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Mission BOARD OF DIRECTORS To foster sustainable business relations between , Inuit and Métis people and Co-Chair, Ron Jamieson, Corporate Director Co-Chair, Erin Meehan, ESS North America Canadian Business. Treasurer, John Dutschek, Dutschek & Company Chartered Accountants Secretary, Kara Flynn, Syncrude Canada Ltd. Vision To be the recognized source on commercial James Blackman (incoming), Primco Dene Group of Companies opportunities between First Nations, Inuit and Scott Bonikowsky, Tim Hortons Inc. Métis people and Canadian Business. Bonnie Boretsky, Canada Post Corporation Arden Buskell (outgoing), First Nations Bank Tammy Charland-McLaughlin (outgoing), Primco Dene Group of Companies Core Values Stephen Fay, BMO • Respect for First Nation, Inuit and Métis cultures Maxime Faille (incoming), Gowlings Michael Fox, Fox High Consulting • Maintain a high standard of business ethics Leanne Hall (incoming), Noront Resources Ltd. • Develop open, honest and transparent Candice Holmstrom, CH Designs Pat Horgan, IBM Canada Ltd. relationships with all stakeholders Dean Johnson, Sodexo Canada Michael Ledgett (incoming), Dentons Canada LLP Stephen Lindley, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) was founded Gary Merasty (outgoing), Cameco Corporation in 1984 by a small group of visionary business and community leaders Randy Moore (incoming), committed to the full participation of Aboriginal peoples in the Bee-Clean Building Maintenance Canadian economy. A national non-profit organization, CCAB offers Howard L. Morry, Pitblado Law Clayton Norris, MNP LLP knowledge, resources, and programs to both Aboriginal owned Jacques Plante, Nasittuq Corporation member companies and Canadian Business that foster economic Paul Summers, SteelCraft Inc. opportunities for Aboriginal peoples and businesses across Canada. Sean Willy (incoming), Cameco Corporation www.ccab.com Marta Young, Shaw Media 3

ANNUAL TABLE OF REPORT CONTENTS 2013

Message Message from the 2013 Events Programs from the Chairs President & Sponsors

CEO Page 6 Page 16 Page 4 Page 15 Page 5

2013 Aboriginal Awards Research Financials Members Vendors

Page 25 Page 28 Page 36 Page 30 Page 35 4 Message from the Chairs

Dear Friends of CCAB:

Now in our 30th year the Canadian Council for Aboriginal In 2013, CCAB saw a year of expediential growth of Business (CCAB) has much to reflect on and much to new membership across all industry sectors. This growth celebrate. The enormous growth of the entrepreneurial is a result of CCAB’s continuous engagement with all spirit of Aboriginal peoples is a testament to the businesses in Canada, and its mission to provide a space determination of both Aboriginal business and Business for premium business forums. Canada to level the playing field to obtain equitable prosperity for all Canadians. The diversity of the resource sector is a strong example Ron Jamieson of potential that truly is an engine of opportunity for CCAB Co-Chair This year CCAB was honoured to induct two new Aboriginal peoples in Canada. laureates, C.T. Manny Jules and Jim Thunder into the Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame. These laureates CCAB remains committed to engaging business Canada demonstrate the resourcefulness and commitment to and promoting equitable partnerships in the years ahead. furthering equitable partnerships that strengthen socio- economic capacity and demonstrate the resilience of Sincerely, First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across the nation.

This year’s Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations recognized Phil Fontaine, a former National Chief of Ron Jamieson Erin Meehan the Assembly of First Nations. Mr. Fontaine is truly CCAB Co-Chair CCAB Co-Chair an exceptional leader on the national stage whose eloquence and foresight have propelled positive

Erin Meehan change for all Canadians. President, ESS North America (a division of Compass Group Canada) and CCAB Co-Chair 5 Message from the President & CEO

Dear Members, Patrons and Supporters:

I would like to start by thanking all Members, Patrons Understanding community values is paramount when it and Supporters for their continued commitment to the comes to health, safety, environment, economic aspirations Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business in our quest and cultural concerns. Aligning these concerns with to be that vital link between Aboriginal peoples and corporate approaches to sustainable development creates Business Canada. certainty by building mutual trust and understanding. The acceleration of Business Canada’s participation at There is a significant opportunity to create stronger all levels of the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) business pathways through resource development. program strengthens the ability of this program to connect JP Gladu Meaningful relationships will not only strengthen long-term the Aboriginal community to the national stage. I am President and CEO certainty for business, but also create new platforms from confident in stating that our Certified Aboriginal Business which Aboriginal communities can thrive. (CAB) program, which was launched in 2013, has become an effective tool that is re-shaping the business landscape Business Canada continues to deepen their understanding of the Canadian resource sector. of the positive impact that business development within the Aboriginal community can have on the I strongly believe that when Canadian business can easily Canadian economy. Business Canada also continues to and efficiently identify access points to Aboriginal business demonstrate best practices in engagement with Aboriginal and its accompanying labour pool and business certainty, communities, understanding community values, and growth will follow. working to align corporate and community perspectives. Actively pursuing mutually beneficial opportunities is no longer a nicety, it is the business norm. Having a solid strategy in engaging Aboriginal communities is crucially important when developing resource projects in Canada. Sincerely, JP Gladu, President and CEO 6

2013 EVENTS

THE TORONTO 15th ANNUAL FEB52013 Toronto Gala The Canadian Council The evening’s highlight for Aboriginal Business was the induction of two (CCAB) welcomed guests new laureates, C.T. Manny to our 15th Annual Toronto Jules, Chief Commissioner

Gala at the Fairmont Royal and CEO of the First Métis Fiddler Quartet York hotel Toronto. Social Nations Tax Commission, entrepreneur, author and Kamloops, BC and Jim television broadcaster Thunder, former Chief of Rudyard Griffiths served Buffalo Point First Nation as Master of Ceremonies into CCAB’s Aboriginal with the award winning Business Hall of Fame. Métis Fiddler Quartet providing the cultural Members and guests entertainment for the welcomed Duncan evening. Hawthorne, President and Rudyard Griffiths Chief Executive Officer, Duncan Hawthorne Bruce Power as the keynote speaker.

