For the purpose of the present Act “Flood Agreement” means the agreement concerning the flooding of land concluded between: a) Her Majesty in right of Canada, b) Her Majesty in right of Manitoba, c) the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board, and d) the Northern Flood Committee, Inc. signed on 16…

The purpose of this Agreement is to implement aspects of the inherent right of self-government by Westbank First Nation on Westbank Lands based on the recognition that the inherent right of self-government is an existing aboriginal right within section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. The…

The present Act consists of 2 sections and 1 Schedule containing an Agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the Province of Manitoba on transfer of control over Crown lands and natural resources to Manitoba. The Agreement deals with the following issues: transfer of…

The present Act provides for the setting up of experimental farm stations which are scientific research centres that investigate difficulties and potential improvements to food production and agribusiness. Experiment station scientists work with farmers, ranchers, suppliers, processors, and…

For the purpose of the present Act “Territory” means Yukon or the Northwest Territories, as the case may require. Section 3 establishes that when the Commissioner in Council of a Territory has enacted a land titles ordinance to replace the Land Titles Act, the Governor in Council may, by order,…

A Framework Agreement between the government of Canada, of Saskatchewan and first nations. In particular, the Agreement, signed on 22 September 1992, provides the 25 signatory First Nations with $440 million over 12 years to purchase land, mineral rights and improvements, which include buildings…

The present Act establishes four institutions: the First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC), the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA), the First Nations Financial Management Board (FNFMB) and the First Nations Statistical Institute.By opting to be added to the Schedule of the present Act, First…

The present Act – consisting of 1 section – confirms and ratifies the Agreement – contained in the Schedule - between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Province of New Brunswick respecting Indian Reserves. For the purpose of the present Agreement “patented lands” means those…

The present Act provides for the correct enforcement of an agreement regarding treaty land entitlement in Saskatchewan entered into on 22 September 1992 among Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, Her Majesty the Queen in right of Saskatchewan and First Nations. Section 4 establishes an…

The present Act attempts to facilitate the implementation of those provisions of First Nations’ claim settlements in the Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan that relate to the creation of reserves or the addition of land to existing reserves. The Act applies in respect of any agreement to…

The present Act validates the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and Westbank First Nation of 3 October 2003. In particular, section 3 establishes that the Agreement is approved and has the force of law. The text – consisting of 22…

The present Order is made under the Territorial Lands Act. The purpose of this Order is to withdraw from disposal certain tracts of territorial lands in order to facilitate the resolution of Aboriginal land and resource agreements. Section 2 deals with exceptions and section 4 concerns existing…