Looks at a transfer of jurisdiction and authorities to territorial or Indigenous self governments, from the federal government, and the importance of both power and revenue sharing among governments for promoting sustainable economic development.
Discusses the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting program, the Canada-Territorial Cooperation Agreements on Aboriginal Languages, and support for National Aboriginal Day activities.
Federal program is meant to reduce cost of food in remote communities by subsidizing transportation costs for northern retailers. Paper argues that the system has been built on flawed and overly ambitious policy rationale. Lists steps needed to address issues with program.