Re: NA's working in Canada?

Norm Leech (nleech@direct.ca)
Sat, 30 Sep 1995 09:10:49 -0700

simcoe@camadm.camosun.bc.ca writes:
>
> I have been told that Canadian status Indians may automatically
> obtain permission to work and live in the United States.
> My question is: is this arrangement reciprocal? Can/how can a
> NA American citizen obtain papers to be able to work in Canada?
>
> Janice
>
My understanding is that this right is based on the Jaye Treaty which
allows natives to essentially ignore the border if it crosses their
traditional territory. The U.S. honours this treaty but Canada does
not. Therefore it only works one way. Canada sees Americans in only
one way, whether NA or not.

Norm