NORTHWEST TERRITORIES — October 9, 2026 — The Government of Canada has confirmed that Bill C-27 has received Royal Assent, giving legal force to the Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Government Inc. in the Northwest Territories.

Announced on October 8, the legislation establishes the agreement as a self-government treaty, marking a significant development in Indigenous governance and relations between Indigenous communities and the federal government.

The agreement provides a formal legal foundation for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Government’s self-government arrangements. It represents an important step in the implementation of the community’s negotiated governance framework.

The announcement highlights continuing efforts to advance Indigenous self-determination and clarify governance arrangements in Canada’s North. Further implementation details will be important for understanding how the agreement operates in practice.

The development is significant for Northwest Territories governance and federal-Indigenous relations, with implications for the community’s future administration and its relationship with Canada.