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OTTAWA

CCAB would like to CCAB MEMBER thank guest panelists: FEB222013 Roundtable

The Daniels Decision and the

Implications for Aboriginal business Gary Lipinski, President & CEO, Métis Nation of Ontario

Recently, the Federal Court As the relationship Special thanks to ruled that Métis and non- between First Nations, Gowlings for hosting the status Indians are “Indians” Métis, non-status Indians, roundtable followed by a within the meaning of and Business Canada networking reception. s.91(24) of the Constitution, continues to evolve; guest and that Métis and non- panelists addressed the Stephen Lindley, Vice President, status Indians therefore issues around consultation, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, fall within exclusive federal accommodation and SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. jurisdiction. resource development, with roundtable CCAB members and participants sharing their invited guests participated views on the opportunities, in a member roundtable challenges and impacts to explore the implications to Aboriginal business for Aboriginal business in development and Canada, as a result of the relationships. Max Faille, Partner, National Leader, Aboriginal Law, Gowlings Daniels Decision released on January 8, 2013. 8

2013 EVENTS

DELTA VALHALLA INN BESSBOROUGH MAR 2013 APR 2013 THUNDER BAY 22 5

Re-inventing CCAB welcomed members ABORIGINAL BUSINESS and guests to our Aboriginal and investing Business Luncheon at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. in forestry: Forestry has been a major Luncheons: New paths and industry player and employer in the Thunder Bay region challenges facing Aboriginal partnerships Aboriginal for decades. Despite the businesses and where the downturn and many mill priorities lay for the FNBC. closures over the past five Luncheon room business and years, forestry is reinventing FNBC is committed to being banking: Trends itself with the interest of a leader in providing financial global investors and users of and priorities services to the ever expanding forest resources. Aboriginal economy. With a focus on Aboriginal Keynote speaker KK The bank is currently business and banking Maheshwari, Group President, transitioning to a fully CCAB welcomed members Aditya Birla Group shared independent, Aboriginal and invited guests to his perspectives around the controlled bank as they our Aboriginal Business opportunities and challenges prepare for their next stage of KK Maheshwari Luncheon in Saskatoon in re-establishing a traditional development and expansion. where business and banking pulp mill and transforming it CCAB member, Saskatoon Tribal trends and priorities took with an investment of more Council, Dennis Esperance, centre stage. than $250 million for the Potash Relations Manager production of rayon fibre to Keynote Speaker Keith meet global demands. Martell, Chairman and CEO, First Nations (FNBC) Keith provided insight into Martell the opportunities and

Luncheon delegates 9

2013 EVENTS

FAIRMONT PALLISER ANNUAL MAY232013 Calgary Gala

CCAB welcomed members Hal Eagletail, Tsuu T’ina and guests to our Annual Nation served as Master Calgary Gala at the of Ceremonies. His Fairmont Palliser hotel. The teachings emphasized highlight of the annual gala the importance of

was the introduction of environmental, spiritual Eric Axford the Aboriginal Economic and Aboriginal medicines. Development Corporation Shy-Anne Hovorka Eric Axford, Executive Award (AEDC) exclusively multiple award-winning Vice-President, Business sponsored by Sodexo songwriter and performer Services, Suncor Energy Canada. winner of six 2012 delivered the keynote Aboriginal Peoples Choice address. He is an active The AECDA award is the Music Awards served as the supporter of the United first of its kind in Canada gala entertainment. Way and also serves on the Board of Directors of Hal Eagletail and designed to shine a light on the important role the Woods Homes Society that Aboriginal economic and Calgary Economic development corporations Development. are playing in boardrooms and First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities across the country. The inaugural AEDCA recipient will be recognized in 2014. Elder Tom Crane Bear Shy-Anne Hovorka 10

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TORONTO

CCAB MEMBER MAY292013 Roundtable

Mining: Evolving Industry and Aboriginal Intersections, Maximizing Benefits through Certainty

CCAB and Willms & Shier of the region in ways never and the protection of the Environmental Lawyers seen before. Along with environment and culturally LLP welcomed members the immense economic significant sites. and invited guests to opportunities also a dynamic member come the complexities CCAB would like to roundtable to discuss the of consultation and thank our roundtable amendments to Ontario’s meaningful economic host and reception lead Mining Act which came development with First sponsor Willms & Shier Pat Maloney Katherine Koostachin Human Resources into force on April 1, 2013. Nations and Métis Environmental Lawyers LLP. Associate Manager Willms & Shier people. Some examples Fortune Minerals Environmental Limited Northern Ontario’s of this consultation Also, CCAB would like to Lawyers LLP Ring of Fire proposed complexity include: the thank the guest panelists development has a development in the mining for their exceptional and number of large mining sector, the negotiation informative presentations Julie Abouchar Partner, Certified projects that will impact of economic benefits that ignited an enthusiastic Environmental Law the socio-economic and series of questions and Specialist and opportunities for Willms & Shier environmental landscape Aboriginal communities, panelist responses. Environmental Lawyers LLP Deputy Grand Chief Les Louttit Nishnawbe Aski Nation 11

2013 EVENTS

The Fairmont ABORIGINAL BUSINESS WINNIPEG JUN72013 Luncheon: Resource development and our Aboriginal communities

CCAB welcomed While in his 20s, Mr. members and guests to Tuccaro used income our Aboriginal Business from working as a heavy luncheon in Winnipeg. equipment operator in Keynote speaker Dave the oil sands to buy a taxi Tuccaro, President and licence in Fort McMurray, CEO, Tuccaro Group of and three decades later Companies shared his comfortably negotiates experiences in community with oil-sands chief Welcoming guests engagement and business executives on contracts development in the oil and for everything from heavy as an Aboriginal business Making connections gas sector. hauling to laboratory leader and mentor to the services. Community youthful entrepreneurial engagement has in face of Aboriginal many ways proven to business. Mr Tuccaro be a template for how shared some advice, “To business is now done in be the best, we need to Northeastern . Mr. focus on what we do well, Tuccaro continues to excel and to do it better.”

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The Fairmont Waterfront VANCOUVER 11th Annual SEPT232013 Vancouver Gala

CCAB welcomed members The Award for Excellence and guests to our 11th in Aboriginal Relations was Annual Vancouver Gala at the presented to Phil Fontaine, Fairmont Waterfront hotel. former National Chief of the Assembly of First The evening recognized Nations. Dean Johnson and Phil Fontaine our Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) certified Adam Beach, international companies by paying film and television star tribute to their continued worked his magic as gala commitment to sustainable Master of Ceremonies with relationships and prosperity the legendary Mohawk in Aboriginal communities. blues musician Murray Elder Stewart Gonzales Porter working the room with his magnetic voice Adam Beach and persona.

