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 The 1996 NFA Implementation Agreement more clearly defined the compensation and other issues related to the Northern Flood Agreement.
The 1996 Agreement was ratified by NCN Members in a secret ballot vote.
This agreement included millions of dollars of compensation, which allowed NCN to make a significant investment in community and economic development. It led to the establishment of the Nisichawayasihk Trust, Gilbert McDonald Arena and the purchase of the Mystery Lake Motor Hotel along with adjacent property located in the City of Thompson.
With the approval of the federal government, NCN hopes to include these properties in a planned Urban Reserve.
In addition to compensation, the 1996 Agreement also gives NCN rights over any future development in our Resource Management Area. For example, if Manitoba Hydro wants to build new projects that may affect NCN, it has to finalize compensation arrangements with us before it can build.
 Article 8 also sets out the planning principles and processes to be followed in considering future development of water resources for hydroelectric development.
As a result, Article 8 gives us tremendous leverage and control over the Wuskwatim project that we never had with the Churchill River Diversion (CRD).
The Canadian Constitution and other agreements also provide NCN with recognized, constitutionally protected rights and self-government.
View the NFA Implementation Agreement in more detail. |
