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First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act (S.C. 2005, c. 48).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide first nations with the option of managing and regulating oil and gas exploration and exploitation and of receiving moneys otherwise held for them by Canada.
Subject
Energy, Mineral resources
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Natural gas Basic legislation Minerals Mining Exploration Management/conservation Policy/planning Indigenous peoples Enforcement/compliance Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 April 2006.
Abstract

The present Act provides the fundamental legal regime for First Nations to establish long-needed capacity for proper control and to capitalize on the highest and best use of its resource. Developed in partnership by the Government of Canada and the White Bear First Nations (Saskatchewan), Blood Tribe and Siksika First Nation (Alberta), the Act creates a comprehensive regime that will enable participating First Nations to take full control of oil and gas development on their reserve lands. Direct control over these resources will mean improved and timelier access to economic development opportunities. The Act also enables participating First Nations to assume control over their band moneys held in the Consolidated Revenue Fund. The text consists of 64 sections and 2 Schedules.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

First Nations Oil and Gas Environmental Assessment Regulations (SOR/2007-272).

Legislation | Canada | 2007

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Oil, EIA, Pollution control, Exploration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Research, Enforcement/compliance, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Voting Regulations (SOR/2006-254).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2009)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Contract/agreement, Enforcement/compliance, Minerals, Mining, Management/conservation, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX