Esquimalt
Financial data for Esquimalt for fiscal year 2023-24. Esquimalt is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 374 and an on-reserve population of 194. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2023-24
Visual breakdown of Esquimalt's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2023-24.
Financial Summary FY 2023-24
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2023-24.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Esquimalt.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
E & N Spur Line Alleges unlawful alienation of .23 acres of land within the Esquimalt IR circa 1921. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Apr 2015 | $457K |
Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Trespass Alleges the granting of reserve land to the railway as a fee simple without statutory authority, without consultation, without full and fair compensation, and without minimal impairment to the interests of the First Nation. | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Dec 2022 | - |
Lease to 7x Lumber Company & Plumper Bay Sawmill Ltd (1946-1981) The Esquimalt Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary and legal obligations to the First Nation, when it failed to achieve good a return on the First Nation’s property, and when it failed to properly value the land prior to entering into the leases. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jan 2023 | - |
Lease to Songhees Timber Company Ltd. (1937-1946) The Esquimalt First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary and legal obligations to the First Nation when it failed to achieve good a return on the First Natioin's property, and when it failed to properly value the land prior to entering into the lease. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jan 2023 | - |
Leases to J.H. Todd & Son Ltd. (1905-1956) The Esquimalt Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary and legal obligations to the First Nation when it failed to achieve good a return on the First Nation’s property, when it failed to include a rental review term in the lease, and when it failed to properly value the land prior to entering into the lease. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jan 2023 | - |
| Total | $457K | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2023-24.
| Position | Name | Months | Honoraria | Salary and Benefits | Remuneration (Note 2) | Expenses (Note 3) | Travel Included in Expenses | Travel Recoveries Received | Net Travel Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Councillor | Jerome Thomas | 6 | $16,665 | $28,960 | $45,625 | $13,704 | $2,561 | $1,007 | $1,553 | $59,329 |
| Councillor | Sherry Thomas | 6 | $14,704 | $0 | $14,704 | $4,092 | $879 | $523 | $356 | $18,796 |
| Councillor / Social Assistance Support | Edward Thomas Jr. | 6 | $14,985 | $16,145 | $31,130 | $3,946 | $879 | $0 | $879 | $35,076 |
| Councillor / Land Code Coordinator | Anastasia Thomas | 6 | $16,317 | $17,606 | $33,923 | $4,754 | $2,409 | $1,132 | $1,276 | $38,677 |
| Councillor / Education Program Support | Alicia Thomas | 6 | $14,823 | $26,915 | $41,738 | $4,061 | $592 | $502 | $90 | $45,799 |
| Chief Councillor / Corporate Services Officer | Rob Thomas | 6 | $17,345 | $40,823 | $58,168 | $1,908 | $12 | $0 | $12 | $60,076 |
| Councillor / Community & Elder Support Worker | Barbara Lecoy | 6 | $16,950 | $19,438 | $36,388 | $4,396 | $2,500 | $1,159 | $1,341 | $40,784 |
| Councillor / Administrative Support Expert | Millie Modeste | 6 | $17,285 | $35,374 | $52,659 | $1,476 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $54,135 |
| Councillor | Rene Thomas | 6 | $22,676 | $0 | $22,676 | $1,476 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,152 |
| Councillor | John Thomas | 6 | $19,750 | $0 | $19,750 | $1,476 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,226 |
| Total | $171,500 | $185,261 | $356,761 | $41,289 | $9,832 | $4,323 | $5,507 | $398,050 |
This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: Ribeyre Chartered Professional Accountants
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.
