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Shared Objectives

Signed by the Chief Negotiators for Ontario, Canada and the Algonquins of Ontario in August 1994, these objectives continue to form a part of the guiding principles for all three parties as the negotiations proceed.

Note: These objectives, originally signed in 1994 (download Adobe PDF - 225 kb), were re-affirmed by the three negotiating parties in March 2006 and signed by the three principal negotiators and the 16 Algonquin Negotiation Representatives (Download Adobe PDF - 411 kb)

Statement of Shared Objectives

Following the first phase of public consultations, we have identified a number of shared objectives, which will guide us during the course of our negotiations.

We are committed to achieving a just and equitable settlement of the longstanding claim of the Algonquins of Golden Lake First Nation, and in doing so, we intend:

To avoid creating injustices for anyone in the settlement of the claim.
To establish certainty and finality with respect to title, rights and interests in the land and natural resources with the intention of promoting stability within the area and increasing investor confidence.
To identify and protect Algonquin rights.
To protect the rights of private landowners, including their rights of access to and use of their land.
To enhance the economic opportunities of the Algonquins with the intention of also benefiting and promoting general economic and commercial opportunities in the area.
To ensure that Algonquin Park remains a park for the appropriate use and enjoyment of all peoples.
To establish effective and appropriate methods and mechanisms for managing the lands and natural resources affected by the settlement, consistent with the principles of environmental sustainability.
To continue to consult with interested parties throughout the negotiation process and to keep the public informed on the progress of negotiations.