Exploring Economic Development Strategies for Canadian Indigenous Communities Post-Pandemic
Type of Evidence: Academic Literature
Summary of Key Findings:
The study examines how COVID-19 impacted Indigenous Canadian businesses and EDCs, revealing challenges in finance, human resources, and innovation, while also highlighting resilience, recovery opportunities, and the need for improved employment strategies, digital accessibility, and skill development.
Topics & Keywords:
Crisis planning, Digital accessibility, Digital transformation, Diversification and adaptation strategies, Federal procurement access
Limitations:
The study’s findings may be limited in generalizability due to its focus on only ten EDCs and a two-year post-pandemic timeframe that may not capture long-term recovery trends.
