He pointed to section 91(24) of the British North America Act to note that "Indians" are under federal jurisdiction. The federal government had then enacted the Indian Act, and it stated that "Indian lands" are "managed" by the Governor in Council.
The passage highlights the legal framework governing Indigenous land and jurisdiction. Section 91(24) of the British North America Act establishes federal authority over "Indians," while the Indian Act further defines how these lands are managed by the Governor in Council.