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Canada is a constitutional monarchy. As in all Canadian jurisdictions, there are three separate branches of government in Nunavut: the executive branch, the legislative branch and the judicial branch. The executive branch of government is led by the Premier and Cabinet, who are Members of the Legislative Assembly.
How are laws in Canada created?
The bill is introduced in either the House of Commons or the Senate. If the bill passes the vote, it is then sent to the other Chamber, where it goes through the same process. Once the bill has been passed in the same form by both Chambers, it goes to the Governor General for Royal Assent and then becomes Canadian law.
One example is the Nunavut Agreement, a modern treaty (comprehensive land claim agreement) where the self-government aspirations of Inuit are expressed through public government. This self-government agreement is unique due to the fact that the Nunavut government represents all the people residing in its territory.
Where does Nunavuts power to create laws come from?
The territories — Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon — are governed by their respective governments. They receive their legislative authority (the ability to create laws) from the federal government.
Nunavut’s creation was caused by multiple reasons such as the increasing need for self-government within the native community[10]. This movement was started due to the formation of the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada, which among other things would map out a land claim for the Nunavut territory in 1976[13].
What party is in power in Nunavut?
The territory operates by consensus government; there are no political parties. Approximately two weeks after an election, the newly elected legislature meets in a special session called the Nunavut Leadership Forum to select the Executive Council, or cabinet.
How do laws get made?
The bill has to be voted on by both houses of Congress: the House of Representatives and the Senate. If they both vote for the bill to become a law, the bill is sent to the President of the United States. He or she can choose whether or not to sign the bill. If the President signs the bill, it becomes a law.
How are Canadian laws enforced?
Police officers in Canada are the men and women who enforce the laws passed by the government. The RCMP, who are trained by the federal government, are one option, while other provinces may choose to employ a provincial police force or let each individual city have their own municipal police force.
The Lands and Resources Devolution Negotiation Protocol, which was signed in 2008 by the Government of Canada, Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, was the first major step towards Nunavut devolution. AIP negotiations formally began in October 2014.
How is the government of Nunavut elected in Canada?
The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut is one of only two federal, provincial or territorial legislatures in Canada that has a consensus style of government rather than the more common system of party politics. In Nunavut, all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected as independent candidates in their constituencies.
An Act to establish a territory to be known as Nunavut and provide for its government and to amend certain Acts in consequence thereof Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1 This Act may be cited as the Nunavut Act.
Where can I find the laws of Nunavut?
You can view and download Nunavut’s laws, regulations and other statutory instruments directly from the Department of Justice’s website. If you notice a missing document or broken link, please contact the Department of Justice directly.
26 (1) Subject to any other Act of Parliament, the Legislature may make laws respecting the importation of intoxicants into Nunavut from any other place in Canada or elsewhere and defining what constitutes an intoxicant for the purposes of those laws.