What is the Tsawwassen Final Agreement?
The Tsawwassen Final Agreement was negotiated by three parties, the Tsawwassen First Nation, Government of British Columbia (BC) and Government of Canada. The Final Agreement provides the Tsawwassen First Nation with certain rights and benefits regarding land and resources, and self-government over its lands, resources and its members. It provides certainty with respect to ownership and management of lands and resources and the exercise of federal, provincial and Tsawwassen governmental powers and authorities.