Procurement and Employment

From office furniture to heavy equipment, modern treaty government contracts are an important contributor to regional economies, especially rural and remote ones where government contracts for infrastructure and services may make up the majority of opportunities. Many modern treaties include contracting and procurement provisions which ensure that local and Indigenous businesses receive preferential treatment from projects in their territories. This is often an area of ongoing implementation challenges.

Of course, modern treaty organizations themselves are also an important source of employment. From executives and administrators to IT and clerical staff, many  positions must be filled for modern treaty offices to function effectively. Office cleaning, property management and other contracts with local small businesses are also required.