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Critical Minerals & Sovereignty: Indigenous Lands Secure Supply
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Critical Minerals & Sovereignty: Indigenous Lands Secure Supply

Canada has made over $700 million in investments under the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy1 and catalysed a 15% ...

Building Canada Act’s First Chapter, Mapped
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Building Canada Act’s First Chapter, Mapped

An interactive map that shows PM Carney’s Building Canada Act first batch of projects, highlighting Indigenous ...

The $630 Billion Pipeline: Canada's Indigenous-Led Investment
Article Energy Emerging Sectors Infrastructure & Corridors Mining & Critical Minerals

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 ...

Indigenous Majority Ownership: Reshaping Canada’s Investment Landscape
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Indigenous Majority Ownership: Reshaping Canada’s Investment Landscape

The New Reality of Indigenous Equity Participation The landscape of Canadian indigenous investment is undergoing a ...

Canada's Expanded Indigenous Loan Programme: A Path to Economic Equity
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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 Business Partnerships: History and Growth
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Indigenous Business Partnerships: History and Growth

Canada's Indigenous peoples bring over 15,000 years of sophisticated business experience to modern economic ...

Indigenous Treaties: The Constitutional Bedrock of Canada
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Indigenous Treaties: The Constitutional Bedrock of Canada

The treaties between Indigenous peoples and European powers, and later Canada, represent far more than historical ...

Untapped Economic Power in Canada’s Resource-Rich Territories
Article Indigenous Investment Impact Investing Energy Infrastructure & Corridors Mining & Critical Minerals Defence

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, ...

Critical Minerals: The Risks and Returns
Article Clean Energy Transition Sustainable Mining Energy Mining & Critical Minerals Defence

Critical Minerals: The Risks and Returns

Indigenous-owned businesses are a major force in Canada’s economy, contributing $56 billion and growing each year. ...

Inaugural Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit held in Mansion House, City of London
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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 ...

Case Study: Shared Governance, Shared Success: Indigenous Leadership in Canada's Largest Copper Investment
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Case Study: Shared Governance, Shared Success: Indigenous Leadership in Canada's Largest Copper Investment

Explore how shared governance and Indigenous leadership are shaping large-scale resource investments and driving ...

NORTHWEST CRITICAL CONSERVATION CORRIDOR
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NORTHWEST CRITICAL CONSERVATION CORRIDOR

A nation-building initiative integrating critical minerals, infrastructure, Indigenous partnerships, and conservation ...

STRANGE LAKE RARE EARTH PROJECT
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STRANGE LAKE RARE EARTH PROJECT

Advancing to 2028 production, the Strange Lake Rare Earth Project secures critical minerals via Indigenous partnerships ...

RING OF FIRE – REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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RING OF FIRE – REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Ontario's $60B Ring of Fire mineral district's development hinges on Indigenous consent and environmental assessment ...

CRAWFORD NICKEL-COBALT-CHROMIUM PROJECT
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CRAWFORD NICKEL-COBALT-CHROMIUM PROJECT

Canada's Crawford Nickel-Cobalt-Chromium Project pioneers sustainable mining with historic Indigenous partnerships and ...

MINAGO NICKEL PROJECT
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MINAGO NICKEL PROJECT

Canada's first 100% Indigenous-owned critical minerals asset, the Minago Nickel Project in Manitoba, aims to ...

NEXGEN ENERGY – ROOK I URANIUM PROJECT
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NEXGEN ENERGY – ROOK I URANIUM PROJECT

NexGen's Rook I Uranium Project in Saskatchewan advances towards final federal approval, pioneering Indigenous ...

FORAN MINING – McILVENNA BAY PROJECT
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FORAN MINING – McILVENNA BAY PROJECT

Foran's McIlvenna Bay, a Saskatchewan copper-zinc-gold-silver mine, starts production in 2026 with Indigenous ...

RED CHRIS COPPER-GOLD EXPANSION
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RED CHRIS COPPER-GOLD EXPANSION

Red Chris BC mine expands with block-cave mining for higher copper-gold output, lower emissions, and strong Indigenous ...

