Aboriginal Business Info-Guide

This Info-Guide is designed to help you navigate through government programs, services and regulations for Aboriginal entrepreneurs and identify those of interest. The selected items provide a helpful overview. This list is not exhaustive.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Financial Assistance
2. Information Sources
3. Management Services
4. Taxation

1. Financial Assistance

Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business

The Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) is an initiative aimed at promoting Aboriginal business development through the procurement process at the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Aboriginal suppliers are eligible. The PSAB consists of the following three key elements:

• The Aboriginal Supplier Incentive will provide Aboriginal organizations and individuals with opportunities to participate in programs and projects financed by CIDA's aid budget.
• Voluntary Set-Asides will restrict the bidding process for certain operating requirements at CIDA to Aboriginal suppliers.
• CIDA will use information sessions and a variety of other means to inform its staff, existing suppliers, and Aboriginal suppliers about the Aboriginal Procurement Strategy.

For more information, please contact:
Public Enquiries
Canadian International Development Agency
200 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec  K1A 0G4
Telephone: 819-997-5006
Fax: 819-953-6088
Toll-free (information): 1-800-230-6349
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-331-5018
TTY (hearing impaired): 819-953-5023
E-mail: info@acdi-cida.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/index-e.htm

Visit PSAB's Web site:http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/saea-psab/index.e.html

Grant Programs for Aboriginal Artists and Arts Organizations

The Aboriginal Peoples Collaborative Exchange program assists Aboriginal artists (individuals) or artistic groups from Aboriginal communities to travel to other Aboriginal communities to share traditional and/or contemporary knowledge or practices that will contribute to the development of their artistic practice. The program fosters unique artistic relationships and networks through these collaborative exchanges among Aboriginal artists across all disciplines.

For more information, please contact:
Aboriginal Arts Secretariat
Canada Council for the Arts
12th Floor
350 Albert Street
P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 5V8
Telephone: 613-566-4414
Fax: (613) 566-4406
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-5588
TTY (hearing impaired): 613-565-5194
E-mail: info@canadacouncil.ca / Employees e-mail addresses are as - Firstname.Lastname@canadacouncil.ca
Web site: http://www.canadacouncil.ca/home-e.htm

Visit the Web site: http://www.conseildesarts.ca/grants/aboriginal/ku127916832520671530.htm?colour=teal

Small Business Financing Program

The Small Business Financing Program can assist new and existing small businesses with annual gross revenues not exceeding $5 million (excluding farming and charitable or religious enterprises) in obtaining term loans and capital leases of up to $250 000 to help finance fixed asset needs.

For technical questions about the Act and inquiries from financial institutions:
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Industry Canada
5th Floor East
235 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0H5
Telephone: 613-954-5540
Fax: 613-952-0290
Toll-free (information): 1-866-959-1699
E-mail: CSBFA-LFPEC@ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/csbfp-pfpec.nsf/en/home

Visit the Web site: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/incsbfp-pfpec.nsf/en/Home

Aboriginal Business Canada - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Aboriginal Business Canada is an Indian and Northern Affairs Canada program which promotes the growth of commerce as one means towards economic self-sufficiency for Aboriginal people. For eligible applicants, Aboriginal Business Canada provides financial assistance, information, resource materials and referrals to other possible sources of financing or business support. They also work in partnership with Aboriginal financial and business institutions, and with a range of other agencies, boards, and departments on initiatives that are helping to strengthen business skills and promote greater awareness of Aboriginal business achievement. Entrepreneurs can now apply for assistance online.

For more information, please contact:
Aboriginal Business Canada
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
16th Floor
1505 Barrington Street
P.O. Box 940, Station M
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 2V9
Telephone: 902-426-2018
Fax: 902-426-1643
E-mail: abc-halifax@ic.gc.ca

See the document: Aboriginal Business Canada

Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership Program - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

The Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership (ASEP) program is designed to promote maximum employment for Aboriginal people on major economic developments across Canada and to help employers meet labour and skill shortages through training-to-retention plans.

Funds are available to incorporated partnerships between employers and Aboriginal representatives from communities affected by the project. The partnership must demonstrate that a minimum of 50 long-term jobs for Aboriginal people will be provided.

For more information, please contact:
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership
P.O. Box 99
Shubenacadie, NS
B0N 2H0
Telephone: 902-758-4181
Fax: 902-758-2127
E-mail: asep-pcea@hrsdc-rhdsc.gc.ca

See the document: Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership Program (ASEP)

Growth Capital for Aboriginal Business - Business Development Bank of Canada

Through this program, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) helps to increase access to capital for Aboriginal entrepreneurs who want to start a small business or expand an existing business operating on or off a reserve in Canada. Entrepreneurs with a commercially viable business proposal, an acceptable level of management expertise and a demonstrated financial commitment to the business may be eligible for assistance. The loan can be used for acquiring fixed assets, financing franchise fees, covering start-up costs, developing new markets, or replenishing working capital depleted by capital expenditures.

For more information, please contact:
Business Development Bank of Canada
Suite 1400
Cogswell Tower - Scotia Square
2000 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 2Z7
Telephone: 902-426-7850
Fax: 902-426-6783
Toll-free (information): 1-877-BDC-BANX (1-877-232-2269)
E-mail: info@bdc.ca
Web site: http://www.bdc.ca/en/home.htm

See the document:  Growth Capital for Aboriginal Business
Visit the Web site: http://www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/growth_capital_financing.htm

Peace Hills Trust

Peace Hills Trust serves the financial needs of the First Nations and their members, corporations, institutions, and associations both on and off reserve and also provides financial services to non-native clientele.

For more information, please contact:
Fredericton Regional Office
Peace Hills Trust
150 Cliffe Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick  E3A 0A1
Telephone: 506-455-3430
Fax: 506-455-3405
E-mail: Fredericton@peacehills.com
Web site: http://www.peacehills.com

Ulnooweg Development Group Inc.

Ulnooweg Development Group Inc. assists Aboriginals in Atlantic Canada develop strong businesses by providing loans and support services.

For more information, please contact:
Ulnooweg Development Group Inc.
835 Willow Street
P.O. Box 1259
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 6N8
Telephone: 902-893-7379
Fax: 902-893-0353
Toll-free (information): 1-888-766-2376
E-mail: info@ulnooweg.ca
Web site: http://www.ulnooweg.ca

See the document: Ulnooweg Development Group Inc.

Aboriginal Financial Institutions

Aboriginal Business Canada and the Aboriginal business community have worked together to create a network of loan corporations, structured as non-governmental financial institutions and initially capitalized by Industry Canada, but owned and controlled by Aboriginal people. These "Aboriginal Capital Corporations" concentrate on providing developmental loans to small and medium-size organizations which are not yet ready to secure business loans from banks.

For more information, please contact:
Head Office
Aboriginal Business Canada
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
9th Floor
10 Wellington Street
Gatineau, Quebec  K1A 0H4
Telephone: 416-973-8800 (Toronto office)
Fax: 819-994-7223
E-mail: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/abc-eac.nsf/en/ab00294e.html
Web site: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/abc-eac.nsf/en/home

Visit the Web site: http://strategis.gc.ca/epic/internet/inabc-eac.nsf/en/h_ab00155e.html

Funding for the Arts and Cultural Industries

The International Cultural Relations Division at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) provides support to the cultural sector through a grant program and business development program. The grant program provides funding to Canadian artists and arts organizations for the promotion of Canadian culture abroad. The business development program provides information and advice to Canadian exporters interested in entering foreign markets, as well as financial support to Canadian national sectoral associations for the promotion of their industry's products and services.

For more information, please contact:  
International Cultural Relations Division
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (FAITC)
L.B. Pearson Building
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0G2
Telephone: 613-992-6283
Fax: 613-992-5965
Toll-free (information): 1-888-757-7752
TTY (hearing impaired): 613-944-9136
E-mail: culture.aca@international.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.international.gc.ca/menu-en.asp

National Aboriginal Capital Corporation of Canada

The National Aboriginal Capital Corporation of Canada (NACCA) is a growing network of Aboriginal Financial Institutions dedicated to promoting economic growth across Canada through the Aboriginal communities it serves. Owned by 59 lending institutions, NACCA provides programs, products, and services designed to promote and stimulate growth of Aboriginal business in Canada. Business loans, Aboriginal financial consulting services, and youth business programs are just some of the services NACCA supports through its member Aboriginal Financial Institutions.

For more information, please contact:
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Suite 605
75 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 5E7
Telephone: 613-688-0894
Fax: 613-688-0895
E-mail: office@nacca.net
Web site: http://www.nacca.net

Aboriginal Funding Tool

This interactive tool will help you find different types of funding available specifically for Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Visit the Web site: http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/apps/fundingtool.nsf/index_en.html

Community Economic Development Program

The Community Economic Development Program (CEDP) provides core financial support for First Nation and Inuit communities for public services in economic development. The financial support is intended for community economic development planning and capacity development initiatives, development of proposals and leveraging financial resources, and carrying out economic development activity.

For more information, please contact:
Atlantic Region
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
40 Havelock Street
P.O. Box 160
Amherst, Nova Scotia  B4H 3Z3
Telephone: 902-661-6200
Fax: 902-661-6237
E-mail: hechavarrias@inac-ainc.gc.ca

Aboriginal Business Development Fund

This initiative provides unsecured loans to Aboriginal entrepreneurs at an interest rate of Prime plus 2%, to a maximum of $150,000 for a period of up to five years.

For more information, please contact:
Ulnooweg Development Group Inc.
835 Willow Street
P.O. Box 1259
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 6N8
Telephone: 902-893-7379
Fax: 902-893-0353
Toll-free (information): 1-888-766-2376
E-mail: info@ulnooweg.ca
Web site: http://www.ulnooweg.ca

Canada Small Business Financing Program

The Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF) Program, under the Canada Small Business Financing Act, can assist businesses in obtaining term loans and capital leases of up to $250,000 to help finance fixed asset needs. The loans are made directly by a qualified lender (chartered banks, caisses populaires, most credit unions, trust, loan and insurance companies). The CSBF Program seeks to increase the availability of loans and capital leases for establishing, expanding, modernizing and improving small businesses in Canada.

For technical questions about the Act and inquiries from financial institutions:
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Industry Canada
5th Floor East
235 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0H5
Telephone: 613-954-5540
Fax: 613-952-0290
Toll-free (information): 1-866-959-1699
E-mail: CSBFA-LFPEC@ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/csbfp-pfpec.nsf/en/home

See the document: Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF) Program

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2. Information Sources for Aboriginal Business

Aboriginal Business Service Network - Canada Business Service Centre

The Aboriginal Business Service Network is committed to providing the Aboriginal business community with a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations that are relevant, up-to-date and accurate. This service is supported through the Canada Business Services Centres (CBSCs), which provide free-of-charge access to this information.

For more information, please contact:
Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre
1575 Brunswick Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 2G1
Telephone: 902-426-8604
Fax: 902-426-6530
Toll-free (information): 1-888-576-4444
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-457-8466
E-mail: cbns@canadabusiness.ca
Web site: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/ns

Visit the Web site:http://www.cbsc.org/ns/absn/

Aboriginal Canada Portal

The Aboriginal Canada Portal is your single window to Canadian Aboriginal online resources, contacts, information and government programs and services. The portal offers ease of access and navigation to listings of Aboriginal associations, businesses, organizations, bands, communities, groups, news and peoples.

For more information, please contact:
Aboriginal Canada Portal
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Toll-free (information): 1-888-399-0111
E-mail: ACP@ainc-inac.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/index.html

AboriNews

AboriNews is a bilingual weekly summary of important news, files and notices.

