Fishing, migratory birds and endangered species are not included. The Framework Agreement does not affect or extend existing rights and powers, or create additional rights and powers, related to fisheries and is not intended to affect rights and powers relating to migratory birds or endangered species. These matters may or may not be dealt with in the context of other negotiations.
Oil and gas resources are not included. The Indian Oil and Gas Act will continue to apply to any First Nation lands, or interests in First Nation land, that are “Indian lands” within the meaning of that Act.
Uranium and radioactive minerals are also not included. The Atomic Energy Control Act, or any successor legislation will continue to apply to First Nation land.