Lands and Economic Development

Programming Information

July 2014

Today’s Discussion

• The History of Lands and Economic Development Policy

• The Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development

• New Programming

• Lands and Economic Development in Ontario

The History of Lands Policy

Before 1983 - Lands Managed by AANDC as required by the Indian Act

1983 - 53/60 granted authority

1994 - RLAP granted authority

1999 – FNLMA

2005 – Resource, Lands and Environmental Management Program (RLEMP) granted authority

2009 and Beyond - The Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development

The History of Economic Development PolicyBefore 1989

Economic Development Programs Managed by AANDC

1989 – 2004CAEDS - Economic Development Programs Managed in Partnership with First Nations

2005 - 2009Enhancements to Programs in light of outdated CAEDS policy

2009 and BeyondThe Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development

AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFRAMEWORK FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

The conditions, needs, opportunities and relationships of Aboriginal Canadians and economic development have changed significantly.

Need for a new federal framework for Aboriginal economic development that is targeted at opportunities, is responsive to new and changing conditions, leverages partnerships and is focused on results.

The first priority is economic development. This is obviously the most essential step to improving the lives of Aboriginal people and their families.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, November 2007

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Strengthening Aboriginal EntrepreneurshipA more business friendly climate on reserve and in the North, and improved access to capital and other business opportunities will strengthen entrepreneurship

Developing Aboriginal Human CapitalSupporting demand driven labour market development will build human capital

Enhancing the Value of Aboriginal AssetsAligning federal investments with viable economic opportunities, better management of business and community assets, and a modern lands/resource management regime will help enhance the value of assets

Forging New and Effective PartnershipsPromoting partnerships with provinces and territories and the private sector will ensure long-term, sustainable economic development

Focusing the Role of the Federal GovernmentThe role of the federal government will be more effective and efficient with clearer direction, greater coordination, more linkages and better collaboration

ACTION PLAN: A CHANGE AGENDA TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FRAMEWORKNew Investments ($50M per year for 4 years)New funding to support greater access to and control over reserve lands, improved access to capital, and enhanced awareness of Aboriginal procurement opportunities

Improved coordination among federal partners – the Strategic Partnerships Initiative

Program RenovationA commitment to aligning the existing suite of programs that support Aboriginal economic development with the Framework’s strategic priorities

SCOPE OF PROGRAM CONSOLIDATION

Surveys

Additions to Reserve

Creation of Legal Interests

Regional Lands and Administration Program

FN Capacity for Major Resource Development Projects

Environmental Stewardship

53/60 Delegate Authority

Lands andEnvironmentalManagement

Existing Programs New Programs (effective April 1, 2014)

Community Economic Development Program Community Support Services Program Reserve Land Environment Management Land Surveys, Commercial Leasing, Land Designations and Additions-to-

Reserves related to Economic Development First Nations Land Management Act Management of Contaminated Sites (prevention component) Lands & Environment Action Fund

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Lands and Economic Development Services Program

Community Economic Opportunities Program Community-based projects or initiatives under the Aboriginal Business

Development Program→

Community Opportunity Readiness Program

Eligible projects or initiatives under Aboriginal Business Development, except for activities relating to commercial ventures and infrastructure, related to Aboriginal entrepreneurs or Aboriginal businesses

Major Resource Development and Energy Investments Private equity instruments of Aboriginal Business Development Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative component of public services in

economic development

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Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program

Consolidation of Existing Programs and New Programs Chart

Lands and Economic Development Services Program (LEDSP) - Core

• Help Aboriginal communities effectively build and manage a solid land base for economic development activities through the enhancement of economic development, land and environmental capacities of communities

Eligible Recipients• First Nation and Inuit communities and their governments, including

Tribal Councils• Other persons performing delegated land management functions under

Sections 53 and/or 60 of the Indian Act on behalf of First Nations; and• Eligible recipients seeking to increase their level of responsibility for

land management under the Indian Act or the First Nations Land Management Act pending a positive assessment by AANDC of their community’s readiness