Scotiabank Table (Lead Sponsor) PAR Participants Murray Porter 13

2013 EVENTS

GATINEAU QUEBEC NOV Aboriginal Entrepreneurs 4-6 conference AND tradeshow 2013 Accelerating Change through Successful Business Partnerships

When talking about The conference had The conference was about Aboriginal business, speaker panels that the entrepreneurial spirit nothing could be a stronger covered a vast array of and shared experiences. barometer of what is topics, from Navigating The Chiefs Reflections with going on than attending Access to Capital: Aligning Chief Reginald Bellerose something as exciting Business and Projects of the Muskowekwan First and informing as the 2013 with Canada’s Financiers Nation, Chief Clarence Aboriginal Entrepreneurs to Establishing Your Louie, CEO of the Osoyoos Conference and Trade Authentic Digital Voice. Indian Band Development Show (AECTS) hosted by Corporation and Chief CCAB. AECTS is supported An inspirational portion of Terrance Paul of the by numerous partners, the conference was ESS Membertou First Nation including Aboriginal and Canada President Erin was a great trilogy of Northern Development Meehan’s keynote address. business triumph. These Canada (AANDC), and Ms. Meehan moved the bold leaders achieved was held on November audience with her personal business success by taking 4 – 6, 2013 in Gatineau, story and commitment to risks and pursuing the Quebec. Participants at value driven relationships. dreams of their people. the conference attended Her claim that every moderated panels, great idea is a risk, networking opportunities, was a message to fear and other events. complacency not failure. 14

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GATINEAU QUEBEC NOV Aboriginal Entrepreneurs

conference AND tradeshow 4-62013 Accelerating Change through Successful Business Partnerships

The Business to Business The conference included One of the participants (B2B) interviews allowed an international scope for on the Power of Aboriginal business and invited guests to attend Procurement – Prosperity entrepreneurs to have the International Trade in Partnerships panel one-on-one meetings with Reception – Advance noted that, “The deals Business Canada, which Business Opportunities being made 10 years ago resulted in potential new Abroad, featuring Graeme look nothing like the deals business relationships. Everton of FirstTree being made today. What Growing Consulting who will the deals look like 10 A special feature of is Maori, an Indigenous years from now?” the conference was person from New Zealand. the Speakers Corner, Mr. Everton noted the a video recording area potential trade between where participants were Indigenous Peoples as a encouraged to take a few platform into each other’s minutes to be interviewed economies. on their thoughts, hopes and business dreams. 15 2013 SPONSORS

Thank you to all We thank all of our supporters and look SPECIAL THANKS forward to working with them again in the our 2013 Sponsors coming years. CCAB would also like to thank our members that hosted our member roundtables and Lead Sponsors: Supporting Sponsors sponsored member receptions.

Exclusive Networking Sponsors: Reception Sponsor: 16

PROGRAMS Building partnerships through innovative business engagement

Since the introduction of the A total of 8 new In addition 3 companies companies joined the re-committed to the PAR PAR program 12 years ago, it was PAR program at the program. and remains the only corporate Committed Level. responsibility assurance program with an emphasis on Aboriginal relations. This past year (2013) was PAR’s busiest year to date.

PAR Committed companies are in the beginning stages of tracking and managing their Aboriginal relations strategies. Committed companies have submitted a report for one year’s worth of company activities and intend to undergo external verification of their performance in PAR the future. The Committed logo represents a company’s commitment to continual improvement in Aboriginal relations and to working across cultures. 17

PROGRAMS

PAR Gold companies PAR Silver companies have PAR Bronze companies 6 companies demonstrate sustained leadership had their business case proven are distinguishable among re-certified at the in Aboriginal relations through through their Aboriginal thousands of Canadian Gold, Silver and their commitment to working relations; business partnerships businesses because they with Aboriginal businesses are in place; Aboriginal recognize the business case Bronze levels. and communities, building peoples are adding value for working with Aboriginal the business case that other at their workplace; and they businesses and communities. companies aspire to achieve. are supporting sustainability Their strategic planning Their introduction of innovative through investment in recognizes the mutually- programs and engagement of communities and people. PAR beneficial impact of business Aboriginal peoples have made Silver companies recognized development with Aboriginal- an enduring impact on Aboriginal early the value of working with owned businesses, the value businesses and communities, Aboriginal communities and that Aboriginal peoples bring to and demonstrate best practice can point to outcomes that the workplace, and the potential for those companies introducing have made a difference. of Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal relations to their PAR Bronze companies are business strategy or seeking to beginning a journey, developing improve year over year. the goals and action plans that position them to work with the Aboriginal community. PAR 18

PROGRAMS

Best practice examples in PAR’s four performance areas from 2013 Gold Companies:

The PAR program encourages companies to evolve and participate in the growing Aboriginal business economy across Canada. Companies are realizing that a strong Canadian economy should include the participation of the Aboriginal community, which is the fastest growing segment the Canadian population. With this in mind, companies are starting to embrace the four performance areas within the PAR program to conduct successful business relations with Aboriginal communities and businesses. These four performance areas include: employment, business development, community investment and community engagement. PAR companies continue to expand upon the initiatives undertaken over the past twelve years of the PAR program’s existence. These companies recognize the importance of Aboriginal participation in the Canadian economy and have demonstrated their commitment to working across cultures. Their efforts have resulted in leading practices that have contributed to PAR companies establishing and improving relationships with the Aboriginal communities and businesses.

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PROGRAMS

PAR Performance Area – Business Development

Company Profile

Building business capacity operations including mine might partner with more among Northern, Aboriginal- development work, drilling, experienced companies to owned suppliers is an catering, site maintenance get contracts. In becoming a integral business strategy and construction. The Northern Preferred Supplier, developed by Saskatoon- Northern Preferred Supplier Aboriginal-owned companies based Cameco Corporation program gives a leg up to are expected to maintain to broaden economic and northern vendors bidding a strong Northern and social benefits from uranium on Cameco work while Aboriginal hiring component, mining for people living insisting on high standards reporting monthly to in northern . and fair, competitive Cameco on their hiring Cameco’s Northern Preferred pricing. Cameco’s business success. As a result of the Supplier program provides development team keeps Northern Preferred Supplier the foundation for more in regular contact with program, Aboriginal-owned than 700 Northerners to gain approved vendors, outlining companies which are based work with northern-owned upcoming business in Saskatchewan’s far north, companies. These suppliers, opportunities. Cameco also collectively conduct hundreds particularly contracting works with new ventures to of millions of dollars annually companies, supply an array help them with their business in business with Cameco. of services to Cameco plans and suggest how they

PAR Performance Area – EMPLOYMENT

Company Profile

ESS Support Services recently located in the Alberta oil for supervisory or managerial launched the Aboriginal sands. Complementary positions within their sites. Manager in Training Program training courses focus on ESS aims to utilize the MIT PAR (MIT) designed to increase the basic knowledge and Program to provide training the number of Aboriginal skills required for camp to members of partner managers in the company. management with ESS, Aboriginal communities in The MIT Program provides including safety orientation, the areas they operate. hands-on work experience 24/7 training, 7 Essentials for selected Aboriginal of Customer Service and employees in a diverse Food Safety. Graduates of variety of ESS Camps, the program will be qualified 20

