Federal Funding Rates
Funding to support a person’s time to participate:
We understand that communities’ policies and protocols pertaining to honoraria may differ and they may be higher or lower than the maximum amounts identified by the federal treasury board as listed below or they may take other forms (e.g., appreciation gifts). Please include in your budget request what is appropriate for your community. If you would like to discuss, please contact CIER at khewitt@yourcier.org.
Elders and Knowledge Holders - $500/day, $250/half day
All other participants - $350/day, $175/half day
Travel and hospitality for in person meetings:
For complete travel directive (e.g., includes hotel rates) visit:
https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d10/en
Appendix A – Examples of information considered in the Minister’s decision to list a species under SARA
- Do the species support livelihoods, for example, through harvesting, subsistence, or medicine?
- Would listing the species result in cultural, social, or economic costs or benefits to individuals, communities, or organizations?
- Would listing the species result in cultural, social, or economic costs or benefits to individuals, communities, or organizations?
- Do current or planned activities overlap with any of the species’ ranges or occurrences (i.e., where individuals of the species have been seen)?
- Are there any current or planned activities that may harm the species and/or destroy any part of its habitat?
Appendix B – Examples of information included in a recovery document
- Where the species and its habitat have been found.
- What the species needs to survive and/or recover.
- Threats (current and historical) to the species and which activities might destroy their habitat.
- What could be done to recover/manage the species and what actions are already underway.
- Population and distribution objectives for recovery/management.
- Indigenous Knowledge that knowledge holders would like to see included in a recovery document.
- Anything else that may aid in the survival and recovery of the species.
Appendix C - List of species and associated information
https://yourcier.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SARA-CCA_Pacific-Region-EOI-Species-at-Risk-List.pdf