Ms. Dawn Madahbee Leach at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On October 31st, 2024. See this statement in context.

October 31st, 2024 / 11:20 a.m.

Board Chair, National Indigenous Economic Development Board, National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association

From the beginning, our applicants have had to provide proof of indigeneity. This ensures that the financing we provide goes directly to verified indigenous businesses. We have never accepted self-identification so that we could ensure that—

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