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PAR Performance Area – COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

Company Profile

Sodexo has two main to making a difference in the team-building experience channels for their community fight against hunger in the within the community. The investment initiatives. The local communities that they basic idea behind Servathon is first is on a case-by-case basis operate in. Servathon takes to have as many of Sodexo’s depending on the needs and many forms – be it fundraisers, 10,000 employees as possible requests of a community. volunteering at local food go out into their communities Many communities approach banks or food agencies, sometime during that month Sodexo for volunteers, as well canned food drives, rolling to fight hunger. A strong as for support for things such up your sleeves to make showing also inspires others as locating missing people; fresh salads and sandwiches in the community to join in community emergencies at a soup kitchen or making and help or to assist their such as floods and winter payroll contributions to the own relief organizations. storms; and, events. These Sodexo Foundation which The impact of thousands are truly dependent upon are then matched by the of Sodexo employees from circumstances and unique to company. Servathon is about across Canada, joined in a each individual community mobilizing its employees – it is common cause, is powerful. that Sodexo operates in. Sodexo not just about money or food. Sodexo’s employee’s assesses each request on an It is a month where Sodexo level of commitment ongoing, case-by-case basis. employees join forces to raise makes a memorable and awareness about hunger important contribution to its The second channel Sodexo through various activities communities. uses for CI is Servathon. in the local communities. It Servathon is Sodexo’s most builds awareness amongst important initiative dedicated employees and provides a

PAR “ We’re very proud to receive the PAR certification. This certification is well regarded amongst Aboriginal communities, and will be beneficial to Nexen’s Aboriginal stakeholder engagement efforts going forward.”

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PAR Performance Area – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Company Profile

On reserve BMO branches available to all permanent consult with for disputes/ are staffed with Aboriginal employees online and is concerns. Employees also people who can converse accessible using adaptive have an escalation process in the language of the technologies. When if they are not satisfied with Nation’s members. On employees leave the the response/resolution National Aboriginal Day, the bank voluntarily, BMO at first step. Information branch will close or remain conducts exit interview about complaints is open on June 21st and is surveys. For example, reported to OSFI, Financial based on the decision of in addition to questions Ombudsman and other each individual community. about their reasons for regulatory bodies as Senior management holds leaving, employees seek required by law. All town halls, and departments feedback on how well information is confidential and individual teams hold we are doing in creating the privacy of information meetings on a regular basis. an equitable, diverse is protected. BMO’s primary survey is and inclusive culture. the Annual Employment Employees have access Survey (AES), which is to Employee Relations to

SEPT 23, 2013

CCAB CCAB held a successful and sold-out PAR luncheon at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver. PAR The luncheon drew upon the unique ways companies are working with Aboriginal people and communities.

Attendees first heard from Calvin Brook, Principal at Brook McIlroy; Stephen Fay, Head of Aboriginal Banking at BMO Financial Group and lastly from Lee Walker, National Director of Aboriginal at . The event was a resounding success! Calvin Brook, Principal, Brook McIlroy 22 PROGRAMS Industry Types in PAR Program

HUMAN RESOURCES

FORESTRY

CROWN CORPORATIONS HYDRO CONSTRUCTION

ENERGY GENERATION AND FINANCE/ TRANSMISSION BANKING TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING

MAINTENANCE

HOSPITALITY

ARCHITECTURE PAR

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PROGRAMS

In September of 2013, CCAB launched the Certified The CERTIFIED Aboriginal Business Program (CAB). CAB is designed to increase public and private sector business opportunities competitive for CCAB’s Aboriginal business members. CAB also has several unique features that companies find useful. edge Some of these features To quote one of Canada’s table, but it’s not always CCAB thanks and include having the leading Aboriginal leaders obvious where to find recognizes the generous national directory of and former Aboriginal Aboriginal contractors support from the following Is your business looking for Aboriginal goods and service providers? Or are you certified Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame and suppliers,” says JP program sponsors. an Aboriginal Business looking for business opportunities in the private sector? businesses publicly- recipient Chief Clarence Gladu, President and Chief The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) available on CCAB’s Louie “if you want to Executive Officer, Canadian is on-line and on-target to provide both. website which provides a support Aboriginal people, Council for Aboriginal place for CCAB business buy Aboriginal”. The CAB Business. “By creating a The Certifi ed Aboriginal Business (CAB) Program members to publish procurement directory searchable, country-wide authenticates that an Aboriginal business is at tendering opportunities is designed to facilitate database of certified least 51% owned by Aboriginal people for the Aboriginal business business transactions Aboriginal businesses, we and places these companies into an community. In addition between Corporate are providing a starting up-to-date procurement directory. to serving as a resource Canada and Aboriginal point for those looking to for Aboriginal businesses business that have been source a new supplier.” The CAB Program, building to profile their company, vetted through the CCAB. mainstream bridges to the program also ensures Aboriginal business in each registered business “Increasingly, corporations the 21st Century. receives a designated logo have begun to realize and a physical certificate the value that Aboriginal verifying Aboriginal businesses bring to the Protégé Eddy Robinson, ownership. Morningstar River, Cultural Consultant CAB

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PROGRAMS

CCAB’s Mentorship program pairs Aboriginal entrepreneurs with experienced mentors to help them take their business to the next level.

CCAB’s Mentorship are conducted in person, industry diversity with Industry Types in the program pairs Aboriginal by email, teleconference protégés and mentors Mentorship Program entrepreneurs with call, or by using an from Newfoundland and experienced mentors internet video service. Labrador to the Yukon, Arts Construction to help them take their CCAB provides the initial representing a wide array Consulting business to the next level. introduction between of industries and sectors. Cosmetics matched participants. Education The Mentorship program After that, all meetings Since 2010 CCAB’s Environment helps entrepreneurs gain are coordinated by the mentorship program has Facilities Management Finance expert advice from industry matched 43 applicants mentors and protégés Forestry leaders. Mentorship directly. across the country. Health Services support is provided by Hospitality Human Resources setting up a meeting The program has Learn how the between the protégés and geographical and Interior Design mentorship IT mentors. These meetings Marketing and program Communications helped these Mining Music entrepreneurs! Oil & Gas Real Estate Retail Sales WATCH VIDEO Security Sports CCAB Aboriginal Entrepreneur: Technology Eddy Robinson, Morningstar River Tourism

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AWARDS

Recognizing Lifetime Achievement Since the inaugural awards in 2005, the ABHF has inducted 19 laureates. Each year’s inductees are celebrated at the Toronto Gala with Canada’s most influential business and political leaders.

