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.
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. The first
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
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
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
Overview of Financing Options
Funding programmes play an important role in facilitating Indigenous investment initiatives across Canada, particularly in infrastructure projects vital fo