Question Period Note: Nunavut Devolution

• Devolution is a long-standing federal policy objective which seeks to ensure greater local control and accountability for decisions.

• The Prime Minister, the Minister of Northern Affairs, the Premier of Nunavut, and the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated signed the Agreement on January 18, 2024, in Iqaluit.

• The Government of Canada remains committed to working with partners in support of a seamless and collaborative devolution of roles, responsibilities, and authorities with the transfer date set for April 1, 2027.

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• Nunavut is the last jurisdiction in the country remaining without responsibilities for public lands and resources.

• The Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated are currently moving into the three-year implementation phase, which will include legislative amendments so that the authorities and self-determination of lands and resources fall under the purview of the Government of Nunavut.

• Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated is a signatory to the Devolution Agreement and will be involved during implementation to represent the priority interests of Inuit in the territory.

• Consultations with Indigenous partners with rights within Nunavut will continue throughout the three-year implementation phase.