Commission and Jim Since the inaugural awards Business Hall of Fame Thunder, Buffalo Point in 2005, the Aboriginal laureates. Working First Nation, former Chief Business Hall of Fame with their communities and business leader were (ABHF) has inducted 19 and building business inducted into the ABHF laureates. Each year’s relationships with at CCAB’s 15th Annual inductees are celebrated Business Canada, the Toronto Gala on February at the Toronto Gala with ABHF laureates built the 5th 2013. Canada’s most influential foundations for the full business and political participation of Aboriginal leaders. people and communities in the Canadian economy. Nothing demonstrates the value of partnership C.T. (Manny) Jules, Chief and collaboration like the Commissioner and CEO success of the Aboriginal of the First Nations Tax

Erin Meehan, ESS Support Services Worldwide, Award sponsor; C.T. (Manny) Jules

SPECIAL THANKS Special thanks to ESS Support Services Worldwide, (a division of Compass Canada), the founding and exclusive sponsor of the ABHF Award.

The ABHF is presented annually, with 2013 representing the Award’s 9th year. Jim Thunder ABH F AWARDS in 2006. Thompson Rivers University in 1997andanotherfrom University ofBritishColumbia Doctorate ofLawsfrom the Jules received anHonorary Management Act.”Mr. Nations FiscalandStatistical Amendment” andthe“First force behindthe“Kamloops Mr. Juleswasthedriving First Nationsfiscalinstitutions. leading thedrivetoestablish to devotehisfullattention Chief inDecemberof2000 office, Mr. Jules retired as known. After16yearsin in BritishColumbiaiswell of theKamloopsIndianBand career asanelectedleader His longandsuccessful betterment ofFirstNations. dedicated hislifetothe C.T. (Manny)Juleshas C.T. (MANNY)JULES L

ABHF if et im e Achi e v e Business HallofFame. inducted intotheAboriginal ideas C.T. (Manny)Julesis willingness toexplore new betterment ofhispeoplesand commitment tothe For hispoliticalcareer, Nations Tax Commission. Executive OfficerfortheFirst Commissioner andChief has servedastheChief Since 2007,Mr. Jules for outstandingachievement. the province’s highesthonor of BritishColumbiawhichis was presented withtheOrder In September2009,Mr. Jules m e n t AWAR D RE CIPI community. development planforhis of along-termeconomic drove theimplementation During histenure asChiefJim Nations. and servicestomemberFirst and responsibility ofprograms development oflocalcontrol designed tofacilitatethe administrative organization Council thepoliticaland Resource Development member oftheSoutheast was alsoafoundingboard early 1970’s. Mr. Thunder Indian Brotherhood inthe President oftheManitoba also heldthepositionofVice- to 1997.Duringthistimehe Point FirstNationfrom 1967 hereditary ChiefofBuffalo Jim Thunderheldtherole of JIM THUNDER E N TS Business Hallof Fame. inducted intothe Aboriginal community JimThunderis and contributionto For hisbusinessleadership come. Nation forgenerationsto success forBuffalo PointFirst ensure long-termeconomic vision haspavedtheroad to community members;his opportunities forcurrent gone beyondtheeconomic to capacitybuildinghas Mr. Thunder’s commitment and UnitedStatesresidents. destination forbothCanadian itself asaworld-classvacation First Nationhasestablished Campground, Buffalo Point the Buffalo BayMarinaand cottage subdivisionsand thecreation oftwo With 26 27

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AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT

The Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations (AEAR) SPECIAL THANKS is designed to recognize a Canadian who has contributed, through professional and voluntary commitments, to building bridges between Aboriginal peoples and Canadian society. Their efforts have made a substantial impact across Canada CCAB would like to and in many sectors. acknowledge Sodexo Canada as the founder The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and Sodexo Canada congratulate Phil and exculsive sponsor of Fontaine O.C., O.M., our third recipient of the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal the Award of Excellence Relations. He was recognized at CCAB’s 11th Annual Vancouver Gala on September 23, in Aboriginal Relations. 2013 for his dedication to building a better understanding of who Aboriginal people in The AEAR is presented Canada are and what they have endured and accomplished while fostering dialogue annually, with 2013 between all Canadians and Aboriginal peoples. representing the Award’s 3rd year.

PHIL FONTAINE, Phil Fontaine is among the Chief. He is a proud citizen his tenure, Phil played a key most recognizable and of Sagkeeng First Nation in role in the development O.C., O.M. respected figures in Canada. and continues to play of Manitoba’s Framework His influence goes well beyond an active role in the support of Agreement Initiative, in the politics and the Indigenous his community. strategic defeat of the Meech communities he loyally serves. Lake Accord, and signed a Mr. Fontaine has touched the In the early 1980’s, Mr. Fontaine groundbreaking Employment lives of all Canadians in one was elected to the position of Equity agreement with 39 way or another. Manitoba Regional Chief for federal agencies. the Assembly of First Nations Phil has been instrumental (AFN) where he served for In 1997, Mr. Fontaine stepped in facilitating change and eleven years. In 1991, he onto the national stage where advancement for First Nations was elected Grand Chief of he was elected National people for most of his life. the Assembly of Manitoba Chief of the Assembly of First At the age of 28, he was first Chiefs where he served three Nations for an unprecedented elected to public office as consecutive terms. During three terms in office. AFE 28

RESEARCH

RESEARCH

Community and Commerce: A Survey of Aboriginal Economic Development Corporations in Ontario

CCAB’s goal is to widely owned corporations, which EDCs are driving partnerships Over 130 Aboriginal communicate the findings operate throughout Ontario between First Nation, Inuit, and communities were contacted of our research so it can be and drive business growth on Métis people as well as private and 62 EDCs were identified. used by Aboriginal peoples, and off First Nations. EDCs are business, showing real results Of those, 27 were reached for businesses and communities, as diverse as the communities in the areas of job creation, interview, half of which were as well as by Business Canada they represent, operating in infrastructure development and conducted in person. CCAB and governments, to develop mining, forestry and energy training programs. The goal of conducted this research in tools, initiatives and polices as well as owning airlines, these firms is self-sufficiency partnership with Environics, a that fully realize the potential of industrial parks, and providing for their communities, which leading national research and Aboriginal business in Canada. high-speed Internet. Some they are achieving through consulting firm. of these firms have been economic development. While In the spring of 2013, the operating since the 1970s, job creation was once seen as In the fall of 2013, CCAB Canadian Council for contributing to Aboriginal an end in itself, the trend today started a research study Aboriginal Business continued business growth and the is clearly towards building conducting interviews with Community its excellence in the field of Canadian economy as a whole. profitable, professional, and Aboriginal businesses as part and Commerce Research and released an However, little is known about modern companies. Capacity of its 2014 Research Report A Survey of Aboriginal Economic extensive and comprehensive what they are, what they do, building is seen as key to on the Aboriginal private Development Corporations in Ontario Research Report Spring 2013 report conducted on Aboriginal or what drives their success. this, as well as complying economy in Ontario. Promise Economic Development This report provides in-depth, with established corporate and Prosperity: The 2014 Corporations (EDCs) titled quantifiable answers to those standards. To this end, EDCs Ontario Aboriginal Business Community and Commerce: A questions, based on interviews are increasingly getting ISO Survey (ABS) was released on Survey of Aboriginal Economic conducted throughout the certification, focusing on April 8, 2014. Development Corporations in winter of 2012 in communities corporate and boardroom Ontario. The research provides across Ontario. training, and building In partnership with the first authoritative picture of business skills in their these First Nation community- home communities. 29

