Reference re Newfoundland Continental Shelf, 1984 CanLII 132 (SCC)

This case was heard in the Supreme Court of Canada.

In this reference case, the Supreme Court of Canada considered whether Canada or Newfoundland has the right to explore for and exploit mineral and other natural resources of the seabed and subsoil of the continental shelf offshore Newfoundland. The Court also considered which government—the federal or the provincial—has the jurisdiction to make laws concerning such exploration and exploitation. Ultimately, the Court held that Canada has the right to explore for and exploit the natural resources in question, and that Canada also has the jurisdiction to make laws concerning such activities.

View the Decision on CanLII: https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/1984/1984canlii132/1984canlii132.html

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