Canada–Yukon Oil and Gas Accord Implementation Act

Marginal note:Indemnification by Yukon

• 25 (1) The Government of the Yukon Territory shall indemnify the Government of Canada against any claim, action or other proceeding for damages brought against the Government of Canada, or any of its employees or agents, arising out of any acts or omissions of the Government of the Yukon Territory in respect of the operation of Yukon oil and gas laws on and after the transfer date.

• Marginal note:Indemnification by Canada

  (2) The Government of Canada shall indemnify the Government of the Yukon Territory against any claim, action or other proceeding for damages brought against the Government of the Yukon Territory, or any of its employees or agents, after the transfer date in respect of the operation of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act, the Canada Petroleum Resources Act or Part II.1 of the National Energy Board Act before the transfer date.

• Marginal note:Exception

  (3) A Government is not entitled to be indemnified under this section by the other Government if it has settled the claim, action or proceeding without the approval of the other Government.