SPEAKING ENGAGMENTS

CCAB consistently engages In order to facilitate and grow the foundational dynamics between Aboriginal business and Business Canada, being on the ground and attuned to the issues is vital to the national Aboriginal business and Business business conversation. CCAB is dedicated to building relationships that encourage and Canada on the headlines and issues support dialogue and expanding partnerships. framing business certainty and economic growth DEC 9, 2013 | Ottawa, ON The Commons Institute-Investing in Aboriginal Canada OCT 21, 2013 | Vancouver, BC United Nations Association in Canada: Canada’s the JAN 29, 2013 | AB New Diplomacy of Natural Resources Western Aboriginal Consulation for Industry

OCT 21, 2013 | Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON JAN 31, 2013 | Fort McMurray, AB Power of Water Canada Conference Fort McMurray Construction Association FEB 13, 2013 | Toronto, ON OCT 9, 2013 | Frederiction, NB W L Aboriginal Financial Officers Association Conference Joint EconomicDevelopment Initiative Plenary L IN A T FEB 25, 2013 | Toronto, ON F SEPT 17, 2013 | Calgary, AB E British Columbia Liquefied Natural Gas R Liquefied Natural Gas Export Forum International Conference

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Engagements MAR 27, 2013 | Toronto, ON Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Roundtable

JUN 26, 2013 | Toronto, ON APR 25, 2013 | Toronto, ON Compass Group Canada Joint Economic Developement Initiative Gala Dinner

JUN 14, 2013 | Toronto, ON MAY 14, 2013 | Toronto, ON Aboriginal Power (MaRS) Heenan Blaikie Roundtable

MAY 30, 2013 | Toronto, ON GE Executive Breakfast (MaRS) 30 2013 MEMBERS

2013 PAtrons We thank our Patrons for their generous support.

2013 LEGEND

TOTAL # of 2013 Members by Industry Types and Member Categories MEMBERS

# of Members Member Categories 121 ABM Aboriginal Business Member Less than 20 employees 77 ABM+ Aboriginal Business Member Plus More than 20 employees/ or Community EDCs 275 44 BM Business Member Less than 2,500 employees 22 BM+ Business Member Plus 2,500 employees, but less than 5,000 employees 5 Partner Partner 5,000 employees, but less than 10,000 employees 6 Partner+ Partner Plus More than 10,000 employees 31 2013 MEMBERS

CCAB MEMBERS by Province or Territory

BC AB SK MB ON QC NB NL NS NT NU Total Aboriginal Business Members 18 35 21 7 69 3 1 1 1 8 1 165 Corporate Members 13 28 6 6 49 5 2 1 110 Patrons 5 8 13 32 ABORIGINAL BUSINESS MEMBERS

ARTS/ ENTERTAINMENT CONSTRUCTION ABM Métis Fiddler Quartet Productions ABM Belvedere Place Contracting Ltd. ABM Red Sky Performance ABM Canadian Overhead Door Services Ltd. ABM Villages Equity Corporation (Kitigan) ABM Dene-Arcan Construction Ltd. ABM Honey Harbour Barging BUSINESS SERVICES ABM Infinity Distribution and Management ABM Aboriginal Printing Corporation ABM Integral Containment Systems Inc. ABM Adirondack Information Management Inc. ABM Law-Sel Construction Services Ltd. ABM+ Athabasca Basin Security LP ABM North Guard Fall Protection Inc. ABM Cancom Security Inc. ABM Northern Electric Canada Ltd. ABM CH Designs Inc. ABM Obish Construction LP ABM Elm Printing ABM Pac West Properities Inc. ABM HD Occupational Health Services ABM+ Points Athabasca Contracting LP Corporation ABM+ Qooluun Bear Creek Construction Limited ABM Nulook Nations Office Solutions Partnership ABM Ocean Equipment ABM Ray-Ann Transport Ltd. ABM OneWorld Workforce Solutions Inc. ABM Ryfan Kitikmeot Inc. ABM Plan4ward Consulting Inc. ABM Ryfan Qaummallaktaqtuq Ltd. ABM Simner Corporation ABM Ryno Rebar Inc. ABM Temp Air Control ABM+ Sprague Rosser Contracting Ltd. ABM The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal ABM TAB Mechanical Inc. Entrepreneurship Inc. ABM Tribal Energy Services ABM Valencia Fitness ABM Urban Fire Protection Inc. ABM Waterway Contracting Ltd. ABM Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Management COMMUNITY ECONOMIC CONSULTING ENGINEER Board DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ABM Acosys Consulting Services Inc. ABM Spirit Staffing & Consulting Inc. ABM+ Acden ABM First Nations Engineering Services Ltd. ABM Symbiotic Group ABM+ Amisk Kodim Corporation ABM+ Athabasca Basin Development LP EMPLOYMENT/ TRAINING ENERGY GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ABM+ Det’on Cho Corporation ABM Aboriginal Human Resource Council ABM CleanGen Inc. ABM+ FHQ Developments Ltd. ABM Apitisawin Employment & Training ABM Earth Energy Concepts Inc. ABM+ Fort McKay Group of Companies ABM Athabasca Labour Services Ltd. ABM Helios Whitefish River First Nation ABM+ Meadow Lake Tribal Council RDI ABM C & O Consulting ABM Raysolar ABM+ Naicatchewenin Development Corporation ABM Eagle Vision Leadership & Training ABM+ Nunatsiavut Group of Companies Solutions FINANCE/ BANKING ABM+ Peter Ballantyne Developments LP ABM HRPO Group of Companies Inc. ABM+ First Nations Bank of Canada ABM+ Primco Dene LP ABM ICEIS Safety ABM New Relationship Trust ABM+ Saskatoon Tribal Council ABM Khione Resources Limited ABM+ Ulnooweg Development Group Inc. ABM+ Waabigan Resources LP ABM Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and ABM+ Whitecap Development Corporation Training ABM+ Windigo Ventures General Partner Ltd. 33 ABORIGINAL BUSINESS MEMBERS

