b'GLOBAL TRADEA representative from the GAC Office of the Chief Economist spent time at CCAB reviewing the organizations data and methodology. The two groups worked together throughout, agreeing in the end to partner in developing the WE\x1fBELIEVE\x1fIN\x1f recently released report as a baseline for Indigenous SMEs. The 2016 CCAB PARTNERSHIPS\x1e study, upon which the report is based, had incorporated phone interviews with more than 1,100 Aboriginal busi-nesses, including nearly 650 SMEs. The response rate to the interviews was more \x1f\x1e\x1dONTARIO\x1dFIRST\x1dNATIONS\x1c\x1dthan 45 per cent, which is high for a phone survey and resulted in more accu-\x1b\x1a\x19\x19\x1dMILLION\x1dIN\x1dBUSINESSrate estimates. OPPORTUNITIES\x1c\x1d HIGH ENGAGEMENTThe CCAB/GAC report outlines the attri-Resolute Forest Products works with First Nations across Ontario andbutes of the businesses involved, their Quebec to identify employment and economic opportunities, supportachievements, obstacles to their growth educational programs, and collaborate on agreements, planning, roadand steps that can be taken to boost their construction and forest regeneration. business performance. Findings cross-cut the industry by Indigenous identity, Because we believe in partnerships. sales destination markets, industry of operation, geographic location, and other business and owner characteristics. resolutefp.com/sustain ability Research findings suggest that many Indigenous SME owners are finding 24A CCAB PUBLICATION2019'