Separate Agreement

Eventually, Ontario and the Dominion agreed to the “maximum” terms to be offered to the Indians, and they entered into an agreement with each other concerning Ontario’s legal responsibilities under the new Treaty.

The Province assumed responsibility for the cost of the annuities, and for setting aside reserves of one square mile per family of five. No site suitable for the development of water power exceeding 500 horsepower could be included in any reserve.

The Dominion Government would bear the cost of making the Treaty, including the payment of the Treaty Commissioners.

This Intergovernmental Agreement, dated July 3rd, 1905,  is NOT Attached to The Treaty Parchment.

This agreement was never discussed with the First Nations, or even referred to when the Treaty Commissioners met with the First Nations.