Developing Oil and Gas Resources On or Near Indigenous Lands in Canada: An Overview of Laws, Treaties, Regulations and Agreements
The development of resources on and near Indigenous territories has many potential benefits including employment creation, wealth sharing, and improved service delivery. However, the development of oil and gas resources can also lead to economic inequality, displacement, loss of traditional lifestyl...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:cc8118b518344a968d31d6bad663fe38 2023-05-15T16:15:38+02:00 Developing Oil and Gas Resources On or Near Indigenous Lands in Canada: An Overview of Laws, Treaties, Regulations and Agreements Laura Wright Jerry P. White 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z https://doaj.org/article/cc8118b518344a968d31d6bad663fe38 EN eng University of Western Ontario http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1089&context=iipj https://doaj.org/toc/1916-5781 1916-5781 https://doaj.org/article/cc8118b518344a968d31d6bad663fe38 International Indigenous Policy Journal, Vol 3, Iss 2, p 5 (2012) economic development resource development environmental impacts social impacts policy treaties Political science J Social Sciences H article 2012 ftdoajarticles 2022-12-31T12:12:37Z The development of resources on and near Indigenous territories has many potential benefits including employment creation, wealth sharing, and improved service delivery. However, the development of oil and gas resources can also lead to economic inequality, displacement, loss of traditional lifestyles, and significant environmental damage. This paper is a review of the how oil and gas development on Indigenous lands and traditional territories has been regulated in Canada to balance these benefits and risks. Some of the legislation discussed include the Indian Oil and Gas Act, the First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act, the Umbrella Final Agreement in the Canadian North, as well as unregulated impact benefit agreements between First Nations and industry. These regimes and others are examined in terms of their provisions for environmental protection and meaningful Aboriginal consultation, and is intended to inform discussions on how to improve the policy approach to resource development. Article in Journal/Newspaper First Nations Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Canada Indian |
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The development of resources on and near Indigenous territories has many potential benefits including employment creation, wealth sharing, and improved service delivery. However, the development of oil and gas resources can also lead to economic inequality, displacement, loss of traditional lifestyles, and significant environmental damage. This paper is a review of the how oil and gas development on Indigenous lands and traditional territories has been regulated in Canada to balance these benefits and risks. Some of the legislation discussed include the Indian Oil and Gas Act, the First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act, the Umbrella Final Agreement in the Canadian North, as well as unregulated impact benefit agreements between First Nations and industry. These regimes and others are examined in terms of their provisions for environmental protection and meaningful Aboriginal consultation, and is intended to inform discussions on how to improve the policy approach to resource development. |
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Developing Oil and Gas Resources On or Near Indigenous Lands in Canada: An Overview of Laws, Treaties, Regulations and Agreements |
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