The Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement was signed on December 1, 2006. What are the next steps?
A. The Government of Canada and Makivik Corporation have distinct processes for ratification. On October 2006, Makivik Corporation held a ratification vote in 15 Inuit communities across Nunavik. An overwhelming 78 per cent Inuit endorsed the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement, with voter turnout at 81 per cent. Canada’s New Government introduced the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement Actin the House of Commons. Upon passage of the proposed legislation by Parliament, the Governor-in-Council would set the date for its coming into force.
