Nunavut to sign deal with Trudeau to transfer responsibility of Crown lands, waters to territory's government

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After nearly 25 years as a territory, Nunavut is expected to sign a devolution agreement Thursday with the federal government. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to arrive in Iqaluit Thursday to sign the agreement alongside the territorial government representatives and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. 

The signing of this agreement essentially transfers responsibility of Crown lands and waters from the federal government to the territorial government. 

The details of the agreement have not been released publicly, but will be available once the agreement is signed.

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The prime minister is expected to land in Iqaluit Thursday afternoon and sign the agreement shortly after. 

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