Nunavut to Sign Landmark Devolution Agreement, Gaining Control of Crown Lands after 25 Years
• After nearly 25 years as a territory, Nunavut to sign devolution agreement with federal government on Thursday • Agreement would transfer more federal responsibilities to Nunavut territory • Prime Minister Trudeau to arrive in Iqaluit to sign agreement alongside territorial representatives • Agreement transfers control of Crown lands and waters from federal to territorial government • Devolution process has been long; agreement-in-principle signed in 2019 set path to final agreement