"This paper has three objectives: (1) to give a brief description of different types of Aboriginal economies, so that the diversity and complexity of the task of achieving economic development is better understood; (2) to discuss some of the pre-conditions for rebuilding Aboriginal economies. What factors need to come together for economic development to have a good chance of success?; (3) to give an overview of the perspective and recommendations put forward by the Royal Commission in its final report on the concrete steps that need to be taken to rebuild Aboriginal economies."
"This paper sketches a view of Aboriginal economies and their development over the next twenty years. It focuses on three fundamental questions: (1) What do Aboriginal economies look like now? (2) What are the critical factors that need to be considered for their development? (3) What are possible scenarios for Aboriginal economic development?"
The underground economy typically involves commercial activity that is unreported for tax purposes. It is of concern to the CRA, as well as all provincial, territorial and municipal jurisdictions, and all law-abiding businesses and individuals across the country.
Community-owned renewable energy facilities create local jobs and revenue with less environmental impacts than conventional energy options. A community that owns a renewable energy facility keeps most of the profit, controls the facility's operation and contributes to a healthier environment. This fact sheet on community-owned renewable energy projects describes the benefits of these projects and outlines steps for starting a project.
This report compiles and summarizes the available literature on the silvicultural and economic outcomes of partial cutting and clearcutting systems in the Acadian Forest and other forests in northeastern North America with the aim of informing an analysis of the potential impacts of reducting the prevalence of clearcutting in Nova Scotia. Yield and growth, regeneration, stand composition, costs, profitability and employment were investigated.
The mining industry has a long track record of booms and busts. When mineral prices rise, new mines are built in a hurry Host communities beenfit from a jump in jobs, infusions of cash, and investments in infrastructure - the "boom." However, when prices fall, production slows down and some mines close altogether. Communities suddenly find themselves facing unemployment, loss of income and a declining population - the "bust." This cycle can take a heavy toll on communities.
The forest industry is an important sector in all provinces in Canada, representing an average of 10% of total value added produced. Given the important role that this industry plays in the country, in-depth studies of the characteristic features of forest-based industries, their linkages with the rest of the economy, and the impacts of changes in policies on the society as a whole is believe to be instrumental in the process of ensuring sustainable development.
Forestry communities, like all single industry communities in New Brunswick and across Canada, are facing difficult times and unprecedented challenges as the main employers close or leave town. This literature review examines the economic transitioning of single industry communities with a focus on forestry communities. Literature was reviewed from a wide variety of sources including journal articles, Government documents and reports, as well as publications from a wide variety of websites and organizations.
The purpose of this report is to establish a baseline understanding of some aspects of the socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal communities within forest regions in Canada. It is hoped these findings will assist governments and society in decision-making where it relates to information gathering, resource allocation and the socio-economic welfare of Aboriginal communities within forest regions in Canada.
