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Aboriginal Consultation Levy Act (SA 2013, c. A-1.2).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Special fund Indigenous peoples Public land Royalties/fees Institution
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act establishes the Consultation Levy Fund. The proposed consultation levy shall be paid by proponents for resource development projects and land management activities. In particular, payment of the levy shall be required for proponents seeking approvals under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the Forests Act, the Historical Resources Act, Part 8 of the Mines and Minerals Act, the Public Lands Act and the Water Act. The Minister may only use the Fund for the following purposes: a) to make grants in accordance with the regulations to First Nations and other identified aboriginal groups to assist them in developing capacity to participate in, and in meeting the costs of, any required Crown consultation in respect of provincial regulated activities; to pay the costs of administering the present Act. The text consists of 11 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection and Enhancement Act (RSA 2000, c. E-12).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Registration, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Aboriginal Consultation Levy Repeal Act.

Legislation | Canada | 2016

Keyword: Special fund, Indigenous peoples, Public land, Royalties/fees, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX