Open AccessDevolution of Oil and Gas Jurisdiction To First Nations In Canada
Author(s) -
Alexander J. Black
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
alberta law review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1925-8356
pISSN - 0002-4821
DOI - 10.29173/alr258
Subject(s) - devolution (biology) , jurisdiction , accession , fossil fuel , salient , energy law , political science , statutory law , law , business , economics , public administration , economy , economic policy , sociology , environmental law , engineering , european union , waste management , human evolution , anthropology
This article examines the history and purpose of the First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act, which enables the devolution of the management and regulation of oil and gas exploration to First Nations. The author provides an analysis of the Act's salient provisions and the prerequisites to accession to the oil and gas management and moneys regime.