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'''<u>THE WHY:</u>''' Considering Indigenous opportunities in procurement is strongly encouraged and can be found in our Minister's mandate letter. There is no requirement too big or too small. We must take every opportunity to realize social benefits in federal contracting. We must develop and sustain a positive working relationship with the claimant groups, northern partners, be proactive and develop trust, encourage open communication, be flexible but realistic and realize that each agreement is unique.
'''<u>THE WHY:</u>''' Considering Indigenous opportunities in procurement is strongly encouraged and can be found in our Minister's mandate letter. There is no requirement too big or too small. We must take every opportunity to realize social benefits in federal contracting. We must develop and sustain a positive working relationship with the claimant groups, northern partners, be proactive and develop trust, encourage open communication, be flexible but realistic and realize that each agreement is unique.
The Government of Canada has made a commitment that a mandatory minimum target of 5% of the total value of contracts be awarded to Indigenous businesses (“5% target”) annually.
The following link provides more information. https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/Procurement_Policy_Division,_Treasury_Board_of_Canada_Secretariat/Mandatory_Procedures_for_Contracts_Awarded_to_Indigenous_Businesses
'''<u>THE HOW: MODERN TREATIES AND THE NUNAVUT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT</u>'''
'''<u>THE HOW: MODERN TREATIES AND THE NUNAVUT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT</u>'''