Indigenous Businesses in Atlantic Canada

in Atlantic Indigenous business revenue$1.6 BILLION

850 Indigenous Businessesin Atlantic Canada

Economic Profile at-a-glance

APEC Fact Sheet

94% MORE employees

since 2012

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Primary resources

Construction & utilities

Manufacturing

Wholesale/retail

Transportation & information

Finance & professional

Entertainment, accommodation & food

Other services

Atlantic Indigenous business labour force by Industry (Private Sector)

74% of respondants anticipate increased sales over the next three years.

only 12% of these Indigenous businesses are registered under the federal Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business.

+137% INCREASE

in business revenuessince 2012

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12%

14%

10%

21%7%

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14%

12%

48%of Atlantic Indigenous businesses are women-owned/controlled