Government of Canada Policies
24.3.1 Consistent with this Article, the Government of Canada shall develop, implement or maintain procurement policies respecting Inuit firms for all Government of Canada contracts required in support of its activities in the Nunavut Settlement Area.
24.3.2 The Government of Canada shall develop or maintain its procurement policies in close consultation with the DIO, and shall implement the policies through legislative, regulatory or administrative measures.
24.3.3 The measures referred to in Section 24.3.2 shall be binding on the Government of Canada, and shall be given effect:
1. in all cases, no later than one year following the date of the ratification of the Agreement; and
2. with respect to survey contracts prior to the award of survey contracts arising from Article 19 of the Agreement.
Adaptability Over Time
24.3.5 Procurement policies and implementing measures shall be carried out in a manner that responds to the developing nature of the Nunavut Settlement Area economy and labour force. In particular, the policies shall take into account the increased ability, over time, of Inuit firms to compete for and to successfully complete government contracts.
Policy Objectives
24.3.6 Procurement policies and implementing measures shall reflect, to the extent possible, the following objectives:
1. increased participation by Inuit firms in business opportunities in the Nunavut Settlement Area economy;
2. improved capacity of Inuit firms to compete for government contracts; and
3. employment of Inuit at a representative level in the Nunavut Settlement Area work force.
Consultation
24.3.7 To support the objectives set out in Section 24.3.6, the Government of Canada and the Territorial Government shall develop and maintain policies and programs in close consultation with the DIO which are designed to achieve the following objectives:
1. increased access by Inuit to on-the-job training, apprenticeship, skill development, upgrading, and other job related programs; and
2. greater opportunities for Inuit to receive training and experience to successfully create, operate and manage Northern businesses.