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Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre Annual Report 2012
Building Mi’gmaq Resources
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1 A Year in Review ...................................................................................................... 1 Meet the LMDC Team ............................................................................................. 2 2010-2011 Activities ................................................................................................ 3 Aboriginal Skills and Employment Strategy (ASETS) Results ......................... 3 FNHRDCQ Urban Strategy Results ................................................................... 5 Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF) Results ....................................................... 7 Professional Training .................................................................................. 8 Academic Refresher .................................................................................... 8 General Development Test (GDT) Preparation .......................................... 8 First Nation Regional Adult Education Centre ................................................. 8 Labour Market Information Implementation Strategy .................................... 9 LMI Steering Committee ............................................................................ 9 Final Evaluation Report ............................................................................. 10 LMI Analysis Results – Brain Storming Session ....................................... 10 Local Programming Step-by-Step Transition Program .................................................................... 11 Summer Student Employment ........................................................................ 11 Basic Entrepreneurship Workshops ................................................................ 12 How to be a Successful Student ....................................................................... 12 General Education Development (GED) ......................................................... 13 GED Graduation ........................................................................................ 13 LMDC Presentations LMI Presentation to FNHRDCQ General Assembly........................................ 13 Université Rural Québécois – Presentation and Tour ..................................... 13 HR Restigouche Development Day ................................................................. 13 Professional Training Eastern Shores School Board ........................................................................... 14 First AID/CPR ................................................................................................. 14 Construction Safety .......................................................................................... 14 CCQ Orientation .............................................................................................. 15 Other Services Documentation Centre..................................................................................... 15 Community Access Centre ............................................................................... 15 Funding Core Funding ................................................................................................... 16 Funding Partners ............................................................................................. 17 Conclusion ................................................... ........................................................ 19
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Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre
Annual Report 2012
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre
(LMDC) has been operating since the
signing of the first agreement between
Human Resources Development Canada
and the Assembly of First Nations of
Quebec and Labrador in 1996.
The Employment and Training agreements
are managed by the First Nations Human
Resources Development Commission of
Quebec (FNHRDCQ), consisting of 22 Local
First Nations Centres servicing 29
communities, as well as four Urban Service
Centres located in Montreal, Quebec, Val
d’Or and Sept-Iles.
The LMDC is governed by a board of
directors, referred to as the Listuguj
Mi’gmaq Development Council
(LMDCouncil). Its members are appointed
by the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government and
consist of two community members, two
elected members of council, and three
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Staff
members; 1 from Education, one from
Social Assistance and one from Finance.
The Chief serves as Chairperson.
The LMDC is pleased to present its annual
report for the fiscal period 2011-2012 to the
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government and to the
community of Listuguj, as approved by the
LMDCouncil.
A Year in Review
With the signing of the new Aboriginal
Skills and Employment Training Strategy
(ASETS) in October 2010, the 2011-2012
fiscal year represents the first full year of
the agreement which ends
March 31, 2015.
The ASETS agreement has
proven to be challenging to
say the least. The three
priorities of the agreement
include: Supporting
Demand-Driven Skills
Development; Fostering
Partnerships with Private
Sector and Government; and Placing
Emphasis on Accountability and Results.
The impact of the emphasis placed on
accountability and results has been
considerable. Staff have had retraining, to
ensure the recording and monitoring of all
services and interventions according to the
increased demands outlined in the ASETS
agreement. Additionally,
the extensive financial
reporting requirements
have increased the
workload of staff
responsible for financial
reporting.
As part of staff
retraining, consultant
Josette Boudreau was
contracted to deliver training to LMDC’s
front line staff on career and employment
counseling, and to review the Client intake
process.
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Meet the LMDC Team
The LMDC saw quite a few changes this past year with Career Counsellor Bella Moffat’s
planned leave of absence. Myrna Isaac left her role as Support Counsellor to assume the Career
Counsellor duties. In doing so the LMDC had a huge role to fill. Interviews were held and
Anna Isaac was the successful candidate for Interim Support Counsellor.
Client Services were improved through restructuring. In addition to Career Counselling and
Client Support Services, aspects of employment counselling were centralized through the
creation of the position of an Employment Counsellor. Jennifer LaBillois-Metallic was
transferred to this position. Her role is to provide assistance, offer counselling and give
information to Clients on all aspects of securing employment and job retention as administered
by LMDC's programming, policies and procedures. She also provides information on LMDC's
job creation programs to potential employers/sponsors and processes the funding applications.
