Funding Mechanisms:

The Parties will work, on a government-to-government basis, to renew the fiscal relationship, based on cooperation and respect for Métis rights and move towards sufficient, predictable and sustained funding for the Métis Nation. This cooperative undertaking will aim to improve the federal approach to funding to ensure it is fair and equitable, while considering the unique needs and circumstances of the Métis Nation and its citizens.

Through a renewed fiscal relationship, the Parties seek:

• To establish funding approaches and financial transfer mechanisms that support government-to-government relationships;
• To meet shared accountability for closing the socio-economic outcomes gap between Métis Nation and other Canadians, including appropriate metrics and performance indicators;
• To promote the delivery of programs and services in an efficient and cost-effective manner, including consideration of collective or cooperative arrangements; and
• To support the Métis Nation in furthering Métis-self-government.