Are the provinces/territories involved?
There are generally three parties to the negotiations: the Aboriginal group or groups, the federal government and the provincial/territorial government. This is the most practical, effective and efficient way of negotiating workable and harmonious intergovernmental arrangements. In some instances, the province or territory may elect not to participate in the negotiations. In these cases, negotiations may proceed between the Aboriginal group and federal government, but dealing only with issues under federal jurisdiction.
