9.3. Annex: Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements Evaluation Criteria

(See 9.35.45 Evaluation Criteria)

1. James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA)- Inuit Portion
   The Agreement Respecting the Implementation of the JBNQA, Annex A, Part II (Inuit Employment and Contract Priority) Article 7.0 states,

   "Whenever practicable and consistent with sound procurement management, all of the following criteria, or as many as may be appropriate with respect to any particular government contract, shall be included in the bid evaluation criteria established by Canada for the awarding of government contracts in the Territory:

   1. the contribution by Inuit in carrying out the contract, which will include, but shall not be limited to, the employment of Inuit labour, the engagement of Inuit professional services or the use of Inuit suppliers;
   2. the existence or creation of permanent head offices, administrative offices or other facilities in the Territory; and,
   3. the undertaking of commitments, under the contract, with respect to on-the-job training or skills development for the Inuit."

2. Inuvialuit Final Agreement
   Treasury Board Contracting Policy Notice 1997-8, Section 2, paragraph 6.00 states:

   "When establishing bid evaluation criteria for the awarding of government contracts, and whenever practicable and consistent with sound procurement management, contracting authorities should consider the potential contribution of the Inuvialuit in carrying out the contract. This may include, as appropriate:

   1. the employment of Inuvialuit, the engagement of Inuvialuit professional services and the use of Inuvialuit suppliers,
   2. the creation of administrative offices or other facilities in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region,
   3. the undertaking of commitments, under the contract, with respect to related on-the-job training or skills development for Inuvialuit."

3. Nunavut Land Claims Agreement
   Article 24.6.1 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement states,

   "Whenever practicable, and consistent with sound procurement management, and subject to Canada's international obligations, all of the following criteria, or as many as may be appropriate with respect to any particular contract, shall be included in the bid criteria established by the Government of Canada for the awarding of its government contracts in the Nunavut Settlement Area:

   1. the existence of head offices, administrative offices or Other facilities in the Nunavut Settlement Area;
   2. the employment of Inuit labour, engagement of Inuit professional services, or use of suppliers that are Inuit or Inuit firms in carrying out the contracts; or
   3. the undertaking of commitments, under the contract, with respect to on-the-job training or skills development for Inuit."

4. Sahtu Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement
   The Implementation Plan for the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement, Annex A, Project 12-3 states:

   "Whenever practicable and consistent with sound procurement management, and subject to Canada's international obligations, all of the following criteria, or as many as may be appropriate with respect to any particular contract, shall be included in the bid criteria for the awarding of government contracts in the Sahtu settlement area:

   1. the existence or creation of head offices, administrative offices or other facilities in the Sahtu settlement area;
   2. the employment of participants labour, engagement of participants professional services, or use of suppliers that are participants or Sahtu Dene and Metis firms in carrying out the contract; or
   3. the undertaking of commitments, under the contract, with respect to on-the-job training or skills development for the participants."

5. Tlicho Land Claims Agreement
   The Tlicho Agreement Implementation Plan, Annex A, Sheet 26-3, Article 2, Planning Assumptions, states:

   "In order to stimulate socio-economic benefits through the procurement process, and whenever practicable and consistent with sound procurement practices, and subject to Canada's international obligations, all of the following criteria, or as many as may be appropriate with respect to any particular contract, shall be included in the bid evaluation criteria for the awarding of government contracts which are wholly or partly in Môwhì Gogha Dè Nîîtåèè (NWT):

   1. the inclusion of an Aboriginal Benefits Plan which will assist with socio-economic development projects which are wholly or partly in Môwhì Gogha Dè Nîîtåèè (NWT); or
   2. the employment of Tlicho First Nation labour, engagement of Tlicho First Nation professional services, or use of suppliers that are Tlicho which can act as sub-contractors in assisting with the carrying out of the contract; or
   3. the undertaking of commitments, under the contract, with respect to on-the-job training or skills development for Tlicho Citizens."

6. Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement
   Article 13.3.4 of the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement states,

   "Whenever practicable and consistent with sound procurement management, and subject to Canada's international obligations, all of the following criteria, or as many as may be appropriate with respect to any particular contract, shall be included in the bid criteria established by the Government of Canada for the awarding of its government contracts for the procurement of goods and services in the Nunavik Marine Region (NMR):

   1. the existence of head offices, administrative offices or other facilities in the NMR;
   2. the employment of Nunavik Inuit labour, engagement of Nunavik Inuit professional services, or use of suppliers that are Nunavik Inuit or Nunavik Inuit enterprises in carrying out the contracts; and
   3. the undertaking of commitments, under the contract, with respect to on-the-job training or skills development for Nunavik Inuit."

7. Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement
   Article 7.10.4 of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement states,

   "Whenever practicable and consistent with sound procurement practices, and subject to Canada's international obligations, the following criteria, or as many as may be appropriate with respect to any particular contract, shall be included in the bid criteria established by the Government of Canada for the awarding of Government of Canada contracts for the procurement of goods and services in the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area:

   1. the existence of the head office, administrative offices or other facilities in the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area;
   2. the employment of Inuit labour, engagement of Inuit professional services or use of suppliers that are Inuit Businesses in carrying out the contracts; and
   3. the undertaking of commitments, under the contract, with respect to on the job training or skills development for Inuit."

8. Eeyou Marine Region Land Claims Agreement
   Article 21.3.4 of the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claims Agreement states,

   "Whenever practicable and consistent with sound procurement management, and subject to Canada's international obligations, all of the following criteria, or as many as may be appropriate with respect to any particular contract, shall be included in the bid criteria established by Government for the awarding of its Government Contracts for the procurement of goods and services in the Eeyou Marine Region (EMR):

   1. the existence of head offices, administrative offices or other facilities in Eeyou Istchee;
   2. the employment of Cree labour, engagement of Cree professional services, or use of suppliers that are Cree or Cree Enterprises in carrying out the contracts; and
   3. the undertaking of commitments, under the contract, with respect to on-the-job training or skills development for Crees."