In the 2008 Speech to the Throne, British Columbia committed to pursue incremental treaty agreements to help First Nations benefit earlier in the treaty-making process.
An ITA is a legally-binding pre-treaty agreement negotiated, under a B.C.-generated process, by the Province and First Nation(s) at a treaty negotiation table.
ITAs allow First Nations and the Province to enjoy shared benefits in advance of a Final Agreement. ITAs build trust among the parties, create incentives to reach further milestones and provide increased certainty over land and resources.
First Nations with ITAs include:
