Environment
The North redefinedNew land-use rules are being written across the territories, and while there is currently a period of uncertainty, soon everybody will have a clear picture of where mining fits
New land-use rules are being written across the territories, and while there is currently a period of uncertainty, soon everybody will have a clear picture of where mining fits
February 13, 2023

The Yukon’s Umbrella Final Agreement was approved in 1993 and signed by the federal government, the Yukon government and the Council for Yukon First Nations. Chapter 11 outlines a framework for land claim negotiations, as well as a process for developing regional land-use plans across the territory. Photo by Jason Wolsky of NorthernDroneServices.com
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