Here is some information on P3 investment opportunities for eligible sectors and areas (clean energy and clean coal appear to be eligible projects).  Eligible projects can receive up to 25% of the direct cost of construction supported through non-repayable contributions, repayable contributions, loans or loan guarantees.  First Nations are eligible proponents and please note the deadline date is June 15, 2012. More information is available on their website: www.P3canada.ca

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/05/07/bc-first-nations-treaty-debt.html

http://www.nationtalk.ca/modules/news/article.php?storyid=53645

Here is an update from Karen Campbell of the AFN on the proposed Bill S-6:
First Nations Elections Act: 

Introduced in the Senate on December 6, 2011. Bill S-6 is currently
at 3rd reading in the Senate.

* Bill S-6 is opt-in legislation for First Nations who conduct their
elections under the Indian Act * Extends the election term from two to four years; has provisions for
a re-call mechanism; elections can be contested in a court and sets-out
offences and penalties in relation to the election of a chief or councillor.

* Concerns have been expressed about provisions in the Bill that
empower the Minister of AANDC to order a First Nation under the Act,
including one that conducts custom elections, in the event of a dispute or
an election overturned by the Governor-in-Council. * Includes opt-out provisions for FNs to transition to custom codes. * Legislation results from initiatives of the Atlantic Policy Congress
of First Nation Chiefs and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.

Here is a brief update from Karen Campbell of the AFN on the proposed Bill
C-27: First Nations Financial Transparency Act: 

* Introduced on November 23, 2011. Bill C-27 was scheduled for 2nd
reading on Friday March 9, 2012, but was removed from the schedule due to
continuing debates on C-10. A new date has not yet been scheduled.
* The Act would require First Nations to prepare and publically
disclose audited consolidated financial statements AND schedules for
remuneration paid to Chiefs and councillors. * This information would also be provided on the AANDC website. * Failure to prepare or disclose such information could result in
withholding of contribution funds or termination of an agreement. * Chiefs have affirmed the importance of accountability and
transparency to their citizens. This Bill will not address the real issues
that challenge First Nation governments. * Preliminary analysis of this bill has been provided and advocacy
will continue.

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