Fiscal Realities Economists

Reducing the Barriers to Investment and Economic Growth on First Nation Lands

Established in 1992, Fiscal Realities Economists conducts economic research and analysis, develops innovative solutions, and advises and advocates for public, First Nation and private sector clients.

Significant highlights include:

Facilitated ten service agreements between First Nations and local governments
Created economic and fiscal model for Sun Rivers development in Kamloops, BC
Have aided clients in facilitating over $500 million in private investment
Supported First Nations in the BC Treaty process
Supported development & parliamentary process for 3 pieces of First Nation federal legislation

                    - First Nation Goods and Services Tax Act
                    - First Nation Fiscal Management Act
                    - First Nation Commercial and Industrial Development Act

Implemented First Nation Sales Tax on Tobacco, Alcohol and Fuel in 8 First Nation communities
Developed and delivered the Certificate in First Nation Taxation Administration in partnership with Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics and Thompson Rivers University