Tax season is here, and our Finance Directorate is preparing RL-31 slips for solidarity tax credit.
RL-31 slips will automatically be made for LMG tenants and for Section 95 clients. These slips will be mailed out by February 28, 2021.
Beginning February 1, 2021, all other community members can contact Hayley Isaac at hayley.isaac@listuguj.ca to have their slips made. She can also be reached at 418-788-2136 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY RELEASE
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Approves Financial Administration Law
October 15th, 2018, Listuguj, QC – Listuguj Chief and Council, with continued commitment to improving governance and financial practices, approved the Listuguj Financial Administration Law. Working with the First Nations Financial Management Board (FNFMB), the LMG will work towards full implementation of the law, including reviewing policies, procedures and practices to improve accountability to the community. This law replaces the Financial Administration By-Law, allowing us to take further control over our own finances and strengthen our commitment to transparency and improving financial management.
Under this Law, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, should the LMG chose to do so, will be able to apply for 10-year grant funding from Indigenous Services Canada and allows for more borrowing options through the First Nations Finance Authority.
“We believe that through this commitment to implement improved financial practices and reporting to community that it will strengthen community members’ confidence in the LMG, and the many community driven initiatives we have under way. No doubt there’s a long way to go but we are certainly on our way,” said Chief Darcy Gray.
You can learn more about the FNFMB by visiting their website: https://fnfmb.com/en.
Additional information on the FNFA can be found at their website: https://fnfa.ca/en/.
Click here to read the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Financial Administration Law.
On behalf of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government & the Finance Department, we would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Connie Martin for obtaining her Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designation. Connie successfully completed the CAFM program in 2014 & officially graduates February 19, 2015. We know a great deal of hard work, perseverance, along with sacrifices, were put into reaching this goal that she has set out for herself & we would like her to know we are all extremely proud of her & her accomplishment.
For the past 22 years Connie has provided LMG & the community with exceptional service in the Finance Department. She has consistently demonstrated professionalism, leadership & integrity within her line of work which is directly attributable to her success. We know she will continue to use her knowledge & skill set to contribute to the financial growth & successful management of our community.
Congratulations Connie!
Click here to see the official document from the Director of Finance
John Alexander grew up in Fredericton and attended Mount Allison University where he met his fiancé Alexa Elias. After a brief stint in Saint John, John, Alexa and their son Charles moved to Northern New Brunswick to work for the local accounting firm in early 2013. John, Alexa and Charles currently reside in Dalhousie.
After graduating from Mount Allison University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, John was subsequently hired by Pricewaterhouse Coopers in the auditing division. John passed the Uniform Evaluation, the dreaded 13 hour comprehensive final examination in 2013 with the highest mark in Eastern Canada, winning the 2013 Governor General’s Gold Medal Award, placing on the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Honor Roll as well as the Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy David Hope Honor Roll. John officially completed his professional experience portion of the Chartered Accountant designation in July 2014 and became a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants in September 2014.
John was working on the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government audit as an auditor when the position of Director of Finance became available. “It was an incredible opportunity for me even though I knew it would be a lot of work. I wouldn’t have taken this job if I didn’t think I could make a difference” said John. During his time in public accounting, John has gained experience in the Public sector, Private sector, First Nation and Paper and Pulp industries.
His goals are to bring stability to the financial situation at the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government and increase the effectiveness of the services provided to the community.
“To be given an opportunity to work for the Listuguj First Nation is an honor I do not take for granted. There is so much potential in this community”– John Alexander
Wela’lioq
Notice to the Members of Listuguj
On January 15, 2013 the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government’s Chief and Council have passed a Financial Administration By-law.
The purpose of this By-law is to regulate the management and control of funds and to establish the financial administrative structure of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government. This is part of Chief and Council’s commitment to be accountable and transparent in the management of its financial affairs with the community.
The by-law clearly states the specific authorities and the reporting requirements of the Chief and Council and also to the LMG management.
You may review this By-law by visiting the LMG website at the following link:
Click Here for the Official Financial Administration By-law
You may also make an appointment by appointment to review a printed copy at the Band office or at the next public meeting.
