Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) is one of the federal government departments responsible for meeting the Government of Canada's legal obligations and commitments to Aboriginal people (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), and for fulfilling the federal government's constitutional responsibilities in the North. AANDC's activities and programs help fulfill these responsibilities.

What Information is Available?

In this section you can learn more about AANDC's mandate, roles and responsibilities in supporting the social, political and economic efforts of Aboriginal people and Northerners. You can review annual reports (known as the Estimates documents) on AANDC's spending, priorities and performance and find Information Management Resources.

Budget 2012

The Government has made significant progress on Aboriginal issues over the past five years, working with willing partners to achieve tangible results. Economic Action Plan 2012: Jobs, Growth, and Long-Term Prosperity focuses on expanding opportunities for Aboriginal Peoples by equipping them with skills and opportunities they need to fully participate in the Economy. Budget 2012 continues to support northern Canadians in their efforts to improve social and economic well-being, to develop healthier, more sustainable communities and to participate more fully in Canada's political, social and economic development.

For information on initiatives announced through Budget 2012  , please refer to AANDC's Budget 2012 Highlights.

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• Sustaining Momentum: The Government of Canada's Third Report in Response to the Kelowna Accord Implementation Act (2010-2011)
• Canada's Economic Action Plan Highlights
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• Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Financial Statements and Quarterly Financial Reports
• Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Service Charter