Visit the Web site: http://www.aborinews.com/
E-mail: info@aborinews.com

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Housing Quality Matters

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a comprehensive series of information and training sessions with the objective of enhancing skills and knowledge with respect to housing quality. It reaches all audiences involved with or impacted by housing and who can influence the quality and durability of housing e.g. Chief and Council; housing department staff; inspectors, builders and renovators and home occupants. CMHC is also supporting the development of Aboriginal trainers to deliver the suite of sessions. The development and delivery of this initiative is supported by Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

For more information, please contact:
Atlantic Business Centre
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Barrington Tower, 9th Floor
1894 Barrington Street
P.O. Box 9315, Station A
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 2A8
Telephone: 902-426-3530
Fax: 902-426-9991
Toll-free (information): 1-800-668-2642
TTY (hearing impaired): 613-748-2447
E-mail: chic@cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.schl.ca/en/

Visit the Web site: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/ab/onre/onre_020.cfm

Aboriginal Peoples Survey

Statistics Canada maintains files from 1991 that provide a social and economic profile of Aboriginal people. Topics include: data by Aboriginal group (i.e. North American Indian, Métis and Inuit); data for Aboriginal persons living both on and off Indian reserves and settlements; data about Aboriginal people, which describes the demographic breakdown, household, labour force, employment, education, disability, housing conditions and participation in traditional activities.

For more information, please contact:
SERVING ATLANTIC CANADA
Advisory Services
Statistics Canada
1888 Brunswick Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 2G7
Fax: 902-426-9538
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

Visit the Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/cgi-bin/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=3250&lang=en&db=IMDB&dbg=f&adm=8&dis=2

Aboriginal Planet Archive

Aboriginal Planet online magazine was published from May 2002 until January 2005. It provided an overview of Canada's perspective on foreign policy issues and the Aboriginal dimension of Canada's international relations through an online resource centre, links to domestic and international organizations, and information about Canadian Aboriginal activities in dozens of countries. If you would like to view past issues, they are available in the archive section of this Web site.

Visit the Web site: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/foreign_policy/ciia/aboriginal-archives-en.asp 

Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Survey, 2002: Regional and Thematic Fact Sheets

These regional and thematic fact sheets provide information on the characteristics of Aboriginal entrepreneurs and their businesses based on 2001 Census data and findings from the Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Survey, 2002.

Visit the Web site:http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inabc-eac.nsf/en/ab00426e.html

Aboriginal Banking Partnership - The Key to Success - Business Development Bank of Canada

A quarterly newsletter for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs published by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Stories of interest on economic development and successful Aboriginal-owned enterprises, as well as information on BDC and Aboriginal banking, can be found in this publication.

For more information, please contact:
Business Development Bank of Canada
Suite 1400
Cogswell Tower - Scotia Square
2000 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 2Z7
Telephone: 902-426-7850
Fax: 902-426-6783
Toll-free (information): 1-877-BDC-BANX (1-877-232-2269)
E-mail: info@bdc.ca
Web site: http://www.bdc.ca/en/home.htm

Aboriginal Resource Guide

This user-friendly tool is designed to help Aboriginal people search for information they require to develop or enhance administrative and financial skills in order to increase their capacity to successfully use the services of financial institutions.

See the document: Aboriginal Resource Guide
Visit the Web site: Aboriginal Resource Guide

Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative - AWPI Employer Toolkit - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

The Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative was designed to help employers recruit, retain and promote Aboriginal employees. The toolkit has been designed to help employers increase their awareness and understanding of issues related to Aboriginal employment.

For more information, please contact:
ATLANTIC REGION
Mr. Manson Gloade
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
40 Havelock Street
P.O. Box 160
Amherst, Nova Scotia  B4H 3Z3
Telephone: 902-661-6361
Fax: 902-661-6237
E-mail: GloadeM@inac.gc.ca

See the document: Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative (AWPI) : AWPI Employer Toolkit
Visit the Web site: Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative

Assembly of First Nations

The Assembly of First Nations presents the views of the various First Nations through their leaders in areas such as: Aboriginal and Treaty rights, economic development, education, languages and literacy, health, housing, social development, justice, taxation, land claims, and environment.

For more information, please contact:
Assembly of First Nations
Trebla Building, Suite 810
473 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1R 5B4
Telephone: 613-241-6789
Fax: 613-241-5808
Toll-free (information): 1-866-869-6789
Web site: http://www.afn.ca/article.asp?id=3

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business connects Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and companies with the opportunities they require to achieve personal and business success.

