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Budget 2024: FNMPC applauds the establishment of a national Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program
Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver) The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) applauds today’s announcement in the Government of Canada’s Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation for the establishment of a $5 Billion Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program. If passed, this program will help advance First Nation economic participation through equity ownership on a sector-agnostic basis in […]
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Fairness for every generation
March 27, 2024 Everyone deserves to succeed. But today, for too many younger Canadians, doing as well as your parents or better – doesn’t seem possible. The middle-class dream feels out of reach. Your hard work isn’t paying off like it did for previous generations. Your paycheque doesn’t go as far as costs go up, […]
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Funding coming for protection against debris flow risks in Lillooet Lake Estates
From: Infrastructure Canada Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, March 21, 2024 — Residents in Lillooet Lake Estates and their homes will be better protected from dangerous landslides after a combined investment of over $7.7 million from the federal and provincial governments and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. This was announced by MP Patrick Weiler, Minister Bowinn […]
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CPABC awards 27 CPAs with member recognition for professional achievements and community contributions
Feb 27, 2024 VANCOUVER,— The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is pleased to honour 27 chartered professional accountants (CPAs) with Member Recognition Awards for their outstanding contributions to the CPA profession, their community, and/or their professional accomplishments. Honourees exemplify the values that the CPA designation embodies, including integrity, high ethical standards, leadership, and […]
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BC’S Budget falls short for Métis
Yesterday, the Government of British Columbia delivered Budget 2024 and committed to tackling pressing issues like affordability and housing for all British Columbians. While First Nations received strong a commitment to develop a new fiscal relationship, the budget falls far short for the urgent needs of the 98,000 self-identified Métis people in the province and […]
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Establishment of BC First Nations Equity Financing Framework in Budget 2024: A Strong Step toward Economic Reconciliation
February 22, 2024 – (Lək̓ʷəŋən Territory) The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) applauds today’s announcement by the Government of British Columbia (BC) in its 2024 Budget to create a $1 billion First Nations Equity Financing Framework (FNEFF) to support First Nations equity participation in projects that impact our territories. To support and bridge the […]
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Budget 2024: Taking action for people, families in B.C.
Feb. 22, 2024 VICTORIA – Budget 2024 takes on the big challenges people are facing today by helping with everyday costs, delivering more homes faster, strengthening health care and services, and building a stronger, cleaner economy. “Wherever we live – city, town, rural or First Nations community – we all want a decent, affordable home, […]
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Ascot Provides Update on Previously Announced Financing Package – Wallaceburg courier press
Feb 09, 2024 The Company is also announcing that the closing date for the previously announced bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by BMO Capital Markets and Desjardins Capital Markets, as further described in the Company’s news release dated January 22, 2024, is now scheduled to occur on February 20, 2024. The […]
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First Nations Finance Authority surpasses $2 billion milestone in financing to First Nations governments with the issuance of its 10th debenture
For Immediate Release Westbank, British Columbia (January 23, 2024)- First Nations Finance Authority has surpassed $2 billion in loans to its members with a 10th debenture that ensures 25 First Nations across Canada can access $356 million to meet community priorities, including childcare services, housing, and job creation. “Being the first First Nations-led institution in […]
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Funding will improve cultural safety for Indigenous people during emergencies
Jan. 19, 2024 VICTORIA – Communities across B.C. will receive funding to enhance cultural safety in local emergency management, helping ensure First Nations, Métis and Inuit people are treated with inclusivity and respect during emergencies. “We have heard that emergency management supports can be delivered in a more culturally safe and inclusive way. Supporting Indigenous […]
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