British Columbia Treaty Commission Act (S.C. 1995, c. 45)

Marginal note:Purpose of Commission

• 5 (1) The purpose of the Commission is to facilitate, in British Columbia, the negotiation of treaties among one or more first nations, Her Majesty in right of Canada and Her Majesty in right of British Columbia.

• Marginal note:Powers of the Commission

  (2) The Commission has the capacity and powers of a natural person, including the power to sue and be sued, to enter into contracts and to acquire, hold and dispose of property for its purpose.

• Marginal note:Duties

  (3) In furthering its purpose, the Commission shall

  • (a) assess the readiness, in accordance with the Agreement, of Her Majesty in right of Canada, Her Majesty in right of British Columbia and one or more first nations to begin negotiations;

  • (b) allocate funds that have been provided to enable first nations to participate in negotiations, in accordance with criteria agreed to by the principals;

  • (c) encourage timely negotiations;

  • (d) where the parties to a negotiation all agree, assist them in obtaining dispute resolution services;

  • (e) prepare and maintain a public record of the status of negotiations; and

  • (f) perform any other duties that are consistent with the Agreement and this Act.