Central Mackenzie Valley

Northwest Territories Devolution

As of April 1, 2014, in accordance with the Northwest Territories Devolution Agreement and the Northwest Territories Devolution Act, the Government of Canada transferred the administration and control of public lands, resources and rights in respect of waters in the Northwest Territories to the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.

Administration of oil and gas rights in Nunavut and the Arctic Offshore remain under federal authority and the responsibility of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

Administration of oil and gas rights in the Northwest Territories which are deemed onshore, as defined by the Northwest Territories Devolution Agreement, are now administered by the territorial government, under the responsibility of the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment.