I'll get to my notes here.
I think one of the areas we talked about was the directive on performance management. It would be as simple as changing 4.1.2 and including indigenous procurement in there. Right now it says, “determining, in consultation with the deputy head, the departmental criteria for talent management plans”. If we were to include “including indigenous procurement targets in accordance with the appendix to this directive”, it would make a big difference.
Also, the standard on performance management, specifically in A.2.2.1.1, could also now potentially read, “Clear and measurable work objectives, with associated performance measures including indigenous procurement targets, that are linked to the priorities of the organization and of the Government of Canada”. Again, this is something that can be done without being legislated.
In other programs that were held in the U.S., it was actually legislated, and that's what made the difference. I think it was President Nixon who brought that executive order forward in 1968. I think here in Canada the mandate is a good start. As Shannin also mentioned, there does need to be teeth to it; otherwise, it's not going to resonate and happen.