Citizens' Rights and Programs
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SECTION 4: CITIZENS’ RIGHTS AND PROGRAMS
4.(1) Nothing contained in this Agreement prejudices the rights of the Inuvialuit as Canadian citizens, and they shall continue to be entitled to all of the rights and benefits of other citizens under any legislation applicable to them from time to time.
4.(2) Existing and new programs and funding by governments, and the obligations generally of governments, shall continue to apply to the Inuvialuit on the same basis as to the other Inuit of Canada, subject to the criteria established from time to time for the application of such programs.
4.(3) Canada agrees that where restructuring of the public institutions of government is considered for the Western Arctic Region, the Inuvialuit shall not be treated less favourably than any other native groups or native people with respect to the governmental powers and authority conferred on them.
Analysis
Summary
Section 4 of the Agreement addresses the rights and programs related to the citizens of the Inuvialuit.
The Agreement does not affect the rights of the Inuvialuit as Canadian citizens, and they will continue to have all the rights and benefits of other citizens under relevant legislation.
Existing and future government programs and funding, as well as obligations, will be applicable to the Inuvialuit on an equal basis with other Inuit groups, following the established criteria for eligibility.
In the event of restructuring public institutions, the Inuvialuit shall not receive less favorable treatment than other native groups or people in terms of the powers and authority granted to them.
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