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November 18, 2009
Treaties will boost BC economy by over $10 billionVANCOUVER — Completing treaties with First Nations could deliver more than $10 billion dollars in economic benefits to British Columbia’s economy over the next 15 years, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers report..Financial and Economic Impacts of Treaty Settlements in BCFinancial and Economic Impacts of Treaty Settlements in British Columbia, the PricewaterhouseCoopers 2009 report, is the fifth study on the economic benefits of treaties. November 18, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers ReportThe PricewaterhouseCoopers report makes the economic case for accelerating treaty completions in British Columbia.October 28, 2009
Treaty completions create economic stimulus effectOTTAWA — The Treaty Commission today asked the House of Commons finance committee to consider the importance of achieving the economic stimulus effects that will result from completing treaties in British Columbia.Standing Committee on FinanceThe Treaty Commission in its appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance made its case today for the economic benefits of accelerating treaty completions in British Columbia. The finance committee is conducting pre-budget consultations as the Government of Canada considers various measures to ensure prosperity and a sustainable economic, social and environmental future.October 14, 2009
Make treaty completion a priorityVICTORIA, BC — The Treaty Commission is pushing the federal and provincial governments to complete treaties and urging First Nations to resolve territorial issues.October 14, 2009 
Annual Report 2009The Treaty Commission today released it's Annual Report on the status of Treaty Negotiations and the state of the BC Treaty process. |
