LABRC: New “Myths and Facts” document, regarding the Framework Agreement, available online!
Press Release The First Nations Land Management Act (FNLMA) is the guiding document that First Nations become subject to No, this is incorrect. The First Nation Land Management Act (FNLMA)…
Three more Communities Vote “Yes”!!!
Press Release On June 10th and 11th, the Chawathil First Nation became the 58th Operational signatory community under the Framework Agreement, after voting to ratify its land code. It was…
Opaskwayak Cree Nation – Environmental Protection and Law Regime
Press Release On June 21st, 2016 Opaskwayak Cree Nation held a proclamation and signing ceremony for their first set of Environmental Laws developed under their land code and the Framework…
Tsleil-Waututh Nation: Notice of Proposed Local Revenue Law and Invitation To Make Representations
Press Release Press Release July 18, 2016 NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to section 6 of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (the“FMA”), that theTsleil-WaututhNation proposes to enact the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Property Transfer Tax…
Agreements provide new path forward for B.C., shíshálh
Press Release July 19, 2016 The provincial government and the shíshálh Nation have achieved three agreements that provide the foundation for lasting reconciliation and a strong collaborative working relationship. A…
New Land Titles Act regulations are first of their kind in Canada
Press Release July 5, 2016 WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon has proclaimed the Land Titles Act, 2015 and enacted its accompanying regulations, an unprecedented milestone for the territory and the country.…
Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation: First to exercise FMA property tax jurisdiction in Ontario
Press Release July 5, 2016 The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point (CKSP) has recently become the first First Nation in Ontario to establish its property taxation jurisdiction under the…
A new fiscal relationship for First Nations: Expanded jurisdiction for a nation-to-nation relationship
Press Release July 5, 2016 First Nations today simply do not have enough funding or power to solve the numerous difficult issues they are plagued with every day. Many First…
2016 Draft Nunavut Land Use Plan
Press Release June 23, 2016, Iqaluit Nunavut: The Nunavut Planning Commission is pleased to announce that the final Draft Nunavut Land Use Plan is now available on our website at:…
Amendments to the Provincial Lands Act, 2016 Introduced
Press Release June 14, 2016 Today, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart introduced amendments to The Provincial Lands Act (PLA). The Provincial Lands Act is jointly administered by the Ministries of Agriculture…
