to release documents via New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). The AGC was concerned that the state had not conducted a proper contract analysis before declaring the increase of the MWBE goal to 30%. The AGC stated that the 30% goal did not reflect the availability of MWBEs statewide. The AGC also questioned a later study - performed by Mason Tillman Associates Ltd. of Oakland, California - which was paid for by the state in consideration of its employment goals for state contracts. In 2018, the state was also considering establishing goals for the workforce of contractors awarded public contracts, but insisted these goals were not quotas. If contractors could not make a "good faith" effort to reach the goals, contractors might not be eligible for future public contracts for a length determined by the state. There have been cases where contractors have been charged with crimes for impersonating MBEs. In New York in 2018, Eastern Building & Restoration was charged for fraudulently receiving over $1 million from public construction contracts by impersonating as an MBE during the years 2012 - 2014. Canada In Canada, supplier diversity is supported and facilitated by five councils: Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada Women Business Enterprises Canada Council The Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada, formed in 2016, draws together the work of these councils (although the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business is not directly involved in the alliance). New Zealand Supplier diversity initiatives in New Zealand are aimed in particular at engaging with Pasifika businesses. See also Procurement outsourcing Procurement Strategic sourcing Supplier relationship management U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce National LGBT Chamber of Commerce References Business terms Procurement