In addition, due to funding restraints, the position of Professional Training Coordinator was
eliminated. The responsibilities of the Professional Training Coordinator were added to the
position of Support Counsellor.
The Team at the LMDC consists of nine full time staff members and one project based staff.
The positions and team members are:
Sheila Brisk – Data Entry/Research Clerk
Christie Caplin-Isaac – Administrative Clerk
David Caplin Jr. – Custodian
Tina Girvan – Communications Technician/Instructor
Jeanette Henry – Receptionist
Anna Isaac – Interim Support Counsellor
Myrna Isaac – Interim Career Counsellor
Jennifer LaBillois-Metallic – Employment Counsellor
Cathy Martin – Workshop/Course Facilitator/Instructor
Lorna Sook – Director
With the planned leave of absence of Cathy Martin, Don Patrick Martin, specialist in
communications was contracted to complete the Step-by-Step Transition (Block 3) Workshops.
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2011-2012 Activities
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) Results With change came improvements to the Aboriginal Labour Market Adaptation Support System
(ALMASS), allowing the LMDC to capture services provided for Client Support and Guidance
interventions.
It is important to note that recording of these interventions began in May 2012, representing
approximately 92% of to total interventions and results.
During the 2011-2012 fiscal year, 194 Clients participated in 331 measures:
Training and Employment (Funded Measures)
o Professional Training – 70
o Academic Upgrading – 80
o Employee Training – 12
o Job Creation – 18
o Self Employment Assistance – 2
Support and Guidance:
o Labour Market Information – 5
o Professional Resources – 144
Results indicate that 140 Training and Employment measures were completed, eight were
incomplete, one was cancelled and 33 were in progress at March 31st, 2012. Further results for
Training and Employment indicate that, 41 Clients are employed, 84 are not employed, 17
returned to school, five are self-employed, one is unspecified and 1 is inactive.
38%
44%
7% 10% 1%
Participation in Funded Measures
Professional Training Academic Upgrading
Employee Training Job Creation
Self Employment Assistance
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Additionally, results indicate that 143 Support and Guidance interventions were completed,
one was cancelled and five were in progress at March 31, 2012. Further results for Support and
Guidance indicate that, 12 Clients are employed, 45 are not employed, five returned to school
and one is self-employed. Secondary results for 80 of the 143 completed interventions were not
recorded.
77%
4%
18%
1%
Results - Funded Measures
Completed Incomplete In Progress Cancelled
28%
56%
12%
3% 1%
Results - Funded Measures cont'd
Employed Not Employed Returned to School
Self-Employed Other
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FNHRDCQ Urban Strategy Results As approved by the LMDCouncil, a total of
12 Listuguj Mi’gmaq were sponsored by the
FNHRDCQ Urban Strategy, participating in
14 Employment and Training measures;
Labour Market Information (1),
Professional Resources (1), Professional
Training (7), Academic Upgrading (2) and
Job Creation (3).
Results indicate that seven were completed
and seven were in progress. Further results
indicate that one Client is not employed,
three are employed, one returned to school,
one result is missing and one not recorded.
96%
3% 1%
Support and Guidance Results
Completed In Progress Cancelled
19%
71%
8%
2%
Support and Guidance Results cont'd
Employed Not Employed Returned To School Self-Employed
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7% 7%
50%
14%
22%
Participation in Measures - Urban
Labour Market Information Professional Resources
Professional Training Academic Upgrading
Job Creation
50% 50%
Results - Urban
Completed In Progress
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Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF) Results The Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat’s (MMS) proposal to HRSDC’s Skills and Partnership
Fund for the Mi’gmaq Wind Power Partnership (MWP2) initiative was successful. It is through
this initiative that the MMS/LMDC partnership agreement was established. The LMDC is
responsible for administering the student support component of the project, including the
allocation of allowances, student intake and follow-up, as well as results tracking.
During the period from January to March 2012, 29 Clients participated in 30 interventions,
which include 23 interventions in the areas of Labour Market Information and Professional
Resources (Career/Employment Counselling). Professional Training accounts for seven, all of
which were in progress as of March 31, 2012.
16%
50%
17%
17%
Results - Urban cont'd
Not Employed Employed Returned to School Missing
20%
57%
23%
Participation in Measures - SPF
Labour Market Information Professional Resources
Professional Training
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Additionally, three more Listuguj Mi’gmaq participated in Professional Training through the
MWP2 initiative. Funding partners for these Clients included the Centre Locale d’Emploi (CLE)
and Consortium for Aboriginal Training in Construction in Quebec (CATCQ).
