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Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) Act (S.C. 1984, c. 18).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting certain provisions of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and the Northeastern Quebec Agreement relating principally to Cree and Naskapi local government and to the land regime governing Category IA and Category IA-N land.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Basic legislation Indigenous peoples Land tenure Subdivision of land Contract/agreement Transfer Ownership Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Access right Institution Land commission Tax/levy Governance Cadastre/land registration Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act is made under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. In particular, the Act deals with Category IA and Category IA-N native lands and their local administration. Category IA lands are those that were transferred from the Province of Quebec to the Government of Canada for the exclusive use and profit of the Cree bands in the James Bay region. Category IA-N lands are those transferred to the Government of Canada from the Province of Quebec for the exclusive use and profit of the Naskapi.

Full text
English
Website
www.canada.justice.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement.

Legislation | Canada | 1975

Keyword: Indigenous peoples, EIA, Institution, Contract/agreement, Public health, Social protection, Land tenure, Subdivision of land, Transfer, Ownership

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Cree-Naskapi Land Registry Regulations (SOR/86-1070).

Legislation | Canada | 1986

Keyword: Indigenous peoples, Land tenure, Cadastre/land registration, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Dispute settlement, Procedural matters, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX