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Which governments hold powers over housing, and the laws that give them those powers.

Each power below comes from a law, agreement or official page, linked under it. This page lists the powers each government holds. It does not say how they are used.

Carry The Kettle Chief and Council

Governs Carry The Kettle

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Cote First Nation 366 Chief and Council

Governs Cote First Nation 366

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Cowessess Chief and Council

Governs Cowessess

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Day Star Chief and Council

Governs Day Star

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Fishing Lake First Nation Chief and Council

Governs Fishing Lake First Nation

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Gambler First Nation Chief and Council

Governs Gambler First Nation

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

George Gordon First Nation Chief and Council

Governs George Gordon First Nation

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Kahkewistahaw Chief and Council

Governs Kahkewistahaw

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Kawacatoose Chief and Council

Governs Kawacatoose

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Keeseekoose Chief and Council

Governs Keeseekoose

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Kinistin Saulteaux Nation Chief and Council

Governs Kinistin Saulteaux Nation

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Little Black Bear Chief and Council

Governs Little Black Bear

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Minegoziibe Anishinabe Chief and Council

Governs Minegoziibe Anishinabe

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Muscowpetung Chief and Council

Governs Muscowpetung

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Muskowekwan Chief and Council

Governs Muskowekwan

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Nekaneet Chief and Council

Governs Nekaneet

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Ocean Man Chief and Council

Governs Ocean Man

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Ochapowace Chief and Council

Governs Ochapowace

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Okanese Chief and Council

Governs Okanese

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Pasqua First Nation #79 Chief and Council

Governs Pasqua First Nation #79

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Peepeekisis Cree Nation No.81 Chief and Council

Governs Peepeekisis Cree Nation No.81

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Pheasant Rump Nakota Chief and Council

Governs Pheasant Rump Nakota

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Piapot Chief and Council

Governs Piapot

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Rolling River Chief and Council

Governs Rolling River

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Chief and Council

Governs Sapotaweyak Cree Nation

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Star Blanket Cree Nation Chief and Council

Governs Star Blanket Cree Nation

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

The Key First Nation Chief and Council

Governs The Key First Nation

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve Chief and Council

Governs Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Waywayseecappo First Nation Treaty Four - 1874 Chief and Council

Governs Waywayseecappo First Nation Treaty Four - 1874

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

White Bear Chief and Council

Governs White Bear

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation Chief and Council

Governs Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Yellow Quill Chief and Council

Governs Yellow Quill

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Zagime Anishinabek Chief and Council

Governs Zagime Anishinabek

  • By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) Report
    Related: Building permits, zoning and land use

    Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

Governs Saskatchewan

  • Property and civil rights Report

    Property and civil rights in the province: contracts, property, labour relations, consumer protection, insurance, landlord and tenant, and most private law (s. 92(13)).

    Landlord and tenant law (Office of Residential Tenancies) and housing programs.

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Parliament of Canada

Governs Canada

  • Currency and banking Report
    Related: Money and banking

    Exclusive: "Currency and Coinage" (s. 91(14)) and "Banking, Incorporation of Banks, and the Issue of Paper Money" (s. 91(15)), Constitution Act, 1867.

    Currency, coinage and banking are federal (s. 91(14), (15)).

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Other governments covering Treaty Four Reserve Grounds 77. We have no power over housing on record for them. If one holds such a power, tell us.

Sources

  • laws-lois.justice.gc.ca · checked By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81). For: By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) (Carry The Kettle Chief and Council), By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) (Cote First Nation 366 Chief and Council), By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) (Cowessess Chief and Council), By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) (Day Star Chief and Council), By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) (Fishing Lake First Nation Chief and Council) and 28 more
  • laws-lois.justice.gc.ca · checked provincial: Constitution Act, 1867, ss. 92, 92A, 93, 95; Saskatchewan Act, 1905, s. 17; Constitution Act, 1930 (Natural Resources Transfer Agreement). For: Property and civil rights (Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan)
  • laws-lois.justice.gc.ca · checked Text quoted from the Constitution Acts (Justice Laws Website, current to 2026-09-21). For: Currency and banking (Parliament of Canada)

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