First Nations Own-Source Revenue: How Is the Money Spent?

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Citation John Richards. 2015. "First Nations Own-Source Revenue: How Is the Money Spent?." ###. Toronto: C.D. Howe Institute.
Page Title: First Nations Own-Source Revenue: How Is the Money Spent? – C.D. Howe Institute
Article Title: First Nations Own-Source Revenue: How Is the Money Spent?
URL: https://cdhowe.org/publication/first-nations-own-source-revenue-how-money-spent/
Published Date: October 14, 2015
Accessed Date: October 8, 2025

Revenues from First Nations business activities have grown substantially over the last generation. In Ontario, they now comprise nearly one third of First Nation government funds. Where does the money go? A new C.D. Howe Institute report, “First Nations Own-Source Revenue: How Is the Money Spent?” makes use of new data to analyze band finances.