Professional Training
The Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)
for Linesmen started on October 24, 2011
and registered four participants, of which
all are scheduled to graduate in April 2012.
The DVS for Heavy Equipment Operators
started on January 23, 2012 and registered
six and are expected to graduate in
November.
Academic Refresher
An academic refresher was held from
February 22 to March 30, 2012. This
included 3.5 weeks of mathematics with a
focus on trigonometry for the construction
trades and two weeks of life skills training,
which included First Aid/CPR certification
for all attendees.
General Development Text (GDT) Preparation
In order to meet the requirements for admission in the vocational training programs related to
employment opportunities in wind power energy, a five day preparation session was delivered
to ensure the success of those who were scheduled to write the GDT. A total of 10 clients
participated in the sessions and all were successful.
First Nations Regional Adult Education Centre
In October 2006, at the First Nations Socioeconomic Forum in Mashteuiatsh, the Quebec
Minister of Education announced its commitment for the creation of two Regional First
Nations Adult Education Centers.
In early October, the community of Listuguj submitted a tender to the First Nation Provisional
School Council in Adult Education, in partnership with the community of Kahnawake. The
official announcement of the chosen communities took place on November 2, 2011 in Montreal,
during a meeting of the FNHRDCQ.
Essentially, what the partnership means, is that there is one centre with two campuses.
Listuguj and Kahnawake look forward to implementing new approaches and concepts that will
help in the research, program development, and incorporation of First Nation history, culture
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and language components. The aim is also to provide quality student support services to assist
members in achieving their goals. Additionally, the centers are regional, which means the
doors will be open to all First Nations members in Quebec.
What does this mean for Listuguj? First and foremost, it means quality education for our adult
members. The Adult Education Centre is designed for First Nations. Students will not only
have the opportunity to complete academic requirements, such as Math, English, Science, etc.,
but they will have available the opportunity to learn more about our culture, our history and
our language.
In addition to the teaching staff of the centre, resources will be made available to students for
guidance and support, helping them along the way, ensuring their success, which in turn will
offer them many more opportunities.
On November 22, 2011, the LMDC held a community luncheon to announcement the opening
of the Centre in September 2013. The community was assured that they would be kept up to
date on this program. In attendance was also Chief Councilor Dean Vicaire who congratulated
the LMDC team on the hard work accomplished in producing the tender document submission.
Labour Market Information (LMI) Implementation Strategy In the fall of 2009, the FNHRDCQ signed
an agreement with the Government of
Canada under the Aboriginal Skills &
Training Strategic Investment Fund
(ASTSIF) to establish the LMDC as the pilot
site for the Labour LMI Implementation
Strategy. The objectives were to develop
and implement Labour Market Job
placement services in Listuguj through
partnerships with Service Canada, Emploi
Quebec and the FNHRDCQ. The tools
developed from this project are
implemented into the daily workings of the
organization and shared amongst the 29
Local First Nation Centres in Quebec.
The funding agreement ended March 31,
2011 having realized its goals in improving
the quality of services to First Nation
clientele. The LMI tools developed to assist
front-line staff in their counselling of clients
has been well received and implemented.
LMI Steering Committee
One of the many activities realized in
this project was the creation of an
LMI Steering Committee with local
and regional representatives.
Creating partnerships with
government agencies, regional bodies
and local representatives has enabled
the LMDC to learn about program
and funding opportunities that are
available outside of our community.
The committee members were all
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very keen to assist our organization in realizing employment integration for our clients. It was
made up of a diversity of cultures in our region working together to achieve a common goal.
Final Evaluation Report
The purpose of the outcomes-based
evaluation of the Labour Market
Information Implementation Strategy was
to assist the senior management of the
LMDC in determining whether and how the
program achieved results that address the
objectives of the LMI Implementation
Strategy.
The following are the recommendations
that were outlined from the LMI
Evaluation:
Maintenance of the promotion of the use
and benefits of LMI is highly
recommended. The three main
stakeholders groups: clients; front-line
workers and decision-makers will continue
to benefit from continued training and
promotion of LMI.
While LMI has existed in many forms over
the years, the above-noted group of
stakeholders has only become aware of
these tools and how they can benefit their
respective roles/areas. Continued
promotion of LMI will ensure this tool
enters the common language and standard
use of each stakeholder group.
With respect to different elements of the
LMI Implementation Strategy,
recommendations are more issue-specific
including: ALMASS/ACCESS database,
training, sensitization and promotions, job
placement, and ASTSIF Project Funding.
