"Overcoming barriers to economic development in Indigenous communities would help achieve economic reconciliation and better socioeconomic outcomes for Indigenous peoples. These barriers continue to prevent many First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and businesses from fully participating in the Canadian economy. Barriers to Indigenous economic development include the legacy of colonialism, the failure to recognize Indigenous jurisdiction, inadequate infrastructure, administrative burdens, limited access to capital, and limited access to federal procurement opportunities. First Nations, Inuit and Métis face similar barriers to economic development, but they are also confronted with challenges that are unique to their situation and their relationship with the federal government"--Summary, page 1.