Crown Land is property owned by the government rather than private individuals or corporations. In Canada, both federal and provincial governments hold Crown land, with provinces controlling the vast majority of public lands within their boundaries. Crown land within municipal boundaries creates unique governance situations: municipalities cannot tax this land directly, development is controlled by higher levels of government, and cities must coordinate services with Crown land managers. Federal Crown lands include military bases, national parks, and port facilities. Provincial Crown lands often include forests, mineral rights, and undeveloped areas. About 89% of Canada's total land area is Crown land, though this varies significantly by province and municipality.