First Nations Fiscal Management Act Adaptation Regulations — 5
o support the development, management, operation and maintenance of infrastructure; (i) conduct research and provide advice and information to the Government of Canada, including the Minister, on the development and implementation of frameworks to support the development of infrastructure that is socially, culturally, environmentally, economically and fiscally sustainable; and (j) collect data, publish statistical information and conduct research and analysis on matters related to the purposes set out in the other paragraphs of this section. Functions and Powers Powers 113.4 (1) In furtherance of its purposes, the Institute may enter into partnerships, agreements and other arrangements with local, regional, national and international organizations to provide services to First Nations, Indigenous groups and entities referred to in subsection 50.1(1). Provision of services (2) On the request of a First Nation, an Indigenous group or an entity referred to in subsection 50.1(1), the Institute may provide services relating to its purposes to that First Nation, Indigenous group or entity, including (a) assistance in planning, developing, procuring, owning, operating and maintaining infrastructure; (b) project management support with respect to infrastructure; (c) the review of funding and financing options for infrastructure projects; and (d) support in asset management. Review of infrastructure project 113.5 (1) On the request of a First Nation, an Indigenous group or an entity referred to in subsection 50.1(1), the Institute may review an infrastructure project, or any aspect of an infrastructure project, involving that First Nation, Indigenous group or entity for compliance with the standards established under subsection 113.8(1). Report (2) On completion of the review, the Institute shall provide to the First Nation, Indigenous group or entity a report setting out (a) the scope of the review undertaken; and (b) an opinion as to whether the infrastructure project, or aspect of the infrastructure project, was in compliance with the standards or as to which aspects of the standards were not complied with. Issuance of certificate (3) If after completing the review the Institute is of the opinion that the infrastructure project, or the reviewed aspect, was in compliance, in all material respects, with the standards, it shall issue to the First Nation, Indigenous group or entity a certificate to that effect. Revocation of certificate (4) The Institute may, on giving notice to the First Nation, Indigenous group or entity, revoke the First Nation’s, the Indigenous group’s or the entity’s certificate if, on the basis of information available to the Institute, it is of the opinion that the certificate was issued on the basis of incomplete or incorrect information. Form and content (5) The Institute may determine the form and content of certificates issued under subsection (3), including any restrictions as to the purposes for which, and the persons by whom, they are intended to be used. Opinion final (6) An opinion of the Institute referred to in this section is final and conclusive and is not subject to appeal. Review for continued compliance 113.6 (1) On the request of a First Nation, an Indigenous group or an entity referred to in subsection 50.1(1), or under the terms of an agreement between any level of government and the First Nation, Indigenous group or entity, the Institute may review an infrastructure project, or any aspect of an infrastructure project, for which it has issued a certificate under subsection 113.5(3) for continued compliance with the standards established under subsection 113.8(1). Report (2) On completion of the review, the Institute shall provide to the First Nation, Indigenous group or entity a report setting out the scope of its review and its findings and any recommendations. Report final (3) The content of the report is final and conclusive and is not subject to appeal. Review of First Nation laws 113.7 (1)