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'It's high time': Nunavut officially takes over land, resource responsibilities from feds

Prime Minister Trudeau signs agreement for the largest land transfer in Canada's history

Emma Tranter · CBC News · Posted: Jan 18, 2024 3:06 PM EST | Last updated: 6 hours ago

Nearly 25 years after Nunavut became a territory, it has signed a final agreement with the government of Canada to have the final say over a long list of decisions that were, until now, usually made in Ottawa.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier P.J. Akeeagok and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Aluki Kotierk signed the agreement at a ceremony in Iqaluit this afternoon.

It's the largest land transfer in Canada's history, Trudeau said — two million square kilometres of land and water.

The 239-page document outlines how Canada will give control over Nunavut's land and resources to the government of Nunavut — a process known as devolution.

The agreement officially begins April 1, and the parties will have until April 2027 to get it all done.

"It's high time. It's a turning point for Nunavummiut," said Paul Quassa, a former Nunavut premier and land claims negotiator.

Speaking just before the signing, Trudeau called it a "historic" day.

"A lot of work has gone into making today possible," he said. "Leaders, negotiators, officials of many stripes have all worked hard for many years for the same goal: for Nunavummiut to have increased control for decisions on their land, waters, and resources."

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