Engagement Paper: A Review of the Commissioner's Land Act and the Northwest Territories Lands Act

Conclusion

This legislative initiative is part of a broader strategy to develop a modern and comprehensive legislative framework for land management and administration in the NWT. The proposed amendments identified in this paper are intended to address existing land administration challenges in the short-term, while ensuring there is sufficient flexibility and authority as land administration evolves within the GNWT.

Next Steps

The issues and proposed amendments presented in this document have been identified by the Department are set out for discussion purposes. The Department intends to engage Aboriginal governments and organizations, stakeholders, and the public on the recommendations and provide opportunities for input during summer 2017. The Department will develop a formal legislative proposal in the fall of 2017.

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Provide us your feedback

We have provided an online feedback form where you may comment on each of the Engagement Paper's sections or just those that are of interest to you. We also have some overarching questions for you to consider on the feedback form.

If you prefer not to fill out the form but would like to share your thoughts, or if have additional questions, you may email LandActsReview@gov.nt.ca