Diplomats negotiate treaties, government officials sign them, and national legislatures ratify them.
to clear the lands for farmers and the CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway)
the power to issue licenses
The Cree people were initially reluctant to sign many treaties, but some eventually did so due to pressure from the Canadian government, as well as the lure of guarantees for reserves, education, and assistance. There were differing levels of willingness depending on the specific circumstances and negotiations.
to define boundaries for each tribe and sign treaties with them
It recommended that the U.S. government no longer sign treaties with Native Americans.
It recommended that the U.S. government no longer sign treaties with Native Americans.
The executive branch of a government is typically responsible for negotiating and entering into treaties with other countries. In the United States, for example, the President has the authority to negotiate and sign treaties, although they must be approved by the Senate.
Sign treaties or start / maintain international relations.
the president can sign a treaty but congress has to ratify it in order for the US to enter into it. So I guess congress is the only branch of government.
No. According the US Constitution, only the Federal Government has the ability to make, sign, and ratify treaties with foreign countries. From the Iraqi perspective, there is no issue.
The Métis and Inuit people did not sign treaties with Canada primarily due to their differing historical contexts and relationships with the land. The Métis, who emerged as a distinct cultural group in the Red River region, often sought to negotiate their rights and land claims independently rather than through formal treaties. Meanwhile, many Inuit communities, particularly in the Arctic, were less involved in the treaty-making process due to their remote locations and the government's focus on more populous areas. Additionally, both groups have historically sought to retain their sovereignty and traditional ways of life outside of the terms imposed by Canadian treaties.