Question Period Note: Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Forensic Audit

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• On September 24, 2025, the Assessment and Investigation Services Branch for Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) posted the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Forensic Audit - Summary Report of Findings and Recommendations.

• The forensic audit covers expenditures related to all funding from April 1, 2019, to March 15, 2024 and found over $34 million in ‘questionable, ineligible or unsupported spending’.

• ISC will work with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations related to the recommendations and any potential recoveries outlined in the audit. ISC is carefully considering next steps, and will consult with any appropriate authorities as required.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) was made aware of the allegations brought forward regarding the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN). Following a review of these allegations, the Assessment and Investigation Services Branch (AISB) for ISC initiated a forensic audit and retained KPMG to conduct the work.
AISB officials initially met with Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations leadership on June 19, 2025 to discuss the draft findings of the forensic audit and provide them the opportunity to submit additional documentation.
On September 11, 2025, the findings of the audit were presented to the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.
On September 24, 2025, the Assessment and Investigation Services Branch for ISC posted the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Forensic Audit - Summary Report of Findings and Recommendations.
The forensic audit covers expenditures related to all funding from April 1, 2019, to March 15, 2024 and found over $34 million in ‘questionable, ineligible or unsupported spending’.
ISC officials will meet with Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations leadership to discuss findings, recommendations, and next steps.

If pressed on process to handle allegations and complaints about public fund use:
• ISC has a process in place to handle complaints. Incoming complaints are investigated and, if needed, ISC ensures that appropriate measures are taken and may include a variety of remedies depending on the allegation or complaint.

• As part of Indigenous Service Canada’s efforts to ensure accountability and transparency in the spending of public funds. The department has an established process in place to ensure any allegations and complaints brought to our attention are examined properly, and that appropriate action is taken when required.