FORESTRY ABM Stonecircle Consulting ABM+ Moose Band Development Corporation ABM Thunder Spirit Consulting ABM Turtle Island Indigenous Education HOSPITALITY Corporation ABM Bayside Resort ABM Morningstar Hospitality Services Inc. OTHER ABM+ St. Eugene Golf Resort Casino ABM Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians ABM CLAW Environmental Services Inc. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ABM Congress of Aboriginal Peoples ABM C & W Web Developers Inc. ABM+ Denendeh Investments Inc. ABM Chelsea Consulting Group Inc. ABM Exlogs Taidene Inc. ABM Dalian Enterprises Inc. ABM+ Federation of Saskatchewan Indians ABM+ Donna Cona Inc. ABM+ First Nations University of Canada ABM First Nations Technology Council ABM Indspire ABM Red Sash Inc. ABM IMI Brokerage Company Ltd. ABM Tomahawk Networks ABM iRobotic Aviation Inc. ABM+ Nasittuq Corporation LAW ABM NE Alberta Aboriginal Business ABM Patey Law Group Association ABM Nishnawbe Aski Nation MANAGEMENT CONSULTING ABM+ Treaty 7 Management Corp. ABM 2Badgers Consulting Inc. ABM Bleuet Limited RETAIL ABM Bridging Innovations Inc. ABM AbOriginal Apparel ABM Calliou Group Inc. ABM LUXX Ready to Wear ABM First Peoples Group ABM Mother Earth Essentials ABM Fox High Impact Consulting ABM+ Arctic Co-operatives Ltd. ABM Guerin Tetreault & Associates Inc. ABM+ Northern Industrial Sales ABM Gwen Bridge Consulting Ltd. ABM Higgins Executive Search TRANSPORTATION ABM Johnston Research Inc. ABM Ashtale Contracting Ltd. ABM Lyle McLeod Consulting Group Inc. ABM Awen - First Nations Logistics ABM MAC AN ABA ABM+ BBE Ltd. (Braden-Burry Expediting Ltd.) ABM Major Projects Group Canada Inc. ABM Big Land Aviation Ltd. ABM Morningstar River ABM Calnash Trucking ABM Morning Sky Consulting Inc. ABM CForce Adams Logistics ABM Moving Red Canoe ABM CREEWEST Air ABM NATTIQ ABM+ Haisla-Lakelse Air Joint Venture ABM+ Papasay Management Corporation ABM+ Nunami Helicopter Transport Corporation ABM Pioneer Performance Inc. ABM+ Wasaya Airways LP ABM Reciprocal Consulting ABM+ West Wind Aviation 34 CORPORATE BUSINESS MEMBERS

BUSINESS SERVICES ENERGY GENERATION & TRANSMISSION BM Best Facilities Services Ltd. BM+ BC Hydro BM Brook Mcllroy Inc. Partner GE Canada Partner+ Canada Post Corporation BM Gemini Power Corp. BM Ceridian Partner Manitoba Hydro BM Davis + Henderson BM NextEra Energy Canada, ULC BM Newalta Corporation BM Ontario Power Authority BM The Morris Group of Companies Partner+ Ontario Power Generation BM+ SaskPower CONSTRUCTION BM Savanna Energy Services Corporation BM Alberici Constructors Ltd. BM+ Siemens Canada Limited BM Austin Powder Limited BM TransAlta Corporation BM Britco LP BM+ TransCanada Corporation BM+ Carillion Canada BM Vancouver Island Powerline Ltd. BM EBC Inc. BM+ Graham Group Ltd. FINANCE/ BANKING BM H.J. O’Connell Construction Ltd. BM CAPE Fund Management Inc. BM Hugh Munro Construction Ltd. BM First Canadian Property Investments BM+ Jacobs Industrial Services Ltd. Ltd. BM+ JV Driver BM+ Great West Life, London Life, and BM Ledcor Industries Inc. Canada Life BM North American Construction Group Partner+ Sun Life Financial BM Valard Construction LP Partner+ TD Bank Financial Group BM WorleyParsons Canada Services Ltd. BM+ The Koffler Foundation

CONSULTING ENGINEER FORESTRY BM+ AECOM BM Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. BM AMEC Environment & Infrastructure BM Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. LAW BM+ Hatch Ltd. BM TimberWest Forest Corp. BM Borden Ladner Gervais LLP BM Roche Ltd. BM Ernst & Young LLP BM RungePincockMinarco BM Gowlings BM Tetra Tech Inc. HOSPITALITY BM Heenan Blaikie LLP BM Manitoba Lotteries Corp. BM Miller Thomson LLP EMPLOYMENT/ TRAINING BM Outland Camps BM Pitblado Law BM Domcor Health, Safety & Security Inc. BM Serco Facilities Management Inc. BM Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LOGISTICS BM Cisco Systems Canada BM ATCO Structures & Logistics BM Compugen Inc. BM Horizon North Logistics Inc. 35 CORPORATE BUSINESS MEMBERS

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING OIL & GAS BM+ Accenture Inc. BM Black Diamond Group Limited BM MNP LLP BM+ Cenovus Energy Inc. BM Stratos Inc. BM ConocoPhillips Canada BM T.E. Wealth BM+ Enbridge Pipelines Inc. BM+ Encana Corporation MANUFACTURING BM+ Husky Energy Inc. BM Acklands-Grainger Partner Imperial Oil Limited BM FilterBoxx Packaged Water Solutions BM+ Nexen Inc. BM JOMAC Canada Inc. BM Osum Oil Sands Corporation Partner+ PepsiCo Canada Partner Shell Canada Energy BM Steelcraft Inc. BM Superior Gas Liquids BM Superior Propane MEDIA/ COMMUNICATIONS BM+ Tervita Corporation BM+ Shaw Media BM Total E & P Canada Limited

MINING OTHER BM 1984 Enterprises Inc. BM BC Housing BM BHP Billiton Canada Inc. BM Manitoba East Side Road Authority Inc. BM+ Cameco Corporation BM The Society of Energy Professionals BM Detour Gold BM Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. TRANSPORTATION BM Fortune Minerals Limited Partner+ CN BM+ Goldcorp Canada Ltd. BM Great Slave Helicopters Group of BM Haveman Brothers Companies BM HudBay Minerals Inc. BM Landtran Systems Inc. BM IAMGOLD Corporation BM Nirint Inc. BM Noront Resources Ltd. BM Wisk Air Helicopters Limited BM Northern Superior Resources Inc. BM The Mosaic Company Partner Vale 36 ABORIGINAL VENDORS

