Commitments
Identify savings of 2 percent of the CIRNAC review base
Mandates a 2 percent reduction in the review base of CIRNAC as part of the comprehensive expenditure review, while maintaining the modernization of government structures supporting Indigenous self-determination.
Government ReformFund the acceleration of regulatory processes for northern infrastructure projects
Provides $25.5 million to CIRNAC and $41.7 million to the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency over four years, starting in 2025-26, to expedite regulatory processes and Indigenous consultations for northern infrastructure projects.
Infrastructure and TransportEstablish an Indigenous Advisory Council at the Major Projects Office
Creates an Indigenous Advisory Council at the Major Projects Office to ensure Indigenous economic participation is structurally embedded in the advancement of major projects.
Indigenous AffairsAmend the Territorial Lands Act to advance Inuit interests
Introduces legislative amendments to the Territorial Lands Act specifically aimed at protecting national interests and advancing the rights and interests of the Inuit in Nunavut.
Indigenous AffairsClarify Naskapi Police Authority on Naskapi Lands
Amends the Naskapi and the Cree-Naskapi Commission Act to clarify the authority of Naskapi Police on Naskapi lands and resolve inconsistencies with the Northeastern Quebec Agreement.
Indigenous AffairsEnable First Nations Finance Authority Lending to Indigenous Special Purpose Vehicles
Amends the First Nations Fiscal Management Act to allow the First Nations Finance Authority to lend to Indigenous special purpose vehicles, enhancing access to capital for economic and resource projects.
Indigenous AffairsReplace Nutrition North Canada with a co-developed food security approach
Commits to abolishing the current Nutrition North Canada subsidy program and replacing it with a new food security framework co-developed directly with Northern Indigenous leadership.
Indigenous AffairsDouble capacity support for Indigenous participation in major projects
Increase funding by 100% for capacity support programs to enable active Indigenous participation in federal project decision-making processes.
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