Long-Term Arrangements
Long-Term Governance and Funding Arrangements with the Metis Settlements General Council
On, May 25, 2011, the Premier, the Minister of Aboriginal Relations, and the President of the Metis Settlements General Council (MSGC) signed an Agreement committing the parties to a process to conclude long-term governance and funding arrangements.
This Agreement commits to four objectives for the process:
- To enable Metis Settlements to provide essential services, including infrastructure, on par with neighbouring communities.
- To develop long-term economic and financial stability and Settlement capacity.
- To strengthen Metis Settlement governance, accountability and sustainability.
- To enhance the productive relationship between the Government of Alberta and Métis Settlements.
Discussions between representatives of the Government of Alberta and the Metis Settlements began in June 2011. A work plan to guide the discussions and process has been developed and the parties are now scoping out issues in preparation for the formal negotiations. It is expected that the long-term arrangements will be concluded in 2013.
