Mr. Clinton Lawrence-Whyte at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On October 17th, 2024. See this statement in context.

October 17th, 2024 / 12:50 p.m.

Director General, Procurement Assistance Canada, Department of Public Works and Government Services

My understanding is there are about 2,900 businesses in the IBD. Based on recent research, there are upwards of 60,000 indigenous businesses across the country. That's the information we have to work with at this moment.

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