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York Factory First Nation Flooded Land Act (S.C .1997, c. 28)

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the York Factory First Nation and the settlement of matters arising from an agreement relating to the flooding of land.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Indigenous peoples Liability/compensation Flood
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act provides for compensation payment to York Factory First Nation settling matters arising from an Agreement relating to the flooding of land. In particular, section 6 establishes that a claim provided for by the Flood Agreement may be exercised by: a) the council of the York Factory First Nation; b) the York Factory First Nation; c) any person who is a member of the York Factory First Nation; d) any group or unincorporated association that is wholly or substantially comprised of members of the York Factory First Nation. The text consists of 7 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Northern Flood Agreement

Legislation | Canada | 1977

Keyword: Indigenous peoples, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Land tenure, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Contract/agreement, Flood, Institution, Waterworks, Liability/compensation, Business/industry/corporations, Inland waters, Navigation, Freshwater pollution, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX