Nearly 25 years after Nunavut became a territory, it has signed a final agreement with the government of Canada to have the final say over a long list of decisions that were, until now, usually made in Ottawa.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier P.J. Akeeagok and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. president Aluki Kotierk signed the agreement at a ceremony in Iqaluit this afternoon.
It’s the largest land transfer in Canada’s history, Trudeau said — two million square kilometres of land and water.
Throat singers share a laugh after singing during the opening of Thursday’s devolution ceremony. (CBC)
The 239-page document outlines how Canada will give control over