TECK STRATEGIC MINERALS INITIATIVE
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TECK STRATEGIC MINERALS INITIATIVE

Teck's BC initiative: ethical copper supply, Indigenous partnerships, and sustainability to support global energy ...

NOUVEAU MONDE GRAPHITE PHASE-2 PROJECT
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NOUVEAU MONDE GRAPHITE PHASE-2 PROJECT

Nouveau Monde Graphite is advancing Phase-2 of the Matawinie Mine and Bécancour Plant to supply traceable, low-carbon ...

SISSON TUNGSTEN-MOLYBDENUM PROJECT
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SISSON TUNGSTEN-MOLYBDENUM PROJECT

The Sisson Project is a Canadian critical minerals initiative advancing one of the largest tungsten-molybdenum deposits ...

Path To Progress: Indigenous Infrastructure Projects
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Path To Progress: Indigenous Infrastructure Projects

Indigenous-led growth in Canada’s energy sector highlights project ownership, hydro dominance, population share, and ...

Indigenous Participation
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Indigenous Participation

Success Infrastructure Stories shows Indigenous communities driving growth through infrastructure investment, energy ...

Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)
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Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)

Highlights key principles for Indigenous rights: transparent info, voluntary participation, and early consultation ...

Indigenous-Led Growth in Canada's Renewable Energy Sector
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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 ...

Case Study: Investment Tax Credits in Indigenous Renewable Projects: How ITCs Enhance Debt Serviceability
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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 ...

Forward Operating Locations
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Forward Operating Locations

Canada's $32B upgrade of four Arctic military bases — Yellowknife, Inuvik, Iqaluit, and Goose Bay — to defend the North.

Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link
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Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link

Inuit-led hydroelectric and fibre transmission line from Manitoba to Rankin Inlet, Arviat, Whale Cove, Chesterfield ...

Arctic Economic and Security Corridor
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Arctic Economic and Security Corridor

A 400 km all-season road through NWT's Slave Geological Province linking Yellowknife to Grays Bay — Canada's first ...

Grays Bay Road and Port
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Grays Bay Road and Port

Inuit-owned 230 km road and deepwater Arctic port in Nunavut unlocking copper, gold, and zinc exports through the ...

Northern Operational Support Hubs and Nodes
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Northern Operational Support Hubs and Nodes

A $2.67B network of Arctic logistics hubs at Whitehorse, Resolute, Cambridge Bay, and Rankin Inlet enabling year-round ...

NORTHWEST COAST OIL PIPELINE (ALBERTA TO BC)
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NORTHWEST COAST OIL PIPELINE (ALBERTA TO BC)

Northwest Coast Pipeline lacks investors, regulatory path & economic viability, with insurmountable Indigenous and ...

ALTO HIGH-SPEED RAIL (TORONTO-QUEBEC CITY)
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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 ...

NEW WESTMINSTER RAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION
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NEW WESTMINSTER RAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION

New Westminster Rail Bridge rehab extends lifespan, maintains capacity, fosters Indigenous partnerships, and supports ...

TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY TWINNING
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TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY TWINNING

Trans-Canada Highway twinning advances capacity & safety across provinces, with complex investments and key ...

MACKENZIE VALLEY HIGHWAY
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MACKENZIE VALLEY HIGHWAY

The Mackenzie Valley Highway project advances Northwest Territories connectivity with federal support and Indigenous ...

YELLOWKNIFE DEEP-WATER ARCTIC PORT
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YELLOWKNIFE DEEP-WATER ARCTIC PORT

The proposed Arctic deep-water port in Yellowknife requires investment, Indigenous partnerships, and offers strategic ...

PORT OF SAINT JOHN & BELLEDUNE
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PORT OF SAINT JOHN & BELLEDUNE

New Brunswick's Saint John & Belledune ports expand to boost Atlantic Canada's trade, with key Indigenous ...

PORT OF VANCOUVER INFRASTRUCTURE
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PORT OF VANCOUVER INFRASTRUCTURE

Analysis of Port of Vancouver’s terminal & dredging projects weighing Indigenous partnerships & environmental ...

PORT OF CHURCHILL EXPANSION
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PORT OF CHURCHILL EXPANSION

Churchill, Manitoba's Arctic deepwater port expansion may boost Arctic shipping & Indigenous partnerships.

