Applicable acts and regulations
Oil and gas activities on designated First Nation lands across Canada are governed by acts and regulations.
On this page
Indian oil and gas act and regulations
- Indian Oil and Gas Act, RSC 1985, c I-7
- Indian Oil and Gas Regulations, SOR/2019-196
Other federal acts and regulations
Key federal acts and regulations include:
- Financial Administration Act
- Impact Assessment Act
- Indian Act
- Interest and Administrative Charges Regulations
Additional federal act and regulatory requirements are available on the Justice laws website and an overview is provided in this list.
Caution
- The information provided on this webpage is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the regulatory framework governing oil and gas activity on designated First Nation lands.
- It is the responsibility of the contract holder to be informed of and meet all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, directives and other guidance.
- For additional information, see applicable provincial statutes and regulations, Government of Canada Justice laws website, or contact us.
For more information and related links
- Cabinet directive on regulatory management
- Canada Gazette and Stay connected to Canada Gazette
- Clients and stakeholders
- Contact us
- First Nations oil and gas management initiative
- Justice Canada (other federal acts and regulations)
- The amended Indian Oil and Gas Act and phased approach to changes to the Indian Oil and Gas Regulations