Details on these recommendations can be
found at www.lmdc.ca.
LMI Analysis Results – Brain Storming Session
On January 19, 2012, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq
Development Centre, in responding to
recommendations from an analysis of the
Listuguj labour force, held a one day
brainstorming session with community
resources and relevant stakeholders to
share their ideas, suggestions and
comments. Stakeholders included former
clients, front-line workers, staff, decision
makers, Chief and Council, Board of
Directors and external stakeholders.
From this session, a report was completed
by Tanya Barnaby and Victoria LaBillois-
Mitchell. The report compiled and
analyzed the brainstorming attendees’
input into recommendations on how future
LMDC programming should be customized
on how to best address the specific needs of
the Listuguj labour force. Full details of the
report can be found at www.lmdc.ca. The
LMDC is currently working on identifying
the necessary funds for continued
consultation with focus groups, as well as
the development and implementation of a
program specific to the target groups
identified in the LMI Analysis Report.
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Local Programming
Step-by-Step Transitions Program The Step-by-Step Program registered 14 Clients in the fall of 2010. Of
those registered nine successfully completed the program in June 2011,
three withdrew (one to attend college), one was required to withdraw and
one ended by mutual agreement. Of the nine who completed the
program, five returned to school, one was employed and three were not
employed.
The graduates of the SBS Program were Cass Barnaby, Leha Jacques, Chantal Gideon, Gaetane
Larocque, Nicholas Jay Martin, Tawnie Martin, Miranda Mitchell-Caggiano and James Sloan.
On June 28, 2011, the inaugural Step-by-
Step Sponsorship Appreciation Luncheon
was held at LMDC as a means of giving
thanks to the many sponsors that made the
program possible. “Thank you” gifts were
distributed and the program participants
served a meal that they prepared at the
Listuguj Elder’s Lodge under the
supervision of Eli Isaac, a professional chef.
Sponsors included the Alaqsite’w Gitpu
School, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government,
the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat, CHRQ
Radio, Building Blocks Day Care,
Restigouche Family Services, Yves Poirier
Enterprises, GMRC, Wal-Mart, the Listuguj
Police Department, Tim Hortons, the Used
Book Store and Zellers.
In the fall of 2011, five Clients registered for the Step-by-Step Program.
Summer Student Employment Each year the LMDC submits proposals to Canada Summer Jobs to access monies to hire
student workers. For the summer 2011, the LMDC was successful in attaining sponsorship for
one position.
Travis Wysote was hired by the LMDC as a Summer Student Job Coach. His duties were to set
up a “Job Services Office” that would assist high school student job seekers. Travis participated
in training courses with the front-line staff on job search techniques and LMI. He reached out
to the students by promoting his services at the local high school. He developed promotions
that were posted in and around the community and created announcements for the local radio
station. Finally, he offered workshops to the students on resume writing, interview skills and
the use of online support programs.
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Through the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government’s Summer Student Employment Program, Felicia
Caggiano-Mitchell was offered a work placement with the LMDC to assist with researching
small business workshops for high school students. Both workers were great assets to the
LMDC team and to Listuguj youth that sought out their services.
Basic Entrepreneurship Workshops The Basic Entrepreneur Workshops consist
of two days of presentations and exercises
to help participants gain a better
understanding of the basic requirements for
starting up a business. The workshop, held
at LMDC, covers fundamental business
concepts and provides a solid foundation
for the development of entrepreneurial
traits and skills. Topics included:
characteristics of an entrepreneur, types of
businesses, marketing, pricing, basic
banking, overview of a business plan and
available sources for funding. Upon
completion of the workshop, participants
were awarded certificates, thus having met
the criteria for future LMDC funding in that
domain. Additionally the SBS students of
2010 each participated in the program and
obtained certificates.
How to Be a Successful Student The “How to Be a Successful Student
Workshop” is designed to equip those who
wish to pursue post-secondary education
with the soft skills needed to be successful.
It incorporates strategies for living away
from home, including budgeting, financial
wellness, report writing, stress
management, study skills, learning styles
assessments, time management, job
prospects and labour market information.
Personality exploration and getting along
with others was also explored. A session
was held from August 8 to 12, 2011 with 11
students in attendance.
General Education Development (GED) Academic upgrading was offered during the spring of 2011. Eight participants attended a two-
week refresher to prepare to write or re-write their GED tests. This refresher was offered
despite the phasing out of GED support funding.
