Help Shape How the Federal Government Buys from Indigenous Businesses
Official title: Developing a Transformative Approach to Indigenous Procurement
The federal government wants to buy more goods and services from Indigenous-owned businesses. Right now, departments must award at least 5% of contract value to Indigenous businesses. This consultation is co-developing a longer-term strategy with Indigenous partners to expand these opportunities further.
Why This Matters
Own an Indigenous business? This could mean more federal contracts coming your way. The government spends billions annually on procurement. Getting a bigger slice of that pie could help Indigenous businesses grow and create jobs in their communities.
What Could Change
The 5% minimum target for Indigenous procurement could increase. The definition of what counts as an Indigenous business may expand. New geographic set-asides could require federal buyers to consider Indigenous suppliers first in more regions.
Key Issues
- How can Indigenous businesses build capacity to compete for federal contracts?
- What changes to procurement rules would support economic reconciliation?
- What goods and services can Indigenous businesses provide to federal departments?
How to Participate
- Contact the engagement team at staa-tips@sac-isc.gc.ca to learn about upcoming dialogue sessions.
- Review the 2019 engagement summary to see what was heard in previous consultations.