For more information, please contact:
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Telephone: (416) 961-8663
Web site: http://www.ccab.com/

Aboriginal Business and International Trade

The Aboriginal Business and International Trade Web site provides information for Aboriginal companies and entrepreneurs looking to export their products and services abroad. It is also a resource for international clients looking for Aboriginal products, services and expertise.

For more information, please contact:
Aboriginal Business and International Trade
Government of Canada
E-mail: bpt.info@international.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.aboriginaltrade.ca/en/index.html

See the document: Aboriginal Business and International Trade

Aboriginal Business Directory - Federal Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

The Aboriginal Business Directory (ABD) is a valuable tool for government purchasers and other interested parties who are looking for Aboriginal businesses that can supply the goods and services they need. Registering a company on the ABD will increase the company's visibility, but does not guarantee that a government contract will be awarded. To register, please visit http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc_coinf/ccc/index_gen/company.pl?lang=e&profileId;=629_t

For more information, please contact:
Aboriginal Access to Procurement Coordinator
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Terrasses de la Chaudière
10 Wellington Street
Gatineau, Quebec  K1A 0H4
Telephone: 819-997-0380
Fax: 819-953-3017
E-mail: saea-psab@ainc-inac.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/index-eng.asp

See the document: Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business

Native Investment and Trade Association

The Native Investment and Trade Association has Aboriginal business directories for each region as well as the document called The Road Less Travelled: Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Building Economic Independence for the New Millennium.

For more information, please contact:
Native Investment and Trade Association
6520 Salish Drive
Vancouver, British Columbia  V6N 2C7
Telephone: 604-275-6670
Fax: 604-275-0307
Toll-free (information): 1-800-337-7743
Web site: http://www.native-invest-trade.com/index_basic.shtml

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) is responsible for two separate yet equally important mandates: Indian and Inuit Affairs and Northern Affairs. This broad mandate is derived largely from the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Act, the Indian Act, territorial acts and legal obligations arising from section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867; however, the department is responsible for administering over 50 statutes in total. Consequently, INAC’s mandate is complex and its responsibilities encompass a broad range of services.

For more information, please contact:
Atlantic Region
Indian and Inuit Affairs
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
40 Havelock Street
P.O. Box 160
Amherst, Nova Scotia  B4H 3Z3
Telephone: (902) 661-6200
Fax: (902) 661-6237
Web site: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/index-eng.asp

Aboriginal Contract Guarantee Instrument

The Aboriginal Contract Guarantee Instrument (ACGI) gives Aboriginal contractors the help they need to qualify for more business opportunities. The ACGI proves to the project owners that their contractors can guarantee satisfactory job completion.

For more information, please contact:
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Suite 605
75 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 5E7
Telephone: 613-688-0894
Fax: 613-688-0895
E-mail: office@nacca.net
Web site: http://www.nacca.net

Journey to Success Aboriginal Women's Business Planning Guide

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada's Journey to Success Aboriginal Women's Business Planning Guide is a practical and easy-to-use tool for Aboriginal women who are thinking of going into business.

For more information, please contact:
Atlantic Region
Indian and Inuit Affairs
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
40 Havelock Street
P.O. Box 160
Amherst, Nova Scotia  B4H 3Z3
Telephone: (902) 661-6200
Fax: (902) 661-6237
Web site: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/index-eng.asp

Visit the Web site: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/ecd/js/journ_e.html

Congress of Aboriginal Peoples

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples provides information about Aboriginal peoples across Canada who live in a non-reserve setting whether urban, rural or wilderness.

For more information, please contact:
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
867 St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, Ontario  K1K 3B1
Telephone: 613-747-6022
Fax: 613-747-8834
Web site: http://www.abo-peoples.org

Aboriginal Tourism Canada

Aboriginal Tourism Canada is a national Aboriginal tourism association. It is a partnership of business and government whose goal is to create opportunities for the growth of Aboriginal tourism.

For more information, please contact:
Aboriginal Tourism Canada
Suite 820
275 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 5H9
Telephone: 613-235-2067
Fax: 613-235-0396
Toll-free (information): 800-724-7872
E-mail: info@aboriginaltourism.ca
Web site: http://www.aboriginaltourism.ca/intro_e.html

National Aboriginal Forestry Association

The overall goal of the National Aboriginal Forestry Association is to promote and support increased Aboriginal involvement in forest management and related commercial opportunities.

