Checklist for First Nations
Step 1: Project Identification and Proposal
- Prepare the formal written proposal and include supporting documentation.
- Obtain a Band Council Resolution supporting the development of regulations under FNCIDA.
- Hold exploratory project discussions with the AANDC Regional Office and other key stakeholders (e.g. outside investors).
Step 2: Project Review and Selection
- Work with the AANDC Regional Office to complete a legal risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis.
- Work with the AANDC Regional Office to complete an evaluation of the proposal, including a detailed review of the project, the regulatory needs, the feasibility of using FNCIDA, the level of community support, and more.
Step 3: Negotiation and Drafting
- Start preparing the project work plans, specifying required resources, key milestones, plans for engaging stakeholders (who, when and how), strategies for risk management and target timelines.
- Assist AANDC with preparing the materials required for the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and the federal Treasury Board to approve the regulations.
- Negotiate and sign the tripartite agreement with the federal government and the province.
- Negotiate and put in place all required land tenure instruments.
Step 4: Administration, Monitoring and Enforcement
- Start construction of project facilities and infrastructure.
- Start operation of the project.
- Assist the province in its administration, monitoring and enforcement of the regulations, as set out in the tripartite agreement.