Directive: Amendments to a First Nation’s Map of Its Traditional Territory (pdf)
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Monitoring by the Commission
The Commission will provide the Principals and the public with periodic reports on the status of negotiations.
Monitoring by the Commission
The Commission has a continuing responsibility to monitor negotiations during Stage 4. As with Stage 3, monitoring enables the Commission to encourage timely negotiations, maintain a public record of the status of negotiations, and report to the Principals on the progress of negotiations. In particular, the Commission needs the information that will enable it to […]
Agreement in Principle Negotiations
The purpose of Stage 4 is for the parties to negotiate an Agreement in Principle. This is the agreement that will form the basis of the treaty. It should be the product of a thorough examination of the subjects set out in the Framework Agreement. The Agreement in Principle should contain the essential points of […]
Reporting by the Commission
The Commission will provide the Principals and the public with periodic reports on the status of negotiations. The Commission will make available to the public, on request, copies of signed Framework Agreements.
Monitoring by the Commission
The Commission has a responsibility, once the parties reach Stage 3, to monitor the progress of negotiations. Monitoring enables the Commission to encourage timely negotiations, maintain a public record of the status of negotiations, and report to the Principals on the progress of negotiations. Documents to be provided to the Commission Any records provided […]
Framework Agreement Negotiations
The purpose of Stage 3 is for the parties to negotiate a Framework Agreement. A Framework Agreement is a negotiated agenda for Stage 4 Agreement in Principle negotiations. It should identify the subjects for and objectives of the negotiations, and establish a timetable and the procedural arrangements for the negotiations. During Stage 3, it is […]
Procedure for Assessment of Party Readiness and Table Readiness
1. The Commission will assess each party ‘s Stage 2 readiness submission. 2. If the readiness submission meets the criteria noted above, the Commission will accept the submission as complete and will declare that party “ready”. 3. After each party has been declared ready, its readiness submissions will be distributed to the other parties. 4. […]
Readiness Submission: Process and Assessment Criteria
Once each party has determined that it has completed its Stage 2 preparations, it should file written readiness submissions with the Commission. The Commission must assess these documents to determine the readiness of each party to commence negotiating a Framework Agreement. The Commission will notify the other parties when it receives a readiness submission. Section […]
Stage 2: Initial meeting of the Three Parties
Stage 2 begins with the initial meeting of the three parties. The Commission will prepare the agenda and a Commissioner will chair the meeting. The purpose of the initial meeting is: to bring the parties together for the first time; to review the Statement of Intent and supporting documents and discuss whether there is […]