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Bear River

Financial data for Bear River for fiscal year 2022-23. Bear River is a First Nation in Nova Scotia with a registered population of 395 and an on-reserve population of 121. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2022-23

Visual breakdown of Bear River's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2022-23.

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Financial Summary FY 2022-23

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$404K surplus
Balance for FY 2022-23
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$8.32M
Total revenue in FY 2022-23
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$7.92M
Total expenses in FY 2022-23

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2022-23.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$5.97M
As of fiscal year end 2022-23
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$585K (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$7.98M
As of fiscal year end 2022-23
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$7.55M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Bear River.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
5.69 Acres - 1922
Alleged illegal surrender of 5.69 acres to the NS Power Commission in 1922.
Concluded
Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy
Nov 1977
-
Bear River Pipeline - Aqua duct - ROW
Alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary and legal obligations to the FN with respect to events surrounding the expropriation of approx. 6 acres of Reserve land in 1952 for the construction of a pipeline by the Nova Scotia Power Commission Ltd.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Oct 2009
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Gulch Hydro Pipeline Project
Alleges breaches of fiduciary and legal obligations with respect to events surrounding the sale of 5.69 acres of reserve land in 1952 to the Nova Scotia Power Commission Ltd. for the construction of a pipeline.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jan 2020
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2022-23.

PositionNameMonthsHonorariaTravel and otherSalaryTotal
ChiefCarol Dee Potter12$71,769$33,667$2,174$107,610
CouncillorCarol Ann Potter12$33,492$33,496$40,942$107,930
CouncillorFred Harlow12$33,492$23,219$17,811$74,522
CouncillorRobert McEwan12$31,384$21,280$1,338$54,002
Total$170,137$111,662$62,265$344,064

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Grant Thornton LLP

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Sources

Financial data is sourced from annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFTA). Data is extracted using automated processes and may contain errors. If you notice any issues, please contact us.

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