Indigenous participation, engagement key to economic growth in Canada, report says

By Sammy Hudes A new report says boosting economic relations with Indigenous partners and incorporating their world views in business decision-making can help position Canada for a more resilient economic future. The report, published Wednesday by Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre, explores how sovereign Indigenous economic partnerships are among Canada’s most underleveraged growth opportunities. “As Canada grapples and comes to terms with a very challenging economic and global restructuring, Indigenous peoples being included in economic growth and new projects is going to be part of the solution and not an additional cost,” said Dean Janvier, a partner at Deloitte Canada. “In fact, it will be a net benefit to Canada.” The report incorporates interviews with 12 nationally recognized Indigenous business leaders. Its findings are also based on research conducted with…

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