CIIF Blogs
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NORTHWEST COAST OIL PIPELINE (ALBERTA TO BC)
Northwest Coast Pipeline lacks investors, regulatory path & economic viability, with insurmountable Indigenous and government opposition.
FNFA Crosses C$5B: What Indigenous Credit Markets Signal Now
FNFA’s record C$800M bond pushes its portfolio past C$5 billion. Examine the credit signals, the SPV amendments, and what it means for European investors.
Anchor Report: Senior Debt in Indigenous Infrastructure: How Projects Achieve Investment-Grade Credit Structures
Canada’s Indigenous loan guarantee programmes are unlocking investment-grade infrastructure opportunities with strong ESG outcomes for investors.
Case Study: Investment Tax Credits in Indigenous Renewable Projects: How ITCs Enhance Debt Serviceability
How Indigenous ownership, federal ITCs, and reduced capital costs strengthen debt serviceability and create investment-grade renewable energy projects.
EASTERN ENERGY PARTNERSHIP (REGIONAL PROGRAMME)
Maritime transmission projects enhance grid reliability and renewables across Atlantic Canada, backed by strong government and Indigenous support.
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OFFSHORE WIND OFF NOVA SCOTIA (WIND WEST ATLANTIC)
Investment opportunity in CAD $1-2B Maritimes transmission projects boosting renewables and grid reliability, offering low-risk, regulated returns.
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PEI-NB-NS TRANSMISSION LINKS (MARITIME INTERCONNECTIONS)
Maritime grid projects enhance renewable integration & reliability across Atlantic Canada with significant investment potential.
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BAY DU NORD (NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR OFFSHORE)
Exploring Bay du Nord: Canada's first deepwater oil project, assessing economic impact, environmental challenges & investment potential.
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GULL ISLAND (QUEBEC-NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR)
Explore the 2,250 MW Gull Island hydroelectric project, involving complex interprovincial negotiations and Indigenous consultations.
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TALTSON HYDRO EXPANSION (NWT)
Invest in Taltson Hydro Expansion in NWT: renewable energy with strong Indigenous partnerships & federal support for critical minerals.
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IQALUIT HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (NUNAVUT)
Explore the Iqaluit Hydroelectric Project: an Arctic renewable initiative to cut diesel dependency and support Inuit community development in Nunavut.
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VANCOUVER HARBOUR DREDGING (BURRARD INLET)
Vancouver Harbour dredging faces Indigenous opposition, regulatory hurdles, and speculative infrastructure dependency, making it unsuitable for investment.
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NORTH COAST TRANSMISSION LINE (BC)
Discover BC's transformative North Coast Transmission Line, enabling industrial growth, Indigenous co-ownership, and clean energy goals.
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DARLINGTON SMALL MODULAR REACTORS (ONTARIO)
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington SMR project aims for four GE Hitachi BWRX-300 reactors, Canada's first commercial SMRs by 2030
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PATHWAYS ALLIANCE CARBON CAPTURE & STORAGE (ALBERTA)
$16.5B Pathways Alliance targets 10-12MT CO2/year by 2030, faces financial & Indigenous consultation hurdles.
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KSI LISIMS LNG (NISGA'A NATION, BC)
Indigenous-led Ksi Lisims LNG in BC secures environmental approval, highlighting economic promise and multi-nation legal challenges.
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LNG CANADA PHASE 2 (KITIMAT, BC)
$33B LNG Canada Phase 2 doubles Kitimat export capacity, advances Indigenous partnerships & boosts Canada's global energy role.
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.
Building Canada Act’s First Chapter, Mapped
An interactive map that shows PM Carney’s Building Canada Act first batch of projects, highlighting Indigenous partnerships and future trade infrastructure
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 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
Carney's Investment Push Faces Indigenous Resistance
Prime Minister Mark Carney's ambitious plan to unite Canada’s economy is currently facing fierce resistance from Indigenous leaders who argue his governmen
Indigenous Business Partnerships: History and Growth
Canada's Indigenous peoples bring over 15,000 years of sophisticated business experience to modern economic partnerships, having created North America's fi
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
Untapped Economic Power in Canada’s Resource-Rich Territories
Canada possesses some of the world's most significant mineral deposits, including cobalt, lithium, copper, rare earths, graphite, and nickel. These materia
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.
Indigenous Leadership in Canada's SMR Future: A Strategic Brief for Global Investors
This strategic briefing builds on key discussions from the Summit, where Indigenous partnerships in the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) sector were highlighted
Critical Minerals: The Risks and Returns
Indigenous-owned businesses are a major force in Canada’s economy, contributing $56 billion and growing each year. Their success highlights the strength of
CASE STUDY: Cedar LNG
Cedar LNG in Kitimat, B.C. is the world’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG project, led by Haisla Nation, with a clean profile.
CASE STUDY: Watay Power Project in Northern Ontario
The Watay Power Project unites 25 First Nations to transform Northern Ontario’s energy landscape through innovative, guaranteed financing.
CASE STUDY: East-West Tie Transmission Project
East-West Tie connects Northern Ontario with reliable power, built with strong First Nation collaboration and stewardship.
CASE STUDY: Hydro One Transmission System
Hydro One’s new transmission line will add 400MW in Ontario, supporting growth, investment and resilience.
CASE STUDY: Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline
Trans Mountain expansion boosts capacity to 890,000 bpd, strengthening Canada’s oil transport efficiency and economic returns.
CASE STUDY: Nova Gas Transmission Project
NGTL’s Towerbirch Expansion Project: Building 87km of natural gas pipeline in Alberta/BC. Learn how Indigenous communities shaped this key energy project.
What is Indigenous Investment: A Comprehensive Roadmap
Canada’s consistent success in attracting investors demonstrates the strength of its value proposition. In 2023, it emerged as the top destination for fore
Hillary Thatcher's Perspective of Inclusive Infrastructure Development
In a recent interview, Hillary Thatcher, the Managing Director of Investments at the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), shared her insights into building pa
Inaugural Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit held in Mansion House, City of London
News Release The City of London, United Kingdom 7th May 2024 The inaugural Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit, held today at Mansion House and co-organi
Indigenous Clean Energy: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future
The journey towards achieving net zero emissions represents perhaps the most significant global challenge of our time, as the tangible outcomes it promises
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.
Overview of Financing Options
Funding programmes play an important role in facilitating Indigenous investment initiatives across Canada, particularly in infrastructure projects vital fo