginal government partners. Through devolution, the Government of the Northwest Territories collects resource revenues from public lands under its administration and control. From the resource revenues retained by the territorial government, a share will be provided to participating Aboriginal governments.
Northwest Territories Intergovernmental Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement.
The present Agreement between the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Aboriginal Parties, made on February 27, 2014, fulfils a commitment made in the Northwest Territories Intergovernmental Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement that requires the Government to recommend legislation providing for the sharing of the net fiscal benefit. This reflects the vision of communities sharing in the benefits of a prosperous Northwest Territories, and the goal of a strong and independent North built on partnerships.
Teslin Tlingit Council Self-Government Agreement.
The present Agreement among the Teslin Tlingit Council and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and the Government of the Yukon establishes the framework of a modern First Nation Government. In particular, the Agreement provides for the power to enact laws of a local or private nature on settlement land and for many aspects of the citizens' lives (marriage, adoption, education, administration of estates, etc.).
National Parks of Canada Camping Regulations (SOR/80-127).
The present Regulations are made under the Canada National Parks Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to camping in National Parks. Section 3 establishes that no person shall use or occupy or reside or camp on any public land in a Park or park any vehicle on such land for the purpose of camping unless he is: a) the holder of a valid camping permit authorizing him to use that land for that purpose; or b) a member of a group in respect of which a camping permit has been issued and is still valid. The text consists of 22 sections.
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act (S.C. 2014, c. 1).
The present Act establishes that the Governance Agreement signed on behalf of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation and Her Majesty in right of Canada on August 30, 2013 is approved, given effect and declared valid and has the force of law.