Canada Bulk Transmission Land Access(3-CAN)

In Canada, a developer (Lessee) may need a Lease of Designated Lands or a Lease of Locatee Lands from the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (Department) for any project requiring exclusive possession of reserve land. Additionally, a person (developer) must obtain a lease on Band land (Lease of Designated Lands) from the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (Department) to develop a project that requires the exclusive right to use and occupy the land. Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Development Canada – Land Development Webpage; Indian Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. l-5, s. 37, 38, 53(1). A person (developer) must also obtain a lease (Lease on Locatee Lands) from the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (Department) in coordination with a Locatee if the project requires the exclusive use of the Locatee’s land for a specified period. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada – Locatee Lease and Policy Directive Webpage; Indian Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. I-5, s. 58(3).

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Determine Which State and Federal Permits Apply

Use this overview flowchart and following steps to learn which federal and state permits apply to your projects.

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