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ALTO HIGH-SPEED RAIL (TORONTO-QUEBEC CITY)
A $60-90B high-speed rail project proposes to transform travel between Toronto and Quebec City in Canada's busiest corridor.
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First Nations Fiscal Management Act: Key Questions Answered
The First Nations Fiscal Management Act gives First Nations governments bond financing, property taxation and financial governance powers that are directly relevant to institutional infrastructure investors.
National Indigenous History Month: We Have Always Been Here
Before Canada had a name, this land had many. Long before the borders we know, before the maps we read, the peoples of Turtle Island were already here.
TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY TWINNING
Trans-Canada Highway twinning advances capacity & safety across provinces, with complex investments and key Indigenous partnerships.
MACKENZIE VALLEY HIGHWAY
The Mackenzie Valley Highway project advances Northwest Territories connectivity with federal support and Indigenous partnerships.
Building Canada Act: 32 Projects Shaping Indigenous Investment Access
Canada's federal government has drafted 32 major infrastructure projects under the Building Canada Act1, reviewed for fast-track considerations.
Indigenous Clean Energy Leadership: A $100B+ Opportunity for Europe
Bottom Line Up Front: Indigenous communities control nearly 20% of Canada's electricity-generating infrastructure through renewable energy projects, with r
The $630 Billion Pipeline: Canada's Indigenous-Led Investment
Natural Resources Canada's latest inventory confirms what sophisticated European investors have been tracking: as of September 2024, there are 504 projects
Indigenous Partnerships Slash Project Timelines by Up to 60% in Canada
In June 2025, Canada introduced transformative legislation that promises to reshape how major infrastructure projects navigate regulatory approval processe
Indigenous Majority Ownership: Reshaping Canada’s Investment Landscape
The New Reality of Indigenous Equity Participation The landscape of Canadian indigenous investment is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What starte
Canada's Expanded Indigenous Loan Programme: A Path to Economic Equity
Canada's recent expansion of the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Programme (ILGP) represents a transformative moment in Indigenous-corporate relations, creating
Indigenous Canada: 24,000 Years of Nations, Knowledge, and Continuity
For at least 24,000 years, sophisticated civilisations have flourished across what is now Canada, developing complex governance systems, continental trade
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Portfolios
Seven Generations thinking is a centuries-old Indigenous philosophy, requiring decision-makers to consider impacts 150-200 years into the future, that is q
Indigenous Energy Partnerships: Canada's Reconciliation Opportunity
Canada's Indigenous communities are quietly revolutionising the energy sector, becoming major players in infrastructure investments worth over $6 billion w
Path To Progress: Indigenous Infrastructure Projects
Indigenous-led growth in Canada’s energy sector highlights project ownership, hydro dominance, population share, and expanding clean energy opportunities.
Hon. Lisa Raitt's Empowerment, Partnership, and Progress: CIBC's Role in Investing in Indigenous Communities
Interview with the Hon. Lisa Raitt tackled all aspects of Indigenous investments including financing options, the importance of recognising the law governing Indigenous rights.
Indigenous Participation
Success Infrastructure Stories shows Indigenous communities driving growth through infrastructure investment, energy project equity, and entrepreneurship.
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Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)
Highlights key principles for Indigenous rights: transparent info, voluntary participation, and early consultation before projects proceed.
Indigenous-Led Growth in Canada's Renewable Energy Sector
Indigenous-led growth in Canada’s renewable energy sector highlights rising ownership, hydro dominance, and expanding clean energy opportunities.