GED Graduation
On June 9, 2011 the LMDC celebrated the success of the GED graduates with their friends and
families. Graduates were Talbert Condo, Thomas Germain, Rodney Isaac, Tamara Jacques and
Roland Vicaire Jr.
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LMDC Presentations
LMI Presentation to FNHRDCQ General Assembly In June of 2011, a final report presentation was provided to
the 29 representatives of the FNHRDCQ during the
quarterly general assembly. Also in attendance were
Service Canada representatives. Rico Levesque of R2
Management and LMDC’s Jennifer LaBillois-Metallic
provided a Power Point presentation on all the topics
realized by the LMI Implementation project. Additionally,
each member was provided with all the material realized
for LMI.
Université Rural Québécois – LMDC presentation and Tour Since 1997, the Rural University of Quebec
(URQ) has contributed to the development
and promotion of activities and projects
that are accomplished in rural areas of
Quebec. The bi-annual event is open to 350
development workers, policy makers,
researchers and elected officials in rural
areas of Quebec and other countries, eager
to contribute their thoughts and knowledge
on sustainable development strategy in
rural communities.
For 2011, the URQ was held in the Chaleur
Bay region from September 12 to 16, 2011.
The LMDC and the Listuguj-Pointe-à-la
Croix Harmony Project were selected to
present their programming to the
attendees.
The LMDC provided an overview of the
LMDC’s history and a review of the
programs and services realized over the
past 15 years. Afterwards, a tour of the
training centre was provided. Over 50
resource people attended the presentation
and the tour. Attendees commented that
they were not aware programs like this
existed, but were very glad to have been
there to learn about the great work that we
are accomplishing.
HR Restigouche Development Day On October 17, 2011, the Human Resources Association of New Brunswick and Enterprise
Restigouche presented the first HR Professional Development Day entitled “Leading Your
Organizational Future”.
The LMDC was invited to speak at this event to the 100-plus attendees from New Brunswick
and the Gaspé Peninsula.
LMDC’s Employment Counsellor Jennifer LaBillois-Metallic and entrepreneur Victoria
LaBillois-Mitchell presented “Aboriginal Inclusion” as a means to grow new markets and
improve relations with employers and customers. They also shared how the LMDC can help
their businesses master Aboriginal diversity and its business case to take full advantage of the
Mi’gmaq labour pool.
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Professional Training
Eastern Shores School Board The LMDC assisted in the coordination of the Carpentry, Health Assistant and Nursing, and
Home Care Assistance Programs delivered by the Eastern Shores School Board.
The Health Assistance and Nursing Program started on September 7, 2010 and registered 19
students, of which nine are expected to graduate in April, 2012. Of those, three are Listuguj
Mi’gmaq. The Carpentry program started on January 24, 2011 and registered 14 students of
which three quit, four were dismissed and seven are expected to graduate in April 2012. Of the
seven potential graduates, four are Listuguj Mi’gmaq. The Home Care Assistance Program
started on January 5, 2011 and registered 14 students of which five quit, two were dismissed
and seven graduated on March 1, 2012. Of the seven graduates, two are Listuguj Mi’gmaq.
First Aid/CPR Several First Aid/CPR courses were held over the year. The
two day training sessions, which are designed to comply with
both federal and provincial occupational health and safety
legislation, covered a variety of topics, including
cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, prevention of
disease transmission and CPR level A. The session held on
June 27 & 28, 2011 registered 12 students, of which 11
completed the training. The second session held on
September 22 & 23, 2011 registered 11 students and all completed the training.
Construction Safety The ASP Construction Safety Course is held periodically at LMDC, depending upon demand
and funding availability. It is a 30-hour course that is mandatory for employment in the
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construction industry with all employers who are registered with the CCQ in Quebec. It is
designed to provide participants with the technical knowledge that is required to identify the
risks and hazards in the workplace and take the appropriate steps to avoid and/or eliminate
them. The course consists of 20 modules and covers the regulatory requirements of the Safety
Code for Construction. One session was held from July 18-21, 2011, in which 23 students both
registered and completed the training.
Commission de la Construction du Québec (CCQ) Orientation A one day CCQ information sessions were held on November 10, 2011 for qualified workers
who have out-of-province work hours in their respective trade. Gail Whalen from CCQ was on
hand to explain and assist with the process of obtaining recognition of these hours.
Other Services
Documentation Centre The Documentation Centre is a collection of reference material on post secondary institutes,
personal & professional development materials and business management information. The
Documentation Centre is accessible to community members.
