CBA FALL LAW SERIES 2019

Presented by the CBA Municipal Law Section

Building a Shared Future: Collaboration Between First Nations and Municipalities

Municipal governments are uniquely positioned to build relationships with First Nations. By working together, First Nations and municipalities can improve the quality of life for all residents and create new economic opportunities. Join our panel to learn what roles municipalities are playing in the addition and creation of reserves and how municipalities are responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.

Topics will include:

• Overview of the constitutional context
• Governing principles and key provisions of the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement
• Recent Treaty Land Entitlement litigation
• Urban reserve creation process, municipality tax-loss compensation and reserve development
• Tips on reaching a Land Use Compatibility Agreement and on what to do if talks break down
• Highlights of what municipalities can do to meet the TRC Calls to Action

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