The Assembly of First Nations identified the North Island-Powell River riding as strategically important amid growing calls to remove Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn, whose social media posts downplaying the atrocities of residential schools have drawn condemnation from Indigenous leaders.

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has raised concerns with MPs that the federal government's Indigenous procurement program is largely benefiting shell companies rather than truly Indigenous enterprises. AFN Regional Chief Joanna Bernard highlighted that although official figures suggest a 5% spend on Indigenous businesses, the real rate may be as low as 1%, calling for reforms to ensure genuine community benefits.

In response to an investigative report on the federal Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has demanded urgent reforms to ensure that procurement opportunities are led by First Nations, thereby protecting genuine Indigenous identity and promoting economic reconciliation.

In response to an investigative report on the federal Indigenous Procurement Strategy, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is calling for urgent reforms to ensure that procurement policies respect First Nations identity and offer genuine opportunities for Indigenous businesses. AFN denounces instances where non‐Indigenous businesses exploit the system by falsely claiming Indigenous identity and pushes for government practices that are transparent and led by First Nations.

In response to a joint investigative report detailing failures in the federal Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak urged urgent reforms to ensure that procurement processes respect and prioritize legitimate First Nations identity and economic opportunities.

In May-July 2019, the Assembly of First Nations participated in Government of Canada roundtable discussions addressing labour exploitation in global supply chains. Their involvement supported calls for mandatory human rights due diligence legislation to protect workers and combat forced and child labour, reflecting a commitment to progressive, anti-exploitative, and anti-authoritarian policies.