Exploring Theme: "Government Programs"

NationTalk: : Natural Resources Canada – Partnering with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and businesses is critical to building inclusive, sustainable, and resilient natural resource sectors in Canada. A robust approach to enabling Indigenous economic participation in resource projects, especially critical mineral projects, is a key part of advancing economic reconciliation — and fighting climate change while building...

Keith Henry, president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada. WindSpeaker.com: There are varying views from Indigenous leaders about the federal budget unveiled on April 16. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak was among those who was critical of the budget, stating it did not adequately address the needs of First...

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced millions in funding for Indigenous groups to advance critical mineral projects. Photo by Matteo Cimellaro / Canada’s National Observer Listen to article Canada’s National Observer: Ottawa will provide over $15 million to assist First Nations and Indigenous groups considering mining deals on their ancestral lands. The federal government’s funding announcement...

Financing Indigenous community development projects NationTalk: SASKATOON – Today, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced a $100 million loan participation agreement with the First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) for enabling infrastructure in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Indigenous communities will have access to affordable and flexible financing to unlock enabling infrastructure development that...

NationTalk: HALIFAX – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is committing $138.2 million to support the development of Atlantic Canada’s largest planned energy storage project by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) in collaboration with Wskijinu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency Ltd. (WMA), an economic limited partnership owned by 13 Mi’kmaw communities. Under terms of these arrangements, NS Power,...

“It’s just a really exciting time and we’re thrilled to be a part of the overarching toolkit that’s needed to make sure that Indigenous communities are included in Canada’s economy in a really meaningful way.” — Hillary Thatcher, managing director of investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank Hillary Thatcher, managing director of investments with the Canada Infrastructure...

Canada’s regional development agencies will deliver $108 million over three years to support tourism projects across the country NationTalk: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada – Tourism is a cornerstone of Canada’s economy. The tourism sector creates opportunities in communities across this country, supporting almost two million jobs and contributing some $38 billion to Canada’s GDP in...

For the federal Liberals the question is whether a new Indigenous loan program should extend to oil and gas projects The Toronto Star: By Star Editorial Board – The Trudeau government has another key climate policy decision on its plate, but this time it collides with Indigenous reconciliation, another of its signature policies. A multi-billion dollar...

NationTalk: Toronto, ON – Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is proud to announce Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has entered into a muti-year agreement with CCAB to invest more than $3.4 million into CCAB’s continued and longstanding work to support Indigenous procurement. In 2018, CCAB launched Supply Change™, a comprehensive suite of programs and tools...

NationTalk: [SAUGEEN FIRST NATION ON] — eSupply Canada, a national Indigenous-owned distributor specializing in business and industrial supplies, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its mission to enhance Indigenous economic development. The company has received a non-dilutive investment of more than $1 million from the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency...

Indigenous Services Canada: Today, the Innu communities of Ekuanitshit, Essipit, Pessamit, the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation, Pakua Shipi, Uashat mak Mani-utenam, Matimekush-Lac John, Nutashkuan, and Unamen Shipu, under the umbrella of the Société en commandite Apuiat (S.E.C. Apuiat) in collaboration with Boralex and with the contribution of Indigenous Services Canada, announce the development of a major 200-MW wind...

NationTalk: Natural Resources Canada – There is no global clean energy future without accelerated activity along the critical minerals value chain. Critical minerals are not just the building blocks of clean technology like solar panels and electric vehicle batteries — they are a key ingredient for creating middle-class jobs and growing a strong, globally competitive...

NWAC – Native Women’s Association of Canada Employment and Social Development Canada: The skilled trades are essential to Canada’s economy. Few sectors are as essential to Canadians’ everyday lives. Smart investments are needed to support Canadians from all backgrounds in taking up apprenticeship training now, and to help kick-start lucrative careers in well-respected skilled trades....