Paul

Financial data for Paul for fiscal year 2022-23. Paul is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 2,267 and an on-reserve population of 1,506. 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 Paul'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.
$4.78M deficit
Balance for FY 2022-23
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$33.10M
Total revenue in FY 2022-23
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$37.88M
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.
$42.42M
As of fiscal year end 2022-23
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$71.88M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Paul.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Duffield Townsite Aug 1911 Surrender
Alleged mismanagement of townsite land sales arising from August 5, 1911 surrender of 198.6 acres.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 1996
$2.40M
Farmlands - May 13 - 1911 Surrender
Alleged mismanagement of farmland land sales arising from May 13, 1911 surrender of 4,500 acres.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 1996
$2.30M
Streets and Lanes
Related to unclear title to streets and lanes in Duffield townsite.
Concluded
Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy
Apr 1996
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1906 Wrongful Surrender of Reserve Lands
Allege that the Paul Band's surrender of Reserve 133B (635 acres total) in 1906 is invalid because it violated the surrender requirements stipulated by the Indian Act. The claim also alleges that the Crown breached its pre-surrender fiduciary duties.
Other
File Closed
May 2012
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Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Rail Line Expropriation
The FN alleges that the Crown failed to comply with the Railway Act when it authorized the expropriation. Section 46 of the Indian Act alone was not sufficient to expropriate reserve lands. The FN was then deprived of the use of the right of way lands for the entire period from 1908 to the present day without lawful reason.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
May 2024
-
Mismanagement of Capital Account
Alleged certain expenditures from FN's trust accounts were made by Department without authorization as required by the Indian Act.
Other
Claim Active at the SC Tribunal
Dec 2022
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Mismanagement of Sale IR 133B - 1906 Surrender
Alleged lots surrendered in 1906 were not put up for sale for another four years; that sale was contrary to terms of surrender; that prices were under value; and that auction was not advertised.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
May 2023
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Unlawful Surrender of Reserve 133B (Kapawasin Townsite)
Alleges that the 1906 Surrender of a portion of Reserve 133B was illegal.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
May 2023
-
Sharphead Surrender
Alleges the Crown owes an outstanding legal obligation as a result of the claimed forced amalgamation of the Sharphead Band with the Paul Band in or around 1895 and the illegal surrender of Sharphead IR 141 in 1897.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jul 2021
-
Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges the Crown breached its fiduciary duty by failing to provide past and ongoing agricultural and economic assistance to the First Nation puruant to Treaty 6.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Nov 2025
$122.06M
1911 Surrenders
Alleges the two separate invalid surrenders and lack of equitable compensation for IR 133A in May (4,500 acres) and August (100 acres) 1911, totalling 4,600 acres that were obtained as a result of breaching statutory, fiduciary, and honourable duties.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Mar 2023
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Pigeon Lake I.R. 138A Unlawful Taking
Alleges a retained interest in Pigeon Lake IR 138A as the successor in interest of Sharphead Band; alleges the oil and gas rights on Pigeon Lake IR 138A were alienated in 1946 without valid legal authority and without compensation.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Jun 2023
-
Total$126.76M

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsSalariesTravel, Cell Phone Allowance and Other RemunerationPaul First Nation Business EnterpriseTotal
ChiefArthur Rain7$55,033$92,469$9,804$157,306
ChiefCasey Bird5$31,712$67,037$4,430$103,179
CouncillorBaron Adams7$49,706$113,893$9,702$173,301
CouncillorFaron Bull12$81,012$171,561$14,547$267,120
CouncillorSimon House7$54,035$42,731$7,010$103,776
CouncillorMyrna Rabbit7$49,002$103,429$8,670$161,101
CouncillorJason Rain7$50,610$117,091$14,580$182,281
CouncillorPaul Dwight5$36,460$57,724$1,719$95,903
CouncillorDarren Rain5$28,538$50,971$1,719$81,228
CouncillorDelores Rain5$29,062$61,381$0$90,443
CouncillorJason Saulteaux5$28,538$57,292$0$85,830
Total$493,708$935,579$72,181$1,501,468

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Crowe MacKay LLP

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.