Evaluation of the Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program and Powley - Follow-up Report Status Update as of September 30, 2014

Moving forward, AANDC will work with MNSIs, Federal and Provincial partners to both review and establish a clear set of objectives for the FICP that clearly delineates the roles and responsibilities and expectations of stakeholders.

AANDC will provide leadership to coordinate a process to set clear objectives and to better delineates respective stakeholder roles and responsibilities.

The changing fiscal realities of the new departmental approach to working with AROs will be central factors in this work.

Update/Rationale: Completed – Closed.

Update/Rationale:
As of 30/09/2014:

This recommendation has been superseded by policy work that focuses on a renewed and more constructive relationship with Aboriginal representative organizations in the context of evolving government priorities.

AES: Recommend to close - Closed

AANDC will develop a comprehensive Performance Measurement Strategy specific to the FICP and Powley Initiative that will articulate clear and measureable outcomes.

Update/Rationale: Completed – Closed.

As of 31/03/2014:

A comprehensive Performance Measurement Strategy for Sub-Program 1.2.4 (Métis and Non-Status Indian Relations and Métis Rights Management) has been developed and is proceeding to the approvals process.

As part of the new competitive process for project funding for AROs, MNSI organizations are eligible for funding under theme 3, "Métis and Non-Status Indians Partnerships and Policy Development", which relates directly with the FICP and Powley initiative. This was announced to stakeholders on November 18th, 2013.