This accession consists of textual records from the Department of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Policy and Planning division of the Department Renewable Resources, and Policy, Legislation and Communications division of the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development related to the devolution of natural resources from the federal government and the Division of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The records include correspondence, briefing material, draft Memorandum of Understanding, a draft accord, "Government of the Northwest Territories Response to Footprints 2: A Second Comprehensive Report of the Nunavut Implementation Commission" and other responses, a division implementation plan, material from the Division Secretariat, and legal opinions.

The records relate to legislative and regulatory changes to the Wildlife Act, Forest Management Act, Territorial Parks Act, and Species at Risk Act, including records of consultation, correspondence, draft legislation, briefing materials. The records also include a draft internal Use of Internet Policy and review of historical records relating to reindeer.

The records relate to RWED's participation in the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board (SRRB) and in land claims negotiations. The records include reports, proposals, correspondence, and a protocol agreement.

The records relate to the development of Forest Fire Management legislation and include a public discussion paper and drafts, correspondence, planning notes, Forest Fire Suppression Reserve Fund Act drafts, and reference material.

Records include drafts and correspondence related to the Egg Marketing Regulations.

Records include drafts, correspondence, and background information related to the development of department-specific legislation and regulations, particularly the Wildlife Act and Waste Reduction and Recovery Act. Also included is a signed copy of a Socio-Economic Agreement with DeBeers relating to supporting the secondary diamond industry in the Northwest Territories.

Records consist of department specific legislation and regulation files, including the development of the Business Development and Investment Corporation Act, and the amendments to the Wildlife Act and regulations. Also included in the records are agreements, including an Environmental Agreement with DeBeers Canada regarding the Snap Lake Diamond Project, as well as a Cooperation Agreement with the federal Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development respecting the Giant Mine Remediation Project.

Records date from 1998-1999 and concerns the department's evaluation and assessment of the Environmental Assessment report produced by the Diavik Diamonds project.

Records include meeting agendas and materials of the Policy & Legislation Committee as well as public feedback regarding Wildlife Act regulations.

Records consist of correspondence, drafts and comments on the amendments of the Wildlife Act that relate to various Indigenous land claim agreements.

Records date from 1983-2001 and include a communication plan for the department, as well as communications plans for various strategies related to tourism, parks and protected areas. There is also correspondence and a report on the review and assessment of the traditional knowledge policy, diamond industry marketing material, and a summary report on strategic planning for the division. Records also consist of framework documents and discussion papers concerning the amendments to the Environmental Protection Act and Wildlife Conservation Act.

Records primarily concern the development of a new Wildlife Act and include recommendations for the new legislation, discussion papers and legal opinions. Also included are minutes from the RWED policy committee, as well as correspondence, briefing notes and press releases related to a dispute regarding the polar bear trademark.

Records include policy and legislation committee meeting materials, senior management meeting materials, and two publications related to species at risk and drafting a new wildlife act.

Records include legislation committee meeting minutes and processes, drafts and correspondence regarding changes to regulations, an issues file regarding outfitters, and records relating to organizational design in light of devolution discussions, 2003-2005.