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First Nations Elections Act (S.C. 2014, c. 5 )

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Indigenous peoples Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Governance Capacity building
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This act aims to define the election and term of of‚fice of chiefs and councillors of certain First Nations and the composition of council of those First Nations. It includes provisions on voting system, candidates and contested elections, among others.

Full text
English/French
Website
laws.justice.gc.ca

References - Legislation

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First Nations Elections Regulations (SOR/2015-86)

Legislation | Canada | 2015

Keyword: Indigenous peoples, Traditional rights/customary rights, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Governance, Capacity building

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

First Nations Election Cancellation and Postponement Regulations (Prevention of Diseases)

Legislation | Canada | 2020

Keyword: Indigenous peoples, Traditional rights/customary rights, Public health, Hazards, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Governance, Capacity building

Source: FAO, FAOLEX