For more information, please contact:
National Aboriginal Forestry Association
Suite 300
396 Cooper Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K2P 2H7
Telephone: 613-233-5563
Fax: 613-233-4329
Web site: http://nafaforestry.org

Information for Aboriginals - Canada Revenue Agency

The Canada Revenue Agency has a Web site for information specific to Aboriginals.

For more information, please contact:
Canada Revenue Agency
333 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0L9
Fax: 613-238-7125
Toll-free (information): 1-800-959-5525 (Business Enquiries and Registrations)
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-959-2221 (Forms and Publications)
Web site: http://www.cra.gc.ca/menu-e.html

Visit the Web site: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/aboriginals/menu-e.html

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3. Management Services

Canadian Executive Service Organization - Aboriginal Services

The Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) provides business advisory services to Aboriginal businesses, communities and organizations through highly skilled volunteers.

For more information, please contact:
CESO Aboriginal Services
Suite 501, West Tower, Royal Bank Building
44 Portland Street
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia  B2Y 1H3
Telephone: 902-461-9871
Fax: 902-461-9027
Toll-free (information): 1-877-795-4876
E-mail: atlantic@ceso-saco.com
Web site: http://www.ceso-saco.com/english/national/aboriginal/index.php

Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers

The Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers assists Aboriginal economic development officers (EDOs) through networking, information, publications, support services and special initiatives or projects.

For more information, please contact:
Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers
9635 - 45 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T6E 5Z8
Telephone: 780-990-0303
Fax: 780-429-7487
Toll-free (information): 1-800-463-9300
E-mail: cando@edo.ca
Web site: http://www.edo.ca/

Eskasoni Economic Development Corporation

The Eskasoni Economic Development Corporation undertakes economic development in Eskasoni, Cape Breton.

For more information, please contact:
Eskasoni Band Administration Complex
Eskasoni Economic Development Corporation
63 Minimall Dr.
PO Box 7172
Eskasoni, Nova Scotia  B1W 1A2
Telephone: 902-379-2422/2800
Fax: 902-379-2483

See the document: Eskasoni Economic Development Corporation

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4. Taxation

GST/HST and the Indian Act - Canada Revenue Agency

Under section 87 of the Indian Act, the personal property of an Indian or Indian band situated on a reserve and their interests in reserve lands are not subject to tax. The application of the GST/HST is consistent with the provisions of that Act.

For more information, please contact:
Canada Revenue Agency
333 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0L9
Fax: 613-238-7125
Toll-free (information): 1-800-959-5525 (Business Enquiries and Registrations)
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-959-2221 (Forms and Publications)
Web site: http://www.cra.gc.ca/menu-e.html

See the document: GST/HST and Indians

Indian Taxation Advisory Board

The Indian Taxation Advisory Board provides advice and assistance to First Nations considering real property taxation.

For more information, please contact:
Eastern Office
First Nations Tax Commission
90 Elgin Street, Second Floor
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0H4
Telephone: 613-954-6201
Fax: 613-954-2073
E-mail: mail@fntc.ca
Web site: http://www.itab.ca/english/home/default.asp

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents (PIPED) Act sets out ground rules for how private sector organizations may collect, use or disclose personal information in the course of commercial activities. As of January 1, 2002, the personal health information collected, used or disclosed by these organizations is also covered.

For more information, please contact:
Privacy Commissioner of Canada
3rd Floor, Tower B
Place de Ville
112 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 1H3
Telephone: 613- 995-8210
Fax: 613-947-6850
Toll-free (information): 1-800-282-1376
TTY (hearing impaired): 613-992-9190
Web site: http://www.privcom.gc.ca/index_e.asp

Visit the Web site: http://www.privcom.gc.ca/information/guide_e.asp

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• Financing Info-Guide
• Wage Subsidies and Training Programs
• Business Start-Up Info-Guide
• Arts and Culture Info-Guide
• Taxation Info-Guide

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