National standards for the survey of Canada Lands

Information on the administrative requirements and procedures for surveys on Canada Lands is provided in Getting a Survey Done. This guide is for government departments and Indigenous nations or communities who administer Canada Lands, as well as Canada Lands surveyors and those requiring a survey. It clarifies the survey process and regulations for surveys on Canada Lands.

Additionally, the guide Surveying of First Nation Lands managed under a Land Code is intended to provide First Nations that have a Land Code in effect, with information, tools and links to additional resources when considering having land survey work conducted on their lands.

Regional chapters

These official statements on local survey requirements support the national standards. Each one went into effect on its approval date.