Actions and Commitments: Call to Action # 92
Exploring Stakeholder: "Government of Canada"
Updates on this page: 23
September 20, 2024
Government of Canada investing nearly $7 million to support Indigenous-led economic development in Northern Ontario
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor NationTalk: By investing in opportunities for Indigenous communities, the Canadian government contributes to the development of inclusive and diversified regional economies that benefit all Canadians now and in the future. Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced an...
September 5, 2024
eSupply Canada’s New Website Makes Indigenous Procurement Effortless and Affordable
NationTalk: SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON – eSupply Canada, the nation’s leading Indigenous-owned distributor of business and industrial supplies, proudly announces the launch of its newly redesigned website. This enhanced platform is built to provide a superior, user-friendly shopping experience for Indigenous communities, organizations, governments, and businesses, filling the gap for an Indigenous alternative to U.S. big-box...
June 6, 2024
Boosting Gaspésie’s Blue Economy: Minister Lebouthillier launches a lobster data collection plan in collaboration with First Nations and industry
NationTalk: Fisheries and Oceans Canada – (Gaspé (Quebec) – In the context of climate change and the resulting warming of the oceans, it is more important than ever for the Government of Canada to be agile, and to seize all new economic opportunities for the benefit of coastal communities. That is why Fisheries and Oceans...
April 30, 2024
Canada Increases Support for Indigenous Participation in Critical Minerals Development and Supports Good Jobs in the Northwest Territories
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...
April 18, 2024
Indigenous tourism official applauds federal government’s budget support
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...
March 8, 2024
Feds announce millions to help First Nations negotiate mining deals
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...
March 6, 2024
CIB and First Nations Bank of Canada create first-of-its-kind loan product
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...
February 29, 2024
Natural Resources Canada announces funding to support Ontario’s clean energy future through pre-development work of the Bruce C Project
NationTalk: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) today announced up to $50 million in funding in support of Ontario’s plan to maintain a clean energy grid while continuing to drive economic development and support Indigenous and community consultation. The funding, announced at the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) annual conference, will support pre-development work to study the feasibility...
February 15, 2024
CIB committing $138.2 million to Nova Scotia Energy Storage Project
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,...
February 7, 2024
Poilievre to endorse First Nations proposal for greater control over resource revenues
KRISTY KIRKUP The Globe and Mail: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will be in Vancouver on Thursday to endorse a First Nations proposal that is designed to allow their communities to take greater control over resource revenues. The party’s support for the First Nations Resource Charge (FNRC) was confirmed to The Globe and Mail by a Conservative source...
December 4, 2023
Infrastructure Bank to provide loans for Indigenous equity investment in major projects
“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...
November 27, 2023
Canada Infrastructure Bank launches new Indigenous Equity Initiative
Disponible en francais NationTalk: TORONTO: The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) today unveiled details of its Indigenous Equity Initiative (IEI) designed to support First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities in purchasing equity ownership stakes in infrastructure projects within their traditional territories that the CIB is also investing in. Equity loans to Indigenous communities is part of...
November 20, 2023
A step towards Indigenous reconciliation and economic independence
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...
November 20, 2023
Government of Canada launches new Tourism Growth Program
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...
November 9, 2023
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business announces a more than $3.4 million, multi-year funding agreement with Indigenous Services Canada
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...
September 21, 2023
TD Bank Group Releases 2023 Report – TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada
The report highlights TD’s collaborations with and support for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit people and communities. NationTalk: TORONTO – Today TD Bank Group (“TD” or the “Bank”) released its TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada – 2023 Report, outlining the Bank’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and sharing its approach to supporting the...
September 12, 2023
eSupply Canada Secures $1.1-Million Investment from FedDev Ontario to Develop Revenue Generation Platform for Indigenous Communities
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...
July 7, 2023
Ben & Jerry’s Land Back tweet on Canada Day gets praise from First Nations people
Others called for boycott of ice cream company after tweet says Canada is on stolen land CBC News: Ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s is being praised by many First Nations people in Canada for a tweet supporting the #LandBack movement on Canada Day. The tweet from the Canadian branch of the company read: “Another day...
March 20, 2023
A 200-MW wind project: a partnership between nine Innu communities and Boralex on the traditional territory (Nitassinan) of the Uashat mak Mani-utenam First Nation
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...
March 10, 2023
Trans Mountain Corporation Provides Update on the Expansion Project
NationTalk: Trans Mountain Corporation today announced an update for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (the Project). Construction of the Project is close to 80 per cent complete, with mechanical completion expected to occur at the end of 2023, and the pipeline will be in-service in the first quarter of 2024. Once completed, the pipeline system...
March 8, 2023
Minister Wilkinson Positions Canada as Supplier of Choice for Critical Minerals and Clean Technologies at PDAC
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...
October 20, 2022
Govt. of Canada announces new partnership with Native Women’s Association of Canada to create at least 4,000 apprenticeships across Canada
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....
February 22, 2022
Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline
The total Project cost has increased from $12.6 to $21.4 billion. This estimate includes the costs of all known Project enhancements, changes, delays and financing, including impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the substantial preliminary impacts of the November 2021 BC floods in the Hope, Coquihalla and Fraser Valley areas. The Project proudly embodies unprecedented...
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