Good question.
A verification process is in place to ensure that the indigenous groups meet the criteria outlined in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Indigenous Services Canada also verifies all companies listed in the Canadian government directory to ensure that these companies are truly owned by a group or individual recognized by section 35 as indigenous.
If you would like more details on how we verify whether a group meets the criteria set out in section 35, I can ask the deputy minister to explain this to you.