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PART XXXII
RATIFICATION
281. Initialling of this Agreement by the negotiators for Westbank First
Nation and Canada signifies that they shall seek ratification.
282. Ratification of this Agreement by Westbank First Nation requires
that at least 50 percent plus one (50% + 1) of all Eligible Voters, as
that term is defined in Schedule A to this Agreement, participate in the
ratification by casting a vote and that at least fifty percent plus one
(50% + 1) of those voting approve the Agreement.
283. Ratification of this Agreement by the Parties in accordance with
this Part and Schedule A is a condition precedent to the validity of this
Agreement and, unless so ratified, this Agreement has no force or effect.
284. Westbank First Nation shall seek ratification of this Agreement
by the process set out in Schedule A.
285. Ratification of this Agreement by Canada requires:
- that this Agreement be signed by a Minister of the Crown authorized
by the Governor-in-Council; and
- the enactment of federal legislation giving effect to this Agreement.
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