CCAB supported Aboriginal business by buying products and services from exceptional Aboriginal businesses in 2013. Aboriginal suppliers to CCAB were:

Aboriginal Financial Officers Association Keriwa Café Aboriginal Link Métis Fiddler Quartet Productions SPECIAL THANKS Aboriginal Multi-Media Society Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal Printing Corporation Murray Porter Adam Beach NationTalk Inc. CCAB would like to thank the Elders who A Memorable Canadian Gift Pauline Shirt were kind enough to attend our events. Andre Morriseau Consulting Red Works Photography Their presence was inspirational and set Anishinabeg Communications Red River Café the tone for our galas. Big Soul Productions Inc. Robert Tabobandung Elder Pauline Shirt, Toronto Gala Pat Breaker Shy-Anne Hovorka Elder Tom Crane Bear, Calgary Gala Candice Ward Squamish Nation Elder Stewart Gonzales, Vancouver Gala Carissa Lowhorn Stewart Gonzales First Nations Drum Stonecircle Consulting Inc. First Peoples Group Symbiotic Group Gunner Records Tom Crane Bear Hal Eagletail Theymedia Inuit Gifts Tsi Tyonnheht Onkwawenna Language Circle Ishkonigan Inc. Two Row Times Jacques St. Goddard Wawatay Native Communications Katherine Fehr Kendall Yellowhorn 37 FINANCIALS

Report of the Independent Auditor on the Summary Financial Statements Report of the Independent Auditor on Auditor’s Responsibility To the Members of the Summary Financial Statements The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Le Conseil Canadien pour le Commerce Autochtone Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial The accompanying summary financial statements, which comprise the summary statement of financial Summarized Statement of Financial Position To the Members of positionstatements as at December based 31, on 2013, our the procedures, summary statement which of operations,were conducted summary statement in accordance of As at December 31 2013 2012 The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business changeswith Canadian in net assets andAuditing summary statementStandard of cash (CAS) flows 810,for the “Engagementsyear then ended, are derived to Report from on the audited financial statements of The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business/Le Conseil Assets Le Conseil Canadien pour le Commerce Autochtone Canadien pour le Commerce Autochtone (the "Council") for the year ended December 31, 2013. We Current expressedSummary a qualified Financial audit opinion Statements.” on those financial statements in our report dated May 29, 2014. Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,367,893 $ 1,015,843

The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian accounting Accounts receivable 67,851 79,049 The accompanying summary financial statements, which comprise the standardsBasis for for not-for-profit Qualified organizations.O pinion Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a Government remittances recoverable 17,372 13,088 substitute for reading the audited financial statements of the Council. Prepaid and deferred expenses 178,257 38,980 summary statement of financial position as at December 31, 2013, the Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements 1,631,373 1,146,960 summary statement of operations, summary statement of changes In common with many not-for-profit organizations, the Council derives a Property and equipment 6,256 11,784 Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements in Domain name 7,400 7,400 in net assets and summary statement of cash flows for the year then accordanceportion withof itsCanadian revenue accounting and standards net asset for not-for-profit additions organizations. from the general public in ended, are derived from the audited financial statements of The the form of donations and endowments, the completeness of which is not $ 1,645,029 $ 1,166,144 Auditor’s Responsibility Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business/Le Conseil Canadien pour le susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of Liabilities Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our Current Commerce Autochtone (the “Council”) for the year ended December procedures,this revenue which werewas conductedlimited into accordance the amounts with Canadian recorded Auditing by Standard the Council (CAS) 810, and we Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 45,090 $ 35,897 “Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.” Deferred revenue 488,371 __ 371,136

31, 2013. We expressed a qualified audit opinion on those financial were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to Basis for Qualified Opinion 533,461 407,033 statements in our report dated May 29, 2014. donations revenue, excess of revenue over expenses, and net assets. In common with many not-for-profit organizations, the Council derives a portion of its revenue and net Net assets 1,111,568 __ 759,111 asset additions from the general public in the form of donations and endowments, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of this revenue $ 1,645,029 $ 1,166,144 The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures wasQualified limited to theO amountspinion recorded by the Council and we were not able to determine whether any required by Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit adjustments might be necessary to donations revenue, excess of revenue over expenses, and net Summarized Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets assets. For the Year Ended December 31 2013 2012 organizations. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the matter described Qualified Opinion is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph, the summary financial Revenue In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion Fundraising events $ 1,108,350 $ 918,425 of the Council. paragraph,statements the summary derived financial from statements the audited derived fromfinancial the audited statements financial statements of the of theCouncil Membership fees and donations 971,948 948,466 Council for the year ended December 31, 2013 are a fair summary of those financial statements, in Research grants 185,565 7,439 accordancefor the year with Canadian ended accounting December standards 31, for 2013not-for-profit are organizations.a fair summary of those financial Other income 54,374 99,948 Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth - 495,308 Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements statements, in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. 2,320,237 2,469,586

Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the Expenses 1,967,780 2,286,582 audited financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting Excess of revenue over expenses for the year 352,457 183,004 standards for not-for-profit organizations. Endowment distributions - (342,010)

Net assets – beginning of year _ 759,111 918,117 Toronto, Canada Chartered Professional Accountants Toronto, Canada Chartered Professional Accountants Net assets – end of year $ 1,111,568 $ 759,111 May 29, 2014 Licensed Public Accountants May 29, 2014 Licensed Public Accountants

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Summarized Statement of Financial Position Summarized Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets

As at December 31 2013 2012 For the Year Ended December 31 2013 2012

Assets Revenue Current Fundraising events $ 1,108,350 $ 918,425 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,367,893 $ 1,015,843 Membership fees and donations 971,948 948,466 Accounts receivable 67,851 79,049 Research grants 185,565 7,439 Government remittances recoverable 17,372 13,088 Other income 54,374 99,948 Prepaid and deferred expenses 178,257 38,980 Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth – 495,308 1,631,373 1,146,960 Property and equipment 6,256 11,784 2,320,237 2,469,586 Domain name 7,400 7,400 Expenses 1,967,780 2,286,582

$ 1,645,029 $ 1,166,144 Excess of revenue over expenses for the year 352,457 183,004

Liabilities Endowment distributions – (342,010) Current Net assets – beginning of year 759,111 918,117 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 45,090 $ 35,897

Deferred revenue 488,371 371,136 Net assets – end of year $ 1,111,568 $ 759,111

533,461 407,033 Net assets 1,111,568 759,111

$ 1,645,029 $ 1,166,144