In our final episode before the summer, I talk to John Bernard, the CEO of IT firm Donna Cona Inc. Several weeks ago John testified before the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee and expressed profound concern about the problems in the federal government's Indigenous procurement system. 

The government has a policy of setting aside a certain percentage of contracts for Indigenous firms. However, recent revelations in the ArriveScam scandal show manipulation of this system leading to companies taking advantage of the system and providing no benefit to Indigenous people. Mr. Bernard joins me to share his own experience, and to make suggestions for improving Indigenous contracting.