Policies and Information

As part of the Government of Canada's efforts to make it easier for Aboriginal firms to secure government contracts, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada provides information both for Aboriginal businesses and federal public servants to encourage participation in the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business.

Eligibility Requirement

• Eligibility for Aboriginal Procurement Set Aside
• Interpretation Bulletin - Aboriginal Content
• Interpretation Bulletin - Mandatory Set-Aside

Information for Aboriginal Businesses

• Doing Business with the Federal Government

Information for Federal Public servants

• Promoting Aboriginal Economic Development

Treasury Board Contracting Policies

Treasury Board contracting policies establish the framework of the promotion of Aboriginal business in Canada. Policies include procurement guidelines, procurement policies, contracting policies, and incentives for Aboriginal business, ensuring consistent promotion of Aboriginal business across the federal government.

• Aboriginal Business Procurement Policy - Contracting Policy Notice 1996-10  
• Aboriginal Business Procurement Policy - Contracting Policy Notice 1996-6  
• Aboriginal Business Procurement Policy - Contracting Policy Notice 1996-2  
• Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business: Guidelines for Buyers-Government Officials - Contracting Policy Notice 1997-6  
• Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat - Policy Notices and TB Circulars - Contracting