Here are some materials to inform you about the dialogue related to forming a New Fiscal Relationship between First Nations and the Government of Canada.
New Fiscal Relationship Focus Groups – Summary Report
VIDEO – New Fiscal Relationship Focus Groups
Notes from 10 Year Grant Information Session, Nanaimo, June 20, 2018
Notes from 10 Year Grant Information Session, Terrace, June 19, 2018
Notes from 10 Year Grant Information Session, Kamloops, May 29, 2018
A New Approach: Co-Development of a New Fiscal Relationship Between Canada And First Nations
Regional Engagement Summary Report
Education Funding: From Grants & Contributions To Statutory
AFOA Canada’s Recommendations on New Fiscal Relationship
AFOA Canada has recently completed an extensive survey on issues related to current administration of INAC federal grant and contribution programs and outlines recommendations to improve the current system. Please find attached a link to the report and a summary of the recommendations. Focus groups were held across the country along with an on-line survey of AFOA Canada members to gather qualitative data for report development.
Read the Final Report Recommendation Summary
Towards a Government to Government Fiscal Relationship
A discussion paper on moving towards a government to government fiscal relationship prepared by Temixw Ltd for the First Nations Summit – May 2017.
Engagement First Nations & Invitation to Complete Survey
INAC’s description of how they want to engage First Nations related to New Fiscal Relationship. The intention is to gather feedback on building a new approach for mutual transparency and accountability between First Nations and the Government of Canada.
Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs
– Default Prevention and Management
The Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs has recently tabled its report on Default Prevention and Management. The report has some interesting recommendations that speaks to the need for funding flexibility and support for FN financial institutions.
MP Yvonne Jones speaks to First Nations
Transparency and Accountability