Northwest Territories Devolution - Delegated Authorities Before and After Devolution
Implementation of the NWT Devolution Agreement (PDF – 4.28 Mb, 403 pages) will transfer jurisdiction and decision making over most lands and resources from the Government of Canada to the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Government of Northwest Territories
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Government of Northwest Territories
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Federal Government
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Federal Government
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Shared Responsibility
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Shared Responsibility
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Land under Federal and Territorial Control after Devolution
Territorial Lands (90%)
After Devolution the territorial government will have authority over land and water management across most of the Northwest Territories. This includes Commissioner's, settlement and private land.
Federal Lands (10%)
After Devolution, only certain designated areas will remain under federal control. These areas are identified in the Devolution Agreement and include national parks and federally managed contaminated sites.
After Devolution, who makes the final decision on…
Environmental Assessments
These will remain a joint decision between federal and territorial ministers. While consensus must be reached, the Territorial Government will lead the decision making process for most proposed projects.
Land Use Permits
Final decisions for all land use permits will continue to be made by the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB).
Water Licences
Most decisions for water licences will continue to be made by the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB) or the Territorial Government. Decisions on water licences for lands remaining under federal control will be made by the Federal Minister.