Regina city council approves 20% Indigenous procurement policy
At current procurement levels, a minimum 20 per cent Indigenous procurement value would result in at least $41 million worth of goods and services being procured through Indigenous businesses.
“This commitment to a minimum 20% total spend is historic and will benefit not only our Indigenous business community but our community at large through the reinvestment that most Indigenous businesses make in supporting our local economies,” said Thomas Benjoe, president and CEO of FHQ Development, in the release.
An Indigenous Procurement Partner was hired and is working to connect with stakeholders to help with the rollout of the policy.
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