In partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, CCAB embarked on the 2016 Promise and Prosperity: Qualitative Research with Aboriginal Businesses in Ontario, to expand on themes from past research. This report explores opportunities and challenges faced by Aboriginal businesses including financing, skills training and digital connectivity.

Through a mix of focus groups and in-depth individual interviews, CCAB’s goal is to develop a deeper understanding of how these issues affect Aboriginal businesses. Ultimately, CCAB hopes the findings will be widely used by Aboriginal communities and governments, as well as mainstream businesses and governments, to understand how they can most effectively support Aboriginal businesses in Ontario.