Kronland (Canada)

In Canada, crownland refers to land areas that are not privately owned, but are subordinated to the state. Formally they belong to the Crown, represented by the respective monarch of Canada (currently Elizabeth II) and administered by the respective government.

These areas are part of the Bundestritorien (Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) where they are subordinated to the Canadian Central Government and administered by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. The crownland of the territories accounts for about 41% of Canada's territory. Another part lies in the territory of one of the ten independent provinces where they are subordinate to the provincial government. The crownland in the provinces accounts for about 48% of Canada's territory. On the other hand, the remaining 11% of the country is privately owned. The share of the crownland in the individual provinces and Bundestritorien is very different. The share of the crownland in the province of British Columbia is around 94% of the area and only 48% of the area in the province of New Brunswick.

On the Kronland, mining, wood and water rights are leased to private companies and represent a major source of income for Canada. National and provincial parks, Indian reserves, military bases and recreation areas are the most perceived crownland areas of the North American state. Kronland can be leased by private individuals for a fixed time. Weblinks Edit sourcetext

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