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Originally Posted by SebC
I'm pretty sure the Canadian government can't use emminent domain on the reserves either. Otherwise, negotiations would likely be much easier.
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I think Eminent Domain is an American term but could be wrong. In Alberta land is taken under the Expropriation Act, but that law only applies on land that falls under provincial jurisdiction.
I am not really sure if the Federal government has a similar act, but don't think so as the provinces would likely raise a stink if the federal government decided to expropriate provincial land (especially since the federal government isn't required to pay property taxes).