PORT OF MONTREAL CONTRECOEUR TERMINAL
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PORT OF MONTREAL CONTRECOEUR TERMINAL

Montreal Port expands container terminal to boost capacity 60%, enhancing trade, investment, and jobs.

EASTERN ENERGY PARTNERSHIP (REGIONAL PROGRAMME)
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EASTERN ENERGY PARTNERSHIP (REGIONAL PROGRAMME)

Maritime transmission projects enhance grid reliability and renewables across Atlantic Canada, backed by strong ...

OFFSHORE WIND OFF NOVA SCOTIA (WIND WEST ATLANTIC)
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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 ...

PEI-NB-NS TRANSMISSION LINKS (MARITIME INTERCONNECTIONS)
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PEI-NB-NS TRANSMISSION LINKS (MARITIME INTERCONNECTIONS)

Maritime grid projects enhance renewable integration & reliability across Atlantic Canada with significant ...

BAY DU NORD (NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR OFFSHORE)
Energy Project Fact Sheet

BAY DU NORD (NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR OFFSHORE)

Exploring Bay du Nord: Canada's first deepwater oil project, assessing economic impact, environmental challenges & ...

GULL ISLAND (QUEBEC-NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR)
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GULL ISLAND (QUEBEC-NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR)

Explore the 2,250 MW Gull Island hydroelectric project, involving complex interprovincial negotiations and Indigenous ...

TALTSON HYDRO EXPANSION (NWT)
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TALTSON HYDRO EXPANSION (NWT)

Invest in Taltson Hydro Expansion in NWT: renewable energy with strong Indigenous partnerships & federal support ...

IQALUIT HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (NUNAVUT)
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IQALUIT HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (NUNAVUT)

Explore the Iqaluit Hydroelectric Project: an Arctic renewable initiative to cut diesel dependency and support Inuit ...

VANCOUVER HARBOUR DREDGING (BURRARD INLET)
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VANCOUVER HARBOUR DREDGING (BURRARD INLET)

Vancouver Harbour dredging faces Indigenous opposition, regulatory hurdles, and speculative infrastructure dependency, ...

NORTH COAST TRANSMISSION LINE (BC)
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NORTH COAST TRANSMISSION LINE (BC)

Discover BC's transformative North Coast Transmission Line, enabling industrial growth, Indigenous co-ownership, and ...

DARLINGTON SMALL MODULAR REACTORS (ONTARIO)
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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 ...

PATHWAYS ALLIANCE CARBON CAPTURE & STORAGE (ALBERTA)
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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.

KSI LISIMS LNG (NISGA'A NATION, BC)
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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 ...

LNG CANADA PHASE 2 (KITIMAT, BC)
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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 ...

True North: Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy
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True North: Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy

Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy, launched in December 2024, represents a fundamental recalibration of North American ...

Canada's Future Defence: The Role of the Defence Investment Agency
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Canada's Future Defence: The Role of the Defence Investment Agency

Canada launched its Defence Investment Agency on 2 October 2025, centralising defence procurement authority to ...

Arctic Infrastructure: Strategy and Threat Assessment
Article Infrastructure & Corridors Defence

Arctic Infrastructure: Strategy and Threat Assessment

In the Arctic, infrastructure investment is essential to uphold sovereignty, enhance connectivity, and promote ...

NORAD Modernisation: $38.6B Investment Priorities and Timelines
Article Infrastructure & Corridors Defence

NORAD Modernisation: $38.6B Investment Priorities and Timelines

Canada's $38.6 billion commitment to North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) modernisation over 20 years ...

Carney's Investment Push Faces Indigenous Resistance
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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 Canada: 24,000 Years of Nations, Knowledge, and Continuity
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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 ...

Indigenous Leadership in Canada's SMR Future: A Strategic Brief for Global Investors
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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 ...

Murray Sinclair: A Legacy of Compassionate Leadership and Advocacy
Article Indigenous Leadership Truth and Reconciliation Commission Infrastructure & Corridors Defence

Murray Sinclair: A Legacy of Compassionate Leadership and Advocacy

Murray Sinclair was a man of profound influence, whose work as a lawyer, judge, and advocate reshaped the conversation ...

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