Community Access Centre In the fall of 2001, LMDC became part
of the Community Access Program
which is a Government of Canada
initiative, administered by Industry
Canada. The Listuguj Community
Access Centre aims to provide access to
the Internet and skills needed to use it
effectively, giving the community access
to the electronic information highway.
Madison Vicaire was employed by
CIPA, from September 6, 2011 to March 30, 2012 and Lloyd Sailor Jacques was employed by
SADC Baie-Des-Chareurs from January 9 to March 10, 2012, to assist community members in
using the Internet, email and related software applications.
The Access Centre is located in the documentation centre which allows for use of the computers
during regular business hours.
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Funding
Core Funding Listuguj was allocated a total of $723,269 by the FHNRDCQ through agreements signed with
HRSDC and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. Additionally $30,105 was carried over from
the 2010/2011 fiscal year and $977 was earned in interest for a total of $754,351. These funds
were allocated as follows:
Administration of Measures 105,579
Professional Resources 397,228
Professional Training 133,970
General Academic Upgrading 29,174
Employee Training 20,752
Job Creation Initiatives 59,288
Self Employment Assistance 8,360
Total 754,351
14%
52%
18%
4% 3%
8%
1%
Distribution of Funds
Administration of Measures Professional Resources
Professional Training General Academic Upgrading
Employee Training Job Creation Initiatives
Self Employment Assistance
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Funding Partners The LMDC has been fortunate to have several funding partners, which is necessary to realize
programs such as Step-by-Step, Apprenticeship Assistance and MWP2 Training Initiatives.
Major funding partners include the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, CATCQ and MMS. Other
funding partners include Réseau des SADC du Quebec, Centre Local d’Emploi, FNHRDCQ
Urban Strategy and Service Canada. The LMDC also generates revenue from classroom rentals,
which is used for building maintenance. Other revenue and expenditures were as follows:
Revenues
2010-2011 Carry Over 33,741
CATCQ 36,786
Centre Local d'Emploi 9,000
Classroom Rental 78,274
FNHRDCQ Urban Strategy 16,235
Listuguj Mi'mag Government 81,938
Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat 24,577
Other 1,377
Réseau des SADC du Quebec 4,546
Service Canada 2,912
TD Bank - Interest 457
289,843
Expenditures
Administration 1,403
Building Operations & Maintenance 52,643
GED Preparation Program 9,892
Apprenticeship Assistance 34,882
MWP2 Training Initiatives 24,577
Step-by-Step Programs 73,631
Summer Student Program 2,912
Deferred to 2012-2013 89,903
289,843
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2010-2011 Carry Over 12%
CATCQ 13%
Centre Local d'Emploi
3%
Classroom Rental
27%
FNHRDCQ Urban Strategy
6%
Listuguj Mi'gmaq
Government 28%
Mi'gmawei Mawiomi
Secretariat 8%
Other/Interest/SC/SADC
3%
Other Revenue
Administration 1%
Apprenticeship Assistance
12%
Building Operations & Maintenance
18%
GED Preparation
Program 3%
MWP2 Training Initiatives
9%
Step-by-Step Programs
25%
Summer Student
Employment 1%
Deferred to 2012-2013
31%
Distribution of Other Revenue
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Conclusion
Excerpt from the FNHRDCQ 2011-2012 Annual Report:
“When one considers the number of reports required by HRSDC and Service Canada
during the year, the amount of new and precise information to be provided, the number
of modifications to be brought to the documents provided, the number of actions, and
decisions to be explained and justified, in short, the continuous increase in workload
related to accountability; one has to wonder if there is any limit to what the federal
government will demand in return for the funds granted under the ASETS.
But even worse: the Department’s latitude in interpreting the requirements of the
agreement along the way, also seems to be unlimited. It is like an ever-changing
bottomless pit.
It must be stated that the mission of the Front-line workers is to promote personal
fulfillment through work, and does not consist of applying themselves to endless
bureaucratic exercises. The impact of the new accountability measures is particularly
severe in the local and urban service points, where the lack of human resources
continues to lead to the difficult, if not, impossible choice of either providing quality
services or fulfilling administrative obligations. The irony is that the better you become
at being accountable, the harder it becomes to obtain good results.”
With the support and encouragement from the LMDCouncil Board of Directors, LMG Chief and
Council and the community of Listuguj, the LMDCentre Team continues to persevere despite
Canada’s unjustified demands.
Through hard work and dedication to Listuguj community members, the Team at LMDC has
been relentless at adhering to the demands of the ASETS requirements, all the while
maintaining and improving quality services provided to Listugujewaq for Building Mi’gmaq
Resources.