FORM OTT-1247B-Rev.C(iii): Federal Acknowledgment of Provincial Adoption Intent
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA / GOUVERNEMENT DU CANADA
DEPARTMENT OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
MINISTÈRE DES AFFAIRES INTERGOUVERNEMENTALES
FORM OTT-1247B-Rev.C(iii): ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECEIVE FOREIGN TERRITORIAL ENTITY FOR PURPOSES OF PROVINCIAL ADOPTION UNDER SUBSECTION 47(2)(b)(iv) OF THE INTERPROVINCIAL ARRANGEMENTS ACT (PROPOSED)
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FILE NUMBER: OTT-IGA-2024-SK-ADOPT-ND/SD-001-TWIN
DATE RECEIVED: [STAMP ILLEGIBLE]
DATE PROCESSED: [PENDING]
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW (Est. completion: Q4 2087)
PART A: ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Department of Intergovernmental Affairs hereby acknowledges receipt of the following documentation from the Province of Saskatchewan:
| Document | Received | Complete | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form SK-AD1 (Joint Application) | ☑ | ☑ | See Note 1 |
| Form SK-AD2 (Non-Separation Declaration) | ☑ | ☑ | — |
| Form SK-AD3 (Notice of Intent) | ☑ | ☐ | See Note 2 |
| Form SK-AD4 (Children's Consent) | ☑ | ☑ | See Note 3 |
| Form SK-AD5 (Character References) | ☑ | ☐ | See Note 4 |
| Form SK-AD6 (Home Study) | ☑ | ☑ | — |
| Form SK-AD7 (Placement Agreement) | ☑ | ☐ | See Note 5 |
NOTES:
Note 1: Application received. However, the Department notes that no precedent exists for this type of adoption. A new form may be required. Please await Form OTT-1247B-Rev.D(i) (Supplementary Application for Unprecedented Situations), which is currently in draft.
Note 2: Notice of Intent is missing Appendix Q-7 (Environmental Impact Assessment of Territorial Integration). This is a new requirement as of Tuesday. Please submit Appendix Q-7 in triplicate, certified by a notary public in both Canada and the United States.
Note 3: Children's Consent received. The Department notes that the children are, technically, sovereign states and their "consent" may require additional legal review. A committee has been formed. The committee will meet in 2026.
Note 4: Character References incomplete. The Department requires a reference from a FEDERAL entity, not only provincial/state entities. Please obtain a reference from Canada (the country) or the United States (the country). Individual provinces and states are insufficient for matters of this scope.
Note 5: Placement Agreement requires signature of the United States of America. The Department notes that this signature has not been obtained. Please obtain before proceeding. If unable to obtain, please file Form OTT-892-C (Declaration of Inability to Obtain Foreign Consent) along with Form OTT-893 (Request for Waiver of Consent Requirement, International Division).
PART B: REQUIRED ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
To proceed with this application, Saskatchewan must provide:
- Form OTT-7732 (Declaration of Constitutional Compatibility), 4 copies
- Form OTT-7733 (Assessment of Equalization Payment Implications), 7 copies
- Form OTT-7734 (Senate Seat Reallocation Proposal), 2 copies + digital
- Form FIN-001-SK (Fiscal Impact Statement), certified by the Parliamentary Budget Officer
- Form PCO-CONST-47 (Constitutional Amendment Roadmap), endorsed by at least 7 provinces representing 50% of the population
- A letter from the Queen's representative acknowledging awareness of this situation (for file completeness)
- Appendix Q-7 (Environmental Impact Assessment)
- Appendix R-3 (Trade Implications Analysis, CUSMA/USMCA Division)
- Appendix S-1 (NATO Membership Status Clarification for Acquired Territories)
- A $47.50 processing fee (cheque payable to Receiver General for Canada, do NOT send cash)
PART C: INTERDEPARTMENTAL REFERRALS
This file has been referred to the following departments for review and comment:
| Department | Reason | Response Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Global Affairs Canada | International implications | TBD |
| Department of Finance | Fiscal impact | TBD |
| Department of Justice | Constitutional review | TBD |
| Indigenous Services Canada | Treaty implications | TBD |
| Health Canada | Healthcare integration | TBD |
| Canadian Heritage | Mount Rushmore implications | TBD |
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Because it's prairies | TBD |
| Privy Council Office | Everything goes to PCO | TBD |
Note: "TBD" = "To Be Determined." In practice, this means "eventually, probably."
PART D: NEXT STEPS
Please be advised of the following timeline:
- Initial Review Period: 6-18 months (currently in progress)
- Interdepartmental Consultation: 12-36 months (following initial review)
- Cabinet Consideration: Subject to government priorities (no estimate available)
- Parliamentary Process: If legislation required, 2-7 years
- Constitutional Amendment: If required, 5-50 years (ref: Meech Lake, Charlottetown)
- Implementation: Following all above
Saskatchewan is encouraged to be patient. The Government of Canada is committed to processing this request with all due diligence and the speed appropriate to matters of this magnitude, which is to say, slowly.
PART E: CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding this file, please contact:
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs
Attention: Unprecedented Situations Desk
125 Sussex Drive (probably)
Ottawa, ON K1A 0G2
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-XXX-XXXX (line often busy)
Fax: Yes, we still have fax. Please use it.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET, excluding statutory holidays, provincial holidays, Remembrance Day observances, and days when the printer is broken.
This acknowledgment does not constitute approval, endorsement, or any commitment by the Government of Canada. It merely confirms that paper was received and placed in a file. The file exists. That is all we can confirm at this time.
ISSUED: Ottawa, this _____ day of __________, 20____
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Senior Coordinator, Special Projects
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs
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