Transfer of Public Land to Communities - Process Guide

The following procedure outlines the general process by which the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will undertake the transfer of certain public land which are either vacant or already leased to a community and within the municipal boundary, to the applicable municipality. The process, to the extent possible, reflects the legal requirements of the GNWT, the roles and responsibilities of to each of the GNWT parties, including the Departments of Environment and Climate Change, Executive and Indigenous Affairs, and Municipal and Community Affairs. Where required, the process also reflects required actions and projected timelines of the municipality.

Note: This process is informed by existing statutes and policies of the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Municipal and Community Affairs and Executive and Indigenous Affairs. However, should any of these changes or be modified to accommodate the implementation of the bulk land transfer it may impact the activities detailed below and/or timelines involved.