Host First Nation Bulletin
January 29, 2025
This bulletin is to advise all Host First Nation (HFN) licensed charities and charity workers of IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS to the Host First Nation Charitable Casino Policies Handbook (HFNCCPH). The following policies are effective January 29, 2025.
AGLC is committed to reviewing policies to meet the needs of stakeholders, while maintaining an effective regulatory environment. As a result, policy amendments have been made to Sections 7.1, 8.1, and 8.2 of the HFNCCPH:
- Sections 7.1 and 8.1 clarify the records normally required for review or audit.
- Subsection 8.2.1 allows the ability to lower costs for charities at HFN casinos with 16 or more table games by providing the option of an assurance engagement and removing the requirement for a management letter prepared by accounting firms during their annual financial statement review.
- Subsection 8.2.2 allows the ability to reduce costs for charities at HFN casinos with 15 or fewer table games, by offering two less expensive options for the review of the annual financial statements: either an assurance engagement or a compilation engagement.
The amended HFNCCPH may be accessed on AGLC.ca. Additional information regarding AGLC's commitment to a modern regulatory environment that supports consumer choice, innovation and economic growth can be found at aglc.ca/modernization.
Please familiarize yourself with the amended policies, update your Host First Nation Charitable Casino Policies Handbook as required, and ensure all affected staff are notified of the new requirements.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact AGLC's Regulatory Division or call AGLC Customer Care Centre at 1-825-480-4755.