Funding Provision• Existing funding formulae • In terms of internal accounting, while this is released as part of

initials, it is not considered ‘essential’, therefore ‘non-core’

Reporting Requirements• Lands and Economic Development Community Profile (DCI#471935)• First Nations Land Management Report (DCI#41740)

Lands and Economic Development Services Program (LEDSP) - Targeted

• Activities supported based on a regional plan • Enhance community’s ability/capacity to provide lands, environment and

economic development services • Includes environmental management support such as awareness and

pollution prevention – activities previously supported by LEAF• Same application form as CORP and reporting form as LEDSP Core• Plan based program

Eligible Recipients:• First Nations and Inuit communities and their governments, including

Tribal Councils• Other persons performing delegated land management functions under

Sections 53 and/or 60 of the Indian Act on behalf of First Nations;• Organizations and Associations controlled by Aboriginal people, except

those with charitable or religious purposes; and• Non-aboriginal organizations and associations that support the provision

of economic development services for the benefit of First Nation and Inuit communities for research and advocacy projects only.

Ontario Plan for 2014/15:• Continuous intake• Planning as a priority

Community Opportunities Readiness Program (CORP)

The long-term objective of CORP is for First Nation and Inuit communities to implement economic and business development opportunities, while leveraging private sector funding and opportunities. Eligible initiatives under the CORP include:

•Support to pursue economic opportunities.

•Support for Community Economic Infrastructure development.

•Support for the establishment, acquisition or expansion of a community owned businesses where there is an equity gap.

•Support for business planning, advisory services and training, commercial development and market development for a single community-owned business.

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Programs(AEP)

• Build upon AFI network

• New suite of instruments (15-16):

• Capital Attraction Tool (CAT)

• Aboriginal Business Flexible

Financing (ABFF)

• Aboriginal business access in

public/private business opportunities

by establishing linkages with

stakeholders (e.g. province, private

sector, Aboriginal organizations) to

identify/connect a greater number

of Aboriginal businesses to

opportunities.

• Pursue PDP(14-15) for gradualtransition to new programming• Build upon AFI network byimplementing new programmingincluding Aboriginal Developmentlending Assistance(ALDA) andAboriginal Capacity DevelopmentTool to further enhance operationcapacity and sustainability.• Conduct research to designand implement CAT to furtherunderstand the factor influencingthe sustainability of the AFI network to better support it and enhance Aboriginal businessaccess through the network.

• Continuation of the ProcurementStrategy for Aboriginal Business(PSAB)• Outreach to other governmentdepartments to influence the availability of Aboriginal procurementopportunities• Develop framework• Continue to work with federal,Aboriginal, provincial/territorial andindustry partners to maximizeAboriginal participation in majoreconomic opportunities.• Target procurement research tosupport Aboriginal business participation in public/private opportunities.

Aboriginal Entrepreneur Business Capital & Support Services Business Opportunities

•Creation and/or expansion of viable Aboriginal businesses•Sustainable network of Aboriginal Financial Institutions (AFI)•Aboriginal businesses win procurement contracts

What this means to you

LEDSP CORE – budget remains the same at $12.2 million for CEDP/RLEMP–Formerly CEDP – only a name change, no budget change, no reporting change

–RLEMP – name change, no budget change, new reporting requirement

–FNLM – name change, no budget change, no reporting change

LEDSP TARGETED – total budget of approximately $1.5 million – increased from prior

- CSSP – name change, same – based on regional plan, increased budget, now available to communities

-Designations/ATRs, etc. – now has a program available

What this means to you

CORP – budget remains the same at approximately $3.5 million-Community Strategic Planning was supported through this program before but is now more appropriately funded by LEDSP Targeted

-Budget remains the same at approximately $3m

AEP

What this Means to You….

• There is funding available through AANDC Ontario Region to support the following: