Devolution And Constitutional Development In The Canadian North

Six specialists on northern Canadian issues examine the transfer of power from the federal government to the governments of the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Land claims, aboriginal self-government, division of the NWT, the territorial governments' pursuit of fuller recognition in Canadian federalism and devolution all interact in confusing ways. This book makes the best sense of the complex processes underway in the Canadian north.

Examines the direction to be taken by the Northwest Territories in constitutional change.

Aims to provide the context for a better understanding of the political issues in the Northwest Territories, where a majority of the residents are native. The author discusses such issues as land claims, division, constitutional development, self-government and economic development.

Northern Government in Transition reflects the view that the fascinating political processes unfolding in the North are of interest to Canadains elsewhere, who can learn much from the experience of the northern territories -- about the nature of politics, the capacity of government institutions to accommodate diverse interests and perspectives, and the value of openness to new political forms.

A collection of papers on the process of devolution in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Discusses many aspects of constitutional devolution including historical perspectives, effect on forest fire and wildlife management, healthcare, local government, oil and gas accords, regional development and politics. Includes references.

Inuit have lived in Canada's north since time immemorial. The Canadian government's administration of Inuit affairs, however, has been generally shorter and is less well understood than the federal government's relations with First Nations and Métis. We hope to correct some of this knowledge imbalance by providing an overview of the federal government's Inuit policy and program development from first contact to 2006. Topics that are covered by this book include the 1939 Re Eskimo decision that gave Canada constitutional responsibility for Inuit, post World War II acculturation and defence projects, law and justice, sovereignty and relocations, the E-number identification system, Inuit political organizations, comprehensive claim agreements, housing, healthcare, education, economic development, self-government, the environment and urban issues. In order to develop meaningful forward-looking policy, it is essential to understand what has come before and how we got to where we are. We believe that this book will be a valuable contribution to a growing body of knowledge about Canada-Inuit relations, and will be an indispensable resource to all students of federal Inuit and northern policy development.

15. Can an Emergency Response Translate into Practicable Policy? Post-Flood Provincial-First Nations Housing in Alberta -- 16. On-Reserve Schools: An Underperforming "Non-System"--VI: Provincial Aboriginal Policy in Changing Times -- 17. Ontario's Approach to Aboriginal Governance -- 18. Rethinking Provincial-Aboriginal Relations in British Columbia -- VII: Concluding Thoughts -- 19. Concluding Thoughts