Indian Oil and Gas Act ( R.S. 1985, c. I-7).

Subject

Energy, Mineral resources

Keyword

Energy conservation/energy production Natural gas Minerals Mining Oil Exploration Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to regulate matters relating to oil and gas in Indian lands. The underlying principle is that nothing in this Act shall be deemed to abrogate the rights of Indian people or preclude them from negotiating for oil and gas benefits in those areas in which land claims have not been settled. Section 3 of the Act establishes that the Governor in Council may make regulations with regard to: a) the granting of leases, permits and licences for the exploitation of oil and gas in Indian lands; b) any interest in Indian lands connected to the exploitation of oil and gas; c) the seizure and forfeiture of any oil or gas taken in contravention of any regulations made under this Act. The Act consists of 6 sections.

Full text

English

Website

www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Indian Oil and Gas Regulations, 1995 (SOR/94-753).

Legislation | Canada | 1994

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Enforcement/compliance, Minerals, Mining, Oil, Exploration, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Indian Oil and Gas Regulations (SOR/2019-196)

Legislation | Canada | 2019

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Enforcement/compliance, Minerals, Mining, Oil, Exploration, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX