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The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. (Image: Brad Perry)
The provincial government announced the role on March 24th as part of an effort to develop an understanding of the nature and impact of systemic racism.
According to a release essential qualifications include a demonstrated understanding of the demographic, social, economic, cultural and linguistic context in New Brunswick.
“We are eager to begin this work, which will examine the nature and impact of systemic racism in our province and result in recommendations to address related concerns,” said Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn.
The commissioner is required to produce a report with recommendations on a provincial strategy and action plan to address concerns of barriers opportunity and equitable access to programs and services.
He said a revised deal could make it more of a palatable situation for Higgs, who said April 13 that the revenues being diverted to bands was projected to grow to $75 million a decade from now.
Richardson agreed with the premier that s not sustainable so he s willing to strike a deal that could actually make it so that it s more acceptable to government and more acceptable to First Nations.
That might include a tax-sharing element that would be phased out over time as a band s economy develops, the chief said.
Any tax-sharing would be a shift in position for Higgs, who said when he announced the cancellation that diverting of tax revenue to bands would not be on the table in future talks and that on-reserve retailers would now collect and remit provincial tax like any other business.