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By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal An indigenous political advocacy organization says the provincial government\u2019s Buy Ontario Act fails to recognize and capitalize on the economic potential of First Nations procurement strategies. Anishinabek Nation criticizes the new act\u2019s \u201cnarrow emphasis\u201d on procurement policies. The Ontario government\u2019s Buy Ontario Act is aimed at protect the province\u2019s workers and businesses by prioritizing Ontario goods and services in public procurement. Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige says First Nations represent a multi-billion-dollar economic opportunity that Ontario has ignored. \u201cIndigenous-owned businesses and suppliers possess the capacity to contribute significantly to Ontario\u2019s infrastructure, manufacturing, forestry and resource sectors,\u201d Debassige said. \u201cBy not actively integrating First Nation procurement into its broader economic and infrastructure plans, the province of Ontario is missing out… <\/p>\n

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By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal An indigenous political advocacy organization says the provincial government\u2019s Buy Ontario Act fails to recognize and capitalize on the economic potential of First Nations procurement strategies. Anishinabek Nation criticizes the new act\u2019s \u201cnarrow emphasis\u201d on procurement policies. The Ontario government\u2019s Buy Ontario Act is aimed at protect the province\u2019s workers and businesses by prioritizing Ontario goods and services in public procurement. Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige says First Nations represent a multi-billion-dollar economic opportunity that Ontario has ignored. \u201cIndigenous-owned businesses and suppliers possess the capacity to contribute significantly to Ontario\u2019s infrastructure, manufacturing, forestry and resource sectors,\u201d Debassige said. \u201cBy not actively integrating First Nation procurement into its broader economic and infrastructure plans, the province of Ontario is missing out... <\/p>\n

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